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Pam DeRosa stands on her snowmobile, which has a neon green and blue sled wrap with the name Alpine Addicts written on the side.

Motorcycle Zone, Kootenay Rockies, BC Pam DeRosa: The mind behind the most evocative bike wrap designs

Pam DeRosa, sled, side-by-side and dirt bike wrap designer near Castlegar, B.C., allows her creativity and client’s personality roam free in the backcountry

by Kyle Born

The sunshine glows beyond towering snowy mountains and cloudy skies in the distance. Two ATVers park on a snowy trail to admire the view.

ATV Zone, Manitoba Top tips to keep your ATV (and you!) out of trouble

From winter maintenance to wildfire prevention to Quadbars and more, this list of off-road safety articles will keep you out of trouble

by Kyle Born

Wally Eddy and his motorcycle

Motorcycle Zone, Kootenay Rockies, BC How to prepare for your motorcycle road test and what to expect

Wally Eddy, Cranbrook’s ICBC-certified motorcycle instructor, reveals how to avoid blunders on your bike and pass the road test

by Kyle Born

Two ATVers ride a trail in the mountains of British Columbia.

ATV Zone, Manitoba Top 10 reasons to join your local ATV club

Discounts, special events, and exclusive access to trails are just a few examples of why you might want to join an Canadian ATV club

by Kyle Born

A row of ATVs ride next to each other on a snowy trail.

ATV Zone, British Columbia Winter maintenance and safety tips for ATVers

Decide what’s right for your ride this winter, from emergency supplies to survival gear to navigational aids and communications devices

by Clint Ingham

Jenny Hashimoto-Wiebe smiles in the sunlight while wearing a Klim shirt.

Motorcycle Zone, Alberta My, oh, my, it’s Miss Sled Rush!

Jenny Hashimoto-Wiebe, Miss Sled Rush 2022, outlines how to become a brand ambassador for the Alberta Snowmobile Association (ASA)

by Kyle Born

Tess Mason holds throws up the bull horns with her fingers while standing on a snowy mountain next to a Timbersled snow bike.

Motorcycle Zone, Revelstoke, BC How to become a powersports brand ambassador

Tess Mason, snow biker and powersports brand ambassador for Timbersled, shares her story about how she got into the business

by Kyle Born

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Motorcycle Zone, British Columbia The Wide Open podcast gets down in the dirt with resilient female riders

Kela Louise, dirt biker and creator of the Wide Open podcast, interviews resilient female athletes who tell their stories of creating a fulfilled life out of the chaos

by Kyle Born

Wayne Mercer rides a red and black 2017 Arctic Cat Alterra XT TRV 1000 with tracks through deep snow.

ATV Zone, Kootenay Rockies, BC How to attach tracks to your ATV and why it’s worth the effort

Wayne Mercer, member of the Kootenay Rockies ATV Club, outlines the practical knowledge needed to make an informed decision when it comes to wheels or tracks for your ATV

by Kyle Born

John Giannisis and his friend, Antony Francis, pose in from a sign that says Village of Clinton.

British Columbia From Clinton to Wells, the Cariboo Gold Rush Snowmobile Trail is an explorer’s dream

John Giannisis, member of the Prince George ATV Club, highlights what to expect when ATVing the historic Cariboo Gold Rush Snowmobile Trail

by Kyle Born

This off-road logging truck towers over quaders at McCurdy Creek log dump in Gold River, B.C.

British Columbia Gold River boasts B.C.’s most eye-catching trails (see for yourself)

These stunning shots were taken during the Mid-Island ATV Club’s regional ATV conference on Vancouver Island in Gold River, B.C., from June 17-19, 2022

by Kyle Born

Kristin Parsons smiles for a photo.

ATV Zone, British Columbia Meet the new executive director of ATVBC, Kristin Parsons

Kristin Parsons, new executive director of ATVBC, is excited to meet with club members from across the province so she can speak on their behalf

by Kyle Born

David Sullivan stands next to an ATV with a Quadbar

ATV Zone, Thompson Okanagan, BC Don’t get crushed—equip a Quadbar

David Sullivan, president of Quadbar Industries in Kelowna, B.C., has made it his mission to protect fellow ATVers

by Kyle Born

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

Lisette Vienneau parks her side-by-side ORV next to Dinosaur Lake.

British Columbia Dinosaur Lake’s new ATV campground roars towards completion

Lisette Vienneau, local rider in Hudson’s Hope, B.C., explains why ATVers should be excited about the improvements happening at Dinosaur Lake campground

by Kyle Born

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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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