Adventure West
Stories, trail guides & tips from the desert southwest
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Private: 2024 Bike Sale – Santa Cruz Mountain Bikes
Hey, mountain bike friends! Have you been dreaming of that Santa Cruz bike you rode while visiting us in Moab? Well,...
7 Best Adventure Vacation Ideas in the Western US
Looking for the best adventure vacation ideas in the west? For family, group, or solo - here is our list of the best...
A Beginner's Guide to Bike Touring for Women
A simple and actionable guide that will get you from your couch to living the adventure of your life in no time on a...
A Feast for the Eyes, Heart and Stomach: the Desert Sunrise Mtb Tour
Desert Sunrise Mountain Bike Tour avoids desert mid-day heat, includes sunrise breakfast overlooking Arches NP,...
A Moab Mountain Biking "Big Ride"
A Moab Mountain Biking Big Ride: 40+ miles of singletrack (plus a little 2 track) from North Klondike to Moab via...
A Weekend on the White Rim
Work deadlines, household responsibilities, news headline stress... for a few days this spring, a group of 7 guests and...
Baby Steps Before Mega Steps
How Moab Built 150 Miles of Singletrack in Just 10 Years. Today, Moab singletrack is abundant, but it wasn't always...
Adventure Holiday Primer
Adventure Holiday: Five perfect adventure-sport vacations in the western United States (minus all the hassle of DIY...
Have you been to Bears Ears? We think you should see it on a mountain bike tour!
Bears Ears is a national monument in Southern Utah that is perfect for a mountain bike tour. It is full of...
Best Fun Stuff to Do in Durango
What to do in Durango? One of Colorado's top recreation hot spots, Durango is the ideal destination for your next...
Best Fun Stuff to Do in Fruita
Visit Fruita, Colorado today to take in some of the world's best hiking trails, mountain biking routes and outdoor...
Best Way to See the New Bears Ears National Monument?
Bears Ears National Monument protects must see Indian ruins and canyons. The best way to see it is on a guided mountain...
Desert Dawg Adventure Blawg
If you love the desert, camping and dogs, you'll love this blog! Desert Dawg Adventure Blog is highly unusual fare. For...
The PERFECT Summer Adventure: CO Trail Singletrack
Last August, I had the opportunity to join on one of my favorite summer adventures to date: four days on a Colorado...
DIY Ride or Guided Mountain Bike Tour?
Should you venture out on the trails on your own, or should you book a guided mountain bike tour to smooth your roll?...
Fall Mountain Biking in Moab and Southeast Utah
If you're mountain biking in Moab this fall, here are some tips on how to make the most and stay safe during the best...
E-Bike in Moab
e-bike mountain bike tours in moab are fun for everyone- beginner to advanced, multi day or day tours.
Do you want to see something A-MAZE-ing?
mountain biking in the Maze District of Canyonlands
Five Reasons to Visit Moab in the Fall
See our top five reasons to visit Moab in the fall.
Flats or Clips? Mountain Bike Pedal Options
Cycling is filled with all these ying and yang concepts. Here we consider the pros and cons of flat vs clipped-in...
Cool off this summer a Grand Canyon North Rim Tour
Escape the heat of summer and cool off on the North Rim of the Grand Canyon, riding on the Arizona Trail and Rainbow...
How to Keep Singletracks Single
Don't ruin the Moab desert by creating new trails --- stick to the existing trail. Help us keep our singletracks single...
Front Wheel Lifts or How I learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Rocks
Navigating all the rocks in Moab can be a challenge if you are new to it. Learn Front Wheel Lifts to smooth out the...
How To Not Die In The Desert
Drink water when visiting Moab: it can be the difference between a pleasant hike and a trip to the hospital....
Introduction to Mountain Biking in Moab
For those who have never ridden off-road on a mountain bike, or are relatively new to the sport, this is the perfect...
If You Think Bikepacking Sucks, Try A Guided Trip
I am on day one of a five-day guided trip where someone else takes care of everything - quite a change from my recent...
In Canyon Country, A Paper Map Can Save Your Life
Heading out into the canyon country desert, for mountain biking, hiking, jeeping or canyoneering? It can be tempting to...
The best of the Kokopelli on E-bikes
Have you tried an e-bike yet? We find that riders of any level can boost their level of fun and we love how they can...
The little known history of Moab's Slickrock Trail
Despite its legendary mtb status, Moab's famous Slickrock Trail was putting Moab on the map in other sports long before...
Leave No Trace: How to Recreate Responsibly in the Moab Desert
Do you know about Leave No Trace? We follow the 7 principles on all of our tours to minimize our impact in the places...
Lowdown on the Hightower (bike, not Jim)
A review of the Santa Cruz Hightower: it "gives you the stability to stay off the brakes, even when the road gets crazy...
World's Best List of Moab Mountain Bike Shops and Services
Planning a mountain bike trip to Moab? This is the world's best list of moab mountain bike shops services: guided...
Moab Mountain Biking Guide
Moab mountain biking guide for beginner and low-intermediate riders, with directions on how to get to each trailhead,...
Moab's Most Popular Fall Mountain Bike Trips
Moab's Fall Mountain Bike Trips Ranked by Popularity: Fall has always been super popular for Moab visitors, especially...
