It seems the warm weather months are coming to an end. But don’t plan your hibernation just yet. Because, there are still adventures to be had and still time for a last minute family mountain bike tour.
By staff writer Emily Nelson Sure it’s been named one of “America’s Newest Attractions Worth Exploring“, by MSN.COM and a “Mountain-Biking Mecca” by Outside Magazine, but what is it actually like biking from hut to hut along the Aquarius Trail? […]
Whipping down the mountainside requires putting in some work first Founders of Escape Adventures, Heather and Jared Fisher, dismount to stretch their legs on their early summer ride through the Kaibab Forest on their mountain bikes. A fallen coniferous member […]
Why People are Ditching the Typical Vegas Trip to go Play in Nature What happens here stays here. It’s a sure bet that most people’s “Las Vegas-moment” probably didn’t include an immersion in the wilds, or extend to some go-big […]
March 16, 2021 Crested Butte’s very serious ski resort turns Mountain Biker’s paradise in the Summer Crested Butte is Colorado’s “ most serious ski resort” during the snowy months of the year. But when the slopes thaw, they reveal sweeping […]
The Bryce Canyon and Zion National Park Intro MTB tour is great for beginners and families. There’s nothing like a good stretch after a long Zoom meeting. For those who have been feeling cooped up for the past year (feels […]
3 reasons why the North Rim gets its own tour Biking the Grand Canyon is a great way to immerse yourself in the astounding nature of the area. When it comes to Grand Canyon Bike Tours, you might think that […]
Why New Mexico is the Escape your family needs this summer Want to get the kids out of the house in an active and safe way this summer? An ideal outdoor summer getaway would have a little something for everyone […]
The star of the Cascade Mountain Range, Mount St. Helens might be best known for its eruption over 40 years ago. And while the summit is craterous, and dried volcanic streams are still visible, the area features verdant forests riddled […]
World Class Mountain Biking Destination, Plus Gourmet Food: The Best of Moab Tour Has it All Moab, Utah is home to the greatest mountain biking on the planet. Most of us don’t have the time (or maybe the stamina!) to […]
It’s no question that the famous White Rim Trail in Canyonlands is on your Bike-it list; So here’s a look at going clockwise on that journey over the course of 4 days. For optimum enjoyment, we suggest using our tour […]
Explore what the sublime Sonoran Desert has to offer with the Best of Phoenix and Black Canyon Trail (BCT) Mountain Biking Tour! This tour is great for close groups of biking friends looking for a fun excursion. The first day […]
Tucked away in secluded Canyonlands National Park, The Maze is one of the biggest and best of the last: a rarely traveled, nearly inaccessible wilderness. The Maze’s name comes from its labyrinth-like geologic fusion of cliffs, meandering canyons, and inspiring […]
Utah is famous for its breathtaking landscapes and national parks that dot the southern part of the state. Driving up to snap a few pics at a scenic outlook is all fine and dandy, but one of the most authentic […]
Wintertime typically signals the end of cycling season for most, but at Escape Adventures, we are excited to offer a special winter road bike tour in Tucson, AZ. Since Arizona gained statehood 106-years ago, five different flags have flown over […]
Soaring red stone spires and ancient citadels of rich Navajo sandstone give way to haunting hoodoos and curving arches of rock, a geologist’s and adventurer’s dream come true. Located where the Southern Wasatch Range meets the Colorado plateau, scientists call […]
Escape Adventures offers an exciting 3 day bike tour in the heart of Utah’s backcountry. Whether from Brian Head’s lofty peak, or Gooseberry’s majestic mesa, this supercharged trip lends all-access to the staggering vistas and world-class backcountry mountain biking around […]
Central Utah has one of the largest stretches of true backcountry left in the nation. This area remained uncharted until the mid-1800s and still harbors many natural treasures yet to be discovered. From the alpine heights of Dixie National Forest […]
Moab’s backcountry provides the perfect setting for your road bike / multi-sport adventure. At Arches, we’ll hike through a geological wonderland, where natural exhibits of pinnacles, arches, pedestals, and balancing rocks seem to defy the laws of physics. Contrasting colors, […]
