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Our Story

We started riding Side by Sides (an Arctic Cat Prowler) at Brimstone in 2011. Our first trip, we got stuck on a weekday with no winch. We were lucky enough that some generous folks came by and helped us out. After about 100 miles in the prowler, we decided it was time to upgrade and traded in for a 2013 Wildcat. Being able to cover a lot more ground means you can also get a lot deeper into the back country.

We started creating GPS based trail maps because we enjoy riding and have encountered so many people that are stopped on the trail looking at a paper map and asking where they are. Most parks have a paper map - some are very good, some leave a lot to be desired. 



Paper maps are great and we recommend having one with you but, if you don't know where you are and what direction is what - they don't help. Having a gps on your phone or tablet is a valuable tool.
We have ridden and recorded every trail on our maps.
We then bring them back, load on a computer and edit them to ensure connections are correct and intersections link up.
We add waypoints (points of interest) as we are riding. These might include overlooks, mines, waterfalls, places to eat or get gas.
We also include park offices, emergency contacts, campgrounds and contact info for each.

Evolution of a side by side

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Lets start small!
We started with this

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a 2011 Arctic Cat Prowler. The first time we went out, we didn't have a winch and got stuck on a weekday. Fortunately, a Couple of nice guys on 4-wheelers came along and helped us push it out.
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We need an upgrade!
We got tired of being passed by RZRs

and pretty much everything else. Found a good deal on a 2013 Arctic Cat Wildcat. This machine served us incredibly well for over 9000 miles. After being sunk once and a replaced motor, new wrap, new almost everything, around every trail at Brimstone, Royal Blue, TWRA and Windrock multiple times. We decided to go big
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Lets just go all out
And, it doesn't get much bigger

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2018 XMR Turbo R. 172 HP, 72" wide. we may struggle with the width from time to time but, WOW what a machine.

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