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Yamaha Outdoor Access Initiative: ..................................... 18

ORBA Board Members

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Chairman: Greg Adler, Transamerican Auto Parts

ISMA.................................................................................... 12

BRP renews CAN-AM NASCAR Sponsorship........................ 22

Genoa Park and Logan Road Best Management Practices Project Completed........................................................................... 24

Treasurer: Mark Turner, Daystar

Backwoods Promotions ...................................................... 26

Secretary: Lindsay Hubley, Family Events

Big Horn Jeep Club and Stay The Trail Preserve Off-Highway Opportunities in America’s Most Visited National Forest................................................................................... 34

Member: Brad Franklin, Yamaha Motorsports USA Member: Stuart Gosswein, SEMA Member: Kurt Miller, Enthusiast Network

$13,103 to Pink Ribbon Riders in one day!.......................... 38 The Daniel Boone Back Country Byway: ............................ 41 Driven’s Elite Backcountry Riding Schools: ........................ 44 HAYDAYS ............................................................................ 47 Our Members ...................................................................... 48

Member: Jim Chick, Bestop, Inc.

Calendar of Events:.............................................................. 51

Member: J.R. Burke

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ORBA Staff President & CEO: Fred Wiley 661.323.1464 fwiley@orba.biz Office Manager / Accounting: Deborah Burgess 661.323.1464 dburgess@orba.biz

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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).

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

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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, Yamaha, Ski-Doo, Driven, Backwoods Promotions, NOHVCC, American Recreation Coalition and CA4WDA. Photography:

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Supporting Articles Introduction By Fred Wiley, President & CEO The most important reason the ORBA exists today is to provide a place where businesses and organizations can come together to accomplish important goals that they would not be able to accomplish on their own. Providing the right place that meets the identified goals isn’t as easy as it may seem. The land use world has become so complicated that no one can do everything it requires to accomplish what we need for now and the future. The letters that are included in this issue are an example of some of the work going on in Washington DC and Sacramento. We conference and meet several times in a year. From those meetings we are able to decide on an approach that we believe will be beneficial to our cause. As you can see by the groups represented in the letters there is a broad spectrum of representation from our community. Both groups have the ability to reach every segment of the Off Highway community, from the smallest club to the largest international corporation. We don’t often tell this story very well, but it’s important that you know that we do come together for the greater good. ORBA is doing other projects that help us bring real facts into the process, so that our work is validated and meaningful. Projects like the Nevada Economic OHV impact study is already providing valuable information and new and important relationships. The Genoa Peak Road project created working partnerships with the Forest Service and the State of Nevada. ONE VOICE is the ORBA program that is opening the communications between the entire U.S. The regions are now forming their project wish lists and working together on local issues while at the same time providing the necessary information for action at the national level. There is a lot going on, but we are always eager to hear your thoughts and comments.

