Event Information

Montana 4x4 Association presents the 13th Annual Divide Ride in Polson, Mt on July 18th-24th. M4x4A is celebrating 37 years of promoting responsible 4x4 activities.

Polson Montana sets in the heart of God's country, fl anked on the East by the rugged snow capped Mission mountains that fl ow into Flathead Lake, the largest freshwater lake west of the Mississippi. So large it can be seen from space. Farther north is the 10th National Park established in 1910, Glacier National Park the Jewel of our national parks. South is the 18,500 acre Bison Range, where an abundance of Bison, Elk, Deer, Antelope and Barn Sheep roam. Southwest are the River trails and northwest is Blacktail national OHV recreational trail. Recipient of the 2008 B.F. Goodrich outstanding trail of the year award featured on the Outdoor channel.

Trails this year vary from easy family vacation worthy, with awesome scenic views to level 5 in the Blacktail OHV trails. So plan on spending time enjoying the best that Montana has to offer, bring your family for a wheeling event like no other the Montana 4x4 Association has had to date. With 5 days scheduled for trails at least two days you will be able to spend exploring the areas scenic trails and then visit the quaint local shops, restaurants and fi ne art galleries. Then have three full days of testing your rig and your own driving skills in the Blacktail OHV trail systems. They have engineered obstacles and challenges to rival Moab with bypasses for those on the trail who wish to be spectators.

Camping
We will be camping at the Lake County Fairgrounds in Polson, Montana. There is no additional cost to camp (it is included in your registration fee), but there are not hookups. There will be portable toilets on site. Guidelines Trail Sign-up: This will be done in advance! Select 5 choices for trails you wish to run, from the list provided, place them in the order of most desired to the last desired. Trails will be assigned upon arriving at registration. By choosing 5 trails we will attempt to assign you to 5 from your list. Vehicle Proof of Insurance: To help speed up registration we will be requiring a copy of your proof of insurance to be sent in with your registration form. Not doing so will delay your registration as we will return your forms and wait for your paper work to be completed.

Vehicle Tech
To help speed up registration, please provide a brief description of your vehicle ad its abilities if you sign up for trails rated 4 or higher. Making sure you have the required equipment such as proper tire size, lockers - front and rear, roll cage, and winch and other important information. not doing so will get you assigned to easier trails!

Rules
The M4x4A has worked hard with the host town to make the best impression and therefore will not allow anyone to run the trails either on their own or unauthorized that you have not been assigned to run! Doing so shall have you immediately removed from this event as well as not being considered for future M4x4A events. This is for your safety, as well as the safety of other participants. Some areas where we will be traveling are on private land where we have obtained special permission for agreed upon times and numbers of vehicles, so please respect the M4x4A's stand in these situations. Campfi res, motorcycles, ATVs, Quads, etc. are not allowed at camp. Dogs must be on a leash at all times. Owners are responsible for cleaning up after their pets. Proof of current vaccinations must be provided. No alcoholic beverages are allowed on the trails, and should be consumed only in moderation at camp. Montana requires vehicles to be licensed and insured to operate on roads. We commend trail rigs have a full roll bar, full roll cage or a factory hard top; functional parking brake or line lock; a tow strap or rope (recommended 2 times your vehicle's weight); a family fi rst aid kit: a jack capable of lifting your vehicle; a spare tire within 3" of the tires you run on your vehicle; a fi re extinguisher mounted within reach of the driver; seat belts or harnesses for the driver and each passenger (In Montana, it's the Law); battery held down (not with bungee cords); and if you have an antenna exceeding 4'6" in length, that you tie it down so it doesn't whip the other participants.

PET POLICY
I understand you love you dogs and enjoy having them on the trails with you. Divide Ride policy is as follows: All pets must be current on all vacinations and rabies and be wearing the proper I.D, vacination tags and owner I.D. They must be on a leash and under the control of their owner, in camp and on the trail. While in your vehicle please consider you pet as a family member and have a harness or dog crate attached to the vehicle to protect and contain your pet, in case of a roll over or accidentially being thrown out of your vehicle. Pick up after your dog in camp!! Any loose dogs will be reported to the local animal control offi cer. Please be consideriate of others I understand they might want to run around while taking breaks or lunch on the trail but nobody likes having a dog sniff them or eat their lunch. Think how someone else would feel if they accidentially ran over your dog, because of your carelessness in controling your pet

Divide Ride Agenda
Base Camp:
Registration, events, meetings, and camp will be held at thefairgrounds

Monday, July 18
Registration
Drivers Meeting - 7pm

Tuesday, July 17
Registration continues
Trial Rides
Driver's Meeting - 8pm

Wednesday, July 20
Trail Rides
BBQ - 5:30pm
Driver's Meeting - 8pm

Thursday, July 21
Trail Rides
Potluck 5:30pm
Driver's Meeting - 8pm

Friday, July 22
Trail Rides
Ice Cream Social
with entertainment 5:30pm
Driver's Meeting - 8pm

Saturday, July 23
Trail Rides
Dinner - 6pm
Prize drawings throughout the evening

Sunday, July 24
Breakfast - 6:30 - 9am

Morning coffee & pastries will be available each morning Events and times subject to change, other events may be added.

