Base Camp Alpha
$795.00All US-based Rawhyde training tours include private accommodations by default. Double occupancy is available upon request. Base Camp Alpha is Rawhyde’s introductory training-tour, designed to extend the learning that begins in our training programs into real-world backcountry riding. Held on the Monday and Tuesday following each training weekend, this experience blends guided adventure with structured, on-trail instruction as riders head deep into the Mojave Desert. Throughout the route, Rawhyde coaches lead the group through iconic...
Day in the Desert
$450Day in the Desert is a fully supported weekend experience at ZAKAR, built for riders who want a taste of real desert adventure without committing to a full multi-day expedition. You’ll arrive Friday, settle in, and spend Saturday exploring legendary terrain across the Mojave and into Death Valley’s most visually stunning zones. This is a RAWHYDE training-tour experience. That means we ride, but we also pause throughout the day for light instruction – covering body position, line choice, braking, and...
A RAWHYDE Moto Adventures + Into the Horizon Training-Tour Idaho is one of the most amazing adventure riding destinations in the American West. Big mountains, endless forest roads, remote two-track, hot springs, river canyons, historic mining towns, and wide-open backcountry make this state a dream for adventure riders who want something real. The Best of Idaho Backcountry is a co-branded training-tour between RAWHYDE Moto Adventures and Into the Horizon, led by Idaho-based guide Lance Gines...
Tres Montañas
$995Tres Montañas includes a private room in a bunkhouse. Double occupancy is available upon request. Tres Montañas also offers an upgrade to a private yurt! The Tres Montañas (Three Mountains) Tour is Rawhyde’s newest two-day training-tour, built specifically for Next Step (level 3) and advanced riders who want a faster pace, more technical terrain, and real coaching in real environments. Over roughly 450 miles of challenging dirt, rocky climbs, and twisty mountain roads, riders will...
Mojave Magic Adventure
$4,195All US-based Rawhyde training tours include private accommodations by default. Double occupancy is available upon request. As a motorcyclist on a tour, one of the most common experiences is what we call “a race through the museum.” You ride through an incredible place, think “wow, this is amazing,” but you can’t stay long and promise yourself you’ll return someday. Most of us never do, and that lingering feeling of “I really need to go back...
Mid-Winter Adventure
$3,695All US-based Rawhyde training tours include private accommodations by default. Double occupancy is available upon request. How about a great little mid-winter adventure? This ride is built for our friends in the colder parts of North America where motorcycles get parked for the season and riders long for sun, traction, and open desert. If you live in Atlanta, Boise, Chicago, Detroit, Edmonton, Fargo, or anywhere winter feels endless, the warm southwest offers the perfect escape....
Continental Divide
$6,295.00All US-based Rawhyde training tours include private accommodations by default. Double occupancy is available upon request. Imagine a route more than 2,500 miles long, running from the Mexican border to Canada and crossing New Mexico, Colorado, Wyoming, Idaho, and Montana. Elevations rise from roughly 4,000 feet to nearly 13,000 feet, following a single dominant geologic feature that shapes weather patterns, divides watersheds, defines ecosystems, and delivers some of the most expansive views on the continent....
Best of the West – CA to CO
$3,995All US-based Rawhyde training tours include private accommodations by default. Double occupancy is available upon request. Rawhyde’s Best of the West experience is a 7 day training-tour that brings riders through many of the most iconic destinations in the American West. Death Valley, Las Vegas, the North Rim of the Grand Canyon, Antelope Canyon, Monument Valley, Four Corners and more all make an appearance on this unforgettable journey. Along the way, riders also tackle segments...
Best of the West – CO to CA
$3,995All US-based Rawhyde training tours include private accommodations by default. Double occupancy is available upon request. Our Road to Riches adventure is a six day training-tour that weaves together the legendary mining eras of the American West. From the silver and gold history of Colorado to the copper riches of Utah, the rugged mining camps of Nevada, and the storied gold country of California, this journey follows the same paths early prospectors once traveled. You’ll...
Route Flexibility Notice (All Colorado Tours) Due to the dynamic nature of riding in the Rocky Mountains, all routes are subject to change based on weather, trail conditions, seasonal closures, and other unforeseen factors. As part of the RAWHYDE training-tour format, instructors will adjust routes as needed to ensure rider safety, maintain the quality of the experience, and make the most of current conditions. There is simply no place in North America, or the world,...
High Rockies Adventure
$795.00Route Flexibility Notice (All Colorado Tours) Due to the dynamic nature of riding in the Rocky Mountains, all routes are subject to change based on weather, trail conditions, seasonal closures, and other unforeseen factors. As part of the RAWHYDE training-tour format, instructors will adjust routes as needed to ensure rider safety, maintain the quality of the experience, and make the most of current conditions. Following our training programs, Rawhyde has long offered a two day...
Route Flexibility Notice (All Colorado Tours) Due to the dynamic nature of riding in the Rocky Mountains, all routes are subject to change based on weather, trail conditions, seasonal closures, and other unforeseen factors. As part of the RAWHYDE training-tour format, instructors will adjust routes as needed to ensure rider safety, maintain the quality of the experience, and make the most of current conditions. The RMA, as we call it, is a five day hub...
