Travel is about dreams—conjuring up images of landscapes or cities and drifting away into them, murmuring the bewitching place names, and then finding a way to make the dream come true. We have made it easy to realize this dream, join Pure Adventures on the Passport to the American West Self-Guided tour. This is primarily a ‘warm’ season tour from March through November. The deserts are very hot in high summer,...Read More
Visiting Death Valley is a bucket list item for many mountain bikers and travelers. No where else on earth will you find the unique geological features and breathtaking features found in our country’s largest National Park. But to really experience Death Valley, you need to get off the highway and typical tourist tracks and explore the park by bike, and it’s a physical challenge that shouldn’t be taken lightly. Smart travelers...Read More
Pure Adventures announces a new addition to our popular collection of self-guided tours in Spain: 7 nights of easy cycling along the Spanish countryside, following the last 300 kilometers of the Camino francés. Since the Middle Ages, pilgrims from all over Europe were attracted by the grave of the apostle James at Santiago de Compostela at the far North-Western tip of Spain. Today, both hikers and cyclists from around the world...Read More
Arizona has long been a destination for cyclists and triathletes hoping to escape winter temperatures and log quality road miles. Earlier this year Pure Adventures announced a new guided tour that starts in Scottsdale and winds its way throughout Arizona’s Sonoran Desert region to help cyclists do just that. Averaging 38 miles per day (with options to extend or reduce ride lengths depending on your mood and fitness level). But did...Read More
Utah’s Zion National Park is rich in history, a land once dominated by dinosaurs and inhabited by ancient natives and pioneers. The peaks and valleys themselves were carved by glaciers, leaving behind fascinating arches and rock formations, which means Zion National Park can offer hikers and mountain bikers adventures that are every bit as challenging as the are scenic. The 2014 Pure Adventures tours in Utah tackle some of the best...Read More
French Holiday Delicacies When it comes to fine food and delectable cuisine, the French certainly know a thing or two. From escargot to Coq au Vin to mouthwatering pastries and perfectly aged cheese, a trip to France is always a delicious gastronomical journey. The holidays are no exception, as highly anticipated traditional dishes make their appearances at parties and feasts to the delight of hungry guests. Here are just a...Read More
Pure Adventures’ signature blend of top-of-the-line travel planning and execution introduces Sedona Arizona Desert Winter Mountain Biking Tour from now through April 30 with departure dates organized at the convenience of guests. Guests transfer from Scottsdale after bike fittings and orientation first to Carefree Resort & Conference Center for uncluttered views of the Continental Mountains in the Arizona desert. The second lodging is Red Agave Adventure Resort surrounded by red rock...Read More
Nothing puts the brakes on a great hike as the foot pain caused by blisters. What starts out as minor irritation on your heel, foot arch or toes can quickly turn into a blister of epic proportions if the cause isn’t immediately dealt with. And when you’ve invested hours in training for a guided hiking trip with your friends, cancelling a day on the trails is an option no one wants to...Read More
Phoenix, Arizona is famous for a lot of things, especially its scorching summer temperatures. With June, July and August ranging between 94F and 105F, outdoor athletes can’t be blamed for laying low during the summer months (there’s a reason we only offer our Arizona guided and self guided hiking and mountain biking trips between November and April). On the other hand, fall temperatures in Arizona fall in the much more comfortable...Read More