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Clear Creek Bill Letter Senate NR 2016 August 22,August 2016E 22,and 2016 August 22, 2016 The Honorable The Honorable Lisa Murkowski Lisa Murkowski The Honorable The Honorable Maria Cantwell Maria Cantwell Chairman Chairman Ranking Member Ranking Member The Honorable Lisa Murkowski The Honorable Maria Cantwell SenateChairman Energy Senate andEnergy Naturaland Resources Natural Resources Senate Energy Senate andEnergy Naturaland Natural Ranking Member August 22, 2016 Resources Resources Committee Committee Committee Committee Senate Energy and Natural Resources Senate Energy and Natural 304 Dirksen 304 Senate Dirksen Office Senate Building Office Building 304 Dirksen 304 Senate Dirksen Office Senate Building Office Building Resources Committee Committee The Honorable LisaD.C. Murkowski The Honorable Cantwell Washington, Washington, D.C. 20510 20510 Washington, Washington, D.C.Maria 20510 D.C. 20510 304 Dirksen Senate Office Building 304 Dirksen Senate Office Chairman Ranking Member Senate Energy and Natural Resources Senate Energy and Natural D.C. Washington, D.C.Murkowski 20510 Building Washington, Dear Chairman Dear Murkowski Chairman and Ranking andMember RankingCantwell: Member Cantwell: Resources Committee Committee 20510 304 Dirksen Senate Office Building 304 Dirksen Senate Office Building As representatives As representatives of nationalof motorized national motorized recreation recreation organizations organizations we write inwe support write in of support of Washington, D.C. 20510 Washington, D.C. 20510 Dear Chairman Murkowski and Ranking Member Cantwell: the “Clear the Creek “Clear National CreekRecreation National Recreation Area and Conservation Area and Conservation Act” (H.R.Act” 1838) (H.R. and 1838) urge and urge As representatives of national motorized recreation organizations we write in you toDear move you the to bill move through the bill the through Senate the Energy Senate and Energy Natural and Resources Natural Resources Committee Committee before before Chairman Murkowski and Ranking Member Cantwell: support of the “Clear Creek National Recreation Area and Conservation Act” the end(H.R. of the this1838) end session. of and thisThis session. legislation This legislation would designate would 75,000 designate acres 75,000 of Federal acres of land Federal in land in urge you to move the bill through the Senate Energy and San Benito San andBenito Fresnoand Counties Fresno inCounties California inrecreation California as the asof Creek the Clear National Recreation National Recreation Area Area AsNatural representatives of national motorized organizations weCreek write in support of Resources Committee before theClear end this session. This legislation (NRA) and (NRA) would and ensure would access ensure for the access responsible for the Conservation responsible use of in off-highway use of(H.R. off-highway vehicles (OHVs) vehicles the “Clear Creek National Recreation Area and Act” 1838) and urge in(OHVs) in would designate 75,000 acres of Federal land San Benito and Fresno the area into the area future. into future. you tothe move the billthe through Senate Energy andNational Natural Resources Committee before Counties in California asthethe Clear Creek Recreation Area (NRA) and for the would responsible use of off-highway vehicles the endwould of this ensure session. access This legislation designate 75,000 acres of Federal land in (OHVs) the area intobased the future. Benito and Fresno Counties California as Clear Creek National Recreation Areato Clear San Creek Clear wasin Creek closed was in 2008 closed inin2008 on abased questionable onthe a questionable safety rationale safetyrelated rationale to related (NRA) and would ensure access for the responsible use of off-highway vehicles (OHVs) exposure toexposure asbestos. to Subsequently asbestos. Subsequently the California the California Off-Highway Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Motor Recreation VehicleinRecreation Clear Creek closed in 2008 based on arisk questionable safety rationale the area into the was future. Commission Commission commissioned commissioned an independent an independent risk assessment assessment study which study concluded which concluded that that related to exposure to asbestos. Subsequently the California Off-Highway management management and operational and operational strategies could strategies be effectively could be effectively employed in employed the area in to the allow area to allow Motor Vehicle Recreation Commission commissioned an independent risk Creek was closed in 2008 based on a questionable safety rationale related towould OHV Clear use without OHV use exposing without the exposing public to the unacceptable public to unacceptable risks. H.R. risks. 