Indian Creek and Lockhart Basin, Trail of the Ancients. East of the Colorado River, the Needles District of 330,000-acre Canyonlands National Park is named for the rock pinnacles that loom over the Southeast Utah landscape like an enormous succession of […]
Enjoy a fall or winter time retreat to Americas Southwestern prize – Tucson. Since Arizona gained statehood 106-years ago, five different flags have flown over Tucson: the American, Spanish, Mexican, Confederate and the sunrays- over-copper-star Arizona state flag. But given […]
Escape Adventures’ 3-day weekend tour of Gooseberry Mesa and Zion is a perfect late summer and fall tour through the heart of Utah. Combining mountain biking and hiking along with first-class camping, this tour is a favorite among our regulars. […]
Ride Phoenix and the BCT. From the South Mountain Preserve, the second largest municipal park in the world, and McDowell Mountain (27-miles northeast of Phoenix) on the edge of Southern Arizona’s urban hub—or PHX—to the world-renowned Black Canyon Trail, this […]
Escape Adventures offers a challenging mountain bike tour on the Kokopelli trail. The legend of Kokopelli begins near present day Grand Junction, Colorado (195-miles west of Denver), at the confluence of the Colorado and Gunnison rivers. Known in Native American […]
Escape Adventures’ Escalante road bike tour is not one to be missed. Central Utah has one of the largest stretches of true backcountry left in the nation. This area remained uncharted until the mid-1800s and still harbors many natural treasures […]
Brian Head Mountain stands magnificently, reaching 11,307 feet high above wildly scenic southern Utah. This broad and burly pinnacle is home to Utah’s highest ski and mountain bike resort. Riding in Brian Head translates into long, vertical-mile descents set in […]
The Western Slope of the Rocky Mountains has forever been called, The Real Colorado. Evoking the dramatic sweep of a Swiss or Austrian backdrop, this side of The Centennial State hosts the highest number of 14’ers. All that breathtaking vert has […]
Come and experience one of our flagship mountain bike tours at Escape Adventures, the White Rim Trail. Known the world over, Utah’s 100-mile White Rim Trail in Canyonlands National Park comes on like a natural rollercoaster, looping in and out […]
Explore the mountain bike capital of the world with Escape Adventures. Even if you’ve never visited Moab (pop. 5000) before, you’ve very likely seen it. About 245-miles south of Salt Lake City, Moab and its dramatic surroundings served as the […]
Link to full photo article is HERE… There are two types of experience in Las Vegas: that of a tourist and that of a local. Few tourists venture off the Strip, as there truly is no need. Likewise, you won’t […]
Explore beautiful Canadian trails with Escape Adventures on our Rossland Singletrack mountain bike tour. Just over the border from Washington State, Rossland, British Columbia has come to be known as “the mountain bike capital of Canada”. Surrounded by five Canadian […]
Escape Adventures offers a very special Wine Country Weekend road bike tour of California. From Sonoma, to Napa Valley, through redwoods and on to the coast, this unique bike tour is suited perfectly for groups, couples, business outings. At a […]
Escape Adventures offers an exciting mountain bike tour in Utah that explores Gooseberry Mesa and Zion. At a fitness level of 2-3, this trip is perfect for almost any level of rider. Whether from Brian Head’s lofty peak, or Gooseberry’s […]
Escape Adventures is the premier provider for Las Vegas mountain bike day tours. Offering both full day and half day tours, riders can accompany their Vegas trip of noise and lights with a peaceful excursion into the majestic wilderness surrounding […]
Perfect for any level adventurer, the Canyonlands, Arches, and Moab road bike tour from Escape Adventures offers a variety of activities including: Road Biking, Hiking, Rock Climbing, Rafting, and more… Picture vibrant sandstone walls chiseled by the mighty Colorado River, […]
Test your limits on Escape Adventures’ Grand Tetons mountain bike tour. It is the striking visage of the Grand Tetons that sets it apart from the rest of the Rocky Mountains. First, in the highest, sky-scraping thrust—an abrupt 7000-ft jut […]
