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BREAKING NEWS:
Haliburton ATV Association Offers Winter Trails To Members Haliburton Ontario November 1st, 2007 Haliburton ATV Association (HATVA) announced today a ground breaking agreement with Haliburton Forest Wildlife Reserve to offer groomed winter trails for atv use for HATVA member riders. Only 100 maximum vehicles per day are allowed on Haliburton Forest’s 60,000 acres of wilderness atv and snowmobile trails. Haliburton Forest trails are hard groomed on a frequent basis to prevent atv tracks and insure prime winter riding conditions" says Hugh Trask President of HATVA. Under the agreement HATVA member atv riders will have the privilege of calling in and reserving an advanced spot and by presenting their HATVA membership card that will be cross referenced to the pre approved atv membership list at Haliburton Forest and be cleared to ride Haliburton Forest’s 60,000 acres December 1st to April 1st every winter. Riders are advised to check the trail conditions in advance by going on www.haliburtonforest.com before they reserve their atv ride to insure the weather is cooperating and trails are fully open. This compliments our existing trail season that runs April 1st to December 1st and means year round atv trails for HATVA member riders. Haliburton Forest covers a massive land area and has some of the most scenic and well groomed trails in Ontario" says Mark Coles, Director of HATVA. HATVA MEMBER RIDERS DO NOT PAY ANY ADDITIONAL COSTS TO THEIR $95 ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP FEE TO USE THESE WINTER TRAILS! "HATVA already has the largest mapped, signed and insured trail system in Ontario with over 1700km of trails in Haliburton, Muskoka, Almaguin, Madawaska, Kawartha and Peterborough areas and having groomed winter trail access just sweetens the deal" says Eric Christensen a local resort owner and a Director of HATVA. "I can’t wait to get up there and try some winter atving! These folks at HATVA just get better and better every year. More trails every year, lower membership costs, great club organized rides & events and now winter atving! Who knows what rabbit they will pull out of their hat next." says Joe Shulist a long time member of HATVA from Oshawa Ontario. "You can count on HATVA to provide excellent value for Ontario atv riders and they bring mega bucks in Ontario atv tourism dollars to Haliburton County and surrounding areas - vastly improving the economic prosperity of the region" says Mark Lester publisher of All Terrain Vehicle Magazine – North America’s most popular audited circulation atv magazine. The program only applies to annual HATVA members in good standing and it does not include member snowmobiles or other off road vehicles – strictly atv’s. Although ATVOntario Power Pass holders from other regional node areas of Elliot Lake, Mattawa, Parry Sound and Cochrane can use the Power Pass to ride HATVA trails during the non winter months, the winter trail system agreement excludes Power Pass at this time. It also does not include HATVA temporary pass holders for day, weekend or weekly permits – annual members only. "We’re going to look at ways that would allow us to include other regional node ATVOntario Power Pass riders in the future but for now it is strictly HATVA annual member riders that will share this benefit." says Coles HATVA has 500 full time members and thousands of pass purchasers in the province of Ontario. HATVA is a regional member node of ATVOntario. Contact Info: HATVA Hotline (705) 286 2368 www.haliburtonatv.com info@haliburtonatv.com
2008 RIDES AND EVENTS
