Heart of the West ADV Route (Forever West)

[byways]

Brothers and sisters:

If you're beginning to think about where your big ride will be this season ... how to plan it, where it will take you, what you'll encounter ...

here's your solution!

Many ADV riders have been lured into legendary inmate Dockingpilot's remarkable ride report on this grand non-technical travel loop, previously titled “Forever West.” Dockingpilot led the first group to travel the entire route -- and to do it in one trip. (It’s now called Heart of the West Adventure Route to better reflect the scope of the experience.)

Many also have asked how they, too, can live that adventure by acquiring the detailed track file for this "trip of a lifetime ..." a non-technical (i.e., no single-track) 2,800-mile, 13- to 15-day total-immersion odyssey through the wildlands of Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, Utah and Nevada. (Note: Don't fret over the length; it can be scaled down for shorter itineraries.)

I developed the route for Dockingpilot and his crew's epic 2010 Western journey, relying on years of research for my adventure-motoring guidebooks, magazine articles, domestic and international corporate clients, individuals, and explorations made specifically for their trip.

The route has benefited greatly from the experiences, insights, input, and expert feedback of Dockingpilot and his partners, as well as the experiences of other ADV riders who've followed the route. And I'm continually doing further research to refine and improve the route. Now this amazing and convenient loop is better than ever ... in time for the 2013 season.

Now you, too, can dodge the anxiety, cost and frustration of doing all that research yourself--and get that ADV vacation of a lifetime rolling the easy way! Join the growing number of ADV travelers experiencing an authentic American West adventure ... travelers who refuse to pay thousands of $$$ to be led on some 20-bike tour like toddlers on a walk around the block.
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The deal: I do the work. You live the dream! For only USD$199, typically divided among participants, I license use of the detailed plug 'n play gpx track file. It's a great gift for birthdays , Father's Day, anniversaries , Administrative Assistants Day , retirement parties and so forth.

Being self-inflic ... I mean, self-directed, it's perfect for travelers who want to do their trip their way, with all the benefits of prompt, personalized consultations.



Read more about this geographically diverse, logistically convenient and easily adaptable ADV route on my blog, Backcountry Byways Journal.

Have a question? Just post herein!

In addition to the many outstanding photos you will see in ride reports, I’ve compiled an online Web album depicting the route. It is available here. Enjoy!

Byways
Remember The Haight!

P.S. Heart of the West ADV Route can be tailored to your geographic, timing and logistical needs. Just ask. I'll customize it for you.* Or if there's some other part of the Wild West you'd like to explore, again ... Just ask! I may be able to develop a custom route.

*May require additional fee.

Below: Four-time Paris-to-Dakar finisher Eddy Hau of Germany (front) travels a Wyoming segment of Heart of the West ADV Route on an F800. If Eddy can do it ... so can you!

[WillyTheWimp]

There is no one that knows this area like byways. I was on this ride and I can tell you it's amazing. I've been on other rides that he's put together as well and seen somethings that he sent me to while I was solo. All things you wouldn't see if you didn't get in touch with him.

The great thing about dealing with byways is he's been on all these roads before. He's not going to tell you this is good for an adventure bike with your kit when most would be dropping you know what in their pants if they were on a trials bike.

The other great thing about byways is his wide ranging interest and curiosity. So he knows where those hidden gems are that most people just drive past.

What's a few shekels when it come down to having a really enjoyable ride without missing something you'd be kicking yourself over when you figured out you missed it. It will also save you a bunch of time and effort.

[D-man]

Been with Byways on a lot of this route scoping out the trail and making sure it is a advertized.. He will NOT steer you wrong if it is not good for a big bike he means it or if it is doable by your grandma that is a fact!

Every mile of this incredible journey is awesome scenic and just plain fun!



dman

[zeegman]

If you always wanted to ride an amazing/scenic/historic Adventure ride in the Wild West of the USA this is a must do ride. Tony has put together a fantasic collection of off-road rides that any Adventure would enjoy. Check it out while you are planning your next years Adventures. It is perfect for a two week trip.

Mike Z

[spanker]

As a veteran of the very first "Forever West 2010" ride, I'm telling you all unequivocally that Tony's route is the "must ride before you die" route if there ever was one. If I had one foot in the grave and the other on a banana peel and was granted one more ride, this would be it. It's all spectacular, every mile. The diversity is unsurpassed; mountain passes, open prairie, desert, high plateaus, no man's land-type open vistas. You New Englanders like me need to pay attention to this. We ride under the canopy in CT and can't see more than 100 yards in any direction. How would you like to peg the throttle for miles and see this before you?

Southern Great Salt Lake Basin, Utah



Or skies like this?

Great Basin (the Big Empty), Wyoming



Or camp at a place like this:

South Pass, Wyoming.



Or hang out at a place like this:

the Wasatch Range, Utah.





This is your #1 bucket list ride if you are serious about dual-sport riding and want the very best experience riding out West. Tony continues to be the premier back-country route planner when it comes to our sport. Highly recommend it!

[byways]

Wow! I am humbled indeed. It is a terrific feeling for me, helping you experience the "Heart of the West."

Hope you can come this way again!

tony

[eakins]

Awesome Tony!

[byways]

[Questor]

Tony is indeed the master of local knowledge and planner of routes.
Tony knows this part of the country better than anyone else, and he has personally scouted these routes himself.
Basically, if you work with Tony, you are guaranteed a successful trip where you ride and see all the best of the West.

Q~

[kevinj]

cool, bookmarked.

[D-man]

Just a "by the way" for byways he is too modest, but he will work with you on a custom trip also. If you have a certain time frame or a must see area he can also fix you up for that too. starting to sound like a commercial. but I have no gain in this enterprise other than I get to go with him once in a while. pretty good deal I must say.

dman

[DockingPilot]

Without question Tony Huegels "Forever West" remains the gold standard in Adventure routes. We have yet to ride anything that comes close. The bar has indeed, been set very high.

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[DockingPilot]

It was here where the landscape would change suddenly, and yet again, from sub-alpine to high desert. Jaw dropping as we rounded the cornor here.


On the Oregon Trail, continental divide.

[eakins]

Question Tony,
In WY before/after South Pass City are you routing people to Farson for gas? I show Boulder (& of course Pinedale) has fuel too.
I'm wondering what that out and back is before heading north to Pinedale.

Just so everyone know Great Divide Basin (desert) is an amzing wide open area but you must be dead on your toes with fuel as there is nothing out there (see Docking Pilot's picture just above to get the idea & note his 2 fuel containers - http://www.touratech-usa.com/Store/P...th-spout-Black ). This could be one of the longest stretches of fuel for his whole ride.

Tony do you have a need minimum fuel range people need w/ their bikes so everyone knows this? This is a key piece of info.

[DockingPilot]

Not speaking for T. but it is Farson Bill, however there is fuel in Pinedale/Boulder as well.
I think the longest stretch was the Pony X-Press segment at around 260 if I remember correctly. Also the Trans Continental RR segment was a long one as well with no services between Bringham City Utah and Wendover Nv.
Ultra cool.........