Calgary / Crowsnest Pass Quad Squad
Photo courtesy of Barry Harper
We are a family based organization enjoying year round rides throughout the Rocky Mountains of Southwest Alberta. Since April 2006, there are two chapters of the Quad Squad: Calgary and the Crowsnest Pass We practice active stewardship including trail clean-ups, development, and maintenance projects, as well as providing a powerful voice for ATV enthusiasts who wish to continue to have access to off highway vehicle trails and random camping areas. The Quad Squad is also an organization member of the Alberta Off Highway Vehicle Association (AOHVA).
Our mission is to promote responsible use of Alberta’s Southern Rockies and to ensure the conservation of our wilderness areas for the continued use of future generations. We are focused on sustainability and place a high priority on safety and rider education. We have a pro-active multi-use trail maintenance and development program.
Membership in the Quad Squad is open to anyone who recreates in the Eastern Slopes of Alberta's Southern Rocky Mountains. Our area of interest spans Waterton National Park in the South through to the mountain parks in the North including the Castle, Porcupine Hills, C5, Indian Graves, Waiparous / Ghost / Burnt Timber, and McLean Creek.
To learn about upcoming activities, please visit our events page. If you get lost, try the search box at the top-left.
Come Out And Enjoy The Events Of The Crowsnest Pass
June 6, 2009 – Stewardship Day – Breakfast at 7:30am at the Forestry office in Blairmore - BBQ Supper at 4:30 at the Forestry office in Blairmore
SHARING OUR TRAILS – A GUIDE TO TRAIL SAFETY AND ENJOYMENT
Responsible trail enthusiasts, both motorized and non-motorized, have much in common. They have an appreciation for our public lands and want to enjoy what our public lands have to offer.
15 th Annual Ed Gregor Stewardship Day June 6, 2009
It’s that time of year again, the Crowsnest Forest Stewardship Society is sponsoring the 15th annual Ed Gregor Stewardship day which starts with a sponsored Breakfast, 7:30/8:30 am at the Forestry Office in Blairmore, some speeches, and then off to a project
Prescribed Fires Crowsnest Pass
Castle Mountain Prescribed Burn West Castle Valley - Spring/Summer 2009
Project Description:
Location:
The Castle Mountain burn unit is located directly south of the West Castle Ski Resort on the East side of the valley.
Dates:
The prescribed fire will take place prior to mid June 2009. Exact dates of burning will be dependent on weather and forest fuel conditions.
Project Goal:
Sinister Seven 2009
Welcome to the Sinister 7, a race that may be greatest challenge of your life. The 146km course will take you through the most rugged, remote and beautiful terrain in Alberta's stunning Rocky Mountains. With over 5,050m of elevation gain across the course, this race will punish those who are not prepared.
The Sinister 7 is open to solo runners or teams of up to seven and racers have 27 hours to complete the grueling event. The course is split into seven stages, each featuring a geographic and historic highlight of the area. The race's name is inspired by the treacherous Seven Sisters Mountain that looms over much of the course.
We believe in fair reward for the abuse you take so we are pleased to offer a number of high profile awards, including a prize purse of up to $1,000 in each category including top female, top male and top team. All finishers, affectionately known as "Sinners" receive a medal to commemorate their experience. All racers are also invited to take part in the closing celebration and awards.
For more information please visit http://sinister7.com
Another Successful Quad Squad Bridging Project
News Release November 26, 2008
With a $7500 grant from Alberta Conservation 
Association, financial support from Devon Canada and a team of dedicated Quad Squad volunteers, a 50 foot engineered bridge has been installed over Allison Creek on the Deadmans Pass trail. The installation will benefit all trail users who frequent the area with a new crossing to replace the wooden structure which has been out of commission for a number of years. Trail traffic has been forced to use the stream bed for apporoximately 50 meters which has taken a toll on trout spawning beds and in fact was a dangerous crossing certain times of the year.