Please note: You need to confirm your attendance for HATVA rides by email. In the event that a ride or event is moved or cancelled check this page for changes BEFORE you head out. Also make sure you gas up ahead, bring food and water with you. Please be advised the time shown is the time we LEAVE from the meeting location. Rides (unless otherwise stated) require HATVA membership or trail pass. Buy your pass or membership online BEFORE you show up. FIVE POINTS SPRING FLING Sat. April 19th Intermediate ride, meeting in Gooderham at Community Centre 10am. Email steven.skidmore@sympatico.ca CHECK OUT HALIBURTON FAM RIDE April 26th All riders welcome to come out and experience the HATVA trails. This is a complimentary FAMILIARIZATION (as in FAM Tour) event and free BBQ for all members and non member prospects. You do not need a pass for this event. HATVA will take care of the insurance/pass cost! We ask that non members come with a sponsor member OR call us ahead if you want to attend and don't have a sponsor. This event will include 2 guided trails (beginner/intermediate & expert). Limited to 75 participants. Staging at South Wind Motel. You should be at the motel by 9am if you are not accommodating there. The rides will depart around 10am. There is some sections of road involved so best not to two up or we can get you to stage at the trail head. (EG the Intermediate/Expert trail will start on trail but will be going thru the village of Minden enroute to other trails) Special room & cottage packages for $25 person per night for those that want to come Friday night or stay Saturday night. Email mcoles@halhinet.on.ca to attend. TRAIL WARDEN 101 Sat. May 10th Want to be a HATVA Trail Warden? Come out and learn the requirements. Meeting at Haliburton High School parking lot 10am. Expect to have the County Warden to help out and offer advice for problem situations. Email mcoles@halhinet.on.ca TRAINING DAY Sat. May 17th For intermediate riders who want to move towards expert. Test your limits on off camber situations and hills etc. Sandy forgiving environment with supportive riding followed by a trail ride on Misearable Lake. Meeting at Kawartha Dairy in Minden on #35 at 10am. Email bhtrask@sympatico.ca HATVA CAN AM SAFARI - BONNIE VIEW RESORT Sat. May 31st BRP will be bringing the tractor trailer with all the latest models for viewing and test riding. Buffet breakfast included 8am - 9:30am. 10am we will be riding from Bonnie View Resort to the Rail Trail and then off to Wolf Lake Trail and top end of Gooderham trail. DOOR PRIZES - Sponsored by BRP. We will make a group reservation for those wishing to stay on for off menu dinner at Bonnie View so please specify when you reserve. Bonnie View Inn will also be offering special room rates for Friday and Saturday nights for those that need accommodations. The rates are from $80 per room double occupancy(2 people, no restaurant)which is a really good deal for a quality property like Bonnieview Event cost is $10. per rider to cover club expenses. Register: mcoles@halhinet.on.ca FIRST COME FIRST SERVE - DON'T BE DISAPPOINTED RESERVE EARLY Info: (705) 286 3656 Accomodations: 1 800 461 0347 or (705)457 2350 www.bonnieviewinn.com bonnieview.inn@sympatico.ca SHOELACE, BLACK RIVER & THE ROCK TRAILS EXPERT RIDE Sat. June 7th Long day of riding. Mostly deep woods. Mud, sweat and tears. Meeting 10am at Firehouse Restaurant north of Carnarvon on #35. Arrive early if you want breakfast Email bpjohnson@sympatico.ca HATVA YAMAHA "BEAR RALLY" Sat. June 14th (this event replaces Anson Mtn ride) Your first opportunity to test the 2009 Yamaha models in Canada. Begins 9:30am to 3pm. Activities include: guided demo trail rides all day, two hour poker run with Yamaha prizes (participants can do the poker run anytime during the day as long as the cards are in by 2pm cutoff), parts & accessories showcase, service managers to answer tech questions, YRA (Yamaha Riding Academy) for youth atv test rides with certified instructors, atv games like teeter-totter and tire changer, FREE LUNCH provided by Yamaha, LOOT BAG with some Yamaha swag. Local Yamaha dealers from the area will also be present to meet and great. Location will be South Wind Motel & Campground near Minden. Members and non members welcome. Reserve by emailing info@haliburtonatv.com ALL TERRAIN VEHICLE MAGAZINE OUTHOUSE TRAIL THROUGH THE DISMAL SWAMP Sat. June 28th Come and meet the test riders from All Terrain Vehicle Magazine. A chance to shoot the breeze on the trails with the Magazine editors, compare rides etc. Sandwiches and pop will be provided for this ride. Experts/intermediates only, winch recommended. Meeting Minden Arena 10am. Email kukkonen@sympatico.ca SHERBOURNE TRAIL TO KAWAGAMA LAKE Sat. July 5th Beginner/intermediate riding. Meeting at Ox Narrows Restaurant north of Carnarvon on #35 10am Arrive early if you want