Choose Your Adventure
The Classic Escape Adventures Trip
An Escape Adventure trip represents a superb way to enjoy the company of other active travelers, the camaraderie of shared interests. Travel Solo or with a friend… or two. One of the defining characteristics our trips is their small group composition. For over 30-years, Escape Adventures has been taking outdoor enthusiasts beyond the “average” vacation, into the exciting world of small-group adventure travel. Our Guide to Guest ratio is the best in the industry, averaging 1 guide for every 5 guests. Our smaller groups, ranging from 6 to 13 guests, allow for flexible schedules, individualized service, comfort, if not a deeper, more expansive backcountry adventure. Don’t be surprised if you come away from your tour with a whole group of new and awesome friends!
Choosing the Right Mountain Bike Tour
Mountain biking provides a unique and exciting way to experience the outdoors. Our Mountain Bike Tours are designed to accommodate riders from a variety of backgrounds. Some tours are intended specifically for more experienced riders, while many are suitable for those with little or no mountain biking experience. Each trip is rated for its technical and fitness level, and found in our individual trip itineraries. On select trips, we now have the option to use e-Mountain bikes for those who need an electric boost!
| Mountain Biking | Multi-Sport Activities | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level | Hours of Activity | Total Elevation Feet Gain | Mountain Bike Miles | Hiking Miles | Rock Climbing | Canyoneering | Rafting/Canoeing | |
| Easy | Level 1 | Hours of Activity: 1-3 | Total Elevation Feet Gain: 700 | Mountain Bike Miles: 5-10 | Hiking Miles: 1-5 | Rock Climbing: Low Angle Large Handholds | Canyoneering: Hiking/No Ropes | Rafting/Canoeing: Relaxed, Slow Moving Water |
| Level 2 | Hours of Activity: 2-4 | Total Elevation Feet Gain: 1200 | Mountain Bike Miles: 10-15 | Hiking Miles: 5-8 | Rock Climbing: Level 1 PLUS Small Handholds | Canyoneering: Level 1 PLUS Occasional Ropes | Rafting/Canoeing: Level 1 PLUS Easy Rapids Wide Channels | |
| Moderate | Level 3 | Hours of Activity: 3-5 | Total Elevation Feet Gain: 1800 | Mountain Bike Miles: 15-25 | Hiking Miles: 8-10 | Rock Climbing: Level 2 PLUS Steep Angles | Canyoneering: Level 2 PLUS Easy Rappels | Rafting/Canoeing: Level 2 PLUS Waves, Up to 4′ Narrow Channels |
| Seasoned | Level 4 | Hours of Activity: 4-6 | Total Elevation Feet Gain: 2200 | Mountain Bike Miles: 25-35 | Hiking Miles: 10-12 | Rock Climbing: x | Canyoneering: Level 3 PLUS Complex Ropes, Multiple Rappels | Rafting/Canoeing: Level 3 PLUS Long Rapids |
| Level 5 | Hours of Activity: 5-7 | Total Elevation Feet Gain: 3000 | Mountain Bike Miles: 35-50+ | Hiking Miles: 12-16+ | Rock Climbing: x | Canyoneering: x | Rafting/Canoeing: Level 4 PLUS Spinning, Large Waves | |
| Level | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| Easy | Level 1 | Maintained Gravel Roads, Easy Grades |
| Level 2 | Level 1 PLUS Unmaintained Dirt Roads, Maintained Singletrack Trail | |
| Moderate | Level 3 | Level 2 PLUS Moderate Grades, Some Unmaintained Singletrack |
| Seasoned | Level 4 | Level 3 PLUS Rocky Terrain – PLUS Longer, Steeper Ascents & Descents |
| Level 5 | Level 4 PLUS Some Exposed Sections Of Trail, Some Loose Climbs & Descents | |
Choosing the Right Road Cycling Trip
Are you interested in mountains and coastlines, culture or solitude? The first step in picking a road cycling tour is choosing your ideal destination. You can be assured that we have chosen the best riding on the most scenic roads in the country.
