The Adventures of Jethro, Smokey, & Old Blue

December 29, 2020By Brenden Anders

When you try a service from a company, and you had a particularly good experience due to a staff member of their team, it makes an impression. To MotoQuest, our staff members are passionate, helpful, knowledgeable, good natured, and sometimes vehicles. Take for instance Jethro and Smokey. Jethro Smokey Smokey may look like a Dodge … Read More

Explore Moab in April 2021

December 21, 2020By Brenden Anders

Calling out to the dirt-loving, adventurous, team-oriented riders reading this newsletter! We’ve got a brand-spankin’ new itinerary for you wild and wonderful folks: Moab Explorer Scouting Adventure Join MotoQuest guide and Moab local, Dominic Bauer, for an unforgettable experience of this incredible region of Utah. Guests on this explorer trip will spend four nights in Moab, giving … Read More

Ride Colombia in March 2021

December 15, 2020By Brenden Anders

Anyone else in the northern hemisphere ready to start planning your end-of-winter getaway? Say, “adiós invierno” from our Colombia Valleys of the Andes Adventure! MotoQuest invites you to take a break from the torment of recurring cold snaps to come ride a motorcycle while experiencing Colombia’s diverse ecosystems, vibrant culture, rich history, and stimulating caffeine. Brenden … Read More

Explore California Coastal Roads with Phil in March

December 8, 2020By Brenden Anders

What is a MotoQuest Explorer guided adventure? It’s an itinerary which is purposefully scheduled to have two or more nights at the same location so riders can enjoy a region without packing and unpacking every day. Guests have the opportunity to leave their luggage behind at the hotel during out-rides since we’re coming back to the same spot, … Read More

The Meeting That Changed MotoQuest

December 1, 2020By Brenden Anders

Over the Thanksgiving holiday, MotoQuest founder Phil Freeman took some time to reflect on a particular customer encounter which changed the trajectory of his small and struggling business venture. Today, we’re sharing his words of gratitude toward the person who made it possible for Alaska Rider Tours to grow into the globally recognized brand that … Read More

Last Call: Ecuador or SoCal January 2021

November 25, 2020By Brenden Anders

Big news, folks: our January 2021 adventures have nearly enough participants to greenlight each right now. Your registration could be the one which confirms the trip. Pack your bags, and let’s go! If you’ve ridden with MotoQuest on a guided tour in the past, you qualify for a 5% discount on these and any other MotoQuest … Read More

What goes into planning a MotoQuest Tour?

November 17, 2020By Brenden Anders

MotoQuest founder Phil Freeman sheds light on the what happens behind the scenes when a new tour is created. When I am on the road with a group, and we are all together looking at a gorgeous view or laughing around the dinner table, I can’t help but get overwhelmed with a mixture of pride … Read More

Join Phil Freeman in Ecuador in January of 2021

November 10, 2020By Brenden Anders

MotoQuest founder Phil Freeman just returned home to Alaska after guiding our Colorado Rocky Mountain High and Wonders of the West adventures, and he’s already come up with another excuse reason to hit the road somewhere warm again. Where to next? Ecuador! Alaska vs Ecuador in January I mean… Can you blame him? Here’s Phil’s invitation to you: “We are hearing from our riders … Read More

Early 2021 Domestic Adventures for You

November 7, 2020By Brenden Anders

Sure, it’s only November, but it seems like lots of folks are looking forward to a brand new year. Needless to say, we’ve got a few ideas on ways to leave 2020 in the rear view mirror. Today, we’ll feature a few, but be warned: we are scheming up some more guided adventure ideas to … Read More

New Tour in January 2021

October 31, 2020By Brenden Anders

What happens when MotoQuest Managing Partner Kevin Hagerty goes into retirement? Same thing that happens when so many other folks switch gears: they concoct new ways to have fun! For those of you who don’t already know him, Kevin has lived in Southern California for 45 years and has ridden almost every road and trail … Read More