Trail Repairs 2017

2017 let's all be responsible riders and clean as we go.

Fix the trail, pick up any items that don't belong in the area.

Close a gate if you open it.

Respect other riders.

If a tree has fallen on the main trail, stop and remove it. Don't make a new trail around it.

Let's all work together to keep our riding areas beautiful.

Post your 2017 trail repair and cleaning pictures.


I will have a gift package for the person who posts the best pictures of trail repairs and clean up. The package will include items used to clean up trails and do repairs.

Val, Kevin, Kayla and myself will be donating the gift.

Tyler will be picking the prize winner on June 24. This way a person will have it for July 1 st riding.

If you have an area that's easily accessible, (especially if it get lots of public attention) talk to your local 4-H club! Many of the clubs are tired of doing highway clean up year after year and want to do something new! Also if the area is in a natural area talk to the conservation office that covers your area, they're more than willing to help haul stuff away!


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On that note , and seeing as spring is approaching fast it is the season of downed trees .
So ,be careful ripping up the trails first time in a new season .
ALSO , if you plan on cutting a tree downed across the trail .. Please !
Cut it at least 80 inchs wide , make it safe for everyone .... And machine .
There is nothing more dangerous than a tree sticking out to take someone's tire or body parts off ... Or worse !
Thanks to those who maintain the trails for all OHV and even our hiking and horseback friends ( who never Carry a chainsaw lol)
Also last year , we saw a lot of gates left open and some destroyed ,please shut them and respect them ....
Cows out on the railway tracks is not good at all !
Ride safe !


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Riding Wednesday see what work needs to be done.



Val Senio
Royal LePage
780-405-9359

My chain-saw has been a smoking gun on every outting that is ready for the replacement chain at $18. Just started on my 3 L of chain-saw oil too.

I by my self took on 5 kms over 4 hrs too open up a historic right-a-way from 1954 logging operation.


Still a ways too go for its full length down this valley.


The plan is too have all us OHV/UTV rider get back onto the main trail so they don't have to ride the swamp edges too access the highlands.


Trial repairs are always an on going thing.


Carry a lite weight axe for the fast actions and a ARMY machete too quickly take out hanging buck-brush too.

Make these tools accessible for fast and pre-emtive strike.
If one encounters camp sites of garbage, do a quick burn off of burn-ables,,, then bag and pack-out the non-burn crap.

I'm joining the Big Horn ATV Group, but will remain on the area trails pals and I ride.

Area 1 is 48 X 78 kms,,, Area 2 is 22 X 26 kms,,, Area 3 is 7 X 33 kms.

All 3 of these areas have been in our umbrella for 37 years todate.

I hope the prize is a small Still chain-saw. Ha. No better prize then one that benefits the thread idea.

Pal Lem game too chip in where I can.

PS: Take pictures, explane the actions, and be proud of ones own actions as it benefits all of us.

Please remember that its party go'ers that leave these messes as us OHV/UTV folks respect our privileges of having our Alberta crown lands in pristine condition.

With the snow melting away a few people will get out riding.

Remember to clean up the trails of logs or trash.

Post some clean up pictures.

Thanks


Val Senio
Royal LePage
780-405-9359

$2.40 in cans picked up, cut a few downed trees across the trails, helped several sledders get through a log tangle on a trail at tee pee pole
Feb 18, 2017. Several suds buds on a ride south end rig street

Posting pictures of repairs and clean ups

Do Not display photographs of riders in dangerous situations

 Show the variety of rider demographics, in accordance with manufacturer recommendations

 Show interactions, along trail, with other riders

 Do Not display photographs of riders without all safety gear as recommended by the manufacturer

 Do not display photographs of environmental degradation on or off the trail

 Do not display riders and ATVs within wetland or bog areas

 Do Display riders riding trails at well spaced intervals

 Show safety equipment on riders as recommended by manufacturers

 Do not display any photographs of ATVs and riders "Air borne"

^^^ And Always add photos of best riding partners that truly enjoy being in the out-doors.


Make sure they are involved in Scenic backdrops.


And only post pictures of them having a good time.


Remember, if we can't do our part, then our Pals of like minded interest will miss out on the quality outings of our awesome Province that we wish too share with all user groups.


PS: Don't let your friends run the chain-saw until they learn how to swing the axe. LOL.

Remember to get out and enjoy your ride.

And do trail repairs.


Val Senio
Royal LePage
780-405-9359

Trail repair sponsors







Val Senio
Royal LePage
780-405-9359

Good news.




Val Senio
Royal LePage
780-405-9359

LETHBRIDGE - The push-back from Off Highway Vehicle groups, seems to have worked.
Environment Minister Shannon Phillips has just announced a number of revisions to the Castle Parks Draft Management Plan, including:
1) Extending the public submission process 30 days, From March 20th to April 19th.
2) A public consultation process for southwestern Alberta - details to be worked out- beginning March 8th.
3) All trails in the Castle Parks will remain open to OHV users this year. Within 1yr. all illegal trails will be closed, but all legal trails will remain open and accessible to OHV users.
4) Improving clarity for ranchers' grazing permits.
5) Improving fish recovery strategies for threatened species.
6) A $20 million dollar, 4 yr. investment in the Castle Parks including increased enforcement and education.

Province changes Castle Parks Draft Managment Plan after overwhelming feedback | lethbridgenewsNOW


Val Senio
Royal LePage
780-405-9359

Keep up the good work. Respect the land and trails.




Val Senio
Royal LePage
780-405-9359

There are some folks on YouTube that are putting up videos that non OHV users are using against "all" of us that use any kind of unit.

PLEASE PLEASE think twice if not many more time before engaging in these "rip & roar" activities from this day forth,,, others folks action reflect on "all" of us, and the continuing attack & on slot too our crown lands will deem the powers too be at harsh actions too every unit out there that burns gas.

Its unforchanet that these videos were posted, more saddening that OHV folks were Ballz enough too participate in these kinds of actions in the first place.

This mentality needs to come too an end so "all" of us riders in Alberta, Canada, and the Americas can show a good standing with in the groups of other "user groups" that use these lands "along" side of us.

Don't get me right or wrong as I'm only sharing in ideas that folks can choose from,,, and I'll never use the shameful word "that sounds like could, but starts with a (sh) less the (c). Not nor ever my place to tell people what they too do as I'm not them as they ain't me.

Our small town has 3 folks if not a hand-full that want all OHV'S totally ban from Alberta and Canada, and 2 of them have been in contact with the GOA on and off since last year.

Remember, everyone has a cell phone that come with cameras and capable of taking videos. these folks will be out there in the West country watching and hopping too get more proof of folks on units that "they" do not agree with.

Best practic plan is too wave, be friendly, kind, considerate, if time permits stop too say hello, ask if they need anything, let them pass or seek permission too move on before or after.

Again, """ This is just an idea(s) that many many of us already do """ and I and others here in Alberta, Snow & Mud, other power sports forums, out-door hikers, horse-folks would like at this time to """THANK YOU ALL FOR THE RESPECT GIVEN AT THIS POINT AND TIME""" and the continuation of more it in the years to follow.
I personally thankyou all too as it helps us all as ambassadors too the activities of the GREAT OUTDOORS.

Pal Don a proud vocal supporter of S&M brothers and sisters in common goal.


And a face that only a mother can love

We can all help

Looks like snow is going away

Remember while riding pick up some trash and clean up trails

Do some repairs

Post the results to win the prize


We will be out Saturday and Sunday cleaning trails and doing repairs.

Moved some branches.

nice jacket