Our road tours are rated by the mileage and overall fitness level needed to complete the rides. The rating is based on an average of each day’s climbs, elevation bases, and ride lengths. For example, one trip with longer rides followed by a rest day may be rated the same as a trip with shorter daily rides and no rest days. We understand that mileage is a concern, so if you enjoy an easier pace and prefer scenery to speed, a trip with less than 250 miles is a great choice. If you enjoy a good century every now and then, look forward to the climbs, and love a good workout, then a trip with more than 250 miles is your best choice.
You may notice that some tours list a range of miles (ie. 200-250). On these trips we offer optional rides that can increase the overall distance of the trip. Regardless of mileage and hills, each tour is supported by our professional and attentive guides riding with the group and driving the support vehicle. On select trips, we now have the option to use e-bikes as well.
| Road Cycling | Multi-Sport Activities | |||||||
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| Level | Hours of Activity | Total Elevation Feet Gain | Road Cycling Miles | Hiking Miles | Rock Climbing | Canyoneering | Rafting/Canoeing | |
| Easy | Level 1 | Hours of Activity: 1-3 | Total Elevation Feet Gain: 1000 | Road Cycling Miles: 10-20 | Hiking Miles: 1-5 | Rock Climbing: Low Angle Large Handholds | Canyoneering: Hiking/No Ropes | Rafting/Canoeing: Relaxed, Slow Moving Water |
| Level 2 | Hours of Activity: 2-4 | Total Elevation Feet Gain: 2000 | Road Cycling Miles: 20-30 | Hiking Miles: 5-8 | Rock Climbing: Level 1 PLUS Small Handholds | Canyoneering: Level 1 PLUS Occasional Ropes | Rafting/Canoeing: Level 1 PLUS Easy Rapids Wide Channels | |
| Moderate | Level 3 | Hours of Activity: 3-5 | Total Elevation Feet Gain: 3000 | Road Cycling Miles: 30-45 | Hiking Miles: 8-10 | Rock Climbing: Level 2 PLUS Steep Angles | Canyoneering: Level 2 PLUS Easy Rappels | Rafting/Canoeing: Level 2 PLUS Waves, Up to 4′ Narrow Channels |
| Seasoned | Level 4 | Hours of Activity: 4-6 | Total Elevation Feet Gain: 4000 | Road Cycling Miles: 45-75 | Hiking Miles: 10-12 | Rock Climbing: x | Canyoneering: Level 3 PLUS Complex Ropes, Multiple Rappels | Rafting/Canoeing: Level 3 PLUS Long Rapids |
| Level 5 | Hours of Activity: 5-7 | Total Elevation Feet Gain: 5000 | Road Cycling Miles: 75+ | Hiking Miles: 12-16+ | Rock Climbing: x | Canyoneering: x | Rafting/Canoeing: Level 4 PLUS Spinning, Large Waves | |
Multi-Sport Adventures
Our Multi-Sport Adventures offer a variety of exciting activities such as rafting, kayaking, hiking, and rock climbing in addition to cycling. Multi-Sport Adventures give you a chance to experience a single area in a variety of ways. If you enjoy being outdoors and want to try a number of different activities on your tour, this is the tour option for you.
Specially trained and experienced Trip Leaders will ensure a great time for all ability levels. Each Escape Multi-Sport Adventure trip is slightly different than the next. We choose the best activities to showcase what each destination has to offer. Whether you choose a hiking and biking tour with a bit of rock climbing, or a trip with canyoneering and rafting, we’re sure you’ll love it.
