Trail Boss Tours

Rip to the Tip - June 2010

2010-07-02T14:10:00.000-07:00

Last week we returned from another great adventure in Baja. This time we were on a "Rip to the Tip" tour that took us on a 10 day adventure down the entire Baja peninsula. We started in Ensenada and ended in Cabo San Lucas (woohoo!) and completed 1300 miles off-road. The terrain was diverse and beautiful; traversing the mountains, deserts and beaches of Baja was challenging; the blisters were well worth it. Words can't express what a great trip this was and we sincerely hope to share this tour with everyone who is up for the adventure!

Rip to the Tip - June 2010 Album: http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=223540&id=108605993652

-Chris & Nancy
www.trailbosstours.com

2009-12-08T08:19:00.000-08:00

2009-12-07T08:30:00.000-08:00

Welcome to Trail Boss Tours

Who We Are

Since 1993, Trail Boss Tours has been Baja's best
adventure, from novice to advanced, we tailor our
tours to fit your riding style.
Choose from rides through the Baja Peninsula,
Colorado, Utah, High Sierra or Death Valley.
We consistently provide the Greatest Adventures
the off-road tour industry has to offer!
The Newest Fleet of Yamaha Motorcycles
available from any tour company.

Chris Steward & Nancy Emde Steward

Owners / Trail Boss Tours

WWW.TRAILBOSSTOURS.COM

2009-12-06T09:39:00.000-08:00

Happy Holidays to All!

From the Crew at

Trail Boss Tours

FREE BONUS!!!

2008-12-15T08:31:00.000-08:00

FREE NIGHT AT THE ESTERO BEACH RESORT!
Trailboss Tours is offering the Last Night on us at The Estero Beach Resort!
No driving back to the border after your last day of riding!
We return the next morning when there is little to no border wait.
Compare that to the Competition!

Contact US for all the Latest Deals
Ask about the Group Rate Specials!

Or Give Chris or Nancy a call Toll Free at: (888) 228-6878
or 760-598-2930 and start planning your next Baja off-road adventure with us!

All the Best in 2009!

Chris Steward & Nancy Emde Steward

Owners / Trail Boss Tours

WARM AND SUNNY IN CABO

2008-12-14T10:14:00.000-08:00

Day 10

View from your room in Cabo, the pacific at your feet.
If your snowed in right now, this is where you want to be!
Find out the Whole Story!!!

Contact Us for the "Trail Boss Tours Bail-Out Plan"
and our "Economic Stimulus Package"

Chris Steward & Nancy Emde Steward

Owners / Trail Boss Tours

Give Chris or Nancy a call Toll Free at:

(888) 228-6878or 760-598-2930

Start planning your next Baja Off-Road Adventure with us!

WWW.TRAILBOSSTOURS.COM

2008-12-13T11:38:00.000-08:00

Baja Facts & Spanish Word of the Day

"Baja Facts"

Did you know the Cirio Cactus (that look like a giant carrot) grows only in a small section of Baja? Nowhere else in the Whole World does this Unique Cactus Grow!

Did you know the world's third-longest peninsula is Baja California, located in Northwestern Mexico?

Did you know that Baja's total size is: 56,017 square miles,
about one-third the size of the state of California.

Did you know the 10,170-foot (3,100-meter) Picacho del Diablo, the highest point in Baja?

Did you know By Mexican law, Tequila can be produced only in specifically designated geographic areas, primarily the state of Jalisco in west-central Mexico, and must be produced from only the Blue Agave (Weber Blue Agave, Agave Tequilana).

Did you know the Baja peninsula is made up of two states, Mexicali being the capitol of the North, and La Paz the South

"Spanish Word of the Day"

Low = Baja
High = Alto
Warm - Calor
Water = Agua
Drink = Bebida
Drunk = Borracho
Whole World = Todo el mundo
Carrot = Zanahoria
North = Norte
South = Sur
East = Este
West = Oeste
Nice = Simpatico
Witch = Bruja (Brujo M.)

