What do you mean by “advanced ADV”?

First, review the different levels of ADV difficulty below. Then, honestly evaluate your level of confidence(low, moderate, high) with each difficulty level. A low level of confidence means that you’re likely to require assistance. A high level of confidence means you guarantee success 9 out of 10 attempts.

Assume that you’re riding the bike you’ll be bringing with you on your trip with us!

Beginner ADV

Scenic view of colorful mountains, lush green forests, and blue sky with clouds.

    • Hardpack up to 30* slope

    • Loose gravel on hardpack

    • Rocks, Sticks, Ledges <4”

    • Shallow sand, gravel, mud

    • Firm, even bedded water <9”

    • Shallow ruts

    • New to ADV

    • Clutch primarily for starting/stopping

    • Uncomfortable standing

    • Practices slow maneuvers in good conditions

    • Static inside the cockpit

Intermediate ADV

A muddy forest trail with tire tracks, surrounded by tall evergreen and aspen trees, with sunlight filtering through the trees in the background.

    • Short, easy hill climbs requiring momentum

    • Hardpack >30*

    • Gravel combined with slope

    • Rocks, Logs, Ledges 4-8”

    • Deep mud, sand, gravel in

    • Comfortable standing but not default

    • Focus on energy conservation

    • Practices slow maneuvers in bad conditions

    • Leverages 2 cockpit dimensions

Advanced ADV

Motorcycle rider in protective gear jumps over a rocky trail in a forest with autumn foliage.

    • Long, rocky hill climbs requiring momentum

    • Rocks, Logs, Ledges >8”

    • Deep mud, sandy and rocky slopes

    • Loose bedded, fast, deep(>12”) water

    • Standing default in sub-optimal terrain

    • Capable of 8 hour days in Intermediate terrain

    • Comfortable multi-tasking

    • Leverages 3 cockpit dimensions