1838 H.R. would 1838 guarantee guarantee assessment studySubsequently which concluded that management and operational exposure to asbestos. the California Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation that moving that forward, moving the forward, area will the be area managed will be in managed such a way in such as to a provide way as to for provide all sorts for of all strategies commissioned could be effectively employed in the area to allow use that withoutsorts of Commission an independent risk assessment study whichOHV concluded legitimate legitimate and responsible and responsible recreation, recreation, while also while providing also for providing the would safety for of theallsafety of theofthat area’s all of the area’s exposing the to unacceptable H.R. 1838 management and public operational strategies couldrisks. be effectively employed inguarantee the area to allow visitors.moving visitors. forward, the area will be managed in such a way as to provide for OHV use without exposing the public to unacceptable risks. H.R. 1838 would guarantee all moving sorts offorward, legitimate andwill responsible while providing for the that the area be managedrecreation, in such a way as toalso provide for all sorts of safety of all of the area’s visitors. Our support Our for support H.R. 1838 for H.R. is possible 1838 is because possible of because the endorsement of the endorsement of the bill from of the a bill broad from legitimate and responsible recreation, while also providing for the safety of all of the area’s a broad array visitors. of local array OHV of local organizations, OHV organizations, businessesbusinesses and enthusiasts. and enthusiasts. This local support This local is support is Ourwarranted support for 1838 is the possible the endorsement of the billbut warranted not only because not H.R. only thebecause legislation legislation wouldbecause reopen would theofreopen popular the OHV popular area,OHV but area, from a broad array of local OHV organizations, businesses and enthusiasts. because becauseforRepresentative Farr’s Farr’s worked staff with worked diverse constituencies diverse constituencies to develop aa land develop OurRepresentative support H.R. 1838staff is possible because of thewith endorsement of the bill fromto broad a land This local support is warranted not only because the legislation would reopen use bill thatuse could bill attract that could a wide attract range a wide of support. rangeand ofThis support. approach ThisThis was approach exemplified was exemplified by by array local OHV organizations, businesses enthusiasts. local support is the of popular OHV area, but because Representative Farr’s staff worked with Representative Representative Farr’s statement Farr’s upon statement introduction, upon introduction, “Public lands “Public should lands be open should for be the open for the warranted not only because the legislation would reopen the popular OHV area, but diverse constituencies to develop a land use bill that could attract a wide Representative Farr’s staff worked with diverse constituencies to develop a land publicbecause to enjoy. public Environmentalists to enjoy. Environmentalists and off-road and vehicle off-road riders vehicle agree riders there agree is real there value is in real value in range of support. This approach was exemplified by Representative Farr’s use bill that could attract a wide range of support. This approach was exemplified by openingstatement Clear opening Creek Clear and introduction, Creek preserving and preserving Joaquin Rocks. Joaquin Rocks. bill would This bill boost would our boost our upon “Public landsThis should be open for thelocal public tolocal Representative Farr’s statement upon introduction, “Public lands should be open for the theinoutdoors in economy by economy creating by a chance creating for a chance all Californians for all Californians to come here to come and enjoy here the and outdoors enjoy enjoy. Environmentalists and off-road vehicle riders agree there is real value public to enjoy. Environmentalists and off-road vehicle riders agree there is real value inhope that their own way.” their own WeClear applaud way.” We Representative applaud Representative Farr for taking Farr this for taking approach thisbill and approach hope that and in opening Creek and preserving Joaquin Rocks. This would boost opening Clear Creek and preserving Joaquin Rocks. This bill would boost our local our local economy by creating a chance for all Californians to come here andsupport other Members other of Members Congress ofwill Congress look towill H.R. look 1838 to H.R. as a model 1838 as fora how model to for garner howsupport to garner economy by creating a chance for all Californians to come here and enjoy the outdoors in enjoy the outdoors in their own way.” We applaud Representative Farr for for land useforlegislation. land use legislation. their ownthis way.” We applaud Farr for taking this andwill hope thatto taking approach andRepresentative hope that other Members of approach Congress look other Membersas ofaCongress willhow lookto to garner H.R. 1838 as a model for how garner support H.R. model for support for land usetolegislation. We look forward We1838 look to forward working towith working you aswith this you bill as moves this bill through moves thethrough legislative the legislative process. process. for land use legislation.