A Little Baja History

2008-12-13T10:25:00.000-08:00

A little bit of BAJA History:

While the appeal for our tours is to ride the trails that the world famous off-road race (the Baja 1000) uses, these trails are also some of the same routes the notorious Poncho Villa and his outlaws rode on horse back over one hundred years ago! No one is more synonymous with the wild side of Mexico than Poncho Villa. He had gathered around him a horde of hungry, lazy, and desperate men. Many interestingly enough were white men from the north (Norte-Americano). He had formed bands large enough to overrun the biggest mines and ranches in northern Baja & Mexico.

IT'S 75 DEGREES RIGHT NOW IN BAJA!

2008-12-08T08:36:00.000-08:00

A balmy 93 degrees in Cabo San Lucas "Lands End"...

The only question is:
When do you want to go?

Season's Greetings Fellow Trail Blazers,

Trail Boss Tours is proud to kick off its New Season and to update everyone on the latest from Sunny Baja, Mexico
We are happy to announce our RECENT UPGRADES to enhance your off-road riding adventure with us.

Trail Boss Tours is implementing its own "Economic Stimulus Package"
We are also announcing 10 New "Industry Firsts" that we know will get those juices flowing!

1. TRAIL BOSS GROUP SPECIAL

If you get a group of 6 or more together,and

we will include a FREE DVD of your On-The-Trail Adventures.
Footage direct from our new HELMET CAM!
Trail Boss Tours now has a HELMET CAM pointed back to capture

the On-The-Trail Action, and our sweep rider will alternate with capturing footage looking forward. This is a Trail Boss Tours exclusive!!!

2. LIVE GPS SPOT TRACKER DEVICE

Additionally, this "Group Special" will feature a LIVE GPS SPOT TRACKER DEVICE

Your Friends and Family back home can track your daily progress Down the Trail on the Internet with their personal computer!

The group's sweep rider will be carrying a GPS Spot Tracker device on that bike,

so the group's route and stops are superimposed onto a map of
Baja (on the Internet Website) and given in Live-Real Time

From the comfort of their home your Friends and Family
can be part of your Baja adventure each day!
This is also a Trail Boss Tours exclusive!

We have 10 More"Exclusive Industry First" Offer!
To find out more Contact Us or Subscribe to this Blog (Top Right Corner)
To get the "Exclusive Deals" delivered right to your Inbox!

Give Chris or Nancy a call Toll Free at: (888) 228-6878 or 760-598-2930
Start planning your next Baja Off-Road Adventure with us!

All the Best!

Chris Steward & Nancy Emde Steward

TRAIL BOSS TOURS ECONOMIC BAIL OUT PLAN

2008-12-08T08:10:00.000-08:00

Talk About a Bail Out!

With all the Corporate Bail Outs Trail Boss Tours thinks you deserve one!
Trail Boss Tours is implementing its own "Economic Stimulus Package!"

GROUP SPECIALS!
LIVE GPS SPOT TRACKER DEVICE!
FINER RESORTS EACH NIGHT!
BETTER BIKES TO RIDE!
SATELLITE PHONES ON THE TRAIL!

NOW YOU HAVE MORE REASONS TO RIDE WITH TRAIL BOSS TOURS
If you want your Bail Out Package or More Info Contact Us

TRAIL BOSS TOURS

Give Chris or Nancy a call Toll Free at: (888) 228-6878 or 760-598-2930
Start planning your next Baja Off-Road Adventure with us!
The Warm Sunny Baja Skies, Great Food, and Cold Cervezas are waiting!

Chris Steward & Nancy Emde Steward

Owners / Trail Boss Tours

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TRAIL BOSS IN LORETO, MEXICO

2008-12-01T09:57:00.000-08:00

LOVING IT IN LORETO, MEXICO!

On the Trail Boss Tour to Cabo
Loreto Bay Inn is one of the stops
along the way, looks nice or what!
After an Epic day of riding the group
pulled in got cleaned up and headed
to the Swim Up Bar, Life is Good!
A couple more days of riding until we
hit Cabo San Lucas, we wish this trip
would never end! The 2009 Schedule
is filing up fast, take a look at the Rides.

