Gather Offroad

You already know the trails. You've spent years learning every line, every washout, every spot where first-timers get stuck. You've helped countless people at trailheads, given directions, warned them about the gnarly section on mile 12.

You did all of it for free.

What if that knowledge was worth $150 per ride?

The Math Nobody's Talking About

Let's break down what a realistic month looks like for a part-time trail guide:

Weekends only:

Saturday AM: Half-day ride — $150
Saturday PM: Half-day ride — $150
Sunday: Full-day ride — $300

That's $600/weekend. Four weekends = $2,400/month.

And that's conservative. Guides running full-day rides with multiple vehicles are seeing $400-500 per outing.

You're not replacing your income. You're adding a revenue stream doing something you were already going to do.

Why People Pay for Local Guides

Here's what out-of-town riders are up against:

They've dropped $25k+ on a machine. Spent $500 on a trailer rental. Drove 8 hours. Booked a cabin for the weekend. They've got two days to ride trails they've never seen.

Now they're standing at a trailhead with a paper map, trying to figure out:

Which trail matches their skill level?
Where are the sections that'll damage their rig?
Where are the views worth stopping for?
What's the local protocol when trails intersect?

They don't want to waste their trip. They don't want to break something on day one. They want someone who's done this a hundred times to show them the good stuff.

That's you.

What You Actually Need

Local trail knowledge. Requirements vary by location, so check your local regulations. But what matters most is knowing your trails well enough to match riders to routes, keep them out of trouble, and show them things they wouldn't find on their own.

Your own vehicle. Riders typically bring their own machines. You're leading, not shuttling.

Communication skills. Can you read a group's experience level and adjust? Can you explain a technical section before they hit it? Can you make people feel comfortable asking questions? That's the job.

Flexible availability. Guide when you want. Block off weeks you're busy. Accept only the bookings that work for you.

That's the whole list.

How Gather Offroad Works

Create a profile. Takes about 10 minutes. Add your trails, experience, vehicle, and rates.
Get booking requests. Riders find you, see your reviews and availability, and send a request. You see their experience level, vehicles, and a message explaining what they're looking for.
Chat and accept. Message them through the platform to coordinate details. Accept rides that fit your schedule. Decline the ones that don't.
Ride and get paid. Meet up, do what you do, and your earnings hit your bank account weekly via Stripe.

You keep 82% of every booking. The platform handles payments, waivers, and all the booking logistics.

"What's the Catch?"

There isn't one. Seriously.

Free to join. No upfront cost, no monthly fee.
You set your rates. $100/half-day, $500/full-day, whatever you want.
You control your schedule. Only see requests for days you've marked available.
You can decline any booking. Don't like the vibe? Pass. No penalty.
Cancellation protection. Riders who flake within 48 hours forfeit payment to you.

The 18% platform fee only kicks in when you complete a paid ride. If you sign up and never take a booking, you pay nothing.

Who This Isn't For

Let's be real — this isn't for everyone.

If you only ride once or twice a year, you probably don't have the trail knowledge to guide effectively.

If you hate meeting new people, you'll hate this.

If you can't keep your cool when a beginner stalls on a hill climb, riders will sense it.

But if you're the person your friends call when they're planning a trip... if strangers at the trailhead ask you for advice... if you've ever thought "I could do this better than that guy" watching someone struggle on a trail you know blindfolded...

This is for you.