Dave Ward

Dave Ward

Can I Ride a Dirt Bike???

While visiting Ecuador this winter, I travelled to Baños, a town with lots of adventure tourism opportunities. I met up with my guide friend, Wilson, and we rented a couple of small motorcycles and headed into the backcountry hills north…

Christmas Eve in Cotacachi

Christmas Eve in Cotacachi, Ecuador. The central park is a gathering place for friends on Christmas Eve. A large “castillo” is erected and after all the celebrating and church ceremonies, it is lit up to reveal a fantastic fireworks display.…

More Colorado Canyons!

Part 1 of our 3 day ride home from the first annual EWMA International Ride-In held in Loveland Colorado. Follow along as we ride through Buckhorn Canyon Road and over to Hwy 14 and Poudre Canyon road on our way…

Leather Street, Cotacachi…

Why is 10 D’Augusto Street in Cotacachi also known as “Leather Street”? Watch to find out…. #cotacachi #ecuador #travelecuador #travel #travelvlog #leather  

Hwy 12 – Lolo Pass

The second half of day 6 of our ride home from the EWMA 2024 Rendezvous in Green Bay, Wisconsin started from Lolo, Montana. We rode west out of Lolo through the Lolo Pass in the Bitteroot Range of the Rocky…

Ecuador Again! 2024/25

Well, here I am again for my longest stay yet in beautiful Ecuador.  I have returned to my favourite spot – Cotacachi for an extended stay of almost three months.  Follow along as I post new videos and stories about…

A Walkabout in Cotacachi

Join me on a walking tour of the main business street in Cotacachi – 10 de Augusto, or “Leather Street” to the tourists… I also do a walk through of the mercado, loaded with fresh fruits and vegetables.

Riding the Beartooth – Part 2

Day 5 of our ride home from the EWMA Rendezvous 2024 in Green Bay Wisconsin started out with the Chief Joseph Scenic Byway, but also included the famous Beartooth Highway. Because of its iconic status, I decided to break the…