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Published By Driven LLC, Keri Wanner & Yarrum Design LLC, Denise Sanzo ORBA Articles: ..................................................................... 4 Off-Road Business Association 1701 Westwind Drive #108 Bakersfield, CA 93301 661.323.1464 Fax 661.323.1487 ORBA Board Members Chairman: Greg Adler, Transamerican Auto Parts Treasurer: Mark Turner, Daystar Secretary: Lindsay Hubley, Family Events Member: Brad Franklin, Yamaha Motorsports USA Member: Stuart Gosswein, SEMA Member: Kurt Miller, Enthusiast Network Member: Jim Chick, Bestop, Inc. Member: J.R. Burke, Polaris ORBA Staff President & CEO: Fred Wiley 661.323.1464 fwiley@orba.biz Office Manager / Accounting: Dana Wiley 661.323.1464 dwiley@orba.biz

Free Helmet Exchange Tremendous Success ........................ 10 Story Maps........................................................................... 15 Photo Request...................................................................... 31 Pacific NW 4WD Association .............................................. 26 Four Wheel Drive Association.............................................. 21 Vermont Trails & Greenways ............................................... 22 ISMA.................................................................................... 44 In the News.......................................................................... 46 Our Members ...................................................................... 49 Calendar of Events:.............................................................. 52 Send future contributions to keri@driven2pushboundaries.com Cover Photo Credits: Casey Cordeiro

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OUR MISSION STATEMENT

The Off-Road Business Association (ORBA) is an innovative leader providing professional trail advocacy for motorized access and directing the future of Off-Highway Vehicles (OHV).

VISION:

Industry professional using a collaborative based approach that connects business to grassroots through a unified voice for the OHV recreation.

WE EXIST TO:

Exist to advance the off road community by influencing policy and implementing change with congressional lobbying and the ability to work cohesively through partnerships.

Send future contributions to keri@driven2pushboundaries.com

CONTRIBUTORS Editorial: Alexis Nelson, ORBA, Scott Jones, SEMA, Polaris, Rugged Ridge, NOHVCC, American Recreation Coalition and CA4WDA, Ben Janin, Fred Wiley, Jerry Smith, Nick Beyenhof, SkyRunner, United Four Wheel Drive Association, Yamaha PHOTOGRAPHY

Casey Cordeiro and Forstall Photography

Kern County Annual Lincoln Day Dinner

By Fred Wiley, President & CEO Kern County Annual Lincoln Day Dinner For years in mid-February, grass root Republican districts celebrate the birthday of the first Republican President Abraham Lincoln. The Off Road Business Association’s corporate offices are headquartered in Kern County, Bakersfield California and the Lincoln Day celebration is one of the largest events in the country.

Bakersfield and Kern County are also the home district for Congressman Kevin McCarthy, Majority Leader of the House of Representatives. Congressman David Valadao also represents a portion of Bakersfield and Kern County.

The reception and dinner are attended by elected officials from around the state and country. This is one of the many places where we put a face and name on our community with elected officials. The events are relaxed and a great place to establish and reinforce relationships.

This year’s special guest speaker was Congressman Devin Nunes, House Intelligence Committee Chairman. Also other highlighted leaders and speakers State Senator Jean Fuller Minority Leader, and Assemblymen Vince Fong Minority Whip. Congressman McCarthy talked about the atmosphere in Washington and the intent to reform EPA, ESA and the Antiquities Act. We understand that there are several other issues that will be first on the congressional agenda and the congressman was clear about the reforming agencies and policy that affect our issues.

For years, I have attended the Kern County Lincoln Day Dinner Event. This year, I extended the invitation to several ORBA members to take part in this great event. Members of ORBA and from the OHV community were seated at the head table with Congressman McCarthy and his wife, Judy. The conservation around the table started with the past November’s election and led to Mrs. McCarthy asking about snowmobiling and how we could help them get on the snow somewhere within the

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district. At some point this fall/winter, we will make it a priority to schedule some fun and education about motorized recreation for the congressional leadership, family and staff.

Events like this are some of the best places to build relationships in a relaxed atmosphere without having to be on guard. When they feel they can have trust in the surroundings, the conservations are much more real and promising.

The ability for the OHV community to be recognized as an important part of a special event like Lincoln’s birthday and to be seated with the Majority Leader McCarthy and his family goes a long way for our cause.

The Off Road community was well represented by Jerry Grabow D 37 AMA, Steve Egbert Cal 4 Wheel, Brad Franklin and Brian Gabel from Yamaha, Christian Nimsky of The Enthusiast Net Work and Fred Wiley from ORBA.

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By Keri Wanner, National Advocate Editor

I recently took up the practice of yoga. While researching the different local studios and online yoga subscriptions, I found one that I couldn’t pass up because of the name, “Transitions Yoga”. This name spoke to me because to transition is to a move, pass, or change from one position, state, stage, subject, concept, to another; it’s simple, to change! To transition is an aspiring concept whether it’s changing one’s lifestyle or adapting to a new idea. I couldn’t help but correlate the concept of transition to my company Driven and the work we complete with our contractors which includes several non-profits like the Off-Road Business Association (ORBA).

Let’s face it the off-road community has transitioned several times over the course of its inception.

All the success stories are truly amazing but there is still so much more work to be done. As we transitioned from the development of off-road equipment into a world of developing riding areas and creating access; we transitioned to creating companies that supplied to the industry. And it didn’t stop there, these transitions created the need for agencies to manage the different types of off-road recreations as well as the user groups found a need to join efforts to host events, promote rider responsibility and establish a family that all enjoyed the same passions. These transitions have lead the off-road industry to what it is today and created the need for organizations like ORBA. As users we should be thankful for these transitions because we wouldn’t have access to what we do today if they never occurred.

Even with all the successful transitions, I know we all see the need that there is still more to be done. One transition I often wish for is the connection and partnership with all types of user groups, not just motorized. This has been a battle we have all seen for so long and I believe one we are all tired of. My background has always been in motorized recreation but I’m a user of both nonmotorized and motorized recreation. I believe there is a place for both in this world and I want to have the opportunities to enjoy both. This is a transition I know is in the works but I look forward to its development and success in the future.

Another transition I look forward to is the Off-Road Business Association. Let’s face it, ORBA has done some awesome things and accomplished more than most non-profits in its short existence. I say short because I feel like it’s the baby compared to some of the off-road organizations that are out there. ORBA has the ability to partner with other outstanding organizations and pursue recreation goals but the difference is ORBA has the staffing needed to complete those goals and projects where other organizations don’t. How amazing is this? It’s a reason I’m thankful every day I get to work with such an excellent organization that is at the helm of motorized recreation. I’m even more thankful because the transition I made to owning my own company Driven, helped me transition and say yes to working with the amazing organization ORBA.

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So are you ready to transition? I am and I hope we can all do it together!

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Going the Distance North Dakota is Going the Distance with its Message to Keep North Dakota Clean In 1968, Keep North Dakota Clean (KNDC), Inc., a non-profit organization, was formed to ensure a continuous statewide program of education for beautification of the state and the proper disposal of litter. KNDC believes education is the key to any successful program. When people are informed, they are more apt to think before they throw. And to be truly effective, the education process needs to begin early.

“Pack It In...Pack It Out” Tip! Before you leave on your trip, make sure you have a litterbag for your car.

When it’s full, dispose of it properly.

Tip! Take along a garbage bag when you travel and leave the outdoors cleaner than you found it.

Encourage others to pack out what they pack in.

Tip! If your pet travels with you, take along an extra garbage bag or grocery sack to pick up pet waste. Dispose of it in a garbage barrel.

Tip! When you are done camping or boating, always use sanitary waste station pump outs. Never dump human waste into a lake, river or on the roadside, it can cause disease.

2016 Colorado State Forest Service Forest Health Report

By Scott Jones, Esq., authorized Representative The Colorado State Forest Service recently issued their annual Forest Health report for Colorado and the conclusions of these impacts are staggering especially regarding water quality. The Highlights of the 2016 report are as follows: -8% of ALL trees in the state are dead and the rate of mortality is increasing; - the total number of dead trees has increased 30% in the last 8 years; - Research has shown that in mid-elevation forests on Colorado’s Front Range, hillslope sediment production rates after recent, high-severity wildfire can be up to 200 times greater than for areas burned at moderate to low severity.

- A 2011 study involved monthly monitoring of stream chemistry and sediment in South Platte River tributaries before and after fire, and showed that basins that burned at high severity on more than 45 percent of their area had streams containing four times the amount of suspended sediments as basins burned less severely. This effect also remained for at least five years post-fire.

