Expedition CV Schedule
The challenging RawHyde Expedition C.V. will teach, and place into practical application, techniques needed to successfully plan and execute an extended overland off-road motorcycle expedition. This course will take riders into the beautiful Mojave Desert, over high mountain passes, and through the heart of world famous Death Valley, over 700 total miles of incredible back country scenery.
This advanced course will take place over 6 nights and 5 days beginning on a Sunday afternoon, and wrapping up Saturday morning. Riders will arrive at the RawHyde ranch (BMW academy) with their adventure motorcycle complete with panniers or any other suitable form of off-road capable motorcycle luggage, or rent one of RawHyde's new BMW GS's fitted with panniers.
Riders will also need to bring their protective apparel, GPS and manual, clothing, and personal effects. A tent, sleeping system, cook stove and mess will be needed to complete the course; it is recommended the participant bring their own equipment if possible so they can practice using them in a real world environment, i.e. field cooking, packing, and setting up. (These items are also available from RawHyde for an additional fee).
RawHyde coaches will provide instruction beginning with your arrival on Sunday afternoon. We'll begin with GPS usage and route management. Sunday will be predominantly GPS and First Aid training. In the following days we'll cover topics like properly packing the motorcycle for off-road adventures, setting up the tent and sleep systems, cooking in the field, motorcycle maintenance, and self recovery.
Providing high quality, healthy food is important at RawHyde Adventures, and so is learning to cook well in the field. With assistance from the coaches, riders will be practicing their field cooking skills by preparing select menu items during several meals using their cook stoves and mess kits. This will be a fun, and "filling" exercise.
Of course, this challenging and informative course will be fully supported by RawHyde Adventure's custom built adventure truck and our highly trained chefs & paramedics for your comfort and well being.
- Sunday:
- Arrive at RawHyde by 3 pm.
- 3:45-6:00 GPS navigation class.
- 6:30- 7:30 Get together in the Dakar Bar.
- 7:30 Dinner.
- Monday:
- 7:30 Breakfast.
- 8:30 Departure, destination Base Camp Alpha.
- 12:00 Lunch on the trail.
- 4:00 Arrive at Base Camp Alpha.
- 4:30 Class on setting up camp and field cooking instruction.
- 7:00 Cocktails and dinner by the campfire - Sleep well!
- Tuesday:
- 8:00 Breakfast and hot coffee.
- 8:45 Leave No Trace lecture, GPS, tools & packing seminar.
- 9:15 Panamint Valley, Ballarat Ghost town, the Minietta Mine etc.
- 12:00 Lunch.
- 5:00 Return to Base Camp Alpha.
- 5:45 Class on motorcycle maintenance and self recovery.
- 7:00 Cocktails and dinner by the campfire.
- Wednesday:
- 8:00 Breakfast and hot coffee.
- 8:45 GPS refresher.
- 9:15 Hit the trail, infamous Mengel Pass, Gold mines and more.
- 12:00 Trail Lunch.
- 5:00 Arrive at Gola Wash & set up camp.
- 7:00 Cocktails and dinner by the campfire.
- Thursday:
- 7:30 Breakfast and hot coffee.
- 8:30 Depart from Gola Wash for Death Valley.
- 12:00 Trail side lunch.
- 6:00 Furnace Creek Ranch in Death Valley, Hot showers!
- 7:00 Cocktails and fine dining in Furnace Creek Ranch.
- 9:00 Cocktails and cigars under the desert skies.
- Friday:
- 8:00 Breakfast at Furnace Creek Ranch.
- 9:30 Hit the road for RawHyde ranch, asphalt all the way!
- 3:00 Arrive at RawHyde, head home or enjoy a cold one in the Dakar bar before a light dinner – (or head for home.)
If you're ready to expand your boundaries and venture out into the world, or just ride the remote areas of your home state, this is the course you've been waiting for. Please join RawHyde and its staff of trained coaches for this four day educational adventure into the beautiful, California Desert.
