BC BackBone Adventure Route

What started as friends asking to ride in GrizzLee’s tire tracks grew into a bold mission: build the longest continuous off-pavement motorcycle route from southern British Columbia to the Yukon border. Years of solo expeditions through remote BC, the Yukon, and the Northwest Territories shaped a route more vast and isolated than anything in the lower 48.

The BC Backbone is about more than riding and camping.

  • It’s about discovery.
  • It’s about understanding the land.
  • It’s about respecting the communities and wildlife that call it home.

This route is designed to inspire riders to experience the natural beauty, culture, geography, and history of the regions they travel through. Ethical travel is not optional—it’s foundational. Leave only footprints. Respect the people, their lands, and the wildlife you encounter. We are visitors here.

The guiding principle of the BC Backbone Adventure Route is simple:

Ride Respectfully.

Introducing the "BackBone"

Route Description & Tracks

The BC BackBone Route spans roughly 2,253–2,574 km, depending on alternate routes and side trips taken. Plan for your return trip – adding up to an additional 1,500+ km.

The route features 10 sections with descriptions, highlights, distances, lodging, fuel stops, challenges, and alternates. Adventure Discovery Points invite riders to explore and learn along the way. Read the full route description before riding – this can’t be stressed enough. Most, if not all, of your questions will be answered there.

Use a dedicated GPS as primary navigation, with apps like GAIA or OnX Offroad as backup – Google Maps won’t work with tracks. Carry paper maps; Backroad Mapbooks are recommended.

Before you go:

  • Always download the latest track files just before departure, as routes may change due to washouts, closures, or other issues. 
  • Read the full route description thoroughly – take heed of the advice given within.
  • Carry paper maps (https://backroadmapbooks.com).
  • Watch and study the route videos
  • Heed the 3 R’s (Right Right, Ride Smart, Ride Respectfully)

Route Overview & Tracks

  • Download the Route Description here (note PDF file) < Full Document Available Soon >
  • Download the GPS tracks here (zip file). < Available Soon >

Ride Right

Always ride on the right. Cutting corners or riding left in low visibility increases collision risk with trucks, ATVs, campers, hunters, or other riders. Stay safe and considerate in the backcountry.

Ride Smart

Before any backcountry ride, know weather, terrain, local rules, and wildlife that may be encountered. Daily routine should include maintenance of your bike, gear, and inventory (fuel, tools, maps, and emergency devices); travel light, minimize risk and travel safe.

Ride Respectfully

Ride with respect and restraint—honor Indigenous peoples, wildlife, history, and fragile landscapes. Leave no trace, follow signs and speed limits, leave gates as found, and never ride off-road on protected or private land.

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