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Don Amador Western Representative BlueRibbon Coalition, Inc.

Duane Taylor Director, Federal Affairs Motorcycle Industry Council

Russ Ehnes Executive Director National Off-Highway Vehicle Conservation Council

Fred Wiley Executive Director Off-Road Business Association

Tom Yager Vice President Recreational Off-Highway Vehicle Association

Stuart D. Gosswein Sr. Director Federal Government Affairs Specialty Equipment Market Association

Kathy Van Kleeck Senior Vice President Government Relations Specialty Vehicle Institute of America

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ORBA.BIZ August 26, 2016 The Honorable Lisa Mangat Director, California State Parks P.O. Box 942896 August 26, 2016 Sacramento, CA 94296 Dear Director Mangat: The Honorable

Lisa Mangat Director, California State Parks The California Motorized Recreation Council is P.O. Box 942896 composed of organizations representing motorized Sacramento, CA 94296 off-road enthusiasts and businesses dedicated within the state of California. Together, these Dear Director Mangat: organizations have years of experience addressing issues impacting off-highway-vehicle recreation.

The California Motorized Recreation Council is composed of

The Off-Highway Motorized Vehicle Recreation organizations representing motorized off-road enthusiasts and Division of the California Department of Parks and businesses dedicated within the state of California. Together, Recreation manages OHV recreation opportunity these have years of experience addressing issues within the organizations state, inclusive of local, state and federal impacting managed lands. off-highway-vehicle recreation. The California DepartmentMotorized of Parks and Recreation The Off-Highway Vehicle Recreation Division of the is California undertaking aDepartment transformation process to better of Parks and Recreation manages OHV accommodate the expectations of visitors to the recreation opportunity within the state, inclusive of local, state and variety of park units within the park system. This federal lands. to eliminate effort seeks managed to identify opportunities duplicative services and programs, and realign both the divisions and field Department districts. The California of Parks and Recreation is undertaking

a transformation process to better accommodate the expectations of The California Programof is controlled by within the park system. This effort visitors toOHMVR the variety park units existing legislation (Senate Bill 742) that defines seeks to identify opportunities to eliminate duplicative services and interactions and coordination responsibilities with programs, and realign both the divisions and field districts. numerous state agencies. Thereviewing California OHMVR Program After the existing legislation, availableis controlled by existing legislation documentation provided by DPR,defines and (Senate Bill 742) that interactions and coordination in public meetings concerning thisparticipating process, CMRC has identified somewith criticalnumerous points of concern as agencies. responsibilities state noted below.

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After reviewing the existing legislation, available documentation Grants and Cooperative Agreements Program: provided by DPR, and participating in public meetings concerning Looking at a map of State Parks, Preserves and this process, haslack identified some critical points of concern as Beaches, there isCMRC a noticeable of recreation noted below.in vast areas of the state, such as opportunities Northeastern California and the Central Valley. The redwoodand vistasCooperative or beach areas so evident in Grants Agreements Program: Looking at a map materialsPreserves advertising California Parks are there is a noticeable ofpublished State Parks, and Beaches, located far away from these rural areas.

lack of recreation opportunities in vast areas of the state, such asAdditionally, Northeastern California and the Central Valley. The redwood opportunities for children with vistas or beach areas evident in published materials advertising interpretive and educationalso efforts are California Parks located away from these rural areas. concentrated in moreare populated and far wealthier areas of the state.

Additionally, opportunities for children with interpretive and Conversely, theefforts OHMVR are Grants and Cooperativein more populated and educational concentrated Agreements Program funds both motorized wealthier areas of the state. PAGE 8

opportunities as well as motorized access to nonmotorized recreational opportunities precisely in these rural areas. Since these same communities are also among some of the most economically disadvantaged,

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Conversely, the OHMVR Grants and Cooperative Agreements Program funds both motorized opportunities as well as motorized access to non-motorized recreational opportunities precisely in these rural areas. Since these same communities are also among some of the most economically disadvantaged, these grants also support the livelihoods of many residents of these rural areas. It is incumbent upon the Department of Parks and Recreation to further support the OHMVR Grants Program by encouraging opportunities where no others exist. The evolution of the OHMVR Division grant and cooperative agreements program is a model of efficiency and effectiveness and should be considered for use in other states around the nation. The pillars of the OHV grants program are Restoration, Enforcement, Education, Planning and Operations. â&#x20AC;&#x192; Throughout the 45-year history of the program, the grants and cooperative agreements process has been subject of numerous state audits. With each audit, changes have been implemented to address any identified issues. Currently, the grants and cooperative agreements program features a competitive, unbiased application and evaluation process that involves the public and encourages participation in development of the proposed project. Applicants include local and federal agency partners and qualifying non-government organizations. The OHMVR program requires that proposed grants and cooperative agreements projects adhere to strict standards for soil loss and habitat protection to ensure sustainability of roads and trails, which are closely monitored for adherence to the standards and final completion of approved projects. CMRC supports the current structure of the grants and cooperative agreements. CMRC does acknowledge that while the front end of the process is valid, there are inherent program weaknesses within the backend: specifically, grants and cooperative agreements auditing. CMRC supports management changes that would strengthen the auditing process to ensure these grants and cooperative agreements are completed in a timely fashion and ensuring that unspent funds are returned. These actions are consistent with state and internal audit and fiscal management guidance to assist management in finding and correcting problems in financial operations, perform special operational reviews and fraud investigations, and review internal control. Proper audit and internal control reviews help management fulfill its responsibilities under the Financial Integrity and State Managerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Accountability Act. OHMVR Commission: The OHMVR Commission serves as a necessary link between the state administration of the program and the public. The OHMVR Program mandates that the program addresses both environmental concerns and recreational desires of the residents of the state. The commission is a vital link between the program management, the public and other public land managers to identify and correct issues in a coordinated fashion. PAGE 9

