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STARTING AT $1045
2 days
Park City, Ut
Training Philosophy
Dusty Wessels and his West38Moto crew are known for turning complex off-road riding concepts into practical, repeatable skills riders can rely on for a lifetime. The coaching style is energetic and methodical, rooted in GRIT’s core values—no ego, no shortcuts, just solid fundamentals taught the right way. Whether you’re brand new to adventure riding or an experienced rider refining technique, this program is built to develop confidence, reinforce correct habits, and improve control across real-world terrain.
Choose Your Training Level
Dusty’s Beginner and Intermediate courses are often held at the same location and on the same weekend—but they are not the same class. Riders are divided into separate groups so the coaching, drills, terrain, and pace match their current ability.
-- Beginner Training --
Built for riders who are new to off-road riding—or who want to replace guesswork with strong, repeatable fundamentals.
The Beginner course focuses on balance, body position, slow-speed control, and Dusty’s “Triple Threat”: using the clutch, brake, and throttle together. You’ll learn how to transition from pavement to dirt with greater control and significantly more confidence.
This course is right for you if:
- You’re new to riding an adventure bike off pavement
- Loose surfaces still make you tense
- You struggle with slow-speed control or tight turns
- You want to build the right habits from the beginning
-- Intermediate Training --
Built for riders who already understand the fundamentals and are ready to apply them with greater precision across more challenging terrain.
The Intermediate course strengthens clutch, brake, throttle, body position, momentum control, and terrain management. Drills become more dynamic, and riders learn to maintain control when traction, elevation, or trail conditions change.
This course is right for you if:
- You’re comfortable riding basic dirt and gravel roads
- You can stand and operate the controls with confidence
- You want better control through hills, turns, obstacles, and loose terrain
- You’re preparing for more technical trails, tours, or BDR-style riding
Train With W38M Across the Country
Dusty & the crew bring the same practical, confidence-building instruction to several distinctly different training environments. The curriculum stays consistent, but each location offers its own terrain, conditions, and overall experience.
-- Cloudcroft, New Mexico --
High-country mountain training. Cloudcroft brings Dusty’s training into a cooler, higher-elevation mountain environment. Riders build their skills in varied terrain that feels closer to the conditions they may encounter on western backroads and adventure routes.
Beginner and Intermediate tracks are offered separately, allowing newer riders to establish their foundation while experienced riders work on control and adaptability in more demanding terrain. New Mexico training details
Best for: Riders who want a mountain setting and skills that translate directly to real-world adventure riding.
-- Penmerryl Farm, Virginia --
Rolling terrain with everything in one place. Penmerryl Farm offers training fields, private trails, onsite lodging, camping, bathrooms, and showers—all surrounded by the rolling mountain terrain of Virginia. Its contained setting makes it easy to move from controlled drills into practical terrain without leaving the property. Penmerryl Farm training details
Best for: East Coast riders who want a relaxed, immersive training weekend with lodging and riding onsite.
-- Borrego Springs, California --
Wide-open Southern California desert. Borrego Springs offers open desert terrain, loose surfaces, and dry conditions that reward smooth inputs and smart momentum management. The expansive landscape provides an ideal setting for building confidence while learning how an adventure bike responds when traction changes. California training details
Best for: Riders who want to become more comfortable with desert riding, loose terrain, and wide-open spaces.
-- Florence, Arizona --
Three-day immersive desert training. Florence is W38M’s extended-format training experience. Instead of packing everything into a standard weekend, riders get three days to learn, practice, reinforce, and apply their skills in rugged Arizona desert terrain. Arizona training details
Best for: Riders who want additional coaching time and a deeper progression from drills into real terrain.
-- The FARM — Parker, Colorado --
Purpose-built ADV training facility. The FARM provides a dedicated adventure motorcycle training environment where Beginner and Intermediate groups train concurrently on terrain matched to their ability. Camping is available onsite, with bathrooms, showers, drinking water, and nearby lodging options. Colorado training details
Best for: Riders who want a focused training facility, a community-style weekend, and easy access from the Denver area.
