Author: uatvt_admin

Accessories

by uatvt_admin - 04573

Rear View Mirrors - A feature that is customary on any street legal machine. Once again the Dealership had a high cost alternative, and the grocery store had the low cost alternative. I went to the low cost alternative. I just need to know if my pals are behind me

ATV Transport

by uatvt_admin - 06535

No kidding, one of the most dangerous parts about riding your ATV is not actually riding it. It is putting it on a trailer and transporting it to your riding location. Not long ago, a death occurred when someone's ATV came off the trailer and went through the windshield of

The Environment

by uatvt_admin - 02889

This may sound like a strange topic for an ATV education and safety web site. The truth of the matter is protection of the environment is one of the crucial factors in the protection of the sport itself. Let's be honest with ourselves shall we? The off road enthusiasts are not

Trail Source Information

by uatvt_admin - 03934

You may obtain maps from the following sources.  In some cases these entities charge a small fee for a map.  In most cases they are free.  Just call and request a map.  If they have them they will send them to you. USDA FOREST SERVICE Regional Office Information 2501 Wall Avenue Ogden, Utah 84401 801-629-8600 Ashley

Bear Awareness

by uatvt_admin - 016531

As an ATV/OHV rider you are a participant in the great outdoors. While most of your events may be day trips, you may join the rest of us out on the trail for those special weekends and other overnight events. This will of course involve some camping. May I see a

Snake Bites

by uatvt_admin - 015753

Light snows and early run off provides the optimum environment for our slithering friends, snakes. They are prolific and common in foothills, back country, and right in the midst of the urban population. While most snakes are not poisonous, all too many are. Young snakes offer even a more nasty

ATV as Babysitter?

by uatvt_admin - 016391

NOT! I had the opportunity to chat with one of the Rangers in one of the prominent National Forests here in Utah. One of the points he mentioned to me is worthy of sharing with you here. Of the many serious challenges our forest managers have, the most difficult to understand, is

Certification

by uatvt_admin - 05510

Who Should Certify? You! Why should you become certified as an ATV rider? There are actually two correct answers to this question, depending on your age. If you are under the age of 16 and have no valid driver's license, if you want to legally ride an ATV you must be certified. Even if