- High-severity wildfires responsible for negative outcomes are more common in unmanaged forests with heavy fuel loads than in forests that have experienced naturally recurrent, low-intensity wildfires or prior forest treatments, such as thinning. It is far easier to keep water in a basin clean, from the source headwaters and through each usage by recipients downstream, than to try and restore water quality once it is degraded.

-During 2016’s Beaver Creek Fire, which burned 38,380 acres northwest of Walden, foresters and firefighters were given a glimpse into likely future challenges facing wildfire suppression and forest management efforts. These include longer duration wildfires due to the amount and arrangement of heavy fuels. Observations from fire managers indicated that instead of small branches on live trees, the larger, dead fuels in jackstraw stands were the primary driver of fire spread.... “The hazards and fire behavior associated with this fuel type greatly reduce where firefighters can safely engage in suppression operations” Why does this matter to the motorized community? Too often we are told that motorized recreation is a major threat to forest health and that route closure is needed to protect resources. This type of a position completely lacks factual basis when compared with these threats. There is simply no way motorized usage of any trail network can create 200 times more impact than a moderate intensity wildfire. Land managers should be managing the primary threats to Colorado public lands rather than chasing artificially elevated priorities that will simply never off-set these impacts.

Monumental Review President Trump’s recent Executive Order advising Secretary Zinke to review the national monuments specifically designated since 1996 and spanning over 100,000 acres has created another divisive clash between conservation and preservation groups. The order was executed only a few months following President Obama’s final days in office where he exercised his executive authority by creating three national monuments with a swift stroke of a pen and an everlasting imprint on the American landscape.

Trump’s Executive Order states that “Designations should be made in accordance with the requirements and original objectives of the Act and appropriately balance the protection of landmarks, structures, and objects against the appropriate use of Federal lands and the effects on surrounding lands and communities.” The language in the Antiquities Act does not give the Executive Branch power to rescind a monument; only congress has that ability. The Act also states that areas of the monuments are to be confined to the smallest area compatible with the proper care and management of the objects to be protected. While the newly designated monuments will likely never be rescinded, an appropriate action may be surmised upon careful review which leads to the possibility of scaling back these massively designated monuments. This could lead to a positive outcome for OHV enthusiasts that have lost access to their favorite trails and riding areas.

Preservationists are generating an endless feed of stories on the crippling impact the EO will have on the expansion of fossil fuel use, the opening of federal lands to drilling, mining and logging, and the devastation of these pristine federally protected areas. This EO does not endorse privatizing public lands, eliminating national monuments and parks, and drilling for oil. It simply is asking for a review of the monuments that have been drastically blown up in scale that encompass hundreds of thousands of acres.

ORBA views this order as a call to action in delving into the true intent of the Antiquities Act. “The protection of objects of historic and scientific interest and balancing the appropriate use of power when establishing these perpetual designations”) Instead of using an

authoritative approach in locking up large tracts of land without taking into

By Alexis Nelson, Proj ect consideration of Developme nt & Operations public input and Manager interest.

It is imperative that we follow a process. That is outlining the proposal, analyzing real data from economic impact studies and modeling to looking at user visits, demographics and the current state of the local economy.

Gathering input from local residents, municipalities and their officials, to seeking support from the state legislature and the Governor – there is a process where the people should have a right to be part of the process. Instead out of state interests that want to eliminate opportunity and access to public lands are impacting the decision making process. Often times, the response is reactionary that generates fear and emotion instead of reviewing all aspects of the situation while taking into consideration the protection and conservation of an area without having to lock it up in its entirety.

Following a specific process and outlining a detailed plan is transparent and inclusive. People want to be heard and they want to be part of the process, especially when it impacts them directly and the community in which they have chosen to serve, live, and recreate in. These are the people that are making a living from the traditional uses of the land such as forestry and mining, and recreational opportunities where jobs have been created in the working landscape.

We have all heard the statement that America operates by the principal of law. Consequently, any use or action of a particular act or law should be able to withstand the scrutiny of the act itself. If there isn’t an opportunity for a review of an independent act, how will we know if our elected officials are abusing their power?

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In Newfoundland By: David Hasley, NOHVCC Contributing Writer Photos: Event photos provided by Rick Noseworthy It took just 4 hours for a Canadian powersports dealer to fill its dumpster with old, unsafe helmets, and put new ones on 120 off-highway vehicle (OHV) riders.

The one-day, free helmet-exchange event was called “Helmet Hedz.” It was held at Atlantic Recreation, in Mount Pearl, Newfoundland and Labrador, in partnership with the Avalon T’Railway Corporation (AVTRAC).

“It was a tremendous success,” said Rick Noseworthy, AVTRAC President. “It got helmets on the right heads. And not only did we get people to bring in their old helmets, they engaged in conversation. We started talking about safety.

We passed out a lot of handouts from the COHV (Canadian Off-Highway Vehicle Distributors Council). And the event got people to the dealership, where they bought gloves and other safety gear. It worked out great for everybody.”

Noseworthy came up with the idea for the helmet exchange, and credits Atlantic Recreation for the success of the program, now in its fourth year.

The Five Star Yamaha Dealership bought the mid-priced helmets from a helmet manufacturer, at a discount for the event. The store and AVTRAC split the cost. Atlantic Recreation also paid for advertising, including radio spots prior to the event and on-site live feeds the day of the giveaway, using its coop advertising program with Yamaha. “It really raised awareness,” said Noseworthy. “We held it in June, during PAGE 10

ATV Safety Week. The whole Province got the message about safety and what we were doing.”

“Helmet Hedz” also raised money for the local children’s hospital. “We put a jar on the counter.

We said ‘if you don’t have a helmet to exchange, but come in, talk with us, and make a donation to the children’s hospital here in St. John’s, we’ll give you a free helmet’. One guy came in late in the day, no helmet fit him, but he took it in stride and put $25 in the jar. At the end of the day, we donated $340 to the hospital.”

If you decide to do an event like this, don’t just give the helmets away, warns Noseworthy. They tried that a few years ago. It didn’t go well, as people lined up at the door and asked for 4 or 5 free helmets. “After that, we sat down with the dealership and decided to do it as a helmet trade-in. Some people break their helmets and stop using them. If they have something to exchange, it keeps the number of people coming in manageable, and gives us a chance to talk with them.

“We took in all kinds of helmets. It was absolutely entertaining. They looked like they got shot out of a cannon, some with big chunks out of them.

There was a blue, sparkly, open-face helmet with flowers on it, right out the ‘70s.”

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and better than ever, said Noseworthy. AVTRAC also gives away helmets during events at schools and service groups, and figures that over the past 3 years they’ve passed out 450 to 500 helmets.

The key to a successful helmet exchange is the dealership, says Noteworthy. “When you have a good dealership, it makes all the difference in the world. We’ve had a partnership with Atlantic Recreation for over 15 years. They have grown with us as we’ve grown. We call them an equal partner, but they spend more money than we do.”

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Noseworthy is also vice president of the Newfoundland T’Railway Council. Its mandate is to promote multi-use trail development and to preserve abandoned railway lines for future use, such as hiking, biking, equestrian, snowmobile, ATV and cross-country ski trails. Learn more at: trailway.ca/council.php

AVTRAC, a non-profit organization incorporated in June of 1998, developed and manages the multi-use Newfoundland T’Railway, a 900 km abandoned railway bed, from St. John’s to Port Aux Basque. It is a member of the All Terrain Quad Council of Canada (AQCC), a consortium of 10 Province associations. For more information on AVTRAC and the helmet exchange, call Rick Noseworthy at 709-7251490.

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Pacific NW 4WD Association Uses Spill Kit To Protect Ground By: David Hasley, NOHVCC Contributing Writer

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Want to build a trail spill kit for your offhighway vehicle (OHV) club members to carry in their trucks, ATVs, ROVs or motorcycles?

Check out the one assembled and distributed by the Pacific Northwest Four Wheel Drive Association (PNW4WDA). It’s light, compact, with everything you need to clean up the ground, protect your trail...and promote your group.

“We started it in 2011 at our Trail Jamboree,” said Angie Marek, the Association’s public relations chairperson and past president. “It’s held in July and open to the public. We give a spill kit to each participant and our hosts at the 5-day event. It went over really well with everyone, including the land managers.

“We work with the Forest Service and the Washington DNR, and we’re always trying to be proactive in taking care of our public lands.

One of our Jamboree participants went to the Easter Jeep Safari at Moab.

His rear differential broke, oil leaked out. They took the kit and soaked everything up. They were up there the next day, and couldn’t even tell where it happened.”

