Off-road problems and solutions
Prevent damage to the terrain while you are on the trails
Damage control: These helpful tips can minimize the environmental impact of ATVing. —photo by Ed Jaatteenmaki
Whenever you drive off-road, you are disrupting the ecological foundation of our natural areas. In sensitive sites, the damage can be catastrophic.
Problem: Damage to soils
Operating vehicles irresponsibly can cause long-term irreparable changes to the structure of the soil, making it difficult for plants to take root and grow.
Solution:
Stay on managed or established trails and roads. Do not use livestock or wildlife trails. Do not create new trails. Avoid trails that are narrower than your vehicle and avoid excessively steep trails.
Problem: Damage to sensitive areas
Using ATVs, motorbikes and trucks in a sensitive area such as alpine or grassland destroys plant cover and causes erosion. The alpine has a very shallow layer of growing soil that takes decades to regenerate.
Solution:
Stay out of sensitive areas, such as wetlands, alpine and grasslands. Obey all posted signs.
Problem: Habitat damage
Off-roading in wetlands kills birds, frogs and salamanders. Damaged wetlands may impact many generations of wildlife due to the lack of plant life and clean water.
Solution:
Do not drive on extremely muddy trails, wet areas, or through water holes. Do not drive through streams, except at approved crossings.
Problem: Introduction of invasive plants
Noxious weeds and invasive plants take root in disturbed soil, displacing native plants and reducing food sources for wildlife and cattle.
Solution:
Check the undercarriage of your vehicle in a weed-safe site and remove any plant material or seeds to prevent the spread of invasive plants.
Motorcycle key contacts
Give your seat new life with SaddleSkins™
Snowmobiles have special cover requirements. Extra cold weather can cause ordinary vinyl to split and crack. Travelcade SaddleSkins™ for sleds are made of a heavy-duty cold weather material that is impervious to cold down to more than minus 40 degrees. All features of the original seat are retained—rear compartment, lights, side buffers all duplicated in our replacement covers.
SaddleSkins are available for motorcycles, ATVs and snowmobiles with original manufacturer’s fit and design. Their weather-resistant vinyl endures all sorts of riding conditions, and replaces duct tape and unsightly tears at an economical price.
WARN XT and RT Winch Series: the best winches in the world are now even better.
The complete line of WARN® Powersports winches lets you ride with confidence knowing that when you need to pull yourself out of the muck or move a heavy load, you’ll be up to the task time and time again. Both the XT Extreme Terrain and RT Rugged Terrain winches are designed specifically for powersports vehicles. Standard features includes weather-resistant sealed construction; rugged and reliable three-stage planetary geartrains; patented disc brakes for enhanced control; efficient electrical systems for less battery drain; easy-to-use clutch dials; and legendary WARN quality. You can be assured these winches are the best on the market.
Both the SaddleSkins and WARN Powersports winches are available at Recreation Supply Co. Ltd. in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.
Recreation Supply Co. Ltd
When you store start with STA-BIL
STA-BIL Fuel Stabilizer is specially formulated to keep fuel fresh for quick, easy starts after storage. Normally, stored fuel can go bad in as little as 60 days, causing varnish deposits and corrosion to build up in engines; however, with STA-BIL's blend of scientific additives, fuel will stay fresh for up to two years (using twice the recommended dosage). It also cleans carburetors and fuel injectors, prolongs engine life and eliminates the need to drain fuel before storage. STA-BIL Fuel Stabilizer can be used for all two- and four-stroke gasoline engines, including snowmobiles, ATVs, motorcycles, boats, jet skis and other power equipment.
Gold Eagle Co
Revelstoke, BC
Real mountain life is closer than you think!
Revelstoke is home to some of the best adventure recreation opportunities in the world—hiking, mountain biking, fishing, whitewater rafting, heli-hiking, canoeing, ATVing and much more. With two national parks at our doorstep, we have everything from gentle hikes to challenging climbs, fields of alpine flowers, spectacular waterfalls and interesting interpretive centres. The massive Revelstoke Hydro Dam and its self-guided tour is not to be missed. The beautiful Revelstoke Golf Club situated along the Columbia River is both scenic and challenging. Three area hot springs resorts are great places to relax and soak up some sun.
Tourism Revelstoke
Hudson Bay, Sk
Saskatchewan's great escape
Hudson Bay is a great place for riders, with challenging terrain and trails that run for hundreds of kilometres. The town is surrounded by the Porcupine and Pasquia provincial forests, and there is abundant wildlife to see.
Hudson Bay won several 2009 Rider’s Choice awards from RidersWest magazine. They earned a silver award for Favourite Area for Family ATVing, gold awards for both ATVing Area You Would Like Most to Ride in the Future and Favourite Overall ATVing Area in Saskatchewan, and a platinum award for Most Challenging ATVing Area.
Hudson Bay Tourism