Escape Adventures offers a road bike multi-sport tour that explores New Mexico’s finest scenery and landmarks. From biking, to rafting, to hiking, our Enchanted Circle Multisport Road Bike tour offers a little something for every level of outdoor explorer. This […]
Short on time? Check out the Half-Day and Full-Day mountain bike tours from Escape Adventures in Moab, UT. Undeniably the mountain bike mecca of the world, Moab is simply a place like no other. Our local bike shop, Moab Cyclery, […]
Join Escape Adventures on a spectacular road bike tour in the heart of Utah. Central Utah has one of the largest stretches of true backcountry left in the nation. This area remained uncharted until the mid-1800s and still harbors many […]
Tucked away into the most remote section of wonderfully secluded Canyonlands National Park, The Maze is one of the biggest and best of the last: a rarely traveled, wholly inaccessible wilderness. Among the wildest, least trammeled landscapes of size in […]
Soaring red stone spires and ancient citadels of rich Navajo sandstone give way to haunting hoodoos and curving arches of rock, a geologist’s and adventurer’s dream come true. Located where the Southern Wasatch Range meets the Colorado plateau, scientists call […]
Explore the southwest US on Escape Adventures’ New Mexico Rockies mountain bike tour. Tucked way back into the broad in the shoulder New Mexico Rockies looms a mountain biker’s paradise, as exalted as a Buddhist monastery in The Himalaya. Still […]
Escape Adventures offers mountain bike tours for beginners to advanced level riders. For those who are just beginning their biking experience, but are still looking for amazing views and breathtaking landscapes, we would highly recommend our Escalante INTRO Mountain Bike […]
Escape Adventures offers a unique road bike tour that covers 3 National Parks all in one trip. Bryce Canyon, Zion National Park, and the Grand Canyon, are a trio of nature’s finest. From southern Utah’s Brian Head Peak, descend off the […]
Escape Adventures offers one of the most sought-after Utah mountain bike tours… The MAZE! Tucked away into the most remote section of wonderfully secluded Canyonlands National Park, The Maze is one of the biggest and best of the last: a […]
Coming in at just around 100 miles long, the White Rim Trail is a loop that provides a wide array of challenges and rewards, and is best done over the course of several days. The trail will pass into Canyonlands […]
With Spring right around the corner, it is a perfect opportunity to look at our Canyonlands, Arches, and Moab Multi-Sport road bike tour. Combining biking, hiking, rock climbing, and canyoneering, this 6 day adventure is sure to please even the […]
Escape Adventures takes pride in offering exceptional wilderness adventures for any level explorer. From the seasoned Tour de France enthusiast, to the weekend warrior, we are excited to offer amazing vacations for all. For those looking at a beginner level […]
If you are looking for a road bike tour that offers majestic views and pushes your physical limits, look no further than our Mt Bachelor/Crater Lake road bike tour. Our mount Bachelor/Crater Lake Road Bike tour is simply unmatched for […]
Escape Adventures offers an exciting Canyonlands Multi-Sport tour. Starting with one of our signature mountain bike tours (The White Rim) and finishing with kayaking the Green River, this excursion offers a taste of multiple outdoor adventures. Known the world over, […]
Escape Adventures offers an exciting mountain bike and multi-sport tour through the Grand Staircase in Utah. From Hiking, to Biking, to Canyoneering, this epic outdoor excursion is certain to please even the most avid of outdoor adventurers. Perfect for families […]
From Portland Oregon to Washington State, this road bike tour from Escape Adventures offers some of the most breathtaking and spectacular views available in the western United States. Known as our Volcano and Waterfalls tour, riders will be tested with […]
Escape Adventures’ Kokopelli Trail, Colorado mountain bike tour is a wonderful way to experience the majestic beauty of the Colorado and Utah wilderness in a challenging adventure for mountain bike enthusiasts. Ever heard of the fertility deity Kokopelli? The legend […]