The contents of the homemade spill kit are purchased on Amazon by Marek, and assembled by her and Association members. “I order all the stuff, have it ready, and we do an assembly line for the Jamboree,” said Marek. “It’s a fun time. Now the same people PAGE 13 show up every year. They’ll say ‘Hey! Is it time to put them together?’ ”

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The kit includes three absorbent pads, a pair of rubber gloves, and a black garbage bag for hauling out and disposing of the used material, dirt shoveled up and anything else used to clean up a spill. It’s important to have two types of absorbent pads, says Marek. “The white pads

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Carry extra spill kits to promote your 4WD, ATV or motorcycle club Marek encourages all OHV riders to carry a spill kit. “The motorcycle guys, they put it in the bag on their bike; they might downsize it a little bit.

And we’ve really been encouraging the side-byside owners to carry them. They have the room to take one on all their rides.”

The spill kit is also a great way to promote your association, adds Marek. Each one of hers includes a trifold brochure about PNW4WDA and a membership form to join it. “We encourage our members to carry an extra one in their rig. One for themselves, and one to hand to other people they meet on the trail,” she said.

separate oil from water, and the grey ones, they soak up anything. So I put two of the white ones in the kit and one grey one.”

Everything is put into a clear plastic bag, along with an 8-by-5 inch card. It has the directions for using the spill kit on one side, and a message from the PNW4WDA on the other: “Staying environmentally safe is essential when recreating with motorized vehicles. This kit provides the proper items to ensure vehicle fluids will not become part of the landscape. When you find yourself in a situation where your vehicle is leaking anti-freeze, oils, fuels, and other vehicle fluids while on a trail, please use this spill kit to remove and dispose of the fluids safely, according to environmental guidelines.”

The card also features the logos of the Association, Tread Lightly! and the Washington State DNR. The Association has distributed 1,500 spill kits in the past 5 years. They are sold for $5 each, with most given to riders as part of their event fee at the Jamboree and other truck events. Marek is looking at adding a bottle of biodegradable Oil Eater cleaner/degreaser to the kit, after picking up a 4 ounce sample at the SEMA show.

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A NOHVCC Associate State Partner for Washington, Marek grew up in the 4WD Association. “My parents belonged, and I got involved that way,” she said. “I met my husband at a Jeep race, and both of my kids, now in their thirties, are officers in the Association. We do competitions, we do trail running, and we do a lot of land and legislative stuff. I’m really pleased that my kids have continued with that. A lot of people, they just know they have a place to play.

They don’t understand that there are people out there who are not able to go out and play on the weekends, because they’re sitting in a meeting somewhere, working to protect their rights.”

Now in its 27th year, the Trail Jamboree is a primary fundraiser for the PNW4WDA. It is based out of Jim Sprick Park in the community of Nile, in eastern Washington, surrounded by the Cascade Mountains.

The PNW4WDA was organized in 1960. Its mission is to draw together 4-wheel drive enthusiasts, supporters and land management agencies in Oregon, Washington and Idaho to: Support 4-wheel drive activities. Promote responsible use to protect the resources.

Enhance the positive image of the sport and the enthusiasts. Maintain or improve 4-wheel drive opportunities. Protect access to public lands. For more information, visit their website at http://www. pnw4wda.org/index.php.

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“Story Maps” Give Tourism Bureaus New Tool Promoting OHV Recreation By: David Hasley, NOHVCC Contributing Writer Trail riding, mountain biking, whitewater rafting, hot springs, hiking, fishing, hunting, rock climbing...

Chaffee County, Colorado, has just about every type of outdoor recreation there is. And thanks to its Visitors Bureau adding new technology to its website, families planning to visit the area can get a virtual tour of the experiences they’ll have during their stay.

The County’s new tourism tool is called a “Story Map.” As defined on the website of Esri, an international supplier of Global Information System (GIS) software: Esri Story Maps are web applications that let authors combine beautiful maps with narrative text, striking images, and multimedia, including video. They make it easy to harness the power of maps and geography to tell your story. The applications are designed to be attractive and usable by anyone, which makes them great for education and outreach, either to the general public or to a specific audience.

“Esri is the ‘go-to’ company for commercial and government mapping software,” said Drew Stoll, Executive Director of Great Outdoors Consultants, the company that created the Story Maps for Chaffee County. “They have 20 different tools to allow you to do that, including GPS maps to desktop software to navigation.” Great Outdoors Consultants provides inventory, analysis, planning and design for OHV recreation and Travel Management, and other forms of outdoor recreation. It works with local, state and federal agencies, as well as OHV organizations.

The Story Map it created for Chaffee County brings together all forms of recreation, greatly enhancing trip planning. “Maps are very abstract,” said Stoll. “They can show you what the landscape is and where things connect. But you really can’t visualize what the experience is.

“Fundamentally, a Story Map provides better information for people to choose where they want to visit, for all kinds of recreation. For trail riding, a Story Map can use photos and videos of a trail ride from the rider’s point of view. It lets you visualize what the experience will be like.” Terrain type, trail difficulty levels, scenery, all come together, viewed on a computer anywhere in the world.

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Tagged photos of the area. For the County project, it collected all kinds of additional information on trail riding and other types of outdoor fun, from local agencies, clubs and recreation groups. “It’s bringing the myriad of puzzle pieces together in one place,” said Stoll. “The other advantage is that the Story Maps are scalable, and work across all mobile devices.”

Stoll and Jim Brewer, also with Great Outdoors Consultants, demonstrated the Chaffee County Story Map at the annual conference of the National Off-Highway Vehicle Conservation Council (NOHVCC), held last fall in Great Falls, Montana.

Zooming into the Story Map, they showed a fly-over above the trail on Google Earth, spliced in with onthe-ground video shot from a dirt bike with a GoPro camera.

Families looking at the Visitors Bureau website can decide if the trail system is what they are looking for in terms of excitement, challenge and scenery. They can then switch to additional Story Maps to visualize the experience of other types of outdoor recreation. Popups show various locations to visit, with links to more information on the websites of the National Forest, recreation groups, and social media pages describing the area.

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“We have an entry point for all the recreation themes at the top of the screen,” said Brewer.

“Going to the OHV Story Map, it shows riders what the wow factor is before they get there. The idea is, people can see the trail, where it is and what kind of experience they might have, and the difficulty level. This trail is at 13,000 ft. elevation. And the video shows coming up to a ridge and what you see at the top; there’s your wow factor.

“Everything that ESRI Story Maps do is interactive online. This is a tool to help you decide where you want to go on vacation, and plan that vacation online with your computer.”

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“Going to the OHV Story Map, it shows riders what the wow factor is before they get there.

There are many sources of information that can be added to a Story Map, but always use a certain amount of caution, said Stoll. “We do have connections to other videos that people have produced. We can include links to those videos and photos. We’re not only creating a map, we’re connecting it to all these other information sources, about all the trails and recreation opportunities in the county. If an OHV club has content, and has a Youtube channel, we can create a link to it, connect to their web page, or have a window redirecting the user to those photos.

That’s a deep well to go to for local details. But you have to know the content you are linking to, so you know the source is providing good information and proper trail management.”

Another key to a successful Story Map is making sure you have approval from all stakeholders. Said Stoll, “We told the Visitors Bureau, we like to to publish the map when we get buy-in from the BLM (Bureau of Land Management), U.S. Forest Service and Colorado Parks and Wildlife. We set a professional standard, to assure quality and accuracy. It’s very important to manage all stakeholder relationships, so everyone can celebrate and use the maps.”

OHV clubs, state OHV programs, federal land managers and others could make use of Story Map technology. For now, however, tourism offices have the most to gain. “The most likely candidates for doing high quality maps online and printed, are people or groups that are motivated to promote use.

That’s going to be people interested in tourism. Businesses and tourism bureaus that have some money to spend. Clubs and cities, they could also get into this, with grants from their State OHV programs, or from manufacturers with grant programs, like Polaris and Yamaha.”

Great Outdoors Consultants is now introducing other tourism bureaus to Story Maps. Its team, all experienced in GIS, and OHV recreation, is open to talking to OHV organizations about how Story Maps work, to deliver a visual experience for trip planners. “We’re happy to give advice and direction, and help groups figure out what the strengths and weaknesses are,” said Stoll.

For a detailed look at the Chaffee County Visitors Bureau Story Map, go to: arcg.is/2bmE4cK. For more information on Great Outdoors Consultants, its team and services, visit: greatoutdoorsconsultants.com.

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Southern Colorado Racing and Youth Development

By Ben Janin Interview: Mike Riley For the last decade Mike Riley has been making an impact on Colorado’s Motocross scene with So Col Racing, a race team and video production company. Most recently the once to be journeyman machinist has set his sights on a new venture, Southern Colorado Youth Development. I sat down with Mike Riley to learn more.

Hey Mike, thanks for taking the time to sit down with me today. So tell us about So Col Racing and how it all got started.

