Safety first! Whether you’re packing up your Polaris Ranger or CF Moto, taking time for a safety check (and getting everyone on board!) is how the trip organizer can get ready to really kick back and enjoy. A well-planned trip isn’t just a safer one, but also a more exciting and memorable one. First, make sure you and your ATV, UTV or dirt bike are in good condition. Your UTV might not retail for the same price as your daily car, but it still has similar mechanical features and functions—which means it needs just as much TLC as a car,...
Want to actually enjoy your ATV? Safety certification isn’t just a “nice thing to have”—it’s legally required in most parts of the US and Canada. For example, anyone under the age of 16 living in Utah who wants to drive on public lands has to be certified, but of course there are caveats. You’re free to ride your ATV or UTV on private land. State and country regulations vary, so before making a purchase make sure you check the laws and regulations first. Nothing kills a weekend of ATVing like finding out last minute you need a certification in order...
Don’t clean your Can-AM, Polaris or Kawasaki for the winter just yet. Just because summer is (almost) over and Labor Day Weekend on the trails is behind you doesn’t mean you need to put your UTV in storage—there are colorful, leafy trails and future snowy destinations calling. In fact, consider this your challenge for the rest of 2014: How many of Utah’s trails have you traveled, and how many can you tick off your bucket list before the New Year? Even veteran ATVers are probably missing one or two epic rides, and the gorgeous colors of autumn are the perfect...