The Crowsnest Pass is home to several species of
trout and Allison Creek is one of many tributaries of the Crowsnest River, a world renowned fly fishing river. The bridging of Creeks and Streams in South Western Alberta watersheds is the goal of the Quad Squad to improve water quality and fish habitat in the Oldman River Water Basin. 
All trail users are asked to use respect and utilize this new bridge while in the area of Deadmans Pass and allow nature to restore this portion of Allison Creek to a productive trout spawning channel.
Announcement of Raffle Cancellation
It is after due diligence and with sincerest regrets that the Board of the Crowsnest Pass Quad Squad announces the cancellation of its 2008 raffle and the refund of the proceeds of the tickets sold to date in compliance with the Cancellation Procedures for Raffle Licence #261770. The Alberta Liquor Commission will monitor the cancellation process to ensure its integrity.
Despite thousands of hours of volunteer time dedicated to the success of this raffle, sales have amounted to only a fraction of the breakeven. All options were considered for continuance of the raffle including extension of the raffle draw date. However, given the sales response to date, feedback from ticket sellers, and the uncertain economic outlook, the Board decided it was better to minimize the financial loss now than risk substantial additional costs and losses through an unsuccessful extension attempt.
In this decision the Board’s priority is, as always, the continued viability and capacity to execute our trail improvement, bridging, safety and educational programs. We appreciate the support of those who purchased raffle tickets and in particular those whose decision to participate was more about a donation to back our programs than the chance of winning a prize. All proceeds donated to the club through the refund process will be used for a matched grant from the Alberta Community Spirit grant program.
For further information regarding this cancellation and refunds please contact:
Debbie Reeves, Program Manager
Crowsnest Pass Quad Squad Association
8342-19 Ave. Coleman, AB
Box 308
Bellevue AB.
T0K 0C0
Phone: (403)562-8686
Fax: (403)562-8687
Bridge Vandalism in the Castle
News Release - November 26, 2007
Outdoor recreationalists in the Castle Special Management Area of southwest Alberta were dealt a significant blow late Thursday night. Unknown culprits sabotaged a bridging project undertaken jointly by the Crowsnest Pass Quad Squad and the Crowsnest Forest Stewardship Society. A 60 foot engineered steel bridge valued at $22,000, awaiting installation on designated multi-use recreational trails, was severely damaged when the culprits used a large metal grinder and attempted to cut 20 feet off the bridge.
Part of 2007's 12 bridge program approved by Sustainable Resource Development and the Federal Department of Fisheries and Oceans, this bridge is to protect streams and riparian areas enhancing watershed integrity. With temperatures nearing minus 10 degrees Celsius and winds gusting to 100 km per hour, volunteers worked well into Friday night in efforts to salvage the bridge. At this time we can only hope that the integrity of the bridge can be restored to engineered specifications and the project completed.
The two non-profit organisations working in cooperation used funding from t-shirt sales raised from the Lost Creek Fire and hundreds of hours of volunteer time to bring this project to fruition. When installed the bridge located on the designated trail system, becomes the property of the public for the benefit of all users.
COHV Launches Multi-Media Youth ATV Safety Teaching Tools
The Canadian Off-Highway Vehicles Distributors Council (COHV) and the All-Terrain Vehicles Federation of New Brunswick (NBATV) introduced the new Adventure Trails interactive CD and activity book to be used by ATV Clubs, law enforcement, safety organizations, schools and the general public as the most innovative and effective way to teach young ATV riders the rules around riding safely.
“Studies show that with proper legislation including mandatory size limitations and adult supervision, it is safe and it is responsible to allow youth to ride age appropriate youth-sized ATV’s and off-road motorcycles,” stated Bob Ramsay, President of the COHV. “The introduction of this CD and activity book is just one more tool for us to help reach our youth and their parents in our efforts to ensure that everyone enjoys safe family recreation.”
Read complete press release here... Read backgrounder here...