It started back in 2005 when a few of us from Pueblo and Canon City were all racing and riding together.

For us it was about the camaraderie, just a group friends getting together and going racing. It grew over time as more and more people from the Canon City and Pueblo area joined our team.

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In the last 10 years we have done a number different things. We began selling t-shirts to pay for gas and to help out our racers as much as we could. In 2009 we put on a onetime race in Canon City titled The Southern Colorado Supercross.

We had a great rider turn out and over 2,500 people in the stands.

Everyone had a pretty good time and it was a great learning experience.

We did this as first time promoters and with less than 3 months time to prepare.

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From then on we worked on building the race team and getting it as strong as we could get it. We are different than most race teams; we don’t build our team off of results. We build on attitude. As a result, we have about 50 riders on the team. Our riders are as young as 5 and as old as 65.

Then in 2011 we were one of the first in Colorado to put motocross videos together using primarily Go Pro action cameras. We have used these videos as a focus point to promote Colorado Motocross and its racers. We have produced over 60 videos and we plan to do many more in 2017.

We are proud of our history and level at which some of our riders are able to compete. We have top Colorado pro riders in Hunter and Rustin Meyer, who have been a part of our team for going on 6 years. We also collaborate with AMA Pro Supercross riders Jason Kueber and brothers Travis and Todd Bannister,

So how did So Col Youth Development come about?

In addition, we like to think we played a small role in helping Pro FMX rider Anthony Murray. We first met Anthony when he when he was riding 65’s at 9-10 years old. When he got a little older we helped him get his first big show through the Kicker Arenacross Series. When the series came to Denver, Colorado we cold called the promoter and told him about this young guy. As luck would have it, there was a spot available.

Anthony did great that night jumping along the likes of X-Game Gold Medalist Chuck Carothers.

These days Anthony is in music videos and tours the world jumping his bike for a living. He recently got his first invite to the X-Games and to ride with Travis Pastrana and The Nitro Circus.

We are really proud of Anthony and how far he has come from a kid riding in the Hogbacks to competing with the best in Freestyle Motocross.

The first motocross kid we sponsored was a teenager named Ethan Bush. I first met Ethan in a random fashion. One day I was out practicing at a sand track in Pueblo County when this kid I didn’t know asked me if he could ride my bike.

He was rather convincing and I let him ride it and surprisingly he rode the bike pretty well.

Later on I ended up talking with his parents. As it turned out he was really struggling in school. So his parents and I struck a deal, I would lend him my bike to race if he got his act back together.

It’s still mind blowing on how quick he turned his life around. In two months he was getting A’s and B’s, going to class and he then graduated on time.

Ethan went off to college but unfortunately tragedy struck and he passed away unexpectedly. This really affected our team emotionally. Ethan was an awesome guy and he is in our minds and hearts every day.

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By 2012 our team was at a level in which I was really comfortable and I was beginning to find motivation to do something else in life. My career as a machinist was missing the human element that I longed for. I was at college working on a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work and wanted to find a way to merge my passion for dirt bikes and working with people. Because of our experience with Ethan I became very motivated to do something for at risk and disadvantaged youth.

After I graduated, I met with some like-minded people who gave me the financial backing to start this idea I had for a 501c3 nonprofit. Shortly after getting our 501c3 status, the Pueblo Chieftan gave us call to do an article on our program that focused on at risk youth mentoring and using dirt bikes.

Once the article was published some people reached out to me and told me about Senate Bill 94 and how it works. The objective of the bill is for judicial districts to come up with positive, nonpunitive programs for at risk youth and efforts to keep them off probation.

It was from this conversation that we decided to bring the National Youth Program Using Mini Bikes (NYPUM) to Pueblo. The program originated in 1969 and started in Boston, MA. It was the brainchild of one of the head persons at Honda Motors of America. It was so successful with the local YMCA’s during the 1970’s that the NYPUM program became well established and grew exponentially. Essentially, it’s a program where nonprofits that work with at risk and disadvantaged youth can receive Honda dirt bikes as a tool to excite the youth about the mentoring the agency offers. This program is so well established that it made me have a whole new appreciation for Honda Motors of America.

With the help of Senate Bill 94, Pueblo agencies and financial backing from private individuals, we were able to get the needed funding to bring the NYPUM program to Pueblo County and the surrounding areas. Recently we picked up fourteen brand new Honda dirt bikes and secured our headquarters that is located conveniently in downtown Pueblo.

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Our headquarters is a drop-in center for us to work with the youth. It’s a safe place for the kids to come have some fun and receive mentorship.

We have foosball and air hockey tables, a couple televisions and perhaps most importantly a place where kids can hang out and not have to worry about the violent and negative activities that are so rampant in our community. The bikes will be stored at our headquarters and we have an awesome co-tenant in Jeff Greenwood at FAF Printing who looks to help teach the youth graphic design and printing in the future.

Wow!!! This sounds fantastic. program work?

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As far as logistics and working with NYPUM, the program is so well established that in many ways its turnkey ready. We pay a set amount for our annual dues to NYPUM for the use of the bikes and their support for our program. NYPUM offers a minimal fee for the insurance needed to do the training with the youth when working with the dirt bikes. NYPUM’s amazing safety record is a very great with a low occurrence of injuries while operating the dirt bikes, which is also a testament to the training and support of NYPUM. As mentors we needed to be taught on how to properly instruct our new riders. In order to become certified, NYPUM brought 3 trainers out to Pueblo Motorsports Park to work with my staff and me for one solid week. The Motorcycle Safety Foundation has certified trainer that instructs the class. The training is really impressive. A couple of these lessons would have saved me skin when I was first learning how to ride. It really opened my eyes, as I was pretty much self-taught when I first started riding motorcycles.

Regarding eligibility to become a rider with So Col Youth Development, this can happen in a number of ways. Perhaps the easiest route is to contact us directly. In other instances we get referrals directly from Senate Bill 94 and other agencies that offer social services to youth.

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turned away from participating in the program.

They will still get to prepare the bikes for riding and help in setting up the riding area. They just won’t be able to ride that day. Nine out of ten times these kids will make the needed changes and return to riding within the next week.

That’s great. What else can you say about this program?

Ben, there is so much to say.

You know the New York Times did an article on the city of Pueblo. They stated that this city’s violent activities are similar per capita to Detroit, Chicago and other violent cities in our country.

That means that there are as many murders, violence, gangs and drugs per capita in my city that I love then some our nation’s most notorious cities.

What we are doing with So Col Youth Development is so vitally important for today’s youth. We are filling in the gaps in so many ways. Not every kid wants to play stick and ball sports. There is another way to build confidence. They want ride and work on dirt bikes!

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I have a number of plans over the next 5-7 years and I do have to take it one step at a time.

However, I do plan on getting a CNC lathe and milling machine to use in the shop. We could create or own little fabrication shop right here.

What better hands-on experience can you get?

And what a great lead-in to Pueblo Community College’s machining and welding programs that are so successful. I am a graduate of PCC’s machining program where I received my Associates of Science with an emphasis on Machining Technology.

I am working on my master’s degree in social work right now and I am in process of becoming a therapist. I am shadowing therapists and am amazed how different styles work better with the kids and some do not. I have learned you get a whole lot more out of a casual environment. You have to sit down with the kids and for a lack of better words shoot the breeze with them. I feel you get more trust and openness when you get to know someone versus the structured questions.

Not only are families failing the kids, but so is the education system. We can help fill in those gaps too. Today, it’s all about testing scores between the schools to see who is number one or number two by taking silly tests. It’s not about teaching them how to make a living with vocational trades and preparing them for the real world. When I was in High School we had auto, welding, machining and carpentry classes. Many of my friends who took those classes are in some top positions at companies across the country. We need to bring back those types of courses for the kids who aren’t interested in taking the college route in their lives.

We will teach the kids how to do general maintenance on the bikes. This can make them employable to do entry-level tasks at the local motorcycle dealerships in town. Things like changing the oil, filters and tires. We will show them how to fix things on the bikes and give them experience with troubleshooting tasks.

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I have other long-term plans. I want to start working with the city. We want to open more riding opportunities for off road enthusiasts in our area. We keep seeing places getting shut down and this is a huge problem. Now that the economy is coming back, you can see our sport is coming back. I am seeing more and more dirt bikes in the back of pickup trucks and it gives me hope and this drives me to keep fighting for this. We are working so hard to keep places like Pueblo Motorsports Park open so that we can share our passion for two wheels with future generations.

Often communities think of dirt bikers as selfish individuals. With programs like NYPUM we have a platform that shows this is not the case. It’s a great way for us to demonstrate that Dirt Bikers are community leaders too. For us, it’s what happens at the track every Sunday; you can see competitors helping each other just so they can race together.