Happy Holidays from All of Us at
Trail Boss Tours!

TRAILBOSS OFF TO CABO SAN LUCAS

2008-11-30T07:00:00.000-08:00

TRAIL BOSS IN CABO!

As the USA gets ripped by frigid Winter Weather
a group of Lucky Riders are heading down the
Baja Peninsula to Cabo San Lucas!
The Current Temperature is 78!
The tour is riding most of the 2007 Baja 1000 Racecourse.
Instead of 23 hours they have 6 Days to do it!
If you are getting sick of the cold Check the Schedule
of upcoming Trail Boss Tours in 2009

Cabo Looks A Little Better!

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

TRAIL BOSS OFF TO MEXICO!

2007-12-07T06:59:00.000-08:00

OFF TO BAJA!

With Winter digging it's claws into most of the USA heading to Mexico sounds pretty good right now!
Trail Boss Tours offers a wide variety of rides,
and they are filling up Fast!
Check the SCHEDULE of Adventures Coming Up!

TRAIL BOSS TOURS & NANCY EMDE

2007-12-06T07:12:00.000-08:00

Rides with a View!

This Photo was taken of Nancy Emde High in the Colorado Rockies!
Along with her Husband Chris Steward own Trail Boss Tours.
Both Chris & Nan have Amazing History's in the Motorcycle World.
Read More....

This Time of Year it's time to Head South of the Border.
BAJA!

Check the Full Schedule of Rides All Winter Long!

Have a Great Holiday Season!

Nancy Emde & Chris Steward
Owners
Trail Boss Tours

TRAIL BOSS TOURS & BAJA

2007-12-05T10:24:00.000-08:00

LOOK LIKE FUN?

Here is just another one of the Epic Shots on a Trail Boss Tour!
It's hard to believe this is less than a second of a 5 day trip!
For a complete Schedule of Rides CLICK HERE !

Trail Boss & Big Smiles!

2007-12-04T10:26:00.000-08:00

Big Smiles & Trail Boss Tours Go Together!

It seems like everyone has a Perm-A-Grin from Breakfast to Lights-Out!
It's hard to find one bigger than Alex Bensch's!
A Great Guy And Excellent Rider!
Check Out Some Great Testimonials

Nice Words From A Great Guy!

2007-12-01T18:30:00.000-08:00

"Dear Stewards,

Thanks so much for a great 40^th birthday!

I have done a lot of riding in the last 25 years and have traveled to a variety of riding locations. Our trip to Baja with Trailboss was one of the best adventures I have ever had. Trailboss provided us with a first class trip, incredibly accommodating service and well maintained top of the line WR450’s.
Our group got together to celebrate my 40^th birthday. We are all experienced riders and were looking for a challenge. The staff at Trailboss tailored our rides for our abilities and we never felt that they under-delivered. When we weren’t riding, our schedule was loose and flexible; after all it was our vacation. The meals were unbelievable and we had plenty of time to enjoy ourselves after our killer rides.
Our tour included part of the Baja 1000 course, which gave us all a whole new perspective and respect for the people and teams that race it. The start of our tour was at Horsepower Ranch and we happened to run into the King of Supercross, Jeremy McGrath who was pre-running for the Baja 1000. We were able to watch him ride the track there and had the opportunity to hang out with him in the bar. He is a super cool and very down-to-earth guy.
The first leg of our tour included a 130mile trek to Mike’s Sky Ranch. It was a great day of riding finished off with a nice meal and a chance to watch the World Series with friends. The only interruptions were to get another drink from the bar or talk about riding stories with the guys in the group. Definitely a vacation away from home.
The following morning we were off to the Old Mill in San Quintin. This was the most technical section of our ride. The riding was absolutely KILLER! The last leg of our trip was the trek back up to Ensenada. This ride was along the coast and we had spectacular views (as you can see in our pictures). Memorable to say the least.
I did a lot of research before deciding on Trailboss. Chris, Eric, Nancy and Jim were the coolest and they provided us a first class vacation. We spent a lot of time together and we all shared a bunch of stories throughout the trip. Trailboss is made up of good people I am happy to call my friends.

