Southwest Badge Hunter 2025

Included: 

• (1) night lodging in Telluride, CO
• (8) full meals / (3) continental breakfasts
• (2) nights camping on private land / land-use fees
• Dry flush toilet tents and shower (overnight camping)
• Starlink in both remote camps
• Support vehicles with recovery equipment
• Expert Trail Guide team from Jeep Jamboree USA

Description:

Experience world class off-roading on this epic journey through some of the most picturesque landscapes in America. Our team is excited to present the Southwest Badge Hunter, a small-scale event (limited to 10 participant vehicles) taking you through Moab, UT, and the high mountain peaks of Colorado. You’ll be guaranteed expert driving instruction and plenty of personal attention, all while collecting 5 Jeep Badges of Honor (3 in Moab, 2 in Colorado).

Our journey begins in iconic Moab, UT. We’ll spend two days tackling the trails, and one night camping at Ravens Rim, a spectacular private location overlooking the lights of the city. As we complete our days in Moab, the adventure leads us to an overnight stay in luxury hotel accommodations in Telluride, CO. Awake refreshed and begin the quest for another Badge of Honor trail in the area’s craggy peaks and Red Mountain. We’ll travel to over 13,000’ in elevation, then descend to the tree line to spend a night under the stars. Rise to a chilly morning and traverse our final trail to receive your 5^th Badge of Honor. 

Participants will be required to use their own Jeep 4×4 ( Wranglers and Gladiators ONLY ) and provide their own basic camping gear. Our team will provide light breakfast, lunch, and dinner each day, however we suggest packing plenty of beverages and snacks for the long days on the trail. Once you have registered for the Southwest Badge Hunter, we’ll be happy to provide a recommended packing/gear list for guidance and address any concerns you may have.

Itinerary

Sept. 22 – Moab / Raven’s Rim

• 7:00 AM – Meet at the Hoodoo Hotel in Moab, Utah for group breakfast and trip orientation. Meet fellow participants and Jeep Jamboree Trail Guide team (Josie Wyatt’s restaurant).
• After our morning briefing, we’ll grab our lunches and hit the trails. Today we’ll spend all day tackling two unique Jeep Badge of Honor (BOA) trails.
• We’ll periodically stop along the way for pictures and break stop for lunch with the La Sal Mountain range as our backdrop.
• We’ll conclude today’s adventure with a rare opportunity to access a very exclusive piece of private land. The unique location will be our base camp for the evening. Our camp has picturesque views of the surrounding red rock rock formations as well as the town of Moab.
• Jeep Jamboree team to prepare dinner, provide dry flush toilets and shower tent.
• Participants are responsible for bringing their own camping equipment

Sept. 23 – Moab to Telluride

• After an early wake-up, a continental breakfast will be served in camp. Guests will tear down their camp and get ready for another full-day on the trail rides.
• After departing camp we’ll make a quick stop in Moab to top off our fuel tanks grab lunch and continue our journey.
• Today we plan on packing in a full-day of activities. We’ll start by traversing our third BOA trail. Over a long day on the trail (lunch along the way) we’ll make our way to Telluride, CO. Today you should mentally prepare yourselves for a long day (about 14 hours).
• Evening arrival into Telluride, CO. Check-in to our hotel, dinner to immediately follow check-in. A cozy bed and a hot shower are welcome sights after spending the last 36 hours out in nature!

Sept. 24 – Telluride to Red Mountain

• Enjoy the morning at leisure exploring this world-famous mountain town. Tour some of the artisanal coffee shops and bakeries for a hearty breakfast (you provide your breakfast).
• 10:30 AM – our group will reconvene, pack-up our lunches and depart for our 4th Badge of Honor trail as we traverse over the magnificent San Juan Mountains. You’ll quickly find out why this section of the Colorado Rockies is referred to the Switzerland of America.
• We’ll end our trail ride on the iconic Million Dollar Highway as we make our way to Red Mountain. After a mandatory safety briefing our group will negotiate the precarious shelf roads as we make our way to the top of Red Mountain (12,896 ft)
• After our epic journey to the top of Red Mountain we’ll descend to our base camp for the night (11,000 ft).
• Jeep Jamboree team will prepare dinner and provide various camp amenities. Dry toilets and shower tent included.
• Participants are responsible for bringing their own camping equipment

Sept. 25 – Red Mtn to Telluride

• A continental breakfast will be provided by the Jeep Jamboree team. Mornings at high altitude camps can be quite chilly, so make sure you bring some cold weather amenities.
• After we break camp, our group will depart on our 5th and final Badge of Honor trail. Lunch will be provided along the way. Enjoy breathtaking views of this gorgeous sliver of America’s lesser-known backcountry.
• We climb back into the clouds and soar to over 13,000’ for our final trail ride.
• The program will conclude as we make our way back to Telluride, say our farewells and start our journey back home.