There is a brotherhood in motorcycle riding that is unlike many others. So Col Youth Development and NYPUM puts us in the public eye, which is so necessary for our sports to survive.

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Mike I couldn’t agree with you anymore. Thanks for your time.

Contact for more information for So Col Youth Development: southerncoloradoyouthdevelopment@comcast. net www.southerncoloradoyouthdevelopment.com www.socolracing.com Southern Colorado Youth Development 110 West Second Street Pueblo, CO 81003

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May 30th through June 1st the Grand Mesa Jeep Club of Grand Junction, Colorado will host over 100 Jeeps and 4x4s from all over the US. They come to experience Rock Junction… three-days of guided trail runs on some of the western Colorado and eastern Utah premiere trails.

These trails start from the mild and scenic and graduate to the more difficult and scenic and can take you to some EXTREME trails that will test you and your machine to the max.

This year, the event has moved to a new location we call “AREA 21”.

No aliens, but there will be camping for those stalwart enough to endure it. At the intersection of Hwy 6 & 50 and 21 Road is where the daily trips will debark.

Tuesday afternoon will be a good time to get checked in and have your vehicle inspected for suitability for your chosen trails.

Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday mornings, we will begin lining up for the individual trails at the prescribed times. Experienced trail guides will take you to your trails and back to Area 21 for a BBQ style meal each evening. There you can yarn away about your day’s experiences. We expect some dandy stories.

Saturday, June 3rd, we will conduct the Rocky Mountain Off Road Expo (RMORE). National and local vendors will display some of their wares and talk wheeling while a swap meet will have various parts and tools for your liking. A Show & Shine competition with homemade trophies and a raffle with some great prizes will come later in the day.

Sunday, June 4th, for those hearty enough we will assemble out in the desert for a trash removal on BLM lands. Last year we removed over 8-tons of OPT (Other People’s Trash) in less than 4-hours. This year, we expect to take even more off the area.

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Introducing SkyRunner®, the World’s First Flying Off-Road Vehicle Shreveport Louisiana (2/13/17): SkyRunner, LLC manufacturer of the SkyRunner vehicle is elevating the off-road industry to new heights.

The dual purpose, FAA approved off-road aircraft combines the thrill of a side by side with the unparalleled freedom of an aircraft.

Featuring a unique dual engine powertrain, a trusted Polaris ProStar 1000 engine powers the ground system while a Rotax 914 UL light-sport aircraft engine enables SkyRunner to take flight.

Using the latest ram-air parafoil wing technology, renowned for its safety due to inherent stability, control and resistance to stalls, SkyRunner can reach air speeds of 40mph for a distance of 120 nautical miles. When not in use, the wing conveniently folds snugly into a bag that rides behind the rear passenger.

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SkyRunner’s hybrid composite chassis, carbon fiber body paneling and fighter jet inspired cockpit is like something out of a James Bond movie, but this ultimate adventure vehicle isn’t afraid to get dirty. Maxxis Bighorn tires supply the traction and FOX Piggyback shocks are ready to tame any off-road terrain. When you’re ready to bug out, there’s no need to look for an asphalt runway. SkyRunner can take flight with just 450 feet of terra firma.

“We set out to build the ultimate adventure vehicle but have since discovered it fills tremendous gaps as a tool,” said SkyRunner CEO Stewart Hamel. “Designed initially as a toy, the market has translated SkyRunner to be a low cost, high utility multimodal tool for ranchers, law enforcement, boarder security, and even department of defense agencies. With operating

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costs of approximately $50 an hour, SkyRunner will take you places no pickup truck or UTV can go and at a fraction of the cost of a helicopter.”

In 2016, The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded SkyRunner the coveted Special Light-Sport Aircraft classification. Light Sport Aircraft (LSA) are targeted to recreational pilots who primarily fly for fun. LSA’s are designed to be affordable and easy to operate. SkyRunner is factory built and a ready-to-fly aircraft. An offroad enthusiast can earn a Sport Pilot’s license in 8 days and just 12 hours of flight training (weather permitting). Sport pilots can legally and safely use 98 percent of US airspace without having to talk to air traffic controllers (ATC). No Airports are required with SkyRunner.

SkyRunner retails for $139,000 and is available today for purchase from the factory direct. http:// www.flyskyrunner.com/buy-now A network of SkyRunner Authorized Dealers will be in place in the south and southwest, within the year.

SkyRunner will be on display at a host of events around the country in 2017 and interested persons can contact SkyRunner about a test flight by visiting their website at www.

FlySkyRunner.com. Keep up with SkyRunner on social media by following @FlySkyRunner on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter and see the SkyRunner in action at http://www.flyskyrunner. com/videos/ About SkyRunner SkyRunner is the next generation in the elite segment of light-sport aviation. The all-new two-seat SkyRunner fuses off-road engineering with proven aviation technology to create a new generation of sports recreation vehicle designed for both work and play. SkyRunner evokes an unforgettable driving experience combined with the freedom, fun and exploration of flight that will deeply inspire your emotions and fire up your senses. Part all-terrain vehicle and part light-sport aircraft, SkyRunner is the ultimate recreational vehicle combining off-road adventure with one of the safest forms of aviation. SkyRunner’s R&D and Production facilities are located in Shreveport, LA.

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The Life of a Midwesterner Snowmobiler

By Nick Beyenhof

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Ah...the life of a Midwestern snowmobiler. We drive 12+ hours across some of the most barren, boring country just to ride our sleds. This drive is often done in the middle of the night so that we can save that extra vacation day at work. If we’re storm chasing, usually it’s begging and pleading with the boss to let us go at the end of the week. How many times have we all said, “I’m sure this will be the last trip this season.” Only to have the same conversation in two weeks. We drive across the country, just to find out the “snow” that was forecasted, was actually rain. So load back up, drive another 5 hours, book the last room in town, and try to salvage the trip.

We squeeze 4 people in a cheap hotel room, just to save a little cash. But if the snow is good, we’ll pay a premium for lodging. Nothing is cheap on the mountain!

Our bodies are far from “mountain shape.” Nothing can prepare a flatlander for 10,000 feet. We huff and puff to the point of near exhaustion. Ditch banging doesn’t prepare a person for backcountry terrain. We take every little bit of talent we’ve got, and try to ride like the guys that hit the hills more than 100 days a year. Most of us are far from Chris Burandt or Bret Rasmussen, but that doesn’t matter.

We spend thousands on the latest and greatest machines. We buy the best gear, and do everything we can practically do to be safe in the back country. We drive across the country to take avalanche courses and riding clinics. All this just to have a little bit more of an edge on the snow. Anything to keep us safe and make our vacation a little less like hard work.

For those of us that are married, and/or have kids. We often leave them behind for a few days. We know that they don’t always like it, and don’t completely understand our obsession. But they see that there is something about this hobby of ours that is different than a round of golf, or an afternoon of fishing with the guys. Thank you to the wives that try their best to understand us.

This is different...it isn’t a hobby...it’s a passion.

We spend a crazy amount of money. We dedicate a crazy amount of time. We put our bodies through a crazy amount of abuse. And most people think we are actually crazy! But we wouldn’t have it any other way! There is something different about getting to ride in the mountains when you live in the Midwest. It makes those few days a little more special.

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Each of us pushes ourselves to be better each time we pull that rope. And that’s what makes this sport so special. Of course there are competitions, but for most of us, we compete with ourselves.

We get better each and every time we throw a leg over that seat. The feeling we get when we pull a line that has been eluding us for years, is a feeling like no other. Remember that time it took every ounce of talent to get squeezed through the trees? Remember when you sidehilled to your weak side to get to the top of the hill? It was awesome! Because at the top of the hill was an open meadow that nobody had been to all year!

We have some of the best riding buddies in the world. They help dig, pull skis, and give you a hard time. But all in good fun, because they know they will need your help soon enough. Only sledders will eat a meal cooked on the exhaust pipe, while joking about the last guy stuck. And enjoy it more than a night at a fancy steakhouse. We get to see parts of the world that very few have ever seen. It’s pretty cool to sit on a hill with your buddies and see for hundreds of miles.

There aren’t many people like the Midwestern Snowmobiler. We are a special breed. There are multiple riding abilities, and lots of different ideas of a good day on the snow. Each rider is different, but also the same. We respect each other and don’t care who is the best rider. It’s all about making memories in the mountains.

So stay safe, get avy aware, and be backcountry prepared. Have fun and appreciate the times that we get to spend with great friends and family. God has given us an amazing creation, and we are lucky that we get to enjoy it from the Top of the World!

Feel free to share this post! The world needs to realize that we are all a little crazy!

