Guides

“Is saving the world through cycling. Where would we be without her?” Home Town: Moab. Years as a guide: 18 years guiding. Favorite Western Spirit Trip: Methow Valley. Most fun you have had on 2 wheels: Foggy Dew. Favorite Dutch Oven recipe: Pesto...

Home Town: Durango, CO. Favorite Western Spirit Trip: Bryce to Zion. Most fun you have had on 2 wheels: This one time, my friend tried to stop the squeaking on my brakes by pouring chain lube on them at the top of a gnarly downhill...good times. Favorite Dutch Oven...

Home Town: Burlington, VT by way of Breckenridge, CO. Years as a guide: 2 Favorite Western Spirit Trip: Gooseberry Mesa. Most fun you have had on 2 wheels: Riding a bike is kind like pizza ( and some other things) , even when it's bad it's still...

“Is an awesome biker with a great ability to teach. His knowledge of the area makes you revere the land you were treading on.” Home Town: Eagle, CO. Years as a guide: 14. Favorite Western Spirit Trip: Colorado Singletrack. Most fun you have had on 2...

“Has a great attitude and makes the trip fun for everyone. She is always so positive, friendly and hard working.” Home Town: Upper Penninsula, Michigan and currently Vail, CO. Years as a guide: 13. Favorite Western Spirit Trip: The one I am on that...

Home Town: Durango, CO. Years as a guide: 1 year bike guiding, 8 years raft guiding, 9 years life guiding. Favorite Western Spirit Trip: North Rim Grand Canyon...there is nothing like waking up feeling like you are on the edge of the world. Most fun you have...

Home Town: The Wasatch Mountains Favorite Western Spirit Trip: Sonoran Desert in March, North Rim in Juy and The High Country in September Most fun you have had on 2 wheels: Watching folks have "a ha" moments, when it clicks, and they completely fall...

“Is easy going, knowledgeable and fun. He is a good guacamole maker.” Home Town: South Bend, IN -- currently in Durango, CO Years as a Guide: 8 Favorite Western Spirit Trip: We have a lot of great ones but seeing as how I've spent the last 7 seasons out...

“Is very capable, fun and friendly.” Home Town: Years as a guide: 20 Favorite Western Spirit Trip: Sun Valley Single Track. Most fun you have had on 2 wheels: Jumping my bike into a lake as a kid. Favorite Dutch Oven recipe: Stir...

“Is A-1, very professional, and fun to travel with.” Home Town: Moab Years as a guide: 18 years. Favorite Western Spirit Trip: Favorite mountain bike trip = Sun Valley Singletrack, Road = Rocky Mountain Loop. Most fun you have had on 2 wheels: Stage races in new...

“My son loved playing cards with Mary. She’s a wonderful role model, pleasant to be around, and always looking on the bright side.” Home Town: Durango. Years as a Guide: 5. Favorite Western Spirit Trip: I hate this question. They are all...

"Is approachable and always responded to guests’ questions positively and cheerfully. He is an expert and fun to be with.”

“Pablo is accommodating, thoughtful and entertaining.” Home Town: Moab, UT. Years as a Guide: 14. Favorite Western Spirit Trip: Sawtooth Single Track. Most fun you have had on 2 wheels: June '04: living in the parking lot at Whistler and ripping A-line...

“Works hard and always has a smile on her face. She has the patience of a saint and a joy for the outdoors.”

“Is a highly competent leader, is terrific at bicycle maintenance and has a great sense of humor. ” Home Town: Albuquerque NM...…or really Ireland. Years as a Guide: 9. Favorite Western Spirit Trip: Colorado Singletrack for mountain/ Beartooth for road. Most...

Our college intern turned IT specialist/Outerbike coordinator/ and special-agent guide, Sean can do it all. And we're truly grateful when he can fix Ashley's computer probelms!

“Is engaging, charismatic, intelligent, knowledgeable and witty.” Home Town: I hail from Florence, SC and currently call Moab, Utah home. Years as a guide: 10-11 years I think- I lost count after 5. Favorite Western Spirit Trip: Did Colorado...

Nick Name: Wes. Home Town: York, PA. Years as a Guide: 4. Favorite Western Spirit Trip: Yellowstone and Beartooth Pass. Most fun you have had on 2 wheels: When isn't it fun on 2 wheels? Favorite Dutch oven recipe: Lasagna all the way. My dutch oven...