“The mighty Sierra, miles in height and so gloriously colored, so radiant, it seemed not clothed with light but wholly composed of it, like the wall of some celestial city.” -John Muir Escape Adventures offers a majestic road bike tour […]
Come and mountain bike through America’s newest National Monument, Bears Ears! A 1.3-million acre Bears Ears National Monument, created by President Obama in 2016—reduced by 85% two years later—covers a broad expanse of red rock, juniper forests, high plateau, cultural, historic and […]
Known the world over, Utah’s 100-mile White Rim Trail in Canyonlands National Park comes on like a natural rollercoaster, looping in and out of a multi-colored array of spires, arches, buttes, and mesas carved by the Green and Colorado Rivers. […]
Wintertime typically signals the end of cycling season for most, but at Escape Adventures, we are excited to offer a special winter road bike tour in Tucson, AZ. Since Arizona gained statehood 106-years ago, five different flags have flown over […]
For those who love wildlife almost as much as biking, Escape Adventures offers an exciting mountain bike tour on the Maah Daah Hey Trail in North Dakota. While North Dakota might immediately conjure up images of brutal whiteouts and bitter […]
Snow, Ice, and Biking go together about as good as oil and water. With the impending start of winter just right around the corner, we have a few suggestions of activities that you can do while waiting on your next […]
Not all bike tours with Escape Adventures have to be 4-5 days long. We also offer a selection of day tours and weekend adventures for those who are short on time. A perfect example of that is our Red Rock […]
“5/5…I would rate them higher if I could. Simply excellent. Year after year Nikki never disappoints. She knows what our group likes. Both guides were incredibly professional and busted their butts 24 hours a day to ensure our group had […]
Whether from Brian Head’s lofty peak, or Gooseberry’s majestic mesa, this supercharged trip lends all-access to the staggering vistas and world-class backcountry mountain biking around Zion National Park. Our two smartly nuanced itineraries maximize not only the best trails, but […]
“The mighty Sierra, miles in height and so gloriously colored, so radiant, it seemed not clothed with light but wholly composed of it, like the wall of some celestial city.” –John Muir One of the newest and most exciting road […]
Mountain biking the California coast seems like an oxymoron, but not on Escape Adventures’ California Coast Santa Cruz Mountain Bike Tour. Ride the coastal cliffs above the Pacific, explore the giant Redwoods, and mix in a little beach time for decompression. […]
At Escape Adventures, one of the things we love sharing with our clients is some of the most majestic scenery that our nation has to offer. A perfect example of a “once-in-a-lifetime” view can be found at Mount Hood. The […]
Join Escape Adventures for one of our most popular road biking tours in Moab, UT. Even if you’ve never visited Moab (pop. 5000) before, you’ve very likely seen it. About 245-miles south of Salt Lake City, Moab and its dramatic […]
The Tetons are not merely rocks, they are a fountain of energy. Escape Adventures is well known for our mountain bike and road bike tours. Did you also know that Escape offers a Multi-Sport adventure tour that features Hiking, Rafting, […]
Don’t expect to see wilderness, expect to experience wilderness. While big swathes of North America deals with snow and icy roads, we consider our great fortune: to enjoy exemplary outdoor wintertime adventure in the heart of the Mojave Desert, from […]
Escape Adventures offers unparalleled access to some of the most pristine and remote wilderness in the world. A perfect example of this is our Escalante mountain bike and road bike tours. Escalante National Monument is one of the largest stretches […]
Soaring red stone spires and ancient citadels of rich Navajo sandstone give way to haunting hoodoos and curving arches of rock, a geologist’s and adventurer’s dream come true. Located where the Southern Wasatch Range meets the Colorado plateau, scientists call […]
Many of you wrote us a few weeks ago saying that you enjoyed the homemade energy bar recipes that we put up. Well we have plenty more where that came from. Some of you had asked about a Vegan and/or […]
Escape Adventures offers some of the most amazing wilderness and sightseeing bike tours. Each mountain bike tour and road bike tour is rated on a level of difficulty. Tours are available for beginners, intermediate, and expert level riders. Family trips […]