Tourism information:
Travel Montana - visitmt.com

America's Best Value Port Polson Inn
49825 US Hwy 93 East Polson, MT 59860
406-883-5385
www.PortPolsonInn.com

Bayview Inn
50149 US Hwy 93 Polson, MT 59860
406-883-3120
www.bayview-inn.com

Bayside Porperty Management and Vacation Rentals
907 4th Ave East #A Polson, MT 59860
406-883-4313 fax: 406-883-4333
www.rentalsinpolson.com

Best Western KwaTaqNuk Resort
49708 US Hwy 93 Polson, MT 59860
406-883-3636 fax: 406-883-5392
www.kwataqnuk.com

Big Arm RV Park & Eatery
23711 US Hwy 93 Rollins, MT 59931
406-844-3501 fax: 406-883-3501
www.bigskyrvparkandeatery.com

Blue Bay (Tribal) Camp Ground
14 miles north of Polson on MT Hwy 35 (East Shore)
Polson, MT 59860
406-253-3813 or 406-883-2888
www.cskt.org

Cherry Hill Motel
50713 US Hwy 93 Polson, MT 59860
406-883-2737

Eagle Nest RV Resort
35800 Eagle Nest Drive Polson, MT 59860
406-883-5904 fax: 406-883-1189
www.eaglenestrv.com

Finely Point State Park (on Flathead Lake)
11 mi. N. of Polson on MT Hwy 35
then 4 mi. West Polson, MT 59860
406-752-5501

Flathead Lake Inn of Polson
125 Anchor Way Polson, MT 59860
406-883-6251 fax: 406-883-6256
www.FlatheadLakeInn.com

Flathead River RV Resort
9 Regatta Rd Polson, MT 59860
406-883-6400
www.flatheadrv.com

Fleming Rentals
811 11th Ave. East Polson, MT 59860
406-883-9264
http://vrbo.com

Jane's Place Montana
1st Avenue N., Hot Springs, MT 59845
406-546-0404
www.airbnb.com/rooms/24722

Lake County Rentals Services
784 Shoreline Drive Polson, MT 59860
406-883-8000 fax: 406-883-2103
www.lakecounty-mt-rentals.com

Lake Mary Ronan State Park
US Hwy 93 at Dayton, then 7 miels NW
Dayton, MT
406-752-5501

Mission Mountain Resort
36296 Fulkerson Lane Polson, MT 59860
406-883-1883
www.polsonmtresort.com

Mountain Lake Lodge
14735 Sylvan Dr. Big Fork, MT 59911
406-837-3800 fax: 406-837-3861
www.mountainlakelodge.com

Navigator Travel
225 Main Street Polson, MT 59860
406-883-5222 fax: 406-883-5238

Polson MotorCoach & RV Resort/KOA
200 Irvine Flats Road Polson, MT 59860
406-883-2151 fax: 406-883-0151
www.polsonrvresort.com

Swan Hill Bed and Breakfast
39407 Kings Point Rd Polson, MT 59860
406-883-1450 fax: 406-883-1472
www.swanhillbedandbreakfast.com

Yellow Bay State Park (on Flathead Lake)
15 Miles North of Polson on MT Hwy 35
(East Shore) Polson, MT
406-752-5501

Laundromat:
Wash & Go - 101 Heritage Ln., Polson 406-883-4419
Polson Bay Grocery - 50451 US Hwy 93, Polson 406-883-6851

Gas:
Pier 93 - 49433 US Hwy 93
Polson Bay Grocery - 50451 US Hwy 93<
Jette Store - 44613 US Hwy 93
Safeway - 40774 MT Hwy 35

B and B:
Swan Hill B&B - 39407 Kings Pt. Rd, Polson 406-883-1450

Groceries:
Super 1 - 50331 US Hwy 93
Safeway - 40774 MT Hwy 35

Repair Shops:
St. Clairs 4xPlus - 502 9 Ave. W. 406-883-1110
93 Auto Care - 49582 US Hwy 93 406-883-4400
G & M Auto Care - 301 1st St. W. 406-883-1886

Auto Parts:
Napa 406-883-5252

Hospital:
St. Joseph Medical Center - 6 13th Ave. 406-883-8400

Veterinarians:
South Shore Veterinary Clinic - 35768 S. Hills Dr. 406-883-5229
Polson Animal Clinic - 714 7th Ave. W. 406-883-5623
Vet Care Montana - 6 7th Ave. W. 406-883-3456

Road Report/Conditions
Dial 511 or visit www.mdt.mt.gov/travinfo/

Divide Ride 2011 Registration
Nancy Hines, PO Box 1521,
Polson, MT 59860

Divide Ride 2011 Contact
Vernon Ball - 406 671-6203

Registration is limited to 120 vehicles
Deadline: May 31, 2011 (No refunds after May 31, 2010)