2022 EVENTS

Moab Immersion Training Tour

May 14-20, 2022

As lead instructor and tour guide for MotoDiscovery, I will be kicking off the season with a Moab Immersion Training Tour. Future adventures to far corners of the world can start with MotoDiscovery!

3-Step Hideaway, the venue for much of the training, is remote, funky, simple yet perfectly accommodating with home cooked meals, rustic yet comfortable accommodations and views of the La Sals in one direction, and the mountains of Telluride in the other.

Moab is the center of outdoor adventure in this corner of the American Southwest. While here we urge you to enjoy the Canyonlands and Arches National Park, raft the beautiful Green River or ride the White Rim Trail. So much to do and see.

The confidence-building curriculum that I will be using is the Dragoo Adventure Rider Training (D.A.R.T.).

To celebrate your success in building your skills, we always have an off-road day of riding to get out and use your newly acquired talent. This day is always a highlight and never fails to inspire riders to further their adventures with MotoDiscovery.

For more information and to get registered, go to:

https://motodiscovery.com/product/moab-immersion-training-tour/

SheADV & ADVWoman Women’s Only COBDR Immersion Training Tour

July 22-29, 2022

Grand Junction, CO

I’m teaming up again this year with Pat Jacques of ADVWoman for another epic, all inclusive, training tour.

Tour limited: minimum 8, maximum 10 riders

Enjoy the glorious company of our travelling tribe of moto sisters, restful hotel lodging, healthy meals, and Support Vehicle. Guaranteed stupendous, majestic, and delightfully variable scenery of Colorado’s high country and desert! You’ll work hard riding challenging terrain, relish the sweet glow of accomplishment and pride with women who share your passion and courage!

The loop tour begins and ends in Grand Junction, Colorado.  Our 8 night 7 day tour begins with one day rider range training in Grand Junction.  On the second day we travel from Grand Junction to the Colorado Backcountry Discovery Route near Gypsum, Colorado. We will adhere to the breathtaking official BDR routes (primary and alternate) until arriving in Ouray, Colorado.  From Ouray we will return to Grand Junction.

https://advwoman.com/co-backcountry-discovery-ride/

2 Co-ed Classes!

First Level & NEXT LEVEL Adventure Rider Training w/Kandi Spangler

August 6-7, 2022

Thunder Valley MX Park in Lakewood, CO

I am teaming up with Kandi Spangler for an awesome adventure rider training experience!

Tall or short, male or female; we’ve got you covered! Join us for this 2-day training event to take your riding skills to the NEXT LEVEL.

Limited Space Available, Reserve Your Spot Today!

"FIRST LEVEL" does not mean beginner or easy, it means we're going to really focus on mastering the basics of maneuvering in dirt. In the NEXT LEVEL training class, you can expect to re-review the basics of maneuvering in the dirt, but then we'll crank it up a few notches and equip you with the skills necessary to tackle more technical terrain.

This training will equip you with proper riding techniques suited for the terrain and challenges we face in real-world adventure riding.  We’ll review and expand on your existing braking skills, including braking and trail stops on a hill, learn hill re-start and hill rescue techniques, explore other intentional break-traction scenarios, and provide training and tips to turn tighter and with more control in level and off-camber environments. 

While this is a “hands-on” clinic designed to help improve your skills while on your own bike, we’ll take time to explain each exercise and components in-detail and then demo the exercise before having you ride the exercise yourself.  This allows for both visual and audible learners to get as much as possible out of the training and ask questions even before riding the exercise.

This course will break down each skill into 3 major components: 1) Line Choice, 2) Body Position, and 3) Bike Control.  1) You’ll develop the skills and visual acuity to look and think ahead of the bike, searching for an appropriate line, clearing or avoiding obstacles, and averting emergencies if possible. 2) You’ll learn how to properly and fluidly position your body on and over the bike to maximize controllability. And 3) you’ll discover how to manipulate the bike’s controls (throttle, clutch, handlebars, suspension and brakes) to realize the bike’s full capability.  Together, these skills will improve your confidence, enhance your riding skills and help maximize your overall riding enjoyment! 

$545        2 - 5 hour Days- Includes Thunder Valley Fees (on your own bike)

For Registration and More Information- email Kandi Spangler at avtrix2@yahoo.com

Women Only Adventure Rider Training

May 28-29, 2022 Training Classes

May 30-31, 2022 Daily Immersion Training Outrides

Dolores, CO

Curriculum will cover Level 1 & Level 2

Come visit Dolores, CO and get your training on! Dolores is located in a canyon with the beautiful Dolores River cutting along one side and rock cliffs on the other. The San Juan National Forest is only one mile away, which makes Dolores an outdoor enthusiast's wonderland.

Event Details: Space is limited to 6 participates. Participants are encouraged to arrive the afternoon/evening of Friday, the 27th (camping is available on-site), so you are available to start training at 8 a.m. Saturday the 28nd. There are a couple of hotel options in Dolores and several hotel options in Cortez, which is about 12 miles away. We will train all day Saturday and 4-5 hours Sunday morning, again starting at 8 a.m. A porta potty will be supplied, there is potable water available, so bring your water containers. Pack your own lunch and snacks!

Due to popular demand, we will be doing a 2-day immersion training outride following the training. Monday we will leave the training area in Dolores for a day trip through the Ponderosa forest near Boggy Draw. The terrain will be mostly Level 1 and then we will return to Dolores for the evening. Day 2 same thing, but the route will be changed up a bit and we could get into some Level 2 terrain as well. We will return back to Dolores for the evening and departing for home Wednesday morning.

