2023 MotoCamp Adventure Colorado/Utah

[BritKLR]

We spent this weekend putting the final touches on our travel route for the 2023 MotoCamp Adventure Run!

We're looking at approx 1600 miles, 6 days, 5 nights camping in the wild, several 12,500' Mountain passes to Utah desert, over 600 miles of 2-lane, and only god knows how many freezed dried meals and warm beers.

2023 MotoCamp Adventure Run Route

Monday, Sept. 4, 2023

• Meet at McDonalds in Idaho Springs, Co at 0800
• Travel south via Guanella Pass to Lake City, Co.
• Noon, lunch
• Route will traverse 2 lane paved roads, gravel and dirt
• Dispersed Camping, dinner on East side of Engineer Pass

Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2023

• 0600 Breakfast, break camp
• 0800 Engineer Pass to Silverton
• Silverton to Black Bear Pass into Telluride
• Noon, lunch
• Telluride to Imogene Pass into Ouray
• Dispersed Camping, Dinner.

Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2023

• 0600 Breakfast, break camp
• 0800 Ophir or Black Bear Pass to Telluride
• Travel to Slick Rock, Co via 2-lane
• Noon, lunch
• Travel from Slick Rock to 3 Steps Hideaway Inn in Utah via gravel, dirt and single track from Colorado to Utah
• Field camp with showers at 3 Steps Hideaway ($39), Cowboy Dinner ($39)(Drinks on your own), Cowboy Breakfast ($19)

Thursday, Sept. 7, 2023

• 0600 Breakfast, break camp
• 0800 travel to Moab, Utah
• Run White Rim Trail
• Noon, lunch
• Run second optional Trail (group pick)
• Tour, drink, eat, hangout in Moab
• Camping options: Disperse camp, dinner in and around Moab or local hosted camp

Friday, Sept. 8, 2023

• 0600 Breakfast, break camp
• Say goodbye to Kevin!
• Head east via Rim Rocker Trail
• Dispersed camping, dinner

Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023

• 0600 Breakfast, break camp
• Return to Idaho Springs
• End of run.

Note: Subject to change. Rider is responsible for all own expenses, motorcycle, insurance, gear, food, gas, etc.

Note: This is a volunteer fun run. Participate at your own risk. By participating you assume all risk.

 

[Cabrito]

Another killer looking trip.

 

[BritKLR]

Well....that's exciting!
Our 2023 MotoCamp Adventure Run (Adventure Tool Company and Beardman Off-Road) through Colorado and Utah this September (see previous posts for details) is now partnering with OnX Offroad Maps!
This means well be creating a digital route and do daily updates with attached photos so those interested can follow along!
The route will also be a available at OnXmaps.com for those that wish to duplicate it!

 

[BritKLR]

So, went from a disassembled mess, broken fuel intake and torn o-rings to PUFF magical rainbow and got it all tuned, tweeked and reassembled today. It runs so much better (for a 20 year old adventure bike!) Next is load it up and do a couple of test rides before the big 2023 MotoCamp Run!



AdventureToolCompany, Beardmanoffroad, OnX Offroad

 

[BritKLR]

So....Kinda cool. Doing some OnX Offroad Map route finding for our MotoCamp Adventure Run in a couple of weeks and it looks like well be in some very cool back country between Colorado and Utah! Amazing amount of old mines in this part of the world!

 

[MR. ED]

This looks great. Is this open to all? Can I meet you in the middle? Do you have reservations in place for the camp sites? thanks

 

[BritKLR]

This looks great. Is this open to all? Can I meet you in the middle? Do you have reservations in place for the camp sites? thanks

Morning-

It is open to all. We have several riders that have expressed interest in "meeting up" along the route and riding along. No solid confirmations as of yet.

We will be posting along the route on OnX Offroad Maps, facebook, Instagram, Linkedin, etc...and can communicate directly with those wanting to ride along.

Camping along the mountain routes will be dispersed camping within the National Forest or BLM. Campsites should not be a problem this time of year and have never been a problem the past several years. Note: The weather is starting to change already in the high country so pack for and expect high 30's to low 40's at night at 9000". The third night will be in Utah at the 3Steps Hidden Inn and on-site camping/dinner/breakfast reservations have been made. If this an option for you lmk and I can add you to that reservations (campsite fee, meals, drinks fees apply). And, we may be staying on a friends property outside Moab the fourth night, so private property rules would apply (if scheduling doesn't workout for the friend property we'll be camping in LaSal mountain range or Moab desert.

