MotoQuest Anchorage is now open for business! The riding season here in Alaska is relatively short at just 5 months long, but we pack a lot of great riding in between our guided motorcycle adventures and a revolving door of rentals. It’s shaping up to be a busy summer here in Anchorage, so if you’re … Read More
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Northern Lights: Ride Alaska During the Best Time of the Year
Fall comes early to Alaska. When the northerly wind blows cool and clear at the end of August, roads start to empty, geese start to migrate, and fall colors paint the hillsides. A sprinkle of new snow starts to make its way down from the highest peaks and yes, the northern lights start to glow. … Read More
As Seen on ADV Pulse: 5 Must-Ride Mountain Passes in Alaska
Did you know that Phil Freeman moonlights as a contributor to one of our favorite adventure motorcycling websites? It started back in 2015 with a story about Phil’s Top 10 ride destinations in Alaska, and since then Phil has penned stories about the beauty of the American Southwest in Utah and a dozen motorcycle highlights on the Baja … Read More
Listen to Phil’s Interview on Adventure Rider Radio
MotoQuest founder Phil Freeman was recently invited onto Adventure Rider Radio. Phil joined host Jim Martin to talk about what it takes to ride to the top of the world via Dalton Highway in Alaska. The episode starts out with an interview with Shawn Kitchen, a commercial truck driver and certified Smith System trainer. The Smith … Read More
A Brief History of Alaska’s Highway System
“It’s not about the destination, it’s about the journey.” This mantra is a common exchange among motorcyclists and up here in Alaska is a philosophy we instill on each one of our guided adventures. Limitless natural beauty awaits but without the highway system we would have no way to travel around to experience it. This … Read More
9 Reasons Why Hokkaido is a Motorcyclist’s Paradise
If you’ve been following our newsletter for a while, then you probably already know that Japan’s Hokkaido island has the best riding in Japan and is one of the most motorcycle-friendly places on earth. MotoQuest founder Phil Freeman first became acquainted with Hokkaido as a young man teaching English in the small town of Minami-Furano. … Read More
North to the Future: Start planning your great Alaska motorcycle adventure
“North to the Future” is the official motto of the state of Alaska, a place that we often attempt to describe with words and images. The truth is, no words or images can truly convey the experience of being there, surrounded by vast expanses of untouched wilderness, the horizon jagged with tall mountain peaks. This is … Read More