Thanks again for the great time."

Jeff Jukka

Glendora, CA

PS. This 40^th birthday trip was my wife’s idea, thank you honey!

The Beauty of Baja

2007-11-30T07:46:00.000-08:00

When People Think of Baja They Think of Desert & Beaches.

Baja has so much more to offer off the beaten path!
Pine Forest, Mt. Diablo over 10,000 feet & Cactus like this!
Discover the True Baja with Trailboss Tours!
From the most killer Tacos you've ever had to Oceanfront Dining!
Trailboss has a tour to fit meet your expectations & surpass them!

TRAIL BOSS TOURS

2007-11-29T15:50:00.000-08:00

AIR TRAIL BOSS

2007-11-28T15:46:00.000-08:00

Ready for Take-Off?
Grab the Bars & Twist the Wrist!

TRAILBOSS TOURS

They Have Your Flight Plan & Are Ready to Go!
What are You Waiting For?

RIDE BAJA WITH THE BEST

2007-11-28T15:00:00.000-08:00

With a Fleet of 2007 Yamaha WR 450's TRAILBOSS has already ordered the New 2008's
All the bikes are maintained meticulously Everyday of Every Ride.
Staff Mechanic & Technician, Tim Iufer's attention to detail is unlike Anyone!
All Bike are equipped with new Dunlap Tires before Each Ride!
When the Bikes aren't on the trail Tim goes through each one at the Trail Boss Shop!

"Why Ride With The Rest When you Can Ride With The Best!"
wwwTrailBossTours.com

TRAIL BOSS TOURS

2007-11-28T14:10:00.000-08:00

This Photo was taken crossing the River to the Famous
Mike's Sky Ranch!
One of the check points along the Baja 1000
For a Complete Schedule Of Trail Boss Tours Rides
Click Here

2007-11-28T09:00:00.000-08:00

Who's the Boss of Baja?

Check out Trail Boss Tours and you’ll Soon Find Out!

Chris Steward and Nancy Emde-Steward,
owners of Trail Boss Tours, are partners in
business and in life.
When speaking with the Trail Boss duo, it’s apparent that both ventures are
affairs of the heart… filled with passion, drive,
determination, and plenty of experience to go the
distance. We’re glad they chose our WR450s and WR250s to go
along for the ride.
“It’s great exposure for the Yamaha brand to have us showcasing
their off-road motorcycles and it’s a selling feature for us,” said
Steward. “Our clients get to test them in real-life situations. They’re
out punishing the motorcycle in the most brutal conditions—Baja
California. The Yamahas shine.
When speaking with the Trail Boss duo, it’s apparent that both ventures are
affairs of the heart… filled with passion, drive,
determination, and plenty of experience to go the
distance. We’re glad they chose our WR450s and WR250s to go
along for the ride.
“It’s great exposure for the Yamaha brand to have us showcasing
their off-road motorcycles and it’s a selling feature for us,” said
Steward. “Our clients get to test them in real-life situations. They’re
out punishing the motorcycle in the most brutal conditions—Baja
California. The Yamahas shine.

TRAIL BOSS TRIP / BAJA 2007 NOVEMBER

2007-11-27T19:47:00.000-08:00

RIP TO THE TIP WITH TRAIL BOSS TOURS

2007-11-26T19:52:00.001-08:00

This photo was taken of Chris at 60 mph! South of Los Barriles Southern Baja!
(Only available on the Cabo ride!)
Chris Steward, with his wife Nancy Emde own Trail Boss Tours
Check out the Schedule of the Rides , it's mind boggling!
The best part is Nan hands it to most of the boys! There are women riders out there that would really benefit riding the Baja Experience with Nan. She knows Mexico as well as anyone!
Trail Boss has a team of Support Vehicles, Spare Bikes, & Highly Qualified Techs & Staff to guarantee "The Time of Your Life!" From a chain lube to a 5 Star Dinner, they do it all.

