Scot Harden, the legendary off-road racer and co-founder of the Motion Pro Nevada 200 Trailride, has announced a new second multi-day off-road ride.
“From 1825 to 1840, trappers, mountain men and adventure seekers would meet each year at a pre-determined location in the Rocky Mountains to sell their furs and hides, replenish supplies, party and reconnect with each other,” says Harden.” The event was known as ‘The Rendezvous.’ Legendary names like Kit Carson, Jim Bridger, Hugh Glass, William Henry Ashley and Jacque La Ramee would come together to sell their furs, swap stories, engage in shooting contests, drink whiskey and generally have a good time.
“In that same spirit, Harden Offroad, Scot Harden and Rodney Smith present the Yankee Fork Rendezvous in Challis, Idaho. Scheduled for September 5-7, 2025, this three-day non-competitive off-road motorcycle trail ride has been in the planning stages for two full years with another 41 years of event planning and coordination behind it. A sister event to the iconic Motion Pro Nevada 200 Trailride, the Yankee Fork Rendezvous will combine epic trails, beautiful scenery, historic destinations and great people, with parties, presentations and banquets all designed to bring adventure-minded off-road motorcycle enthusiasts together. Like the original Rendezvous, it will draw some of the biggest names and legends in the sport.
“The original Rendezvous was known to be a lively, joyous get-together, and the Yankee Fork event will be no different. The fun starts on Friday, September 5, with registration and a 40-mile ride that includes fantastic vistas, a trip to the summit of Ramshorn Mountain (10,926’), and a stop at a couple of Idaho’s most iconic mines (Bayhorse and Skylark). At the end, there will be a welcome party and a presentation by a legendary Hall of Fame motorcyclist on his career and life. Saturday will consist of a full day of riding, including long sections of pristine Idaho single-track, challenging two-tracks and backcountry roads. Riders will be treated to an epic lunch next to an alpine lake, Big Bayhorse Lake. The day will end with a reception party and banquet, a chance to swap stories with your fellow riders, and finally, our world-famous Whistledick Awards. For the hard-core riders who can’t get enough, Sunday will feature another 40 miles of epic trail, designed to end by noon so everyone can jump on their drive home.
“We’ve been thinking about this event and working on it for over two years. We are very fortunate to have a community like Challis, Idaho, enthusiastically support us. Even more importantly, we have been awarded special-use permits by the U.S. Forest Service and BLM for the event. Like the Motion Pro Nevada 200 Trailride, this will be a bucket-list event.”
“I’ve been very fortunate to ride all over Idaho,” said Rodney Smith. “I have to say the trails we found near Challis are second to none. More importantly, we want to offer everyone an experience they will remember forever. What happens off the bike at our events is as important as during the ride. Every single one of our guests is treated like an old friend.”
In addition to legendary names from the sport, the Yankee Fork Rendezvous will also include some of sports most iconic brands. Plan to meet and get to know some of the most iconic companies in powersports, including Motion Pro, Klim, Rocky Mountain ATV/MC, Seat Concepts, Beta Motorcycles, Tacomoto, 100%, Innteck USA and Redline Oil.
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Entries open May 1, 2025, and will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. The ride is limited to 150 lucky souls. Entry and event information can be found at www.harden-offroad.com.CN
