Our Sweetheart Courtney Langford.

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One of my most favourite people on the planet. Our Sweetheart Courtney Langford, AKA Snowangel on this site.

Courtney Langford of Edmonton, Alberta simply loves Powersports | RidersWest

 

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[h=1]Bring on the dirt, dust and mud[/h]Courtney Langford can't get enough of motorsports

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  Courtney Langford and boyfriend Craig Davis enjoy quality time together, with a side of horsepower. — Photo courtesy Courtney Langford
  
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  In her glory, Courtney Langford, covered in mud after a good ride can not contain her grin and giggles. — Photo courtesy Courtney Langford
  
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  A little fun in the sand, Courtney takes her adventures to the West Kootenays. — Photo courtesy Courtney Langford
  
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  Courtney and her Trusty Bayou out for a rip. — Photo courtesy Courtney Langford
  
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  Enjoying every opportunity to try new machines, Langford tries the world of side by sides. — Photo courtesy Courtney Langford

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by Trish Drinkle Published March 2014





Known as Alberta’s sweetheart, 22-year-old Courtney Langford of Edmonton, Alberta, simply loves powersports, and all the dirt, dust, snow and mud that goes along with it. An avid and eager rider, she started her journey as a small child snowmobiling with her father and brother.
In the summer of 2011 she branched out into a whole new world-the world of dirt and ATVs.
Snow and Mud.com hosts an organized ride each season based near Rocky Mountain House, Alberta. Outwest Campground is the gathering site, and this is where Langford found her love of ATVs as the pilot of her dad’s Yamaha Grizzly. Exploring the endless back country, sharing fun with her friends, and snapping pictures, this new type of Motorized adventure captured her heart.
Martin Motorsports, a dealership from Edmonton, Alberta, further fed her addiction, letting her demo Outlanders and a Maverick 1000 XRS, her favourite by far.
Knowing her thirst for dirt was not leaving anytime soon, she bought herself a fun little 92 Kawasaki Bayou that she packs along from adventure to adventure. A great beginner ATV, the Bayou is compact, yet powerful enough to navigate a variety of terrain. A wise choice for a starter machine for sure.
Some of Langford's favourite riding is spent in the Brule, Alberta, area, where the sand pits and dirt tracks entertain her and her friends for hours.
Understanding that venturing forth into powersports can be daunting, especially for a woman, Langford has this to say. “Always remember you can do anything. The experts in any activity were once beginners, so keep that in mind. Never say you can’t."
Langford now enjoys travelling to B.C. to ride with her boyfriend, Craig Davis, transitioning yet again, from ATV to dirt bike! The Kootenay MX track has seen many a bump and bruise, but Langford keeps on, true to her tenacious personality.
A newbie to dirt riding she learned some lessons quickly: “It is important to know where your own personal limits are. Don’t push too hard at first, for you could get hurt. Understand your machines abilities and limitations as well.”
Langford offers these helpful tips for newbie ATVers:

• Surround yourself with responsible, skilled people who understand your abilities.
• Listen to their words of wisdom.
• Wear the gear. Even though you think you may not be travelling at the speed of light, body armour, proper foot wear, a helmet and goggles are all necessities for riding.
• Be conscious of your energy level. More accidents happen when riders are fatigued than not.
• Stay hydrated.
• Be a steward of the environment, adhering to regulations and property boundaries, and always pack out what you pack in.
• Listen to your spidey senses. If you feel insecure, scared or overwhelmed, stop and tell your mentors.
• Loading and unloading your machine at the staging area can sometimes be the most dangerous part of your adventure. If you aren’t confident, ask for help.
• Do not let adrenalin or peer pressure push you past your comfort levels.
• Speed is not cool. Set and keep a responsible pace that accommodates your skill level and respects other riders on the trail.
• Have fun!

Langford quite often ventures forth without her boyfriend, meeting riding buddies all over Alberta and British Columbia. As she demonstrates, female riders do not need to be dependent upon their male companions to take a trip!
A great resource for new riders and single riders is your local ATV club. These clubs quite often offer safety classes, and have organized rides to help everyone enjoy the fun of the great outdoors safely and responsibly.

[h=3]Latest comments[/h]

 

[sumx54]

Courtney, you're pretty bad azz.

 

[medler]

Good article !!

 

[catmando]

Good Job,Great Article for sure!

 

[the_real_wild1]

Who?????

 

[jjack]

Who?????

I,ll second that who,alberta sweetheart??? must be self proclaimed

 

[four4all]

How do you get mud on just the top of the machine and not even on any tires? lol

 

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http://www.riderswestmag.com/images/uploads/courtmud630.jpg

How do you get mud on just the top of the machine and not even on any tires? lol

driving 15km on dusty dry roads back to camp, after the mud hole

 

[BCAV]

I read this awhile back in mag very cool I reckon