Never a group to let the dust settle on adventure riding, Backcountry Discovery Routes will introduce their new Hells Canyon BDR-X route on August 7. at 7 pm Mountain Time. Look for it live from Idaho on YouTube at 7 pm Mountain time.
The launch coincides with the Yamaha Ténéré Trek Owner’s Rally, staged at the Tamarack Resort in Donnelly, Idaho, from August 6 through 8. The reveal will be part of the evening’s entertainment at the Tamarack, with Yamaha offering 100 complimentary passes for adventurers attending just the BDR-X launch.
Going Deep
The Hells Canyon BDR-X is a 520-mile ride that loops completely around the deepest river gorge in North America. Hells Canyon is as beautiful as it is exciting. Having splashed through it by raft on the Snake River and ridden its western edge, I can assure you the canyon is a stunner from every angle. BDR riders will see the 7,993-foot-deep canyon from both the Idaho and Oregon sides, and from top to bottom. Although rated as moderate difficulty, the Hells Canyon BDR-X should be doable by most owners of a dual-sport or adventure bike. However, the route also includes more difficult expert sections for the hard core set.
Yamaha Ténéré Trek
Surrounded by the Payette and Idaho National Forests, Yamaha’s event will offer adventure for newbies and crusty veterans alike. Yamaha also promises onsite riding seminars, which include opportunities for rider training and plenty of vendors to shop. All you need to enjoy the event is a Yamaha dual-sport or adventure bike of 250cc or more. (What, no XT225s? Don’t tell Lois Pryce).
Travel Aids
It wouldn’t be a BDR without GPX tracks and a map to show you the way. While the Hells Canyon map can be ordered now, it won’t ship until August 10. The tracks will be available after the launch. Start planning now for an amazing ride, and check ridebdr.com for updates after the ride goes live.
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