Sep. 26 - 27, 2026
Cloudcroft, NM
Beginner & Intermediate | $800.00
Oct. 10 - 11, 2026
Penmerryl Farm, VA
Beginner & Intermediate | $1,045.00
Oct. 31 - 01, 2026
Borrego Springs, CA
Beginner & Intermediate | $800.00
Nov. 14 - 16, 2026
Florence, AZ
Beginner & Intermediate | $1,500.00
Mar. 20 - 21, 2027
Borrego Springs, CA
Beginner & Intermediate | $1045
Apr. 03 - 04, 2027
Borrego Springs, CA
Beginner & Intermediate | $ 1045
Apr. 03 - 05, 2027
Florence, AZ
Beginner & Intermediate | $1,500.00
Apr. 10 - 12, 2027
Florence, AZ
Beginner & Intermediate | $1,500.00
Apr. 24 - 25, 2027
Penmerryl Farm, VA
Beginner & Intermediate | $ 1045
Jun. 04, 2027
Park City, UT
Intro to ADV | $495
Jun. 05 - 06, 2027
Cloudcroft, NM
Beginner & Intermediate | $995.00
Jun. 05 - 06, 2027
Park City, UT
Beginner/Intermediate | $1045
Jun. 12 - 13, 2027
Parker, CO
Beginner & Intermediate | $995.00
Jun. 26 - 27, 2027
Parker, CO
Beginner & Intermediate | $995.00
Jul. 10 - 11, 2027
Parker, CO
Beginner & Intermediate | $995.00
Sep. 11 - 12, 2027
Ouray, CO
Advanced | $1,045.00
Oct. 30 - 31, 2027
Borrego Springs, CA
Beginner & Intermediate | $ 1045
Nov. 13 - 15, 2027
Florence, AZ
Beginner & Intermediate | $1,500.00
Background
Dusty brings over 200,000 miles of real-world adventure riding experience, along with a decade of coaching and guiding riders across the U.S. and Baja. As the founder of West38Moto and a contributor to MOTOTREK, he’s built a reputation for practical, confidence-building training that actually translates off-road. His upbeat, approachable style keeps things fun and engaging, while his focus stays firmly on each rider—helping them build confidence, push their limits, and ride better in real conditions.
Reviews
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Eugene
What a fabulous weekend
What a fabulous weekend; one of the best "vacations" of my life. I attended all four days (Level 2 and Level 3), staying in one of the tent sites. Others stayed in yurts, campers, or drove in daily. Showers are available and a new lodge is under construction. Ben Dragoo's instruction (DART) was mature, practical, and well structured. Jamie and James were excellent assistants. As a new rider of only a few months, I came in with only self-taught (YouTube) skills. I was also limited to what I could apply on roads and trails in my area. Other participants had decades of riding experience. I was initially very intimidated, but the program guides students through a progression of skills that elevate both noob and mature riders. I've done a number of technical skill trainings course over the years, including as student and instructor for rock climbing. Too often instructors present an ideal or limited scope of acceptable technique or equipment; everything else is "wrong." For example, a friend of mine was taught that you need a specific (awkward) posture when standing. Or, instructors may insist that bar risers are always wrong. If you just follow "their" rules, you are doing it right. Ben's approach was more relaxed; "ride what you have." This carries through the whole program: practical, approachable, non-judgmental, and patient. This reduces stress and helps participants focus on skill building without shaming from an instructor. The out-ride to the Uinta National Forest on day three of Leve l3 training was the final, in-situ application of all the training. It was a wonderful experience. Grit Moto Adventures ranch is a great facility with constructed and natural terrain that provide safe and effective training stations. Kari's support was excellent. Thank you for putting all together.
Read MoreExperience Level: Beginner
Training Attended: 2-Day ADV Skills Training
Marcel
6 stars if I could!!!
GRIT, Kari and Ben were absolutely amazing! They are patient when the struggle got real, which several of us were in need of. It does not matter if you are newer to riding off road or have been riding for decades, you will learn some new skills! I highly recommend this course and will be back for the level 3 course.
Read MoreExperience Level: Beginner
Training Attended: 2-Day ADV Skills Training
Brandon
Incredible Experience!
I learned more in 2 days with these instructors than I could have ever thought possible. Incredible experience!
Experience Level: Beginner
Training Attended: 2-Day ADV Skills Training
Sarah
Easy access to Park City & hiking!
Carrie is an exceptional host and you will feel like family upon the completion of your training/visit. The yurts are clean and comfy with bathhouse nearby. We went to bed and woke up with the sun.
Experience Level:
Training Attended: Yurt guest
Eric
Excellent facility!
Excellent facility to train and get instruction! Excellent hosts as well!
