You learn the basics of offroad riding and safety, best practices for braking and clutch, how to control the bike through challenging surfaces such as water, sand, and gravel, etc.

You push your skills further by handling your bike on improved dirt, gravel, packed roads, etc. You should be able to confidently manage a motorcycle capable of off-pavement travel.

You begin to stand out as a trained offroad rider who can tackle poorly maintained dirt roads, gravel, small rocks, sandy roads, mud holes, ruts, rocky hills, and water crossings. You become capable of riding some of the Back Country Discovery Routes (BDRs).

You become part of a small group of elitely trained riders who are able to handle almost any offroad terrain, including unmaintained dirt and gravel roads as well as moderate rocks, deep sand, or mud. You also are confident traversing deep and wide water crossings, steep inclines, and declines, as well as baby head roads and step rocks. You are capable of riding most of the Back Country Discovery Routes (BDRs).

You are a rare and elite offroad rider who has mastered multiple surface types and are capable of riding any of the Back Country Discovery Routes (BDRs). You also have completed the more advanced levels of motorcycle maintenance and some emergency medical training.