August 2008 | Welcome to the RidersWest eNewsletter
Last month, a story came into our office about a couple in San Francisco, U.S.A., who rode their ATVs across Africa and broke a world record for Longest Journey on a Quad. It piqued our interest so we got in contact with them; after hearing about their experience, we thought their story would be perfect for this month's feature article. We also found some cool new products to review as well as reports on upcoming events. Sprinkled throughout this newsletter, you'll notice a few tidbits from our sister site, www.SnoRidersWest.com. With fall right around the corner, we thought our readers would like to see what's new in the snowmobiling world.

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ATVing across Africa After getting married, most couples spend their honeymoon in some exotic location sipping margaritas and bathing in the sun. But not Josh and Anna Hogan—they’re a different breed. After getting married on May 18, 2007, the adventurous newlyweds went to Africa for an eight-month ATV trip.

RIDER PROFILE » WILLIAMS LAKE, BRITISH COLUMBIA Brock Hoyer: Mr. Consistency Brock Hoyer was born and raised in Williams Lake, B.C., and has spent many hours perfecting his riding skills at the local track and in the surrounding hills INSIDE THE INDUSTRY » BARRHEAD, ALBERTA Standing out A small-town shop wins the 2008 Canadian Council of Snowmobile Organizations’ Outstanding Snowmobile Dealership award. TALES AND TRAILS » FORT STEELE, BRITISH COLUMBIA My kind of paradise Living at the base of the Rocky Mountains has its advantages. Within minutes, I can access some of the region’s most beautiful and rugged terrain. BLUERIBBON COALITION UPDATE Yellowstone opening ahead As sledders enjoy the last days of summer in anticipation of a bountiful fall, it is appropriate to review the winter use management status for Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks. INSIDE THE INDUSTRY Snowmobiling on the rise A quick look at the snowmobile numbers supports our claim as an important part of the economic engine of North America. OLD SLED ZONE The Super Snowbug At SnoRiders, we love hearing from our readers. Recently, we received an e-mail from Robert Parent—who is the proud owner of a 1968 Super Snowbug. ADVERTISEMENT ATVING » CROWSNEST PASS, ALBERTA New beginnings Some would argue that you can’t write about ATVing until you’ve gone ATVing. I counter that by saying that I can and I have, but it wasn’t until I finally got a chance to go out on a machine that I felt qualified to do it with enthusiasm. ATVING » WOODRIDGE, MANITOBA Down and derby On the weekend of May 24 and 25, 2008, Sharand ATV Adventures attended the ATV Derby in Woodridge, MB. My husband and I camped at the Wagon Wheels Campground along with members of the ATV Pathfinders. MOTORCYCLE RACING VIDEO GAME Race with the pros Capcom Entertainment has captured the thrill and excitement of Grand Prix motorcycle racing in a new video game, MotoGP 08. FLEETWOOD FOLDING TRAILER Take your toys, too The 2008 Evolution E4 is a folding camping trailer with a cargo deck for two full size ATVs. September 6 & 7, 2008 | RED DEER, ALBERTA Canadian Off-Road Expo Check out cool truck, ATV, motorcycle and snowmobile parts and accessories as well as a rock crawl event and an ATV competition. August 29 - 31, 2008 | MOOSE JAW, SASKATCHEWAN Rod Run Presented by the Majestics Car Club of Regina, this run is open to all special-interest vehicles. This year it will take place at the Prairie Oasis Campground. August 30 - 31, 2008 | GRANDE PRAIRIE, ALBERTA Set to race Members of the Peace Motocross Association (PMA) are excited to be hosting a Canadian Motosport Racing Club (CMRC) Alberta Provincial Series Race on August 30 and 31. September 7, 2008 | WEST KOOTENAY, BRITISH COLUMBIA West Kootenay Toy Run Join hundreds of bikers on a tour through the West Kootenay for a worthy cause. September 20 - 21, 2008 | ST. JEAN BAPTISTE, MANITOBA St. Jean ATV Derby One of Manitoba’s favourite quadding events, the St. Jean ATV Derby, will be taking place September 20 and 21—participants will be treated to two days of full-throttle family fun. See you next month! Remember, this newsletter is designed to keep you informed about the latest in riding machines of all kinds. If you enjoyed it, invite a friend to subscribe! If for any reason you ever wish to unsubscribe (and we hope you never do) just reply to this e-mail with unsubscribe in the subject line. Thanks to you, SnoRiders West and RidersWest are pleased to be Western Canada's leading riding magazines and website publisher. —Keith Powell, SnoRiders West and RidersWest publisher Suite 100, 100 - 7th Ave. S., Cranbrook, B.C. V1C 2J4 To help us fulfill your request to receive information from RidersWestmag.com via e-mail, please add distribution@kpimedia.com to your Address Book or Safe List.

• We are your source for avalanche gear. www.rockymountainxtreme.com Rider Classifieds We invite you to post your riding machine related classified on our Riders Classifieds. Or check out the listings. Win an ATV riding adventure package Enjoy a day of backcountry riding in the Rockies and relax in the comfort of a night at Cranbrook's Rocky Mountain Prestige Inn. Plus enjoy a guided tour of the College of the Rockies campus in Cranbrook. HOPE, BC Like father, like son Paul Mitchell, who is the vice-president of the Explorers ATV Club, was on a camping weekend with fellow club members when he took this shot of Joseph Costa and his father, Mike, enjoying the view above Shylock Hill north of Hope, B.C. —photo by Paul Mitchell Click here to view all hotshots and/or submit your photo.