Training begins at 7:00 AM, however the start time may vary based on projected daytime temperatures. The focus on Training Day One is on core ADV riding fundamentals learned through understanding forces, control, and physics rather than memorizing steps. Expect to start your day on sand and hills. On this day, riders develop:

• Seated and standing riding technique

• Motorcycle ergonomics and setup

• Low-energy riding methods

• Traction management basics

• Slow-speed balance and maneuvering

• Power delivery control

• Lifting and recovery techniques

Whether you’re newer to dirt or experienced, you’ll learn how to think about riding rather than just twisting the throttle, giving you a foundation you can build on throughout the weekend.

After a good night’s rest, Training Day Two builds on the skills from Friday by turning gross motor movements into fine motor control that uses less energy, increases precision, and makes your motorcycle feel lighter and more manageable. Bret and his team introduce varied terrain and real-world features that challenge your ability to evaluate and navigate obstacles with improved judgment.

Possible topics include:

• Narrow track and ruts

• Loose surface transitions (sand, gravel, mud)

• Trail-turn finesse and body position

• Hill starts, climbs, and descents

• Slide turns and agility moves

• Advanced terrain evaluation

Training continues throughout the morning and afternoon, wrapping up before an evening graduation dinner in town.

Sunday is an optional six-hour backcountry expedition ride through Idaho’s high mountain terrain, built for riders who want to push beyond the training environment and experience what real adventure travel demands.

This extended ride emphasizes terrain reading, line selection, and efficient movement across constantly changing surfaces and elevation. Riders develop endurance, confidence, and decision-making while navigating technical climbs, remote tracks, and flowing mountain roads.

More than a ride, this is an immersive adventure experience, a bridge between structured instruction and the freedom of true backcountry exploration.