Expect to see a lot of all-terrain vehicles in the area next week.
ATV-BC organizes a poker ride every year at different places in B.C. This year it is coming to Clearwater.
Clearwater ATV Club is assisting in the event, which will take place on Saturday, July 18. With special permission from Canfor, it will be based out of the old airstrip on Camp 2 Road, where camping will be available.
The poker ride will begin at the airstrip and follow a marked trail into Canfor’s timber management area, stopping at some lakes before returning to the airstrip. Riders will draw cards at a series of checkpoints to see who has the best poker hand.
Prizes will be $3,000 for first, a utility trailer for second, and a full year’s insurance policy for an ATV for third place. But that is not all – riders also will have a chance in a draw for several random prizes.
Raffle tickets are being sold for a $14,000 ATV; second prize is a 2,000 watt generator, with third prize being a pressure washer. Tickets are available from Aspen Auto Parts.
New regulations require the licencing of all off-road machines. Interior Savings Insurance allows 10 per cent discount on ATV insurance if you have a membership in an ATV club. Memberships are available at Aspen Auto Parts in Clearwater.
Here’s a suggested itinerary for visitors (camping at old airstrip):
Monday, July 13 – Come and camp early to see the town of Clearwater.
Tuesday, July 14 – Do a raft trip on the Clearwater River.
Wednesday, July 15 – A good day to do your own thing, such as tour Wells Grey Park to see the waterfalls.
Thursday July 16 – 10 a.m., club ride to Foghorn and Granite mountains; take a lunch, 60 km ride.
Friday July 17 – 8 a.m. – 10 a.m., ride to pancake breakfast at Elks Hall, 2 km; 10:30 a.m. ride to Grizzley Mountain, six hour trip; 6 p.m., evening ice cream ride, 8 km each way.
Saturday July 18 -10 a.m. Poker Ride, about 70 km; 6 p.m., ride to Legion Hall, 2 km, pre-sold tickets for roast beef dinner.
