2026 Event Schedule
Family Day Ride Sunday Feb 15
What: There will be a club supplied BBW, woohoo! It will be sausages and buns after the ride at the staging area. We ask that you bring your own snacks and drinks. Please leave enough time to unload, gear up and complete your waiver.
Where: Waiparous Staging Area, Click Here for directions.
When: Sunday Feb 15 10:30am Departure so arrive early to unload and get ready.
General Meeting/AGM Sat. Feb 28, 2026
We would really like to hear from you, your ideas for the club: for events, new events, volunteering, trail stewardship, marketing ideas, future of the club? If you want to join the club executive this is your chance. This is your club; let’s make it the club to be part of and to be proud of! It can’t happen without YOU!!! and that includes keeping our trails open!!!
Where: Basecamp Motorsports Calgary
When: 1pm – 3pm Saturday Feb 28
Night Ride March 7 Mclean Creek
What: Club led rides for each ride level if there’s enough interest. We ask that you bring your own snacks and drinks. Please leave enough time to unload, gear up and complete your waiver.
NOTE: CARA will not be responsible in making sure riders meet the restrictions in the Mclean PLUZ during this period, in case there happens to be officers on site; that relies on each individual user.
Where: Mclean Creek Main Stage Area. Google maps link
When: Saturday March 7, 7pm Departure. Ride will last approximately 2-3.5 hours.
Poker Rally April 11 Mclean Creek
What: CARA is doing a fund raising poker rally at Mclean Creek.
When: Saturday April 11. 9am registration starts. 9:30am first riders departure. 10:30am last hand sold. If you’re a fast rider plan to do some extra riding after the route or hang out in the parking lot as prizes will not be drawn and hands not evaluated until the last person returns.
Where: Mclean Creek Main Stage Area. Google maps link
Prairies to Peaks ATV Rally May 14-18
What: The Calgary ATV Riders Association, along with Crowsnest Pass Quad Squad and Rocky ATV Club are pleased to announce the Prairies to Peaks ATV Rally. More information available on the Rally page
When: May 14-18th
Where: At the private Ghost Air Strip campground northwest of Cochrane.
Stewardship Days June 12-14
What: 11th Annual Stewardship Days in the Ghost PLUZ.
When: June 12-14th
Where: At the private Ghost Air Strip campground northwest of Cochrane.
Don McKay Memorial Weekend Sept 3-7th
Including Kids Ride
What: September Long Weekend, CARA’s Don McKay Memorial Annual Pig Roast. Camping and riding on designated trail system. Day ride, daily non-sanctioned rides (Saturday CARA sanctioned ride only). A $35.00/night camping fees applies to each camping unit. Large fenced private area with cookhouse, outhouses, garbage bins, supplied firewood and room for 50+ units. New members and Day trips welcome.
When: Sept 3-7th
Where: At the private Ghost Air Strip campground northwest of Cochrane.
23rd Rebels Ride & BBQ Nov 7
What: The 23rd annual Rebels Ride and BBQ at Fallen Timber
When: Nov 7 at 10am
Where: Fallen Timber South PRA Staging Area. About 20 minutes further than Waiporous staging area. If coming from South: 13 kms West of Cochrane on Hwy 1A; North 52 kms on Hwy 40, just north of Hunter Valley Road, we will have the club sign at the entrance. GPS Coordinates: 51.49349006624649, -115.06900862174012
Mix & Mingle TBD
What: Mix & Mingle at a local Calgary Pub or Brewery.
When: TBD
Where: TBD