Mountain Bike Between Bryce and Zion National Parks
5 Tips for Riding Southern Utah's Best Kept Secret: Mountain Bike Between Bryce and Zion National Parks. Numerous...
Mountain Biking in Moab: Questions Frequently Asked
Mountain biking in Moab: a list of some of the questions most frequently asked when people are visiting Moab,...
Mountain Bike Singletracks in Arches and Canyonlands?
Mountain Bike Singletracks in Arches and Canyonlands? Where?! -- Short Answer: There are none. Long Answer:...
How to Play in Canyon Country Without Ruining It
Planning to spend a week or a day visiting Canyon Country? Here are a few simple rules about how to play in this mostly...
Oregon Timber Trail: cross entire state 55% singletrack!
Up for a month of singletrack riding this summer? The Oregon Timber Trail is so new the maps are still being made,...
Mountain Bike Tour Packing List
Preparing for a multi-day camping-based mountain bike tour means you need a great mountain bike tour packing list. The...
Pre-season Tune-Up Tips
Spring is around the corner, so it's time to get ready for a new season of riding! Read our list of Spring Mountain...
Something you need to know about Moab
Planning a visit to Moab, the adventure-sport capital of the world? Here's one thing you really need to know about...
Road Cycle Moab
Moab is an amazing destination for road cyclists and "road cycle Moab" is quickly gaining popularity. Here are tips for...
Prepping for a Camping-Based Mtb Tour on the White Rim
Preparing for a camping-based mtb tour: ride your bike, tune it up, hydrate, packing tips, travel arrangements for...
Spoke and Words: Mtb Adventure from Alaska to Argentina
Spoke and Words: Tales of a 3 Year Mtb Adventure from Alaska to Argentina. A blog chronicling a mountain bike adventure...
This Summer Stay Cool by Getting High
Searching for some new family adventure vacation ideas for summer? Camp and Mountain Bike at Altitude in Colorado, Utah...
Summer In Moab- Mountain Bike Day Tours!
Summer in Moab can be hot, but it's still a great time to be here. We love getting out on early morning rides and then...
Survival of the Hydrated
Stay hydrated by observing these simple tips gleaned from observing the plants and animals in the desert trail-side...
Stop and Smell the Flowers
A Wildflower Guide for Moab Mountain Bikers: On your next mountain bike ride, see if you can identify some of these...
Surviving Moab's Triple Threat Environment
A few survival tips for Moab's Dry Air, Bright Sun, and Intense Heat: Prepare In Advance, Know The Early Warning Signs,...
Thank you Matt and KP!
When Matt Hebberd and Kirstin Peterson arrived in Moab in the late 80's, this whole mountain bike thing was mostly just...
The Slickrock Trail
The Slickrock Trail: Why it's so attractive and why it's not for everyone. It's perhaps the most famous mtb trail, but...
The Other Slickrock Riding Area: Gooseberry Mesa
There is great slickrock mountain biking beyond Moab. Join us for fun slickrock riding on Gooseberry Mesa outside of...
The Ride Goes On… Government Layoffs, Shutdowns and More
We're excited to be entering 40 years of leading guided Mountain Bike Tours based in Moab and on the Colorado Plataeu....
The Whole Enchilada in Bites
The Whole Enchilada Mtb Trail - number one mountain bike trail in the world - broken down into bites, plus news about...
The White Rim Trail, Island-In-The-Sky District — A Truly Special Place
The White Rim Trail, located in the Island-In-The-Sky District of Canyonlands National Park, is a true back country...
Only Have a Few Days in Moab? Here's our Recommendations
The average amount of time spent in Moab is 3-4days. Do you have limited time and want to maximize your itinerary? Here...
Tips for Mountain Biking in Winter Moab
Moab is not known for its winter season but it can be a great time for cycling — if conditions permit and you make...
Tips for Mountain Biking in Moab
A Uniquely Moab List of Tips for Mountain Biking in Moab: Be Self-reliant; Kind; Nice; Safe + Special Considerations If...
Top Four Reasons to Visit Moab in the Spring
Top Four Reasons to Visit Moab in the Spring Are you already dreaming of your desert getaway next year? We want to...
Why Needles to Moab is Just as Good as the White Rim
Needles to Moab is as good as the White Rim. Read on to find out why we think so and why you should join a tour.
Utah's National Parks: Travel Costs – 1 wk Parks Loop Tour
Utah's National Parks are famous for their unique red rock sandstone features and sweeping vistas. Less well known is...
Five Quick Questions to Test Your Utah Biking Safety Knowledge
A super quick quiz:on Utah biking safety laws: bike lanes, helmet requirements, red lights, hands on the handlebars,...
A Vacation Less Ordinary
You want a few good ideas for a vacation less ordinary? Here are five ideas based out of Durango, CO - definitely not...
Why the Whole Enchilada is the Best Ride in the World
We are not alone in thinking that the Whole Enchilada is the best ride in the world. Yes, we are biased because it is...
Why Our Guides Are The Best in the Industry
Why our guides are the best in the mountain bike tour industry.
Winter Mountain Biking in Moab?
Winter Mountain Biking in Moab? Considering a visit to Moab during December and January - the best advice is to call...
Winter Training: 20 Minute Workout for Mountain Bikers
A 20-minute winter training program for mountain bikers based on "Foundation: Redefine Your Core, Conquer Back Pain,...