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The new Segway Super Villain SX20 being introduced this year.

Lynn Blamires, Special to the Standard-Examiner

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Moore's Old Pine Inn, one of the vendors at the Salt Lake Off-Road Expo.

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One truck that reminded me of "Tow Mater."

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Lynn Blamires

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The Salt Lake Off-Road Expo gets bigger and better every year. As for bigger, the expo took up all five halls of the Mountain America Exposition Center in Sandy. That is 243,000 feet of exhibit space. As for better, more vendors with new products and more people came to see what was offered. This year, the show ran two days – Friday and Saturday.

Last year the show was attended by 36,000 people and over $50,000 in prizes were given away. This is the place to go to see the latest in off-road accessories. It is also where you can cool a little bit of the cabin fever that has been building up.

The number of vendors and the variety of their products was remarkable. There were booths on outdoor wear, recovery products to get you out of tough spots, tents that mount on vehicles and trailers fully equipped for the trail. I found booths representing ATV/UTV clubs, off-road advocates like the Blue-Ribbon Coalition, Tread Lightly and the Utah Public Lands Alliance (UPLA). Booths with information on places to ride like the San Rafael Swell, the Paiute ATV/UTV Trail System and San Juan County.

Here is what I saw as I strolled through the show:

Segway Powersports

This is a new UTV in town with an impressive 235 horsepower. The Super Villain SX20 also features a 4,500-pound winch and 32-inch tires. They have a dealer in Ogden – Moto Works. This is a good-looking machine. www.powersports.segway.com.

InstaPrivy

I saw this product last year at the show and found it again this year. It is a compact privy that includes a stool and a round nylon canopy that you balance on your head that completely covers you. If you want to see a fun commercial, go to www.instaprivy.com.

Manning Creek Resort and Rock Shop — A rock hound ATV adventure

Located on the Paiute ATV Trail east of Marysvale, I have been by this many times without knowing anything about it. You can stop in to see gemstones, minerals, crystals and more. Talk to them about what they have, and then they will send you out with a map and directions to find your own treasures. Call them at 435-326-4314.

Pine Creek Cabins Resort

This is a fun place to stay in Marysvale. Situated on Pine Creek, it features six rental cabins, a glamping tent and two full hookup RV sites. It is quiet and secluded. www.pinecreekcabinsresort.com.

Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park Camp and Resort

Just minutes from San Hollow State Park in Hurricane, Jellystone Park Zion features cabins, RV sites and cabanas where you can enjoy a host of pools, slides, a lazy river, hot tubs and more. It makes a great base camp for off-road enthusiasts and a fun place for families. www.jellystonezion.com.

Moore’s Old Pine Inn and Cabins

The oldest running hotel in Utah is located on Main Street in Marysvale. With access to the Paiute ATV Trail System, the largest system of ATV trails in the country, The Old Pine Inn adds a quaint twist to your ATV adventure. They also feature river rafting, kayaking, hunting, fishing and tubing on the Sevier River. www.mooresoldpineinn.com.

Skyline Mountain Resort in Fairview

This resort is located at the base of the Manti La-Sal Mountains. They feature six cabins and 42 RV spots, a swimming pool and access to ATV trails on a section of these mountains that I haven’t explored yet. They also have pickleball and tennis courts and a nine-hole golf course. www.skylinemountainresort.com.

Booths were promoting upcoming ATV jamborees, including a new one in Moab. The Red Rock Rally is coming up in June. You will hear more about that one in a future Quadman article. Also look for more information on other jamborees promoted at the expo – the Paiute Trail Jamboree and the San Juan Safari in upcoming articles.

Another booth that caught my eye was the Kilt Beard Company, which was all about beards. Not having beard envy, I moved on. The whip lights were of interest because I like bling.

I am always interested in the variety of custom off-road vehicles. Some seemed to have tires more valuable than the rest of the ride. They had some tow trucks that reminded me of “Tow Mater.”

The doors are closed on this year’s show, but it will be here again next year. Watch for it in February and when you go, take plenty of water, keep the rubber side down and enjoy the show.

Contact Lynn R. Blamires at quadmanone@gmail.com.