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HU CanWest July 11-14 2024

Get it in your calendar!

Registration and information pages are now open!




The 2023 event had great weather, not too hot, and no smoke, so we're crossing our fingers for the same date next year

The biggest problem - there was so much going on, so many things to choose from, that figuring out what you wanted to see or participate in was tough! (We had up to 5 things at once, so there was something for everyone!)

Some of the review comments already in:

"That was the best presentation I've ever seen!"

"Hi. Grant and Susan. It’s hard to find any fault with your event. First of all you two are a very cool couple. It was truly an incredible event. Probably the best four days riding I’ve had in a long time.
Sadly and regretfully, I’m hoping not to be there next for I hopefully will be in South Africa. By the time your event starts I will be in the heart of Afrique."
That's a GREAT reason - and the only good one for missing a Meeting!

"Great overall event"

"Highlight: The many slide shows and presentations. Ryan’s presentation was great and thoroughly enjoyed. I picked some great riding tips."

"Love the event. I will be back"

"I got more involved this year and that made it a great event"
We've heard that many times, so be sure to volunteer and become PART of the event next year!
"Great combo of rider training. Ryan is excellent!"

"I really liked the hand-on tire swap and flat repair training and the bike maintenance sessions."

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A few photos from CanWest 2024!


CHANTIL and TRAVIS GILL attended HU California 2015 where they were inspired to travel sooner than later. Since then, they've ridden most through Europe and a bit of north Africa over the past 3.5 years of full-time motorcycle overlanding. They share their adventures via UPSHIFT magazine and viajarMOTO,
photo by Steve Anderson



MARIA SCHUMACHER with new friends!
In 2012 MARIA SCHUMACHER and her partner made a plan to travel the world by motorcycle. Since then they lead a life interrupted by travel. Or is it the other way around? Having ridden around Europe, Eurasia, India and Australia, they are now on a journey from Canada to Argentina.
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The Rok Straps booth was busy all weekend!
photo by Steve Anderson


Rene Cormier (Renedian.com) on the pros and cons of tours.
photo by Steve Anderson


Francis Walsh entertained us with tales of Rwanda AND Mexico - and his addiction!
photo by Steve Anderson


The Renedian.com booth at a quiet moment
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Adam Lund on preparing your medical kit for the road
photo by Mike Taylor


Susan, probably "4 easy steps to adventure travel" - but it might be "How it all began - the story of our RTW trip and the beginning of Horizons Unlimited"
photo by Mike Taylor


The Outback Motortek booth where you could ask questions and see some of the latest goodies. There was more inside!
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Enduro Park Canada trainer demoing the technique
photo by Maria Schumacher



Learning how to pick up a bike, with Enduro Park Canada
photo by Maria Schumacher


Yess! LEARNED how to pick up a bike, with Enduro Park Canada
photo by Mike Taylor


Intent participants in the Mini-HUMM get the scoop on how to bag the points from Grant.
photo by Mike Taylor


Grant holding forth on something for the Min-HUMMers, maybe telling them there's a LOT of ground out there to cover?
photo by Steve Anderson


photo by Maria Schumacher


Focused on map reading and planning at the Mini-HUMM briefing session!
photo by Maria Schumacher


Prepping for the mini-HUMM - now where is that point? Grant swears it's on the map. Is this the right map?
photo by Maria Schumacher


See how little pressure Grant is using on the levers - not much! Tire changing is all about technique.
photo by Maria Schumacher


Grant and Susan
photo by Maria Schumacher


Kove Canada took loads of people out for demo rides on the Kove 450 that's got everyone excited.
photo by Maria Schumacher


photo by Maria Schumacher


Coolest rig there!
photo by Maria Schumacher


Mike Taylor posting up the presenters listing continues on the next wall over! Your biggest problem - working out YOUR schedule so you don't miss out!
photo by Steve Anderson


Grant sleeps while Susan takes over!
photo by Steve Anderson


What to do when... Micko (Australia by way of South Africa) was VERY entertaining, with loads of gold nuggets in his talks.
photo by Steve Anderson


Rene Cormier, (Renedian.com - Adventure Motorcycle Tours) talking about what he learned on the University of Gravel Roads.
photo by Steve Anderson


Carrie and Glen Cullen having a discussion?!
photo by Steve Anderson



Lorry and Kelli Gombos of Outback Motortek entertained with stories of their ride across central Asia, their kids had a family day at the lake, and listening to daddy droning on...
photo by Steve Anderson


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