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Yamaha Volunteers Support San Bernardino National Forest Outdoor Access Initiative Assists in Rehabbing Public Lands and OHV Areas Impacted by 2016 Wildfires

CYPRESS, Calif. – April 4, 2017 – Yamaha Motor Corp., USA, employees returned to the San Bernardino National Forest this past weekend to volunteer their time in support of projects aiding the fire-damaged OHV trails within the Trestles / Baldy Mesa OHV staging area. Working with members of the Southern California Mountains Foundation (SCMF) and the U.S. Forest Service (USFS), the effort continued a nearly ten-year tradition of Yamaha Outdoor Access Initiative volunteer projects in one of the nation’s most frequently visited forests.

The popular Trestles / Baldy Mesa OHV staging area and surrounding trails have been closed since wildfires severely damaged the area last year. In an effort to help reopen recreational opportunities as soon as possible, more than 60 volunteers, including Yamaha employees, their friends and family members, contributed more than 300 hours of volunteer service. The day’s habitat rehabilitation and erosion mitigation project included planting 300 local florae, trenching several straw wattles, in addition to slashing and removing tracks on non-designated trails.

“We had another great volunteer project with our friends at the Southern California Mountains Foundation and U.S. Forest Service, and our volunteers did some great work to help improve the local off-road riding areas,” said Steve Nessl, Yamaha’s ATV/SxS group marketing manager. “Yamaha is dedicated to supporting sustainable access to public lands like the San Bernardino National Forest. And we don’t just say it – our employees, as well as their families and friends are investing their personal time and sweat to support this mission, because they believe it and live it.”

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Yamaha volunteers have now participated in nine restoration projects over the last ten years within the San Bernardino National Forest. Past work includes projects in and around the Pinnacles, Cactus Flats, Big Pine Flats, and Coxey Meadows areas, planting more than 4,000 native seedlings and restoring and maintaining the OHV trails and trailheads.

“Yamaha Motor Corporation has been our partner for the past decade and has helped us accomplish numerous restoration projects on the San Bernardino National Forest. This project supports the development of new 50-inch trails in the Baldy Mesa area. Restoration and maintenance are a large part of what it takes to make these projects possible. Long term commitment to OHV land stewardship, education and safety through their Access Initiative program has helped us fulfill our mission of educating people to recreate responsibly,” said Stacy Gorin, executive director of the Southern California Mountains Foundation.

For more information on the Yamaha Outdoor Access Initiative, or to submit a grant application for similar projects, visit www.YamahaOAI.com. Follow Yamaha Outdoors at www.facebook.com/ YamahaOutdoors, www.twitter.com/YamahaOutdoors or www.instagram.com/YamahaOutdoors.

About the Yamaha Outdoor Access Initiative The Yamaha Outdoor Access Initiative is the industry leader in guaranteeing responsible access to our nation’s land for outdoor enthusiasts. Through this program, Yamaha has directly and indirectly supported thousands of miles of motorized recreation trails, maintained and rehabilitated riding and hunting areas, improved staging areas, supplied agricultural organizations with essential OHV safety education, built bridges over fish-bearing streams and partnered with local outdoor enthusiast communities across the country to improve access to public lands. Each quarter, Yamaha accepts applications from nonprofit or tax-exempt organizations including OHV riding clubs and associations, national, state and local public land use agencies, outdoor enthusiast associations and land conservation groups with an interest in protecting, improving, expanding and/or maintaining access for safe, responsible and sustainable public use. A committee then reviews each application and awards grants to deserving projects. Examples of appropriate projects for grants include, but are not limited to: • Trail development, restoration and maintenance • Trail signage and map production • Staging area construction, renovation and maintenance • Land stewardship, safety and education Updated guidelines, an application form and information on the Outdoor Access Initiative are available at www.YamahaOAI.com. For specific questions about the Outdoor Access Initiative, call Yamaha’s dedicated hotline at 1-877-OHV-TRAIL (877-648-8724), email OHVAccess@yamaha-motor.com or write to: Yamaha Outdoor Access Initiative Yamaha Motor Corp., USA 1270 Chastain Road Kennesaw, GA 30144

About Yamaha Motor Corp., USA Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA, (YMUS), a leader in the motorsports market, makes the toughest, most capable and versatile ATV and Side-by-Side vehicles. The company’s ever-expanding product offerings also include motorcycles, outboard motors, personal watercraft, snowmobiles, boats, outdoor power equipment, accessories, apparel and much more. YMUS products are sold through a nationwide network of dealers in the United States. Headquartered in Cypress, Calif., since its incorporation in 1976, Yamaha also has facilities in Wisconsin and Georgia, as well as factory operations in Tennessee and Georgia. For more information on Yamaha, visit www.YamahaMotorsports.com.

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Yamaha Outdoor Access Initiative Awards More than $350,000 in 2016

Yamaha Continues Support of Responsible Access to Land for Outdoor Recreation into 2017 KENNESAW, Ga. – February 15, 2017 – Yamaha Motor Corp., USA, announces the Yamaha Outdoor Access Initiative awarded more than $350,000 in funds and equipment to 26 grant recipients in 2016.

The final grants for 2016 comprised more than $73,000 awarded to four recipients, including support for both National Hunting and Fishing Day (NHF Day) and the Progressive Agricultural Foundation’s Safety Day program. “For a decade, Yamaha has been supporting National Hunting and Fishing Day’s message of responsible outdoor recreation and open access, and with an Access Initiative grant to the Progressive Agricultural Foundation, we extend that message to families and youth in the farming and ranching communities across the country,” said Steve Nessl, Yamaha’s ATV and SxS group marketing manager. “With the challenges facing access to our nation’s land, the Yamaha Outdoor Access Initiative remains a steadfast resource supporting those working to responsibly, safely and sustainably protect and expand the opportunities for enjoying the outdoors.”

The Yamaha Outdoor Access Initiative continues to serve the greater outdoor recreational community, promoting safe and responsible use of ATV and SxS vehicles, as well as providing support for grassroots projects that protect, expand and improve access to land for diverse, public use and enjoyment. Most recently Yamaha worked to spread awareness of the importance of open and sustainable access at the 2017 National Shooting Sport Foundation’s (NSSF) SHOT Show in Las Vegas -- an event that brought together more than 64,000 professionals in the shooting, hunting and outdoors industry.

As the powersports industry’s leading land access advocate protecting the interests of those who work and play outdoors, Yamaha’s Outdoor Access Initiative supports off-highway vehicle (OHV) riders and drivers, as well as those who rely on land access to camp, hunt, fish or farm. The 2016 Q4 Yamaha Outdoor Access Initiative grant recipients are: · Alvwood Squaw Lake ATV Club, Minnesota · Montana Trail Vehicle Riders Association, Montana · National Hunting and Fishing Day – Wonders of Wildlife, Missouri · The Progressive Agriculture Foundation, Alabama The Yamaha Outdoor Access Initiative continues to accept qualified applications for consideration of support and funding. For more information on the Outdoor Access Initiative, or to submit a grant application, visit www.YamahaOAI.com. Be sure to follow Yamaha Outdoors online at www.facebook.

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Yamaha Outdoor Access Initiative Awards More than $350,000 in 2016

About the Yamaha Outdoor Access Initiative The Yamaha Outdoor Access Initiative is the industry leader in guaranteeing responsible access to our nation’s land for outdoor enthusiasts. Through this program, Yamaha has directly and indirectly supported thousands of miles of motorized recreation trails, maintained and rehabilitated riding and hunting areas, improved staging areas, supplied agricultural organizations with essential OHV safety education, built bridges over fish-bearing streams and partnered with local outdoor enthusiast communities across the country to improve access to public lands. Each quarter, Yamaha accepts appl cations from nonprofit or tax-exempt organizations including OHV riding clubs and associations, national, state and local public land use agencies, outdoor enthusiast associations and land conservation groups with an interest in protecting, improving, expanding and/or maintaining access for safe, responsible and sustainable public use. A committee then reviews each application and awards grants to deserving projects. Examples of appropriate projects for grants include, but are not limited to: • Trail development, restoration and maintenance • Trail signage and map production • Staging area construction, renovation and maintenance • Land stewardship, safety and education Updated guidelines, an application form and information on the Outdoor Access Initiative are available at www.YamahaOAI.com. For specific questions about the Outdoor Access Initiative, call Yamaha’s dedicated hotline at 1-877-OHV-TRAIL (877-648-8724), email OHVAccess@yamaha-motor.com or write to: Yamaha Outdoor Access Initiative Yamaha Motor Corp., USA 1270 Chastain Road Kennesaw, GA 30144

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Impacting the Off-Road Community Interview: Shane Fuller

By Ben Janin

Off-Road enthusiast and hobby writer Ben Janin sat down with the young Shane Fuller, community leader for the Washington Off High Vehicle Alliance, and learned just how someone passionate about a recreation continues to give more.

