ATV Zone
Welcome to the ATV zone—your source for industry news, ATV club updates, safety information, ATVing adventure stories and quad rider personality profiles. From exploring the backcountry to working on the farm, ATVs/UTVs have become useful tools and fun toys. No matter what brand you ride, our ATV section is designed to keep you up-to-date with the latest happenings in the world of ATV sports.
Wild Horse to Ram Creek
For a rewarding day trip, ATVing enthusiasts in Cranbrook, B.C., suggest taking a ride through the Wild Horse River Valley to Ram Creek Warm Springs.
See the land o’ lakes
There are lakes aplenty in northern Saskatchewan, and the region is known for its fishing opportunities. Daryl Brandrick, president of the Northern Trails A.T.V. Club based in Saskatoon, said this part of the province is excellent for ATVing as well.
Recreational use restricted in areas near Kamloops
Tunkwa, Six Mile, and Cherry Creek Grasslands off-limits to off-road vehicles.
Quality mother-daughter time
Discovering quadding, Alison Minifie and her daughter Kirsten VanMarion also discovered a way to stay close.
A mother hooked on motorsports
When Kyla Dawson's kids, Bradley and Hailey, were born, Dawson wanted to encourage them to get into snowmobiling and ATVing so that she could become a motorsports mom instead of a hockey mom.
Quadriplegic man competes in Western Canadian Championship
Stu Wymer started racing quads at the Stake Lake ice race less than one year after a car accident.
A good ATV ride gone bad
An ATV ride with friends near Leduc, Alberta, turned into a rescue mission after some ATVers fell through the ice on their machines.
Keeping up with the boys
Nancy Dinsdale rides to push her limits and keep up with the boys, and the challenge keeps her active.
A fresh new look
The RidersWest website is riding in style, with added features and a slick new appearance.
Expect the unexpected—and be prepared
Most ATVers know that they need to have the proper riding gear and practise safe riding techniques when they go out on the trails. Even with the best laid plans, however, things can easily go awry—as Debi Warrell knows all too well.
