What is Sierra Mountain Passes all about?
We aim to be your complete source for information about motorcycle travel in the Sierra. We’re passionate about the mountains. We’ve got tens of thousands of miles and many hundreds of days in the saddle, in the Sierra, in every season, under our belts.
We’ve learned, from long experience, which roads are crowded with vacation traffic on summer weekends, which sets of curves will probably still have ice on early-spring mornings, where to find the best fall colors, and which passes will be open for some soul-lifting riding in the depths of winter.
If you just need to know the best route to get over the mountains when the weather is sketchy, we can help you figure it out. If you’ve got a long weekend and want to make the most of your available riding time, we’re here for you. And if you’re traveling across the country—or across the world—for an epic riding vacation we’ve got the insider information you need to make sure you ride all the best roads, see all the best sights, and do everything you can to experience everything the Sierra Nevada has to offer.
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Who Are We?
We—the people behind Sierra Mountain Passes—love the mountains and love sharing what we know with other folks. Specifically, we are:
Val Weston
Val Weston is a traveler, photographer, writer, blogger, motorcyclist, and adventure lover. She has traveled extensively through all of the 48 contiguous US states, most of the Canadian provinces, and Baja, Mexico. She is always ready for a road trip to see new places, meet new people, and discover a new taco truck.
You can read more about her adventures on her blog, at ValinRealLife.com.
J. Brandon
J. Brandon has been exploring the Sierra for four decades, on foot and by motorcycle, car, and four-wheel drive. He has worked as a professional backcountry guide, taking guests from around the world into the mountains via ATVs, Jeeps, and snowmobiles. His motorcycling adventures have taken him across the US and back, deep into Baja many times, into British Columbia, and onto the backroads of most of the American West.
So that’s who we are and what we’re about. Now, come on up and ride the passes. And if you see us, give a wave.
If you would like to learn more about us check out Propane and Bourbon, our personal adventure blog.
