BDR Executive Director Inna Thorn and Ambassador Kyrie Eppley break down how to plan, prepare, and confidently ride a Backcountry Discovery Route. The session covers BDR fundamentals, choosing the right route for your skill level, bike setup and gear, physical and mental preparation, and using GPS and maps for backcountry travel.

Drawing on real-world experience and insight from women who have completed BDRs, the conversation shows how riding a BDR is more accessible and achievable than many riders expect, offering practical guidance for first-time and returning riders alike.