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ATV Zone, British Columbia Taking in the Campbell River views

A short story behind this Hotshots photo by Lisa Day of Courtenay, B.C.

by Kirsten Armleder

ATV Zone Top 10 ATV stories of 2016

From ATVing in Arizona to getting airborne with XRider Al McBeth, here is a countdown of the most popular stories on RidersWest website.

by Kirsten Armleder

Manitoba and Saskatchewan have a lot in common, including terrain.

ATV Zone, Manitoba Partnering for the future of ATVing

ATVMB and SATVA have started collaborating in order to better serve their members and to come up with solutions to the similar challenges they face.

by Karen Kornelsen

A lady riding a Can-Am Maverick side by side in a field beneath blues skies in the Chilcotin.

ATV Zone, British Columbia Laura Rasmussen: intrepid ATVer and fishing boat captain

Captain Laura Rasmussen of Nanaimo, B.C., became the first woman to solo ride an ATV in every province across Canada.

by Kirsten Armleder

(L to R) Jerry Halsall, Les Halsall and Stewart Halsall.

ATV Zone, Saskatchewan How Facebook is enhancing the ATV experience

Les Halsall wanted to ride his ATV in a new location and social media paved the way

by Kyle Born

Jeff Banman, Zach Banman and Juanita Banman

ATV Zone, Kootenay Rockies, BC A bad hair day

An 11-year-old from Creston, B.C., Shares his experience about being involved in an ATV accident

by Trish Drinkle

Duncan and his wife love to spend long weekends camping in Manitoba's backcountry.

ATV Zone, Manitoba From snow to sand and mud

Darryn Duncan takes off on his quad right from his front door as often as he can throughout the summer.

by Jillian Clark

A forest fire silhouetted against the night sky.

ATV Zone, Manitoba Backcountry users need to prevent wildfires

How we can work together to keep the backcountry safe for everyone.

by Trish Drinkle

The Arctic Cat Alterra 700 XT in white.

ATV Zone, Kootenay Rockies, BC Testing the 2016 Alterra 700 XT

We took Arctic Cat’s new full-size Alterra ATV for a test ride on the trails near Cranbrook, B.C.

by Kirsten Armleder

An older couple sitting on a barge with their ATVs on Powell Lake, B.C.

ATV Zone, British Columbia The floating world of Wayne and Margy Lutz

Living in a float cabin on Powell Lake, B.C., has led this retired couple to carry their ATVs by barge to some of the most beautiful and remote areas in the region.

by Kirsten Armleder

A group of ATVs and side-by-sides parked beside the Kootenay River.

ATV Zone, Kootenay Rockies, BC Five places to ride ATVs and UTVs near Cranbrook, B.C.

If you think off-road riding heaven is a place where the sun is frequently shining and the trail never-ending, then Cranbrook, B.C., is where it’s at.

by Kirsten Armleder

White birch tree

ATV Zone, Manitoba Weird, Wonderful and Wacky Backcountry Tips

Some backcountry tips to make your outdoor adventure even better.

by Trish Drinkle

Trail Steward Robert Pruneau assesses the trail condition.

ATV Zone, Alberta Riding Alberta’s Historic Iron Horse Trail with Robert Pruneau

Share an awe-inspiring moment with Robert Pruneau as he explores Alberta’s backcountry by ATV.

by Susan Lohrer

An older gentleman standing beside a red quad in the forest.

ATV Zone, Manitoba Manitoba’s newest ATV club

The Belair ATV Club promotes the safe and responsible use of ATVs and UTVs in the Belair Provincial Forest of southeastern Manitoba.

by Kirsten Armleder

Christian Gagnon jumping his race quad.

ATV Zone Photo tips for dirt riders

Here are 10 tips for improving your ATVing, dirt biking and UTVing photos.

by Matthew Mallory

ATV Zone First ATV ride of the season safety check list

Take the time to check over your ATV and your equipment before setting out on your first ride of the season.

by Trish Drinkle
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