Single Track Communications

Led by 25 years work experience in the special events industry, combined with a passion for everything trails, Single Track Communications has begun organizing small, niche trail-based experiences on a limited basis. Learn about Dave Ternier, your guide for these trips, here.

Escape the Hooved Man Fat Bike Road Trips for 2026

Experience Escape the Hooved Man, the infamous remote fat biking experience in Northern Saskatchewan, with the support of a group road trip where riders will: meet new friends, fat bike multiple trail destinations, experience Cree/Métis hospitality and culture, build confidence, learn about the land, enjoy a digital detox in a setting with no cell service or wifi and so much more. And of course, based on ability and trip length, participants will fat bike anywhere from 90 – 150km of pristine trail over the length of the trip.

These trips are for all abilities, from first-season fat bikers to seasoned experts (incl. ladies, gents, and all 2SLGBTQ+ friends). At a minimum, fat bikers should have a few months of steady experience winter riding in a range of conditions. Group rides for all trip attendees will be organized in the Winnipeg area ahead of both adventures to help users ready themselves for the trip. Preparation is key and planning support will be offered to all riders.

To learn in detail what Escape the Hooved Man is all about, everyone considering this trip should read both this full length article and this shorter but powerful write-up from a 2025 group trip attendee (view photos from the 2025 trip below). These Manitoba-based road trips are being organized in partnership between Michela Carrière of Aski Holistic Adventures (your host at Big Eddy Lodge) and event organizer Dave Ternier of Single Track Communications (STC) who will lead both trips. Your participation in an EHM Fat Bike Road Trip experience supports the ongoing work of both of these passionate trail enthusiasts.

Each trip is limited to just 18 attendees. Both trips are organized and led by Dave Ternier.

WHAT IS INCLUDED (4-day trip) | $650 + GST

• Organized pre-trip group rides in Winnipeg (one day and one night ride) for gear check and bringing the groups together to meet one another
• Group ride at Squirrel Hills Trail Park (Friday)
• Lunch at Farmhouse 50 in Minnedosa (Friday)
• Group ride at Northgate Trails (Friday)
• Pizza dinner, served at Obsolete Brewing in Dauphin (Friday)
• Overnight shared accommodations (2 people/room) at Prairie Mountain Inn in Dauphin (Friday)
• Lunch at Gieni’s Restaurant in Carrot River (Saturday)
• Escape the Hooved Man 32k night ride challenge at Big Eddy Lodge (Saturday)
• Two nights shared accommodation at Big Eddy Lodge, includes bedding (Saturday + Sunday)
• All meals at Big Eddy Lodge (Saturday, Sunday + Monday breakfast)
• Brand new large log cabin sauna (for post-ride relaxing and quiet meditation or visiting)
• Cree/Métis hospitality and experiences provided by Aski Holistic Adventures
• Luggage transportation in/out of Big Eddy Lodge by snowmobile
• Group daytime ride/tour on the 35+ kilometres of groomed wilderness fat bike trail (Sunday)
• Car pool coordination for attendees (transportation cost shared by those in vehicle)
• ~100+ kilometres of fat biking on trails over the trip
• Digital detox (no cell coverage, no Wifi) for time with oneself, great humans, the land and your bike
• Exclusive Escape the Hooved Man prizes, detailed trip itinerary, and more!
• And…you will be supporting Indigenous-hosted tourism in a significant way and STC’s trail advocacy.

WHAT IS INCLUDED (5-day trip) | $775 + GST

• All details from the 4-day trip plus…
• Additional night at Big Eddy Lodge (Monday)
• Additional meals at Big Eddy Lodge (Monday + Tuesday breakfast)
• Additional daytime and/or nighttime group or individual fat bike riding (Monday)
• Additional Cree/Métis cultural experiences hosted by Aski Holistic Adventures (Monday)
• Additional sauna time, digital detox time, conversation time, and more.

WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED (both trips)

• Breakfast on Friday (departing Winnipeg) and breakfast on Saturday (departing Dauphin); Tim Horton’s is the usual stop
• Lunch and supper on the travel day home (Monday for the 4-day trip, Tuesday for the 5-day trip)
• Fuel cost shared by those you will be travelling with (travel/vehicle coordination provided; average cost/person in 2025 was $130/person)
• Fat bikes and all associated supplies and equipment (fat bikes are available to rent from Aski Holistic Adventures)

$250 due within 14 days of registration; $200 due by August 31, 2025; balance due by November 31, 2025. An invoice will be sent to you with e-transfer payment instructions. | Receipts are issued for all payments.

BOOKING TERMS:

• All fat bikes must have a minimum tire width of 3.7″
• The minimum age for this trip is 18
• Booking is not confirmed until initial $250 payment is made
• All payments are fully refundable until November 31, 2025
• All participants accept full personal responsibility for their safety and property and will be required to sign an event waiver to participate in this trip
• By design, there is no wifi/cell service at Big Eddy Lodge, and no one shall bring their Starlink satellite internet with them (yes, this has happened in the past!)

All Escape the Hooved Man Fat Bike Road Trip participants are solely responsible for having the necessary skills for safely participating in this trip, having the proper physical condition, being prepared for all weather types and trail conditions and carrying the appropriate gear. All trip participants assume full responsibility for their own actions and personal safety throughout the entire duration of the trip.

The organizers of these trips, including Single Track Communications and Aski Holistic Adventures, disclaim any and all liability for accidents, property losses, injuries (including death), inconvenience, or other damages that may be sustained by anyone participating in these Escape the Hooved Man Fat Bike Road Trips. Participants release all organizers of these trips, including Single Track Communications and Aski Holistic Adventures from all losses and damages resulting from their voluntary participation in all trip activities and waive all claims with respect thereto.

As a condition of your participation with this trip, you agree to assume all risk of personal injury, death or property loss resulting from any cause whatsoever.

YOU are solely responsible for your own actions and SAFETY!