Shane: It all started with WOHVA’s 2015 annual public meeting. Bryan Peterson (WOHVA board member) was actively trying to recruit me to come on board and he tricked me into coming to this public meeting. He felt that I would be a great fit as WOHVA had been entertaining the idea of Often the most impactful business and a putting on a first time event. An event where community leaders come from the most all of us as motorized recreationists would come unassuming personalities. This correlation together have fun and raise money for OHV was found in the young Shane Fuller of advocacy.

Washington Off Highway Vehicle Alliance (WOHVA). This oh shucks oh golly personality At the annual public meeting an open conversation type quickly went about a task that has not started amongst the board and committee ever been done in Washington state or maybe members. They were asking each other where the USA for that matter. In three short months could we have an event that works for all OHV Shane Fuller, WOHVA’s newest board member, user groups. Well I raised my hand and said, “I got an impressive number of multi-user know a place, Ahtanum State Forest”. It’s a place groups together for the sake of raising money just about eight miles up the road from where I for Off Highway Vehicle (OHV) advocacy. This live and about a half hour from where I grew up in included dirt bikes, all terrain vehicles (ATV), Yakima, WA. utility vehicles (UTV), crawlers, jeepers and even kids on bicycles. I sat down with the Before I knew it I was voted in as a board member young and ambitious Shane Fuller to discuss with the hopes of putting this thing together. I was terrified! For the first few months of board how he did it. meetings I didn’t want to say the wrong thing.

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Within two weeks people started coming together.

The whole board of directors got it going as Unfortunately time was getting away from us. they reached out for raffle donations. Dale and We should have started much of the process in Vicki Gray provided much the food and Bryan January. Before we knew it, it was late spring and Peterson and Neil Stamp got stickers, shirts and we were beginning to realize that we needed to other swag. We then called OHV clubs from all make it happen or get of the pot. over Washington State, we got some really great It was tough because we are all busy and all of feedback and whole bunch of them decided to us put in a lot of hours at work, but this is OHV come to the event. They also pooled together recreation is what we love to do. Eventually we their own resources for the raffle, food and about started making the first steps of reaching out to every other thing needed for an event like this. We the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to are really just an awesome community that came make sure they were ok with the event. The DNR together for this one event. approved of the event and were really excited to have us.

The event was scheduled for Saturday August 13th through Sunday August 14th, but by Thursday For years we have had such bad management August 11th we already thirteen campsites filled. with the DNR, but good things are beginning to By Saturday we had so many people from so many happen. The DNR was great to work with and different user groups. The logistics had everyone they really streamlined the permits for us. It was a leaving our base camp with planned routes and really encouraging experience and I tell everyone nobody took the same routes. It actually turned to go see them now. It’s so nice to see them lighten out better then a normal weekend of riding as up a little and work with the community. everyone stuck to their routes, there was no congestion and user groups were not running into The big deal was getting the insurance squared each other. away. It took two and half months to figure out how the insurance was suppose to work in conjunction Local OHV clubs offered their services as trail with the DNR permits for the event. It turns out the guides. These clubs lead assigned routes that DNR was awesome to work with but the insurance included two jeep groups, two UTV groups, one was tricky.

ATV group, and one dirt bike group. Additionally the groups were sorted by the difficulty of each Overall, we clicked with the DNR and they made route. Some of the groups made multiple trips sure that everything was in place so that this event throughout each day. Everyone did what they would take place. We had moving pieces; once were supposed to do; they utilized their hand the permit was finalized we were able to get the signals on the trails and took it slow on the roads. insurance complete. Finally after months of work We also had two volunteer EMT’s at the base we had only two weeks left to put the rest of the camp and Owens Cycle of Yakima lent us a UTV. event together.

The coolest thing to witness though was how all People thought I was nuts when I told them that of us from different user groups mingled together, all user groups were invited. But I told them that if everyone was just one group today. A testament to we don’t all start coming together we are all going this included the National Forest Rangers coming to loose our recreational opportunities and that over to show their support to the motorized users. this is a non-discriminatory thing. Luckily for me This is not even they were land! This is out of their all my friends get behind my crazy ideas and for jurisdiction! This is DNR land! And they donated years I have done it all; horses, jeeps, bikes and gifts on there behalf to our raffle! Good things were quads and all my buddies have UTV’s and ride clearly happening. snowmobiles. I shared with my friends, “we can PAGE 38

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A lot of the success happened because of the area. It’s not necessarily the best per a particular user group, but it’s a really well rounded area where everyone can have a little fun. Mike and Liz Amburg of Amburg Enterprises, a world-renowned snowmobile company, came to pay respect as well. While they were not able snowmobile they understood the impact of what was taking place, we were all coming together.

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All for the participants for coming and representing our community so well, DNR, NFS, Big thanks to Auburn Car Repair for their large donation and continued support, Rocky Mountain ATV/MC, Rock-N-Lock’d, Selah Sweets Candy & Souvenir, Granite, Battery Systems, PNW Jeep, Master Pull, ARB 4x4 Accessories – USA Office, Yukon Gear & Axle, Van Amburg Enterprises, Inc., Jim Putnam In the end we did it and it was awesome. We had from Under Reconstruction, Pacific Northwest great attendance and raised just under $7,000 in Four Wheel Drive Association, Dale and Vicki donations. We can’t thank our participants enough. Gray from South Bound Honda and South Sound They were the key to making this a success and Honda Suzuki for supplying food and barbequing, they are instrumental in its continued success. Cycle Barn, Off-camber.com, Trophy Girl Designs, The WOHVA board is so thankful and humbled Cascade Quad Squad, Eldora Dust Devils 4x4 club, Ray’s Wholesale Meats, Safety Shirtz, that we all came together to save our sports. mfdesignco.com, Yakima Valley Dust Dodgers, The event was called the, “WOHVA Meet and Eastern Washington Adventures, Build it Off Road Greet” and it was a way for multi-user groups to Gleed. meet each other, for the participants to meet our board and as way for us as board members to explain to the public what is it that our organization does. The event was held in the Ahtanum State Forest and it was great experience!

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Saturday, April 8th, the Grand Mesa Jeep Club accomplished a great deal of work on the Delores Point trail out of Gateway, CO. Delores Point has some spectacular views of the surrounding area and some of the trails we tend to frequent.

Unfortunately, some of the trail along the east rim where some of those views exist was becoming grossly overgrown with Utah Juniper and Pinion Pine tree branches and some Gambel Oak. The trail is in much better condition now.

Lunch on the point was a little disappointing as the sky was overcast and the air a bit thick with rain and haze. On a clear day, starting from the east, you see the spectacular Palisade Wilderness Study Area, then, the Sheep Creek trail can be seen from near the Delores River all the way to the upper ridge.

To the north is Steamboat Mesa across the Delores River Gorge. Northwest is Sevenmile Mesa slanting upward toward the Top of the World trail. The Delores Overlook is just across from Steamboat Mesa on the corner of Cottonwood Canyon where you will find Rose Garden Hill near the top.

Scanning westerly, Polar Mesa tops North Beaver Mesa and the Beaver Creek Canyon. Looking upstream is the snowcapped La Sal Mountains. There are more Jeep trails on all of these areas.

After Delores Point, we took a trip down to the “Cow Camp” on South Beaver Mesa. After a long drive out on the west side of Delores Point, you come to an abrupt hairpin turn. From there, the trail deteriorates quickly. Rock falls litter the road giving it “character”, challenge, and excitement.

In some places, erosion from rain and snowmelt have cut deep channels across and down the trail in some twisting ways that make line picking to dodge the large rocks in the washes challenging. Some of the washes have dug deep “V” notches in the lower roadside to make the trail dangerously narrow and off-camber at the same time. We placed rocks in some of those “V” notches to stem further erosion.

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From the hairpin, it is about 1.5 miles to the old Cow Camp. A small dugout and a small shed-like building with bunk beds and some corrals are all that is left, but in the dugout, shelves with bottled water and a can of Campbell’s soup have been waiting to keep a cowhand comfortable for at least 7-years that I know of.

The Cow Camp is right on the rim of the spectacular Beaver Creek gorge. Vertical cliffs on both sides of this deep canyon are topped with the flat North and South Beaver Mesas. The west side of North Beaver Mesa rises up to become Polar Mesa while the east side of South Beaver Mesa rises to the Delores Point Mesa.

Upstream several miles, the snow-covered La Sal Mountains gleam white with the moisture that will come down Beaver Creek and flow into the Delores River at the foot of Steamboat Mesa soon.

Of the nine rigs and eleven people on this trip, only one had previously been on either of these trails. Delores Point receives a fair amount of traffic. Before the UTVs came along, South Beaver Mesa had only a handful of visitors annually.

