We’re excited to be entering 40 years of leading guided Mountain Bike Tours based in Moab and on the Colorado Plataeu. During that time we have ridden a lot of roller coasters, but one thing is for sure: your trip goes on! Adverse weather, road conditions, and government shutdowns can all threaten your trip… but the desert is still out there! It takes a lot of planning on your end, and our end, and so when we say we are running a trip, we stand by that.
Why You Don’t Need to Worry
- Permits Are Already Secured – We have been a permittee for a long time and have secured permits for the 2025 season through the U.S. Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management (BLM) well in advance and remain valid regardless of federal staffing changes.
- National Park Service Contracts Are Long-Term – Outfitters operating in National Parks run under long-term contracts, typically lasting 10 years. This means that trips in places like Canyonlands and other national parks do not have their permits affected by short-term government staffing changes.
- Staffing Adjustments Are Being Made – In Utah, the state has recently made [plans to step in and fund essential National Park operations](https://kutv.com/news/connect-to-congress/as-government-shutdown-looms-utah-governor-says-state-plans-to-keep-national-parks-open-spencer-cox-kevin-mccarthy-maga-republicans-house-freedom-caucus-budget-tourism-income-arches-bryce-canyon-capitol-reef-zion) to keep Utah parks open.
- Trips Are Running – Worst case scenario is locked gates to the National Parks. We always have backup itineraries prepared and it is a massive, beautiful desert with more to explore.
