Best BDR Cultural Experience
Photo Contest Winners!

August 4, 2021

Showcasing the drawing power of BDR’s, the camaraderie of backcountry travel, and the significance of local gathering places, our latest photo contest drew entries from photographers living around the world!

With dozens of great entries, our judges had their hands full in selecting a top 3, but in the end winners were awarded based on their stunning imagery and cultural relevance to the route represented.

Special thanks to our friends at ADVMoto Mag for helping us promote the contest and our friends at Klim for providing our top prize – a $250 Klim Gift Card!

1st Place Winner!

Amanda Zito

The ceremonial beginning (or end) for many #IDBDR riders, the Outdoor Inn in Jarbidge, Nevada is a classic cultural experience that perfectly reflects BDR’s shared mission of encouraging responsible backcountry travel and driving economic activity to rural communities.

Expertly capturing the enthusiasm that often accompanies a multi-day BDR expedition, photographer Amanda Zito (As the Magpie Flies) delivered exactly what the judges we’re looking for in this contest, along with a collection of epic photos from her time on the route!

2nd Place Winner

Alexandra Makhova

Carved into the rocky countryside, the #COBDR is embedded with many an aging monument to the mining boom that once attracted adventurers to the very roads we ride today. Perfectly capturing Colorado’s expansive vistas with a nod to its historical past, Alexandra Makhova snapped her winning pic while tackling Alpine Loop and Engineer Pass on an epic day of riding!

3rd Place Winner

Michael Solan Gutierrez

In 2017, Michael and his fellow adventure riders made the trip all the way from Costa Rica to ride the #COBDR from North to South ending at the Four Corners Monument where he snapped his winning “boots on the ground” photo!

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