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Barrie Martelle sits next to his 2022 Can-Am Outlander XMR 1000 on some giant tires.

ATV Zone Mr. Big Bear shoots a mean photo

Barrie Martelle, aka Mr Big Bear, captures stylish action pictures on his Nikon camera while riding his Can-Am Outlander XMR

by Kyle Born

Ethan Schlussler rides a Power Wheels Barbie Jeep off-road go kart with a CRF 450 dirt bike engine.

RidersWest Insider Top 10 Rad Riders of all time

From Rad Dads to resilient riders to superstars like Keanu Reeves, this list of Rad Rider articles will entertain and inspire you

by Kyle Born

A row of ATVs ride next to each other on a snowy trail.

ATV Zone, British Columbia Winter maintenance and safety tips for ATVers

Decide what’s right for your ride this winter, from emergency supplies to survival gear to navigational aids and communications devices

by Clint Ingham

A trail is washed away by a river.

RidersWest Insider Time is running out to save the KVR Rail Trail

Kelly Reichert, president of Timberline Cruisers ATV Club, is calling on riders to write letters to the government to help repair the KVR Rail Trail

by Kyle Born

Avalanche Canada’s website shows a map of British Columbia with parts highlighted in orange.

RidersWest Insider Avalanche Canada launches new flexible forecast system

With the new system, forecast regions are dynamic, with boundaries that change in response to conditions

Jenny Hashimoto-Wiebe smiles in the sunlight while wearing a Klim shirt.

Motorcycle Zone, Alberta My, oh, my, it’s Miss Sled Rush!

Jenny Hashimoto-Wiebe, Miss Sled Rush 2022, outlines how to become a brand ambassador for the Alberta Snowmobile Association (ASA)

by Kyle Born

Tess Mason holds throws up the bull horns with her fingers while standing on a snowy mountain next to a Timbersled snow bike.

Motorcycle Zone, Revelstoke, BC How to become a powersports brand ambassador

Tess Mason, snow biker and powersports brand ambassador for Timbersled, shares her story about how she got into the business

by Kyle Born

A blue and yellow snow bike gets powdered air through frosty trees.

Gear Everything you need to know about snow bike kits and companies

From Timbersled to MotoTrax and beyond—these manufacturers provide the best snow bike kits in the market

by Kyle Born

The sunshine glows beyond towering snowy mountains and cloudy skies in the distance. Two ATVers park on a snowy trail to admire the view.

ATV Zone, Manitoba Top tips to keep your ATV (and you!) out of trouble

From winter maintenance to wildfire prevention to Quadbars and more, this list of off-road safety articles will keep you out of trouble

by Kyle Born

(L) Lee Fryberger holds the Watling Trophy with Mario Jakowski at the ISDE (The International Six Days Enduro) in Rivanazzano, Italy.

Motorcycle Zone, Alberta This Rad Rider found inspiration from watching the USGP at Carlsbad on ABC’s Wide World of Sports

Lee Fryberger, Rad Rider in Wardlow, Alberta, has ridden his dirt bike all over the globe, but for him, Western Canada remains the top spot in the world

by Kyle Born

Wide Open Podcast logo shows Kela Louise wearing a dirt bike helmet in front of a black background.

Motorcycle Zone, British Columbia The Wide Open podcast gets down in the dirt with resilient female riders

Kela Louise, dirt biker and creator of the Wide Open podcast, interviews resilient female athletes who tell their stories of creating a fulfilled life out of the chaos

by Kyle Born

Wayne Mercer rides a red and black 2017 Arctic Cat Alterra XT TRV 1000 with tracks through deep snow.

ATV Zone, Kootenay Rockies, BC How to attach tracks to your ATV and why it’s worth the effort

Wayne Mercer, member of the Kootenay Rockies ATV Club, outlines the practical knowledge needed to make an informed decision when it comes to wheels or tracks for your ATV

by Kyle Born

Jason Stapleton gets massive air on his ATV as he lifts off into the blue sky.

ATV Zone, Alberta Since his Alberta ATV Triple Crown wins, Jason Stapleton has been flying high all over the province

Jason Stapleton, Rad Rider in Lethbridge, Alberta, won the Alberta ATV Triple Crown series in 2018 and continues to ascend with his ATV to new heights

by Kyle Born

John Giannisis and his friend, Antony Francis, pose in from a sign that says Village of Clinton.

British Columbia From Clinton to Wells, the Cariboo Gold Rush Snowmobile Trail is an explorer’s dream

John Giannisis, member of the Prince George ATV Club, highlights what to expect when ATVing the historic Cariboo Gold Rush Snowmobile Trail

by Kyle Born

Attendees stand around a John Deere UTV inside of an events centre.

RidersWest Insider Everything you need to know about Canada’s big 2022 Snowmobile and Powersports Shows

The most anticipated snowmobile and powersports shows in years are taking place across Canada in Alberta, Saskatchewan and Ontario in fall 2022

by Kyle Born

A woman rides an ATV through a muddy trail in the forest.

ATV Zone, Saskatchewan Mud or snow, Nisbet Forest is the place to go

Erin Kosowan, Rad Rider in Saskatoon, cruises through Saskatchewan on quads, snowmobiles, and crazy carpets

by Kyle Born
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