The Gather Blog

That 'moderate' trail at Windrock could eat your stock UTV alive, while Hatfield-McCoy's 'black diamond' might feel like a Sunday cruise. Here's how to decode what trail ratings actually mean for YOUR rig.

Planning your first Hatfield-McCoy adventure? Learn which trail systems are perfect for beginners, what to pack, and why booking a local guide transforms your ride from stressful to spectacular.

If you're a first-timer or riding with family, go to Hatfield-McCoy. If you want serious technical terrain and rock crawling, go to Windrock. Both are world-class but they serve completely different riders.

Ready for a fresh start? If you know your local trails like the back of your hand, 2026 could be the year you turn that knowledge into income. Here's why becoming a trail guide might be your best New Year's resolution yet.

Andrew and Brandy started Gather Offroad because they know what it's like to show up somewhere new and wish you had a local to show you around. Here's their story.

Moab will humble you if you're not prepared. The terrain is unlike anything you've ridden. Here's what nobody tells you until you're already there.

You already know the trails. You've spent years learning every line. What if that knowledge was worth $150 per ride? Here's how the math works out.

Over 1,000 miles of trails cutting through the Appalachian Mountains. Without local knowledge, you're guessing. Here's why a guide makes all the difference.

Hell's Revenge is the most famous trail in Moab — and one of the most technical. A wrong line can mean body damage, a rollover, or worse. Here's how to decide if you need a guide.

You've spent years learning these trails. You know where the tricky sections are, where to air down, where that hidden waterfall sits. What if that experience could pay for your next build?