LMK if you have any questions or PM me. Cheers.

 

[BritKLR]

I posted my packing list based on a request. LMK if anyone has any questions.

"This is a 5-6 day trip from desert to 13,000 feet. Camping every night at approx. 9,000 ft. I also like to be comfy and well feed and watered......so,
Bike Kit: tools, small parts, tire repair,oil, chain lube, etc.
ATC Camp Kitchen: MSR stove, cup, pan, utensils, cutting board, grill, portable mini fire pit, trashbags, knife, lighter, etc.
Clothes: Riding suit, helmet, gloves, rain gear, shirts, undies, socks, camp shoes, puffy, etc.
Toiletries kit: ouchy first aid kit, toiletries, shower kit, toilet kit, meds, etc.
Food: freeze dried camp food, coffee, breakfast, snacks, dinner, box wine, bourbon, cigars, (1) grilled steak, (2) MSR water bladders, etc.
Tent kit: tent, footprint, ground mat, large awning tarp, 550 cord, head lamp, tent lamp, extra batteries, camp chair, etc.
Sleeping kit: 40 degree bag, (2) pillows, puffy blanket, etc.
Tank bag:Advanced First aid kit, tourniquet, blowout bandages, glasses, maps, flash light, iphone chargers, extra gloves, ear plugs, etc.
SHTF kit: Gun, ammo, knife, bear spray, uhf radio, battery, tourniquet in riding jacket, etc.......
Misc stuff: Glasses, sunglasses, sunscreen, book, journal, etc...."

 

[Cabrito]

I posted my packing list based on a request. LMK if anyone has any questions.

"This is a 5-6 day trip from desert to 13,000 feet. Camping every night at approx. 9,000 ft. I also like to be comfy and well feed and watered......so,
Bike Kit: tools, small parts, tire repair,oil, chain lube, etc.
Camp Kitchen: MSR stove, cup, pan, utensils, cutting board, grill, portable mini fire pit, trashbags, knife, lighter, etc.
Clothes: Riding suit, helmet, gloves, rain gear, shirts, undies, socks, camp shoes, puffy, etc.
Toiletries kit: ouchy first aid kit, toiletries, shower kit, toilet kit, meds, etc.
Food: freeze dried camp food, coffee, breakfast, snacks, dinner, box wine, bourbon, cigars, (1) grilled steak, (2) MSR water bladders, etc.
Tent kit: tent, footprint, ground mat, large awning tarp, 550 cord, head lamp, tent lamp, extra batteries, camp chair, etc.
Sleeping kit: 40 degree bag, (2) pillows, puffy blanket, etc.
Tank bag:Advanced First aid kit, tourniquet, blowout bandages, glasses, maps, flash light, iphone chargers, extra gloves, ear plugs, etc.
SHTF kit: Gun, ammo, knife, bear spray, uhf radio, battery, tourniquet in riding jacket, etc.......
Misc stuff: Glasses, sunglasses, sunscreen, book, journal, etc...

Now you just need to make it all fit on the bike! The pre-planning and packing are fun for me.

 

[Christian P.]

So exciting!

 

[BritKLR]

Now you just need to make it all fit on the bike! The pre-planning and packing are fun for me.

I agree!

"If it fits, it ships"

I actually cut it by 10-20% each year or find more compact/lighter versions of gear or make a more efficient version of my luggage each year to make it work. Kinda of one of the fun things about living off a bike for a week!

 

[BritKLR]

Launch on Monday....final prep and test drive today.

 

[BritKLR]

Just a little story in the day of life of an adventure rider........You enter Disappointment Valley, Colorado. Your buddy gives you a SPOT satellite rescue becon. You go into the desert heading to Utah. You get a flat. You miss your turn due to the trail being over grown with sunflowers. You get into several dirt and sand crashes due flash flood trail damage. You run sand washes on 705's and life sucks. Your two hours late and your buddy and the 3Steps Hidden Inn owner come and rescue you. You eat, drink and pass out at the gorgeous oasis 3Steps Hidden Inn in the Utah desert. That’s adventure!

 

[Bigly]

Yay for Scott to the rescue.

 

[BritKLR]

Yay for Scott to the rescue.

A true gentleman.