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Shalmarie Wilson

Meet Shal

Shal is one of those people you meet that makes you want to be better, do better, and try harder. Spending 30+ years adventuring in the Alaskan backcountry has left her with more grit than most of us could fathom. She’s spent years mountain biking, bike packing, mountaineering, white water rafting, kayaking, backpacking, and of course miles and miles of backcountry adventure riding. She’s a backcountry enthusiast and thankfully a Wilderness First Responder because of it.  

She now lives her life soaking up as much motorbike knowledge, experiences, and community that she can possibly fit into her busy schedule. She’s constantly pushing herself as a rider in order to better herself as a trainer, and takes every class & certification she possibly can in an effort to find new methods, techniques, or challenges for her students. She’s been coaching full-time since 2016, and uniquely teaches both street and off-road riding. It takes skill to jump between pavement and dirt, and she’ll dive into the best techniques in conquering both.

Shal Wilson

When she’s not busy training, Shal is out conquering as much backcountry terrain as she can squeeze in. During a 31,000 mile solo moto trip in 2015, she even set the original record for the most Backcountry Discovery Routes traveled in a 3-month time frame, and was part of the BDR Expedition Team for the filming of the New Mexico BDR. 

“Redline your life, by living it to the fullest!” – Shal

For her classes held here at Grit, check out the dates below, or email info@gritmotoadventures.com with any questions.  Looking for an woman’s only class? Let us know! We’ll see what we can work out while Shal is in town. 

Training/Tour Dates Location/Trainer(s) Price
Adventure Bike Skills
Level 2
Jun 03 to 04
Two Day
Shalmarie Wilson
$895
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Adventure Bike Skills
Level 2
Jun 09 to 10
Two Day
Shalmarie Wilson
$895
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Adventure Bike Skills
Level 2
Aug 04 to 05
Two Day
Shalmarie Wilson
$895
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Intro to Dual Sport
Level 1
May 29 to 31
Three Day
Shalmarie Wilson
$595
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Intro to Dual Sport
Level 1
Jun 07 to 09
Three Day
Shalmarie Wilson
$595
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More on Shal!

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Bill Dragoo is the one who created and continues to perfect the curriculum for D.A.R.T (Dragoo Adventure Rider Training). And Ben has been training along side for the past several years. These two have the knowledge, patience, technique, and skill to make sure each and every student leaves a better rider.

Bill Dragoo

Shal has been coaching full-time since 2016 and is certified for the Basic through Advanced courses in both Total Control and MSF for on-street training, and D.A.R.T training for off-road. She offers training at many events & rallies across the country, while also teaching individual and small groups.

Shalmarie Wilson

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