ATV Camping: How to Plan a Multi Day Trip on Your Quad
A practical guide to ATV camping: picking a route and campsite, packing within rack limits, gear lists, camp cooking, water, safety and leaving no trace.
Category: Riding Tips and Safety
Safe riding techniques, protective gear, trail etiquette and skills for riders of every level.
Hatfield McCoy Trails Guide: Planning an ATV and UTV Trip to West Virginia
A planning guide to the Hatfield McCoy Trails in southern West Virginia: permits, trail systems, difficulty ratings, ATV friendly towns, gear and safety.
Glamis Sand Dunes Guide: Planning Your First Trip to the Imperial Dunes
A practical guide to the Glamis sand dunes: when to go, permits, camping, whip flags, machine prep and how to ride the big dunes safely.
ATV Hill Climbing: How to Climb and Descend Hills Safely on a Quad or UTV
Rita the Trail Guide explains ATV hill climbing technique: scouting the hill, body position, gearing and throttle control, what to do if you lose momentum, safe descents, side hills and how hill technique differs in a side by side.
Water Crossing Tips: How to Cross Creeks and Rivers Safely on an ATV or UTV
Rita the Trail Guide explains how to handle a water crossing on an ATV or UTV: scouting depth and current, knowing your machine limits, snorkels, crossing technique, what to do if you stall, drying brakes and checking fluids afterward.
ATV Riding Gear Guide: Helmets, Goggles, Boots and Protection for Every Rider
Rita the Trail Guide explains the ATV riding gear every rider needs: helmet types and fit, goggles, gloves, boots, jerseys and pants, chest and knee protection, rain and cold weather layers, gear for kids and what UTV riders should wear.
Night Riding Tips: How to Ride ATVs and UTVs Safely After Dark
Rita the Trail Guide shares night riding tips for ATVs and UTVs: lighting setups, speed and spacing, group communication, wildlife, navigation, gear, special considerations for dunes and trails, and a night ride packing list.
Dune Riding Tips: How to Ride Sand Dunes Safely in a UTV or ATV
Rita the Trail Guide shares dune riding tips for side by sides and quads: required whip flags, paddle tires and pressure, reading wind and slip faces, cresting safely, riding bowls, group etiquette and preparing your machine for sand.
UTV Safety: 25 Side by Side Safety Tips for Drivers and Passengers
Rita the Trail Guide shares 25 UTV safety tips for drivers and passengers: seat belts, helmets, nets and doors, passenger rules, rollover prevention, hills, loads, kids, training and pre ride checks.
Mud Riding Tips: How to Ride ATVs and UTVs Through Mud Like a Pro
Rita the Trail Guide shares mud riding tips for ATVs and UTVs: preparing your machine, choosing tires, picking lines, using momentum, getting unstuck safely and cleaning up afterward so mud does not cost you repairs.