Utah is famously known for its breathtaking landscapes and national parks that dot the southern part of the state. Visiting these exquisite locals, like the millions of tourists do is fine and dandy, but one of the best ways to […]
Have you ever had the exhilarating feeling of being on top of the world?! Imagine the wind on your face as your toes reach the edge of an expansive mesa looking out over panoramic views of colorful desert vista, water […]
by Eric Newton The Sonoran Desert runs through Southern Arizona and is most famous for the Saguaro Cactus towering over the desert floor. With its solid trunk, the human like figure looks as if it has arms pointing up to […]
Welcome to Moab! Undeniably the mountain bike Mecca of the world, Moab is a place like no other. For some, the Canyonlands of southern Utah suggests the last of the Old West and America’s frontier or perhaps even a John […]
It’s an early morning in Napa Valley, California. The faint scent of crushed grapes lingers in the misty air as the sun peaks over the horizon, bathing the vineyard in rich pinks and purples. Though the weather is crisp, Tiffany […]
Imagine this: You’re cycling down the switchbacks at Canyonlands National Park, winding along the narrow trail that cuts through the cliffs of pink and red sandstone. Picking up speed, you catch yourself laughing into the desert stillness as you zigzag […]
When you think of mountain biking and Utah, one’s mind instantly goes to… Moab! But allow me to bring you in on a little secret…just a couple hours outside of Moab… world-class riding exists in abundance! Our most recent journey brought […]
Photo credit: Dan Smith The Grand Staircase belongs to all Americans and is enjoyed by millions of visitors from all over the country and the world! Resolutions to reduce the size of Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument have now been approved […]
Leiba and her husband Leibel bicycled the trail above Lake Okeechobee to feel the serenity of the blue vastness, a glassy watery surface that twinkled this ultra-sunny afternoon in western Martin County. The couple took this Escape Adventures bike tour […]
By Alan Snel, Florida Day Tour Guide It’s Florida’s Third Coast — the Lake Okeechobee shoreline. And it makes for wonderful bicycling. On Saturday I followed the Lake Okeechobee Scenic Trail from Okeechobee to Port Mayaca and back for a […]
By Alan Snel, Florida Day Tour Guide It’s Florida’s Third Coast — the Lake Okeechobee shoreline. And it makes for wonderful bicycling. On Saturday I followed the Lake Okeechobee Scenic Trail from Okeechobee to Port Mayaca and back for a […]
Escape Adventures is happy to provide hill-hungry bicyclists in Florida with gorgeous rolling terrain to pedal in central Florida’s Clermont area. And for those bicyclists who would rather pedal a paved trail instead of the roads in the Alps of […]
by Alan Snel When I worked at the daily newspaper in Las Vegas, I used to admire Escape Adventures bike tours and this Jared guy, the founder and owner and marathon bicyclist who seemed to be doing 50 things at […]
Now Offering Rides from Pacific Ocean to Atlantic Ocean Escape Adventures, the bicycle touring industry leader in the western United States, is expanding with seven new ride offerings from the Atlantic Ocean to Tampa Bay on the gulf side of […]
#Escapethenorm No matter where you work or what you do, everyone looks forward to three-day weekends. Three day weekends are often spent with family and friends, or going out and exploring places that take a little more time and effort. […]
Dream. Plan. Go. Share. -Editor of National Geographic Traveler Magazine 2016 has been named the year of Adventure Travel, and with more access to remote locations and so many opportunities to try the extreme, it seems like a no brainer […]
There are few places in the world on more cyclists’ bucket lists than the San Juan Islands. The bike-friendly roads, tranquil fishing villages and stretches of shore-lined forests and prairie lands make cycling the San Juan Islands a stress-free and […]
Perhaps the better question is: What do we not do? As you may imagine, the Escape staff and guides are an adventurous group of people! When we’re not busy dreaming up the best mountain bike tours for our clients or […]