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Matthew Lohrer riding in Creston, BC.

ATV Zone, Manitoba ATV Safety: Regulations and Common Sense

ATV safety is about more than just using appropriate safety gear. It’s also about making smart riding choices.

by Susan Lohrer

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ATV Zone, British Columbia ATV Clubs in British Columbia

Here are all the links and info necessary to connect with an ATV club in British Columbia

by Kyle Born

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ATV Zone, Manitoba ATV Clubs in Manitoba

Here are all the links and info necessary to connect with an ATV club in Manitoba

by Kyle Born

Gary Hora wears an orange and yellow reflective vest while smiling and standing in a field.

ATV Zone, Manitoba One-on-one with the new President of ATVMB, Gary Hora

Gary Hora, President of ATVMB in Manitoba, discusses ATV growth in Manitoba and hopes for more riding days to be available in 2022

by Kyle Born

An ATV and rider look out over the horizon

ATV Zone, British Columbia How and where to ride ATVs in winter

Clint Ingham, President of the Vernon ATV Club, keeps his group active by riding all year round

by Kyle Born

Chris D’Silva stands beside his ATV in front of a mountain while wearing a reflective green jacket.

ATV Zone, British Columbia Meet Chris D’Silva, the new president of ATVBC

Chris D’Silva, recently-elected president of ATVBC, aims to attract new clubs to ATVBC and make joining the organization even easier

by Kyle Born

A large group of women stand on a sandy beach in front of and on top of an ATV side-by-side. Chipmunk River flows in the background.

ATV Zone, British Columbia Vixens Canada has visible proof: “Girls get dirty too!”

Desarae Hall and Lisa Arpin of Chilliwack, B.C., are the founders of Vixens Canada, a clothing company that encourages women to embrace off-roading

by Kyle Born

A group of Cheslatta people from Cheslatta Lake riding horses on the Cheslatta Trail in 1911.

ATV Zone, British Columbia Take a trip through time on the historic Cheslatta Trail

Tracey Payne, avid ATV rider and amateur historian, details the historic Cheslatta Trail near Burns Lake, B.C., its ancient and recent history, along with a ride guide

by Tracey Payne

Dan Militere takes his daughter Tess for a ride on a yellow Can-Am ATV.

ATV Zone, Manitoba What is it like to be a powersports dealer?

Dan Militere, sales manager for Throttle Connection in Winnipeg, Manitoba, has carved out a trail in life that allows him to test out the latest powersports

by Kyle Born

Fire burning through pine trees.

ATV Zone, British Columbia Wildfire safety reminders for ATVers

The current wildfire situation in B.C. means ATVers need to be extra careful where they ride

by Kirsten Armleder

Nycole Ross rides a souped-up Arctic Cat Wildcat 1000 X, outfitted with a winch, hard roof, front and back extended fenders, LED light bar, extra brake light and rear backup lights, rock guards/sliders, bottom doors, upgraded steering system, front and back bumpers, front and back windows, rear storage cargo box, upgraded tires, and a Garmin GPS.

ATV Zone, British Columbia This cool grandma is living her best life side-by-side with ATVers

Nycole Ross, member of the Prince George ATV Club in B.C., encourages everyone to ride powersports, regardless of age or gender

by Kyle Born

(L to R) Ryder, Cyrus, Rachelle, Clay and Eli Croft stand in front of their Dodge Ram 3500, carrying a Patriot Camper TH610 trailer with a Polaris General 1000.

ATV Zone So you want to overland, eh? Here’s how to do it right with tips from Expedition Overland

Rachelle Croft, co-founder of Expedition Overland in Montana, explains how to achieve a memorable overlanding adventure with children

by Kyle Born

Sean Ellis and Melanie Berry smile with dirt-covered faces.

ATV Zone, Kamloops, BC Play in the dirt (and take it with you) in the off-road wonderland surrounding Kamloops, B.C.

Sean Ellis, member of the Thompson Valley ORV Club, advises all fellow riders to explore Greenstone Mountain, south of Kamloops, B.C.

by Kyle Born

A line of ATVs along a lake edge in the woods.

ATV Zone, Kamloops, BC With an expansive trail network and an exceptional club, Kamloops, B.C., is a off-roader’s utopia

Curtis Riffel, President of the Thompson Valley ORV Club in Kamloops, B.C., highlights the club’s accomplishments and their best trails

by Kyle Born

Four side-by-side ATVs are parked in a glade while a mountain juts out of the ground in the distance.

ATV Zone, Leading by example: the Calgary ATV Riders are ambassadors for OHV users and the land they traverse

Kevin Dyck, vice president of the Calgary ATV Riders Association, discusses why partnerships are important and where to ride around Calgary, Alberta

by Kyle Born

An ATVer ascends a mountain.

ATV Zone, Manitoba 5 reasons YOU should join an ATV club in Canada

Dave Mackintosh, director of ATVBC, lays out the benefits and explains why riders should join an ATV club in Canada

by Kyle Born
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