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Polaris’ ultimate off-road vehicle: Lunar Rover replica commemorates Apollo 11 50-year anniversary
News & Events

Polaris’ ultimate off-road vehicle: Lunar Rover replica commemorates Apollo 11 50-year anniversary

Polaris and the US Space and Rocket Center collaborated to build a working lunar rover replica

Kyle Born
July 31, 2019

BRP completes acquisition of Telwater, Australian leader in aluminum boats
News & Events

BRP completes acquisition of Telwater, Australian leader in aluminum boats

The Telwater commitment to excellence and its reputation for reliability complement perfectly BRP’s innovation and expertise

Kyle Born
August 6, 2019

B.C. trails enhanced with new funding
News & Events

B.C. trails enhanced with new funding

Established in 2017, the ORV Trail Fund is funded from a portion of fees collected under the Off Road Vehicle Act by ICBC

Kyle Born
August 14, 2019

Public urged to be more cautious with fire use
News & Events

Public urged to be more cautious with fire use

Preventable human-caused wildfires divert valuable firefighting resources away from naturally occurring wildfires

Kyle Born
August 16, 2019

Biolite’s efficient camp stove can charge your phone
Gear & Tech

Biolite’s efficient camp stove can charge your phone

Some ideas are flat-out cool, like a camp stove that burns easily-obtained fuel from your campsite and charges your phone while cooking your dinner in the backcountry.

Timothy Fowler
August 27, 2019

Strange name, excellent trail—visit southern Manitoba’s Whistle Pig Rail Trail
Manitoba
Destinations & Trips

Strange name, excellent trail—visit southern Manitoba’s Whistle Pig Rail Trail

This extensive trail network connects two urban centres in southern Manitoba

Kyle Born
August 30, 2019

Healy Creek and Lavina Lookout trails are must-sees in Nelson, B.C.
Kootenay Rockies
Destinations & Trips

Healy Creek and Lavina Lookout trails are must-sees in Nelson, B.C.

There’s more to shoot in the wild B.C. backcountry than animals

Kyle Born
September 4, 2019

The most popular Polaris side-by-side is . . .
Gear & Tech

The most popular Polaris side-by-side is . . .

Whether it be for farming, recreating or some other purpose, side-by-sides have been growing in popularity. The trend looks to continue beyond 2019. Off-road riders aren’t the only ones excited about the upcoming…

Kyle Born
September 5, 2019

The most popular Kawasaki side-by-side is . . .
Gear & Tech

The most popular Kawasaki side-by-side is . . .

Whether it be for farming, recreating or some other purpose, side-by-sides have been growing in popularity. The trend looks to continue beyond 2019. Offroad customers aren’t the only ones excited about the upcoming…

Kyle Born
September 5, 2019

The most popular Can-Am side-by-side is . . .
Gear & Tech

The most popular Can-Am side-by-side is . . .

Whether it be for farming, recreating or some other purpose, side-by-sides have been growing in popularity. The trend looks to continue beyond 2019. Offroad customers aren’t the only ones excited about the upcoming…

Kyle Born
September 5, 2019

The most popular Yamaha side-by-side is . . .
Gear & Tech

The most popular Yamaha side-by-side is . . .

Whether it be for farming, recreating or some other purpose, side-by-sides have been growing in popularity. The trend looks to continue beyond 2019. Off-road customers aren’t the only ones excited about the upcoming…

Kyle Born
September 11, 2019

The most popular Arctic Cat side-by-side is . . .
Gear & Tech

The most popular Arctic Cat side-by-side is . . .

Whether it be for farming, recreating or some other purpose, side-by-sides have been growing in popularity. The trend looks to continue beyond 2019. Off-road customers aren’t the only ones excited about the upcoming…

Kyle Born
September 11, 2019

Chronicling capers on camera while ATVing on Vancouver Island’s endless canvas
British Columbia
Destinations & Trips

Chronicling capers on camera while ATVing on Vancouver Island’s endless canvas

How to film your ATVing journey with style

Kyle Born
September 20, 2019

Van Isle Marina is now the exclusive dealer in Western Canada for Pursuit Boats
News & Events

Van Isle Marina is now the exclusive dealer in Western Canada for Pursuit Boats

Pursuit Boats is committed to providing the best boat possible, from the smallest detail to the greatest

Kyle Born
September 23, 2019

10 ATV recording tips from a contest-winning videographer
British Columbia
Destinations & Trips

10 ATV recording tips from a contest-winning videographer

Looking at Logan Lake, B.C., through the lens

Kyle Born
September 23, 2019

When faced with a (Trail)fork in the road, this app knows which route to go
Gear & Tech

When faced with a (Trail)fork in the road, this app knows which route to go

Trail maps. Paper or digital? Although great, paper isn’t always the most viable option due to cost. Plus, a digital map can go with you wherever you go and can be edited on the fly.

Kyle Born
September 24, 2019

What does a day in the life of an ATV dealer look like?
British Columbia
ATVs & Side-by-Sides

What does a day in the life of an ATV dealer look like?

Should you become a powersports dealer?

Kyle Born
October 21, 2019

12 hours, 885 kilometres and temperatures in the mid-40s Celsius—this desert race isn’t for everyone
British Columbia
Destinations & Trips

12 hours, 885 kilometres and temperatures in the mid-40s Celsius—this desert race isn’t for everyone

This trip to Vegas has nothing to do with casinos

Kyle Born
October 28, 2019

Father/daughter ride across the Continental Divide
British Columbia
Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes

Father/daughter ride across the Continental Divide

Dirt biking across the desert—a new kind of daddy/daughter date

Marita Lindenbach
October 30, 2019

Insider info: Motorcycle Sales 2019 vs 2018
Manitoba
Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes

Insider info: Motorcycle Sales 2019 vs 2018

Comparing year-to-year motorcycle sales from 2018 to 2019

Danielle Brost
November 25, 2019

Insider info: ATV sales 2019 vs 2018
Manitoba
ATVs & Side-by-Sides

Insider info: ATV sales 2019 vs 2018

Comparing year-to-year ATV sales from 2018 to 2019

Danielle Brost
November 25, 2019

2019 ATV Rider’s Choice Awards
News & Events

2019 ATV Rider’s Choice Awards

When you want to go to an unfamiliar restaurant, what do you do? You ask friends about it and read reviews from people who have eaten there. Finding a compilation of two-star ratings is going to lead to a hard pass. By contrast, stellar appraisals from reviewers and your friend who won’t shut up about how juicy the steak was prompts curiosity and a visit to said restaurant.

December 1, 2019

The Top 10 RidersWest stories of 2019
News & Events

The Top 10 RidersWest stories of 2019

Aren’t you a bit curious what our most-read stories were last year?

Kyle Born
January 10, 2020

Vancouver Island’s revolutionary new trail: The North Island 1000
British Columbia
Destinations & Trips

Vancouver Island’s revolutionary new trail: The North Island 1000

If you’ve never explored Northern Vancouver Island, here’s your chance

Graham Lindenbach
January 13, 2020