Utah is home to great and marvelous scenery, and amongst the beautiful scenery are amazing trails and paths to ride your UTV. The weather changes from season to season, and that is what is so exciting about adventuring out on your UTV here. You can ride all year long no matter the season. Winter, spring, summer or fall, each season provides different avenues to have fun outdoors riding your UTV. A top place for adventure seekers statewide is Bear Lake Utah. Can you ride here? We are spilling the details.  Where Is Bear Lake Located? Bear Lake is a beautiful...

For those of you who love to adventure in the snow, here is how you can ride your UTV safely in that fluffy white powder. If you live in Utah, You know the winter months can be equipped with heavy snowfall and a steep drop in temperature. Along with the steep changes in weather, comes a whole new variety of outdoor activities to do. Owning a UTV gets even more fun in the winter months.  Clothing First and foremost, you want to make sure that when you take that snowy adventure on your UTV, that you are dressed for the...

No doubt other UTV goers have grappled with this same dilemma about if buying a brand new UTV is really worth it. If you are in the market for a UTV, buying used or new is the big question in your mind. As you continue reading you will find all of our advice and tips for buying your next UTV. Perks of Buying New There are naturally going to be a lot of perks to purchasing a new UTV.  1 - You know the driving history. Naturally, you know your UTV is in tip-top shape and has not been through...

Winter is just around the corner, and that means cold, snow, and ice. So if you choose to take your UTV out, here are some UTV safety tips for winter. Typically, UTV riding is reserved for warmer weather, but if you love biting the bullet in winter, you’re in for quite the experience. Beautiful, snow-covered scenery capture nature at its most vulnerable and deceptive. Don’t be caught blindsided by dangers you can avoid. Discover some safety tips for UTV winter driving so you get the best out of off-roading in the winter wonderland. Prepare Your UTV Before you head out,...

Owning a UTV comes with the responsibility of knowing where and when you can ride, but fortunately, there are plenty of places to do this. If you live in Utah and have a UTV, you may want to know the rules and regulations for driving on roads. Are UTVs street legal in Utah? Stay tuned to find out. The short answer to this question is yes. The long answer is yes, UTVs are street legal in Utah but there are rules to follow to ensure you are street legal and recognized as so by the state. Here are some of...

So you’re in the market for a UTV and think that you want to buy a used UTV to save on costs—-understandably. There are a few things you want to make sure you look out for when purchasing an OHV that is not off the lot. We are sharing our tips and tricks to help you stay on top of your game and find a used UTV that will last you years to come. Keep an Eye on the Frame When you find the perfect used UTV from an awesome seller, the first place you want to start when you...

After taking your utility vehicle out on the trails this past summer and fall, it’s time to prepare your UTV for winter storage.  If you don’t install a snowplow or tracks for winter riding, you must take all the proper steps for winterizing your UTV to ensure that it’s ready for the next riding season. Continue reading to learn about the steps to prepping your UTV for storage so it’s ready when spring rolls around again. Fuel Since fuel makes up 10 percent ethanol, it attracts water, which you don’t want in your fuel tank. After fuel sits around for...

Yes, UTV riders should wear a helmet. While UTVs make you seem more protected than ATVs, most serious injuries impact the head. Safety Concerns for Unhelmeted Riders While a UTV has seatbelts or harnesses, roll-over bars, and other safety equipment, riding UTVs is not without risks. You have the risks of debris--rocks, branches, etc.--flying through the side windows. This is especially true when you are going on group rides, as you never know what will be flipped up by the tires in front of you. Whenever a UTV is riding on uneven terrain, there is a risk that it will...

Side-by-side windshields are almost exclusively made of polycarbonate. This material is practically indestructible. Polycarbonate Now if you are interested in the technical side of how polycarbonate is made and its chemical composition, you can check out this website. They explain in-depth how polycarbonate is made and its chemical properties. For those of us who are not as technically inclined, we’ll give you the highlights. Polycarbonate is a virtually unbreakable plastic. It is thermoplastic, which means it can be reheated and remolded many times without ruining the material. This allows it to be recycled and repaired easily. It is highly impact-resistant,...

Whether you are a seasoned UTV rider or new to UTVs, knowing if you need a UTV permit to drive in another state is helpful information to have.  So what does it look like if you want to drive your UTV in a state other than your own? Here are the ins and outs of adventuring in a new place and other rules and regulations for UTV permits. How Can I Find Out If I Need A UTV Permit? If you do not live in Utah but are traveling here for your UTV riding, there are some things to know...