| Multi-Sport Activities | ||||||
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| Level | Hours of Activity | Hiking Miles | Rock Climbing | Canyoneering | Rafting/Canoeing | |
| Easy | Level 1 | Hours of Activity: 1-3 | Hiking Miles: 1-5 | Rock Climbing: Low Angle Large Handholds | Canyoneering: Hiking/No Ropes | Rafting/Canoeing: Relaxed, Slow Moving Water |
| Level 2 | Hours of Activity: 2-4 | Hiking Miles: 5-8 | Rock Climbing: Level 1 PLUS Small Handholds | Canyoneering: Level 1 PLUS Occasional Ropes | Rafting/Canoeing: Level 1 PLUS Easy Rapids Wide Channels | |
| Moderate | Level 3 | Hours of Activity: 3-5 | Hiking Miles: 8-10 | Rock Climbing: Level 2 PLUS Steep Angles | Canyoneering: Level 2 PLUS Easy Rappels | Rafting/Canoeing: Level 2 PLUS Waves, Up to 4′ Narrow Channels |
| Seasoned | Level 4 | Hours of Activity: 4-6 | Hiking Miles: 10-12 | Rock Climbing: x | Canyoneering: Level 3 PLUS Complex Ropes, Multiple Rappels | Rafting/Canoeing: Level 3 PLUS Long Rapids |
| Level 5 | Hours of Activity: 5-7 | Hiking Miles: 12-16+ | Rock Climbing: x | Canyoneering: x | Rafting/Canoeing: Level 4 PLUS Spinning, Large Waves | |
Introductory (Intro) Tours
Excited about getting outdoors, but psyched-out by some of our more advanced tour offerings? Our Introductory Tours are spot on. These tours place more emphasis on learning new skills, set to an easygoing, cruising pace for guests new to bike and adventure tours. These tours are also a good choice for people who want to introduce a friend or loved one to multi-sport or bike touring. Not to mention families who look to tour and trek together. Don’t wait until next year, make this the year you give an active vacation a try!
Family Getaways
The family is the heart and soul of Escape Adventures. Most of our employees all have families and those who don’t, become part of the Escape Adventures family! We understand kids, teenagers, and young adults alike.
What better way to spend time with your loved ones than to join one of our Family Getaways. Family Getaways are tours appropriate for families and cater to different abilities and varied skill levels. These tours are scheduled year-round in appropriate locations at the most ideal time of year. Our Introductory (Intro) Tours are another great option for families with kids. These tours are designed with special attention to each daily activity taking in to consideration skill levels, youthful adrenaline, and foods served.
Simply choose any tour on our schedule that says “Family Getaways.”
A Word From Our Founders
Since 1992, we at Escape Adventures have been blessed to shape and lead adventure travel vacations through some of the most awe-inspiring natural destinations in the world. Each successive season, our passion for adventure grows through memorable moments with our guests. Fresh air, faith, fitness and friends are the building blocks for our ventures, the treasured experiences that keep us moving forward. For those of you who have trekked and traveled with us over the past quarter century, Heather and I express our sincerest gratitude. The memories are priceless.For those who have yet to tour with us, we appreciate the opportunity to introduce you to our family-run company and guiding principles of sustainability and adventure. Our portfolio specializes in Western North America and is rapidly growing internationally. Building on over 100 destinations, we cater to the full spectrum of active traveler, respective to fitness level and activity type. From road cyclist to mountain biker to electric biker, hiker, and multi-sport enthusiast, and from first-timer to friends and family groups of all ability levels, on behalf of our Escape Adventures family, we look forward to many new and exciting adventures with you.
With much gratitude, and happy trails,
Jared and Heather Fisher
Founders and Owner-Operators
Escape Adventures
Since 1992, we at Escape Adventures have been blessed to shape and lead adventure travel vacations through some of the most awe-inspiring natural destinations in the world. Each successive season, our passion for adventure grows through memorable moments with our guests. Fresh air, faith, fitness and friends are the building blocks for our ventures, the treasured experiences that keep us moving forward. For those of you who have trekked and traveled with us over the past quarter century, Heather and I express our sincerest gratitude. The memories are priceless.