Actual location will be shared after registering.

Your investment is $495 for the training

Additional fee for the immersion training outride - $100/rider

To get registered, please contact: Shal at shalmariewilson@gmail.com.

Subject: Dolores Training

Touratech Rally East

August 17-21, 2022

Haverhill, NH

WOMEN’S RIDER TRAINING

SheADV lead instructor Shalmarie Wilson and her team will be conducting the 2nd Annual Women’s Only Training Program.

Wednesday, August 17, 2022 Level 1

Course Training from 9-3 p.m.

Thursday, August 18, 2022 Level 2 

Course Training from 9-3 p.m. 

If you want to take Level 2, IT’S HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT YOU TAKE THE LEVEL 1 AND 2.  (We often find riders don’t have thecomplete foundation to jump into Level 2 without first taking Level 1.)

For more information and registration go to: https://dirtdazerally.com

Don’t wait! Space is very limited.

CO-ED RIDER TRAINING

Presented by D.A.R.T and SheADV, instructors Ben Dragoo and Shalmarie Wilson will lead Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3 training Th, Fr, Sa and Su.

Limited Availability: You can choose from a 3-hour introductory class or a more comprehensive 4-hour class with the max class size capped at only 12 people. The bulk of the class will take place within our special teaching corrals onsite:

Thursday, Aug 18th – Co-ed

Level 1 Training 9a-3p

Lunch Break 12-1p

Friday, Aug 19th – Co-ed

Level 2 Training 9a-3p

Lunch Break 12-1p

Saturday, Aug 20th – Co-ed

Level 1 Training 9a-12p

Lunch Break 12-1p

Level 2 Training 1-4p

Aug 21th – Co-ed

Level 3 Training 8a-12p

For more information and registration go to: https://dirtdazerally.com

Touratech Rally West

June 23-26, 2022

Plain, WA

SheADV Women’s Only Adventure Rider Training

 Level 1 and Level 2

SheADV is doing something a little different this year and offering 4-hour training sessions, so you can enjoy other things the rally has to offer.  So, we have broken up the Level 1 and Level 2 classes into 2 Parts.  Join Lead Off-Road Instructor Shal Wilson and her team, for half day skill building sessions that will move you through your fears to mastering skills with finesse and confidence. Learn a commonsense approach to mastering your bike so you can manage the terrain you’ll encounter in the backcountry and become the rider you want to be.  We find that most riders benefit from taking the Level 1 class either as a first timer or using the class as a refresher.  Then we will kick it up a notch with the Level 2 classes.  

BYOB…Bring your own Bike.  All sizes of off-road worthy motorcycles are welcome. 

These classes are appropriate for beginner and intermediate off-road riders. 

Thursday, June 23, 2022 (Your invest $125)

Women Only - Level 1 (Part 1) 12-5pm

Highly recommended if you have never taken an off-road training course. This class is also good to take as a refresher course. These 4 hours will set you up for success by building the foundation to managing your bike. We will work on skills for balance and control.  

Friday, June 24, 2022 (Your invest $125)

Women Only - Level 1 (Part 2) 8am-12pm

Part 2 is designed to follow Part 1 skills and drills as we amp up on building the foundation for controlling your bike.  We will continue to work on skills for balance and control.

Saturday, June 25, 2022 (Your invest $125)

Women Only - Level 2 (Part 1) 8am-12pm

Once you have mastered body positioning, balancing the bike and have good control on the controls (and we mean REALLY GOOD control) let’s take those skills and work on maximum braking and conquering hills.

Sunday, June 26, 2022 (Your invest $125)

Women Only - Level 2 (Part 2) 8am-12pm

Part 2 of Level 2 will continue to work on controlling the bike on varied terrain, ramp up the speeds for maximum braking and surmounting obstacles.  

Immersion Training 2-Day Tour

Sunday & Monday, June 26-27, 2022 (This is a GIFT)

We will depart the rally grounds following the morning training session and take to one of the routes in the Leavenworth area for Immersion Training to be done along the way.  The tour will be self-supported. It’s an opportunity for us to provide assistance as needed and to give back and support women riding in the backcountry.  We will camp out on the route.  

Riders MUST HAVE their own insurance and a street legal bike that is capable of the posted speed limits. Riders must be confident with posted street speeds, as well as being comfortable traveling on gravel roads (Level 1 terrain) at 20-30 MPH. For more information on Level 1 Terrain and Skills Needed for Such Terrain, go to the Backcountry Tours tab and scroll down.

Since 2016, SheADV has been attending the Touratech Rally and offering multiple-day tours following the rally FREE of charge for any student who takes the SheADV training at the rally. This is our gift to the women’s riding community.

Space is limited to 8 participants.  

We look forward to riding with you! 

To get registered:  Email Shal at – shalmariewilson@gmail.com 

Subject: Training at Touratech Rally

Let me know what class or classes you want to take and whether you want to be a part of the Immersion Training Tour.  You will receive confirmation and have the option to pay through Venmo. This payment method is a $12.50 savings for YOU!

REFUND POLICY:  Full refunds will be issued if you cancel 30-days prior to the rally.  Less than 30-days prior to the rally, refunds cannot be issued.  However,  your invest can be transferred to another training whether it’s at another Touratech Rally or any other training SheADV/ShalWilson.com offers.