Level 1: Intro to Adventure
Intro to Adventure: Level 1 Training — Colorado Edition
Our Colorado Intro to Adventure camp delivers the same world-class Level 1 curriculum as California, but with an entirely different backdrop. Set in the stunning high-altitude terrain of central Colorado, this program uses the natural landscape — rolling meadows, rocky paths, gentle hill climbs, and wide-open vistas — to help you build true off-road confidence on your BMW GS.
Colorado’s terrain provides the perfect mix of beginner-friendly features and real-world variables. You’ll train in an environment that feels remote, scenic, and immersive, giving you the skills to handle unpaved routes anywhere your adventures take you.
What You’ll Learn
You’ll train on the full foundational curriculum, designed to eliminate the common mistakes street riders make when transitioning to dirt. Through structured, progressive drills, you’ll gain the skills and confidence required for safe, controlled off-road riding:
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Proper off-road body position
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Clutch, throttle, and brake finesse
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Weight-shift steering and balance control
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Slow-speed mastery and counterbalancing
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Obstacle avoidance and line selection
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Managing front and rear wheel skids
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Hard acceleration on dirt and loose terrain
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Traction management, controlled hill climbs, and safe descents
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Sand and gravel handling techniques
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Recovering from stalls on inclines
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How to turn around on a hill with a fully loaded bike
All training is conducted using the natural features of our Colorado property and surrounding terrain.
Accommodations and Meals
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Friday arrival with orientation dinner
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Three nights lodging at our Colorado camp
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All meals prepared by trained chefs
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All beverages included
This course equips you with the essential building-block skills for adventure riding, taught in one of the most beautiful training environments in the country. Colorado provides the scenery — we provide the skills and the confidence.
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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