we mostly go out when the riders are small in number. riders are spread out so dust is not an issue and people use good trail etiquette and wait for those following at intersections. only 1 time with id utv was there a dust issue due to powder bowls and the wind not blowing in the correct direction on a section of the return trip. that dust was hard to avoid. normally there is not a problem, and like you I refuse to hang close and breathe the dust or subject my passenger to that as well as my wolverines air filter.
most of the itd club rides are small groups as well, 3 or 4 machines usually. like you we have varied stages of riding.
we have some camp trips in the works soon. get the camper and wolverine ready and join us! it would be a pleasure to have you at our local events.