Experience Level: Intermediate
Training Attended: 2 Day ADV Skills Course
Bill
Utah 6 Day Tour
Riding GRIT Moto’s Fall 2024 Utah! Homebase Tour was an absolutely incredible experience. The roads, the back country off-roads, the landscape and scenery of Utah in the Fall, the accommodations, and the support were all phenomenal. The six day ride included everything they said it would; adventure, camaraderie, challenges conquered by perseverance and team work, and a feeling of accomplishment once over. The rented Yamaha Tenere 700 was one tough powerful bike; perfect for this adventure. Our guides for this tour, Ken (lead), and Curtis (sweep), were great and a joy to hang with after a long day of riding. And boy, do they have stories. It is hard to put into words how great Kari (SAG truck driver, GRIT principal, support dog owner) was. She went above and beyond my expectations for this tour every single day. When it comes to Adventure riding, she is the most passionate person I’ve ever met. I’m sure this passion will drive the success of GRIT Moto Adventures and the GRIT Moto Ranch. Finally, to ride this with my brother, who I had not ridden with in many decades, made this a ‘beyond priceless’ experience. Thank you, GRIT!
Read MoreExperience Level: Intermediate
Training Attended: Utah Homebase Tour
Eugene
What a fabulous weekend
What a fabulous weekend; one of the best "vacations" of my life. I attended all four days (Level 2 and Level 3), staying in one of the tent sites. Others stayed in yurts, campers, or drove in daily. Showers are available and a new lodge is under construction. Ben Dragoo's instruction (DART) was mature, practical, and well structured. Jamie and James were excellent assistants. As a new rider of only a few months, I came in with only self-taught (YouTube) skills. I was also limited to what I could apply on roads and trails in my area. Other participants had decades of riding experience. I was initially very intimidated, but the program guides students through a progression of skills that elevate both noob and mature riders. I've done a number of technical skill trainings course over the years, including as student and instructor for rock climbing. Too often instructors present an ideal or limited scope of acceptable technique or equipment; everything else is "wrong." For example, a friend of mine was taught that you need a specific (awkward) posture when standing. Or, instructors may insist that bar risers are always wrong. If you just follow "their" rules, you are doing it right. Ben's approach was more relaxed; "ride what you have." This carries through the whole program: practical, approachable, non-judgmental, and patient. This reduces stress and helps participants focus on skill building without shaming from an instructor. The out-ride to the Uinta National Forest on day three of Leve l3 training was the final, in-situ application of all the training. It was a wonderful experience. Grit Moto Adventures ranch is a great facility with constructed and natural terrain that provide safe and effective training stations. Kari's support was excellent. Thank you for putting all together.
Experience Level: Beginner
Training Attended: 2-Day ADV Skills Training
Marcel
6 stars if I could!!!
GRIT, Kari and Ben were absolutely amazing! They are patient when the struggle got real, which several of us were in need of. It does not matter if you are newer to riding off road or have been riding for decades, you will learn some new skills! I highly recommend this course and will be back for the level 3 course.
Experience Level: Beginner
Training Attended: 2-Day ADV Skills Training
Brandon
Incredible Experience!
I learned more in 2 days with these instructors than I could have ever thought possible. Incredible experience!
Experience Level: Beginner
Training Attended: 2-Day ADV Skills Training
Sarah
Easy access to Park City & hiking!
Carrie is an exceptional host and you will feel like family upon the completion of your training/visit. The yurts are clean and comfy with bathhouse nearby. We went to bed and woke up with the sun.
Experience Level:
Training Attended: Yurt guest
Eric
Excellent facility!
Excellent facility to train and get instruction! Excellent hosts as well!
Experience Level: Intermediate
Training Attended: 2 Day ADV Skills Course
Bill
Utah 6 Day Tour
Riding GRIT Moto’s Fall 2024 Utah! Homebase Tour was an absolutely incredible experience. The roads, the back country off-roads, the landscape and scenery of Utah in the Fall, the accommodations, and the support were all phenomenal. The six day ride included everything they said it would; adventure, camaraderie, challenges conquered by perseverance and team work, and a feeling of accomplishment once over. The rented Yamaha Tenere 700 was one tough powerful bike; perfect for this adventure. Our guides for this tour, Ken (lead), and Curtis (sweep), were great and a joy to hang with after a long day of riding. And boy, do they have stories. It is hard to put into words how great Kari (SAG truck driver, GRIT principal, support dog owner) was. She went above and beyond my expectations for this tour every single day. When it comes to Adventure riding, she is the most passionate person I’ve ever met. I’m sure this passion will drive the success of GRIT Moto Adventures and the GRIT Moto Ranch. Finally, to ride this with my brother, who I had not ridden with in many decades, made this a ‘beyond priceless’ experience. Thank you, GRIT!
Experience Level: Intermediate
Training Attended: Utah Homebase Tour