California Motorcycle Training Course
At RAWHYDE, we approach every motorcycle training course as more than a basic introduction. It is an opportunity to build real confidence on two wheels while developing the awareness required to ride in unpredictable environments. Many riders come to us after years of street riding experience, realizing that traditional programs only scratch the surface.
Our California training site is purpose-built for off-road motorcycle training. Riders train on dirt, gravel, elevation changes, and uneven terrain that demand precision and awareness. This is where true confidence is developed. Not by repeating controlled drills for a riding skills test, but by adapting in real time.
If you are exploring options beyond a standard motorcycle safety course, you will quickly notice the difference. Our approach is immersive, hands-on, and built for riders who want to progress.
Motorcyclist Training Course
A Different Approach to Motorcyclist Training
Most motorcyclist training course programs, including the California Motorcyclist Safety Program, focus on helping riders successfully complete a basic skills test. While that serves a purpose, it often leaves gaps in real-world preparedness.
RAWHYDE takes a broader view of motorcyclist training. Our motorcyclist training is centered on off-road motorcycle training as the foundation for all riding. Why? Because when you can control a bike in loose, unpredictable terrain, everything else becomes easier.
Rather than splitting time between both classroom and minimal on-cycle instruction, our courses prioritize time on the bike. Riders learn by doing. That difference matters.
Motorcycle Training That Builds Real Skill
Our motorcycle training is designed for riders at all skill levels. Whether you are a novice rider or someone with years of riding experience, the focus is on progression.
You will learn proper cornering strategies, braking control, body positioning, and how to manage your bike in loose terrain. These are not abstract concepts. They are practiced repeatedly on our range until they become instinctive.
Many riders arrive with strong street riding skills but quickly realize that off-road conditions demand a different level of awareness. That is where true growth happens.
Why Advanced Riders Still Train
It is common for experienced riders to assume that additional training is unnecessary. In reality, most have never received structured off-road instruction or advanced control techniques.
RAWHYDE courses challenge assumptions. Riders refine their control, improve reaction time, and gain a deeper understanding of how their motorcycle behaves under stress. This is not about relearning basics. It is about unlocking capability.
If you have participated in total control riding clinics or total control training, this is often the perfect next step. Off-road motorcycle training exposes weaknesses and builds capability in a way no pavement-based course can.
Building Smarter Riding Habits
In California, lane splitting is part of everyday riding. It requires awareness, precision, and the ability to quickly read other vehicles. Off-road motorcycle training sharpens these instincts.
We also reinforce critical safety tips such as proper helmet use, eye protection, and understanding how other vehicles behave around motorcyclists. These habits save lives.
We also reinforce essential safety tips, such as wearing helmets, using eye protection, and riding responsibly. Safety is not a checklist. It is a skill developed through experience. And experience is exactly what off-road training provides.
New Riders and Next Steps
For new riders who have completed a California motorcycle safety program, the next challenge is applying those skills outside of a controlled class environment.
That transition can be intimidating. Our courses bridge that gap. Riders gain confidence through repetition, guided instruction, and exposure to real terrain.
Whether you bring your own motorcycle or choose to train on one of ours, the goal is the same. Help you become more capable, more aware, and more confident every time you ride.
Why Rawhyde?
Reviews from our riders
Jeff Camacho
"I was lucky enough to work with this amazing team." It was a great event. So many talented riders from all over the US came to RawHyde Adventures fo...
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"I'll be back!" Thank you all for the awesome Intro Course last weekend. Great bunch of instructors and staff. I'll be back! I also want to thank you...
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David Haydock | Cambria, CA
"BMW motorcycles and Rawhyde go hand in hand!" Anyone that asks about my bike or talks about getting an adventure bike, I say two things... Get a BMW...
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Mats Ceder | Chicago, IL
"Show up Friday, put away my car keys and my wallet, and enjoy the weekend!" I have attended several training classes and events at RawHyde. It remin...
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Bill Bergman
"Simply the best experience thus far on my bike." RAWHYDE Off Road... Simply the best experience thus far on my bike. Why? Here are a few reasons. ...
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Kimiko Krekel | Austin, TX
"I truly enjoyed being off road and felt the confidence I had been missing. What an amazing experience!" I came into the Rawhyde training with a bi...
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Tony Goble | Tracy, CA
"The time with Rawhyde exceeded our expectations! " Rawhyde is a wonderful place to begin, or advance your adventure riding skills! The instructors a...
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Gideon Weinberger
"I had an absolute blast!" I had an absolute blast! I wish I had known how much fun this would be years ago. The scenery was breathtaking, the bikes ...
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Gary Isaac
"Great places to ride and train" Jim, It was a wonderful class, It was fun, helpful and challenging at the same time. I had an absolute blast. I tol...
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Nigel Thompson | Aspen, CO
"Best Day Ever on a Motorcycle!" We had an amazing Next-Step (level 2 training group) thi, nobody was the best, nobody was the worst. Everybody rocke...
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