THE
GLOBAL NETWORK OF ADVENTURE RETREATS
EMBRACE
THE
GNAR
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I live life measuring it by smiles per hour, not miles per hour. By living this way, I've discovered that any day on a bike is a good day. The GNAR Collective creates that moment for those who are ready for a hard reset.
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Xavi Vargas
H E A D O F S H R E D
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Join me on a meticulously curated adventure that forces you to leave the grind behind and embrace the gnar! These retreats take you on a journey of self-discovery and rejuvenation, surrounded by breathtaking nature and a supportive community.
FIVE DAYS IN
SEDONA
5 DAYS IN
No two riders are the same, and no two days on the trail are either. Here's a taste of what awaits.
SAMPLE ITINERARY
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Day
1
ARRIVAL & FIRST SHRED
Easy warm-up then a welcome dinner at Mariposa with panoramic red rock views.
RIDING
~6 mi
EFFORT
Easy Warmup
HIGHLIGHT
Welcome dinner
1:30 PM
Bike
Meet-up & bike fit
2:30 PM
Bike
First Ride: Adobe Jack & Devil's Kitchen Sinkhole
We ease into it with an out and back on the Adobe Jack trail system heading up to Solider's pass to see the sinkhole, stopping along the way to take in the breathtaking views.
4:30 PM
Rest
Shred chalet check-in & freshen up
9:00 PM
Group
Trail briefing & early rest
Day
2
SUNRISE SOULS & SLICK ROCK
Headlamps-on sunrise hike followed by the marquee ride to Chicken Point.
RIDING
~15 mi
EFFORT
Technical / High
HIGHLIGHT
Sunrise + Chicken Point
5:15 AM
7:30 AM
9:00 AM
1:00 PM
3:00 PM
7:00 PM
Hike
Sunrise hike: Doe Mountain Trail
Headlamps on, coffee in hand. The mesa-top summit rewards with 360° views of Sedona's red rock landscape igniting at first light. One of the most memorable moments of the week.
Fuel
Base camp breakfast
Ride
Broken Arrow Trail to Chicken Point
The marquee ride of the week. Navigate iconic red sandstone slabs, technical rock gardens, and pinch moves on the way to Chicken Point — a breathtaking exposed overlook 500 feet above the canyon floor. Challenging and unforgettable.
Fuel
Post-ride recovery lunch
Rest
Optional: Uptown shopping, creek swim or spa time
Fuel
Dinner at Elote Café
Day
3
FLOW STATE & RED ROCK CULTURE
Flowing trails through iconic canyon terrain, capped with a vortex sunset walk.
RIDING
~14 mi
EFFORT
Moderate Flow
HIGHLIGHT
Vortex sunset
7:30 AM
Bike
Group breakfast & skills session
9:00 AM
Bike
Munds Wagon to Schnebly Hill flow ride
A longer, flowing trail system through Sedona's iconic canyon terrain. Big views, less technicality than Day 2 — designed to build rhythm and confidence. ~14 miles with scenic descents.
12:30 PM
Rest
Lunch + Tlaquepaque village stroll
3:30 PM
Rest
Optional: Airport Mesa vortex walk
6:30 PM
Rest
Grill night at base camp
Day
4
PEAK DAY & STARS
Cathedral Rock descent, private chef farewell dinner, and the Milky Way overhead.
RIDING
~10 mi
EFFORT
Moderate
HIGHLIGHT
Send off under the stars
7:30 AM
9:00 AM
11:30 AM
4:30 PM
7:00 PM
9:00 PM
Bike
Early breakfast + route preview
Bike
Cathedral Rock trail descent & Oak Creek crossing
A scenic trail ride finishing with views of Cathedral Rock's towering spires reflected in Oak Creek. Iconic Sedona imagery, earned on two wheels. Optional creek crossing for those who dare.
Rest
Recovery lunch & free time
Group
Retreat debrief
Fuel
Farewell dinner - private chef
Rest
Stargazing on the deck
Sedona sits at 4,300 ft with minimal light pollution. The deck transforms into an observatory — blankets, whiskey, the Milky Way overhead. A guided constellation tour if conditions allow. The perfect punctuation on an extraordinary week.
Day
5
LAST RIDE & SEND OFF
One more joyful sendoff spin, then group farewell before hitting the road.
RIDING
~6 mi
EFFORT
Easy Send Off
TOTAL MILEAGE
30 - 45 mi
6:00 AM
Rest
Sunrise coffee on the deck
7:00 AM
Bike
Final quick-rip
A short, joyful 45-minute sendoff spin on a favorite nearby trail. No pressure, just one more reason to smile before hitting the road. Bikes loaded immediately after.
9:00 AM
Rest
Group farewell breakfast
10:30 AM
End
Official checkout & departure
No commitment.
No credit card.
Just first access when bookings open.
Retreats are limited to 12 riders.
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