A very informative but still fun two day course. I was very impressed with how Bret and Paul were able to provide personalized instruction to multiple students at multiple skill levels simultaneously. I had a great time, learned a ton and now know the drills that I can work on at home to hone these skills.

The trip was a great one. I felt the progression of teaching was well thought out. Building on skills and challenging us each day. I definitely improved my riding skills, but more importantly, my confidence.

I came with high expectations, and every one of them was met and exceeded. First off these are good human beings. Kind, funny, and generous. Then the teaching… Lots of depth and clarity, paired with practical application. I felt pushed, but not recklessly so. And as a result, my confidence level and desire to learn more is really high. If you decide to go, bring some humility and some courage. You will grow, get dust in your hair, and leave with a smile. And as Brett likes to say that’s the whole point.

I had an awesome experience at the Washington Adventure Motorcycle Training course with Bret Tkacs and Paul. The entire course was incredibly well organized, with exercises that built progressively from simple fundamentals to more advanced techniques. Every new skill felt like a natural next step, which made learning both challenging and fun. The instructors were outstanding. They were always watching, providing timely feedback, explaining how to correct mistakes, and suggesting different approaches based on each rider's skill level. I really appreciated that they took the time to make sure everyone kept improving at their own pace. What impressed me the most was the strong focus on safety. The instructors didn't just teach techniques. They explained why they mattered. Whether it was something as simple as foot or body position or a more advanced riding scenario, they clearly showed how small mistakes could lead to bigger problems and how to avoid them. Understanding the "why" behind each of these made the explanation much more valuable. I came to the course with a goal I wanted to accomplish, and by the end of the course I had achieved it. I left feeling much more confident, with new skills to practice and a much better understanding of adventure riding.

I was woefully, utterly unprepared. The Earth and his accomplice gravity gave me a beat down. In summary, I had a great time and I hope Bret lets me attend again next year. If you like to learn by doing, you will do and learn a lot. I just rode on some of Oregon's "finest" forest roads today and it was a completely different experience after just two (very long) days of training. EDIT - If you want to be unlike me and be a bit better prepared, it's quite simple. All of the videos are online, but in addition to watching them you have to do the exercises! And being in the best physical shape of your life wouldn't hurt.