To contact Chris & Nan CLICK HERE it's that easy! Enjoy the Ride!

TRAIL BOSS ROCKS!

2007-11-24T16:15:00.001-08:00

Here is a photo of my dear friend Nancy "Nan means FAST!", Emde
I just spent 2 weeks in Baja with them and she handed it to the boys!
We did back to back rides and Trail Boss Rocks!

I just read a recent article about her and it made me understand how Bad Ass She is!
Nan is married to Chris Steward, one of my best friends, We've known each other for 42 years and still going strong!

Here is a bit of the article about her from The San Diego Tribune, good reading!

"Nancy Emde, from a distinguished motorcycling family,rides the final leg of the winning Baja 1000 team

November 30, 2006

Perhaps the most famous name on two wheels in San Diego is Emde.

Patriarch Joe Emde was racing on dirt and board tracks around Southern California before World War I prior to becoming one of Coronado's first motorcycle patrolmen in the late 1920s.

His son, Floyd, won the Daytona 200 on the famed Beach Road Course in 1949 and was later enshrined in the Motorcycle Hall of Fame.

And as Floyd was building an empire of five motorcycle shops in the area, his three sons also raced. Don Emde won the Daytona 200 in 1972 (the Emdes remain the only father-son Daytona 200 winners), David Emde was a national champion Road Racer later that decade and Bob Emde raced in the 1960s.

Recently, the Emde name appeared again in victory lane of a major motorsports event.

Nancy Emde rode the final leg into La Paz on the six-rider team that won the small-motorcycle division of the 39th SCORE Baja 1000 off-road race.

“It was the thrill of a lifetime,” said the 50-year-old Emde, who is believed to be the first woman to be part of a winning motorcycle team in the history of the Baja 1000.

The race was the second Baja 1000 for Emde, who had previously won women's division championships in TT and steeplechase series at the defunct South Bay Park Speedway in the 1970s.

The winning team was put together by Point Loman Charles Schnell and included Colorado's Mike Hefner, New Zealanders Tony Rutter and Mike Welsby, and Emde and her husband, Chris Steward.

While not veteran racers, Emde and Steward, who reside in Encinitas, own Trail Boss Tours, which annually hosts 250 riders for Baja California motorcycle adventures along the historic Baja 500 and Baja 1000 trails.

“It's a show-up-and-ride program,” said Emde of the Trail Boss Tours trips through the northern Baja outback. “We provide everything, including the motorcycles and lodging.”

Up until recently, Emde's involvement with the Baja 1000 had been as a supporter.

“I'd always worked around the race or helped people prepare for it,” said Emde, who is the only female motorcycle tour guide working Baja California.

She and Steward were also part of a motorcycle team that finished fifth in its class in the 2005 Baja 1000.

“One of our customers wanted to race, so we signed on,” said Emde. “That led us to doing my looking at this year. I always wanted to cross the finish line on a race into La Paz.”

Schnell, the driver of record and owner of the winning team's four-year-old Honda XR250, started the race in Ensenada before handing the bike over to the New Zealanders. Steward rode the treacherous mid-section at night before the Kiwis got back on for their second stints.

Emde rode the final 70 miles to the finish and finished 18 minutes in front of the second-place motorcycle in the class."

“It was a long 90 minutes,” said Emde. “You know what you have to do. But there are so many things going on.”

If you want to go on an Off-Road Trip of a lifetime

Talk to the Boss

2007-11-23T12:43:00.000-08:00

Baja Ride With Trail Boss Tours

2007-11-13T07:19:00.001-08:00

I Just got back from Northern Baja with an incredible group of riders! We started East of Ensenada and rode Southeast to the famous Mikes Sky Ranch, one of the check points of the Baja 1000. Had a great dinner and drinks and off the next day to the West Coast of Baja. Once again a day of incredible scenery and great riding up the coast to San Quintin. It was another night of great accommodations, food and drink! The group of people on ride were great and will be friends for life! For an Off-Road Adventure of a lifetime I would highly recommend

Trail Boss Tours! They know Baja like no one else!