My first trip down South Beaver in 2009, there was not one sign of ANY wheeled vehicles ANYWHERE. The trail is too rough for the average ATV, and most Jeeptype vehicles would balk at attempting the first of the steep grade.

We will delight a few more “adventurers” on this trail during Rock Junction 2017 for the first time. You might be lucky enough to experience it if you dare.

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International Snow Manufacturers Ass (ISMA) 1640 Haslett Road Haslett, Michigan Phone (517) 339-7 Fax (517) 339-779 HASLETT, MI, December 20, 2016: The Go Snowmobiling campaign has www.snowmobile. been a great success. Clubs, Groups, and Associations across North America www.gosnowmobi have held Military Rides, Political Rides, and often just have fun holding snowwww.avosmotonei mobile rides with friends and family alike. Winter is starting strong, and there

Go Snowmobiling Campaign Expands its Reach

is still a good bit of winter to come this year. The trails and riding areas in many parts of North America are in phenomenal shape.

During this time of year, we are seeing a little bit more daylight and the temperatures are a little warmer, so the improved temperatures and additional daylight improves our opportunity and riding comfort.

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The Go Snowmobiling campaign that I have personally participated in highlighted for me the “wow-factor” and the pure enjoyment that people have when they first ride a snowmobile. I have riddenContact: a number Ed of times quit talking about how much Klimwith first-time snowmobilers and they couldn’tFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE fun it was and how they couldn’t wait to do it again. Thankfully I was well prepared for the ride and 339-7788 made Phone: sure that(517) my guests were well dressed and comfortable. I have been fortunate enough to also snowmobile with many individuals who have much more experience than myself. I have learned that with a little prior planning and thought, we can shape our friends’ experience in snowmobiling with us which helps determine if snowmobiling wins over another convert. When you take a friend snowmobiling, remember that friend may not 2016: be experienced.

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HASLETT, MI,yourNovember, Now isthethe timeshort, for and snowmobilers to Chances are that your normal ride would seem like a marathon to an uninitiated friend. Don’t show off or push the envelope or challenge your friends awareness to ride beyond their capabilities or their comfort snowmobile safety a top-of-mind issue.

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Remember that we have a 22 minute safety video that can be found on our website at: http://www.snowmobile.

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DVD, public ing campaign. Our Facebook page is www.Facebook.com/GoSnowmobiling . When looking at the page you will notice that many snowmobilers are posting pictures and their experiences on the page. announcements, and more. Millions of Safe Riders! Snowmobiling Fact We now have close to 10,000 Friends who visit regularly and it is common for snowmobilers to send out informative posts that are forwarded to hundreds and thousands of snowmobile enthusiasts Brochures have been throughout to safety t worldwide.

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When you consider putting together a Go Snowmobiling ride, just remember that individuals who don’t own a snowmobile, based on recent research shows that on a scale of 1 to 10, they rate their level of interest as a 9. People that you know, who don’t snowmobile, want to snowmobile. Remember they also want to enjoy snowmobiling for the same reasons you do: a. To enjoy the scenery b. To get outdoors to have fun with family and friends c. To go to unique places that they can’t reach any other way to see amazing sights d. To have fun in the winter outdoors and be able to go home tired and be ready for a good

night’s sleep.

So please, go out and have fun, take a friend snowmobiling, and enjoy this wonderful winter.

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Polaris Bunke Racing Team Wins 500-Mile Soo I-500 Enduro New Polaris 600R Race Sled Carries Gabe Bunke to Seventh Soo Victory Polaris Bunke Racing Team Wins 500-Mile Soo I-500 Enduro New Polaris 600R Race Sled Carries Gabe Bunke to Seventh Soo Victory

MINNEAPOLIS (Feb. 6, 2017) – Polaris race sleds dominated the 49th running of the Soo I-500, the most Never drink prestigious and ride. of all snowmobile enduro races. Bunke Racing’s Taylor Bunke, Aaron Christensen and Gabe Bunke co-drove to win the 500-mile Soo I-500 on Feb. 4, in Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. Ten of the top 12 finishers were Polaris race teams.

It was the second-straight win for the three Team Bunke drivers on the legendary Soo 1-mile ice oval, and the fifth Soo win in the past six years for Gabe Bunke and Christensen. The winning team ran a race-prepped Polaris 600R Race Sled. After qualifying sixth, Team Bunke ran near the front almost all day before Christensen led for the final 55 laps. The team won by 11 seconds and was one of just two sleds to complete all 500 laps.

“The new 600R body style was good,” said Gabe Bunke. “I think we found some speed over our previous package, and the new motor and pipe setup seemed to be AM working pretty good.”

8/23/16 10:59 The team had limited access to the track during practice and qualifying as race officials tried to save the ice surface for race day. But the combination of Polaris Snowmobile’s superiority in performance, durability and reliability, coupled by Bunke Racing using a setup similar to past winning efforts, sealed the win.

Gabe Bunke now has seven Soo wins at age 40. His son Taylor already has two victories at age 21. Christensen, 36, is a five-time Soo winner.

The Wuppet Race Team (Josh Bosek and Eric Churchill) finished fourth on a Polaris, followed by Tommie Bauer Racing (Tyler Nickels, Cody Bauer and Chad Bauer) in fifth. Finishing sixth through 10th, all on Polaris race sleds were: 6. Piche Performance 7. LMB Speedshop 8. DL Racing [Team 2] 9. DL Racing [Team 1] 10. Mayer Racing.

Bunke Racing’s next race is the three-day USXC I-500 starting Wed., Feb. 8, in Winnipeg.

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Polaris Hillclimbers Extend Pro Stock Win Streak to 20-Straight with Four More Wins

Racers on Polaris 800 RMKs Continue to Win in 1000 Stock Against Rivals’ 850 Sleds

MINNEAPOLIS (April 11, 2017) – Riders on Polaris AXYS® RMK® snowmobiles won all four Pro Stock classes at the latest RMSHA hillclimb to extend the Polaris Stock-class win streak to 20 in–a-row on snowmobiles like those available to riders today at Polaris dealerships across the snowbelt. With the Stock sweep, Polaris racers won nine of 12 Pro classes, along with three King of the Hill crowns, at the RMSHA hillclimb April 8-9, in Mesa, Colo. wear a helmet and other safety apparel. Never drink and ride. capability. Always In the season’s first five Rocky Mountain States Hillclimb Assn. events, Polaris racers have won all 20 Stock classes and claimed 50 of 60 available Pro podium positions. Polaris racer Keith Curtis has won every Stock King of the Hill title, and Polaris racers have won the 1000 Stock class all five times on Polaris 800 RMKs – outrunning racers on competitive sleds with 850 engines.

Curtis won the Stock and Mod King of the Hill crowns at Mesa after winning 600 Stock, 800 Stock, 800 Mod and Open Mod. Andy Thomas won 700 Stock and Luke Rainey won 1000 Stock – on an RMK 800 – to complete the Polaris Stock sweep at the Powderhorn Mountain Resort.

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In Improved Stock, Kyle Heap won the 600 class and Erin Beukelman won the 1000 title. Curtis earned podium finishes in all five classes he competed in, while Rainey and Beukelman had four podiums apiece, and Andy Thomas and Justin Thomas had two each.

Polaris Racer Storm Johnson dominated Semi-Pro racing, winning all three classes (Stock, Improved Stock and Modified) along with Semi-Pro King of the Hill.

Shelley Heap won the Women’s Stock, Improved Stock and Modified classes and the Women’s Queen of the Hill crown. Tayler Meyers won Women’s 600 Stock.

The next RMSHA hillclimb will be at the Beaver Mountain Ski Resort in Logan, Utah, April 14-15.

About Polaris Polaris Industries Inc. (NYSE: PII) is a global powersports leader that has been fueling the passion of riders, workers and outdoor enthusiasts for more than 60 years. With annual 2016 sales of $4.5 billion, Polaris’ innovative, high-quality product line-up includes the RANGER®, RZR® and Polaris GENERAL™ side-by-side off-road vehicles; the Sportsman® and Polaris ACE® all-terrain off-road vehicles; Indian Motorcycle® midsize and heavyweight motorcycles; Slingshot® moto-roadsters; and Polaris RMK®, INDY®, Switchback® and RUSH® snowmobiles. Polaris enhances the riding experience with parts, garments and accessories, along with a growing aftermarket portfolio, including Transamerican Auto Parts. Polaris’ presence in adjacent markets globally includes military and commercial off-road vehicles, quadricycles, and electric vehicles. Proudly headquartered in Minnesota, Polaris serves more than 100 countries across the globe. Visit www.polaris.com for more information.

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