breakfast. Email bhtrask@sympatico.ca HALIBURTON TO GOODERHAM Sat. July 19th Gooderham & Wolf Lake trail loops. Intermediate/expert ride. Meeting at Haliburton High School parking lot 10am. Lunch stop in Gooderham. Email steven.skidmore@sympatico.ca NORTH OF KAWAGAMOG TO ALGONQUIN Sat. August 2nd Intermediate ride. Meet at Dorset picnic area 10am right on #35 at the turnoff to the town of Dorset Email mcoles@halhinet.on.ca EXPLORE AREA TRAILS Sat. August 9th Like to get lost on your atv? So do we. Intermediate up. Meeting 10am at Kawartha Dairy on #35 at Minden Email mcoles@halhinet.on.ca HALIBURTON NIGHT RIDE Sat. August 16th/17th Meet at Fire House Restaurant on #35 15 minutes north of Carnarvon for dinner 8pm. Leaving before 10pm for an all nighter in the Pine Springs area. Camp fire along the way. Hugh will tell ghost stories and army stories. Returning in the morning at daylight. Intermediate/expert ride. Email bhtrask@sympatico.ca EXPLORE NEW TRAILS Sat. August 23rd Meeting Millpond Restaurant #35 just north of #118 at Carnarvon 10am. Arrive early if you want breakfast Intermediate/expert ride Email mcoles@halhinet.on.ca NOTE: THIS RIDE CHANGED TO OCT 18 & 19 - MADAWASKA FALL TOUR WEEKEND Sept 20th & 21st Fall colours at their peak along Madawaska River. Resort this year will be White Pine Cottages. Rates are $135 per cottage per night. Maximum 6 per cottage. Each two bedroom cottage has 3 double beds so most suitable for 3 people. Most will stay Friday and Saturday night. Riding is Saturday and Sunday. Saturday night we will usually go out for dinner. Other meals you can plan for at your cottage. Book your accommodations directly with Glenn at White Pine www.whitepinecottages.ca at (613) 338 2655 Book soon to avoid disappointment. Trails are intermediate with some expert sections Email linda_kent@sympatico.ca to confirm attendence ALGONQUIN WEST "COOLEST RIDE RALLY" Sept 20th Starting from Kearney Legion. Breakfast lunch and dinner included. Details to follow. STANHOPE FIRE DEPT POKER RUN Sat. Sept 27th Beginner/intermediate and intermediate/expert separate runs. Thousands in prizes. Food to die for. Three meals!!! Buffet breakfast, on trail BBQ lunch, BIG buffet dinner - roast beef, roast turkey and the whole nine yards. If you were at previous events you know how good the food was!! Big success last year and a worthy cause. Stanhope Fire Dept is using the proceeds to by safety equipment that could save your life on the trails. Book early to avoid disappointment. To pre register contact Keith Thomas at (705)489 3548 evenings and (705)489 2711 days. Online registration link will be coming. Cost for the Poker run is $65 including the three meals. HATVA guides will be running the trails. Trails are flagged. There will be at least two check points on each trail. You must have HATVA pass or a daily pass ($12) for this event. Passes available on site at registration. ALGONQUIN WEST ATV "COOLEST" RALLY Sat. October 11th Changed to SEPT. 20th - see details to come OCTOBER 18&19 MADAWASKA FALL TOUR WEEKEND This event was moved to this date from Sept 20th weekend. SEE DETAILS ABOVE. MORE RIDES TO COME!!!
HATVA HAS FORMED MUSKOKA ASSOCIATE CLUB CHAPTER
Many of the HATVA trails are already signed and mapped in what is known as the Muskoka district. A number of HATVA members are currently residing in the Muskoka area including Huntsville, Dwight, Bracebridge and Dorset west. From a practical point of view the two areas are joined by Crown wilderness and from a trail riders perspective, you really don't care where the municipal boundaries lie. HATVA club is an association and is not limited by municipal boundaries. HATVA is bringing economies of scale to our membership in the north Muskoka area. It really gives the area a chance to get going from an atv recreation perspective because the costs are borne by the club and large barriers like insurance, trail signage and mapping become doable with the resources of the parent club applied to trail development. Muskoka Chapter is now included in our membership area. HATVA currently has Associate Club members in Haliburton, Kawartha, Madawaska, Peterborough and Muskoka and others are in negotiation.

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