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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 row of ATVers sit on their rides and pose for a photo.

British Columbia The joy of joining the “200 Club”

Graham Lindenbach, director of ATVBC, explains how to join the “200 Club” on Vancouver Island, B.C.

by Graham Lindenbach

A dirt bike rider gets big air off a jump on the Kootenay Motocross track at sunset.

Kamloops, BC What does it take to run a world-class motocross track and ORV area?

David Ketel, president of the WKRDAS near Castlegar, B.C., delves into the exhaustive and fulfilling work required to operate a FUNctional, family-friendly ORV destination

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

Andrew Van Winkle leans into a tight turn on his blue Honda CBR250R motorcycle on a race track.

Motorcycle Zone, British Columbia The prodigy: This 14-year-old Rad Rider outperforms the adults

Andrew Van Winkle, an exceptionally talented 14-year-old motorcycle racer from Chilliwack, B.C., is accelerating past his adult competitors

by Melissa Godbout

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

An ATV is parked next to two RVs on a dirt road lined with trees on one side and a field on the other side.

British Columbia Everything you need to know to ATV around Wells, B.C.

This primer is perfect to get your ATV’s wheels spinning through Wells, the off-roading hub of central B.C.

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

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

An ATVer ascends a mountain.

ATV Zone, British Columbia 5 reasons YOU should join an ATV club in British Columbia

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

by Kyle Born

A group of ATVers gathers beside a river.

ATV Zone, Revelstoke, BC Club Profile: Revelstoke ATV Club

Old logging and mining forest service roads make up much of Revelstoke’s backcountry splendor

by Kyle Born

Ron Laroy relaxes inside his dirty Can-Am Commander 1000.

ATV Zone, Revelstoke, BC This ATVing pioneer cleared the way for Revelstoke’s “bucket list” trail

Ron Laroy, secretary of the Revelstoke ATV Club, recommends riding the Sproat Mountain Fire Tower Trail—a trail he helped create

by Kyle Born

Dillon Baycroft wears a yellow jacket, black rimmed glasses and a black helmet in front of his blue side-by-side ATV with its lights on.

ATV Zone, British Columbia Creating and growing an ATV club with 50 members is just the beginning for this club president

Dillon Baycroft, president of the Sooke ATV Club, is looking to provide further access to trails for riders on Vancouver Island

by Kyle Born

A group of ATVers gather around a dumpster full of garbage in the forest.

ATV Zone, British Columbia The Sooke ATV Club is set to expand its influence in a big way in 2021

Even in its infancy, the Sooke ATV Club is growing exponentially

by Kyle Born
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