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CMRC understands the goal for the OHMVR Commission (and by extension the Division) is to work closely with the rest of the Department of Parks and Recreation to identify opportunities to eliminate duplicative services and programs, and realign divisions and field districts. The need for the commission to continue as a representative of the public is a critical communication link. We understand your desire to have the commission, and by extension the division, work more closely with the rest of the Department of Parks and Recreation. To this end we have some ideas how this might be accomplished, in part by having OHMVR Commissioners and Parks and Recreation Commissioners communicate and coordinate with each other on a more formal basis, at scheduled intervals. State Vehicular Recreation Areas: With the growth in popularity of OHV recreation and the increase in family participation, the SVRAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s are an important part of the state-wide OHV opportunity spectrum. Due to proximity to urban areas, many SVRAs can be considered urban parks. These popular parks are among the most visited in the entire system. On many weekends, SVRAs find themselves at capacity, with grateful families and children enjoying the well managed conditions. The SVRAs are in fact not motorized recreation specific as they frequently include non-motorized mountain biking and hiking opportunities along with important wildlife habitat and corridors. CMRC is concerned that over time the percentage of overall revenue budgeted for SVRA management, when added with OHMVR internal administration, has crept far above the 50 percent level that was once considered the ideal balance. This imbalance leads to a shortfall of available monies for the Grants and Cooperative Agreements Program. We support efforts to find efficiencies that control costs for managing and maintaining the quality recreation opportunities provided by the SVRAs. Partnerships: The Parks Forward Commission and Transformation Team have both emphasized the importance of citizen partnerships to enhance and improve management of parks throughout the state. OHV recreational enthusiasts already support many volunteer efforts with federal and state agencies alike, due to their dedication to roads, trails and areas designated for off-highway access. Many SVRAs have groups such as the Friends of Ocotillo Wells, Hollister Hills Off Road Association and others that have increased volunteer participation, sponsored trail cleanups and volunteer safety patrols in parks.

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However, the generous nature of OHV enthusiasts who cherish the areas they use to pursue their favored form of recreation has often been overlooked by the Department of Parks and Recreation. We appreciate the dialog initiated by the Department of Parks and Recreation and the We believe improvements in relationships and recognition of their contributions can greatly increase Transformation Team and believe continued communication is necessary to insure that volunteer stewardship participation by the OHV community. proposed transformation changes would be beneficial for the communities served by the OHMVR Program.the dialog initiated by the Department of Parks and Recreation and the Transformation We appreciate Team and believe continued communication is necessary to insure that proposed transformation CMRC members knowledgeable about OHV recreation in the California andProgram. we stand ready changes wouldare be very beneficial for the communities served by OHMVR to advise and assist while proposals and transitional proposals are being developed. CMRC members are very knowledgeable about OHV recreation in California and we stand ready to advise and while proposals andistransitional proposals are being developed. selfCurrently, theassist OHV program in California widely known and respected as a self-funded, sustaining world- class model for successful motorized off-highway recreation. Currently, the OHV program in California is widely known and respected as a self-funded, selfsustaining world- class model for successful motorized off-highway recreation. Working together, in a transparent manner, will benefit all citizens of California by making a stronger better program dedicatedmanner, to the continuation “Shining Star” of State Parks. a stronger Workingand together, in a transparent will benefit of allthis citizens of California by making and better program dedicated to the continuation of this “Shining Star” of State Parks. Sincerely, Sincerely,

NickHaris Haris Nick on behalf of CMRC on behalf of CMRC

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Snowmobile Community looks forward to a great winter season Haslett, MI, September 8, 2016: The snowmobile manufacturers are looking forward to a strong sales year and great snowmobiling. New products at spring shows had a warm acceptance and advanced showings and open houses are touting excellent crowd interest and deposits on new sleds. This winter promises abundant reasonably priced fuel matched with a snowy winter, supported by a La Niña forecast for the snow belt across North America. According to weather forecasters, we can expect higher than normal snowfalls and “real winter” temperatures. This past year, the snowmobile industry worked through an El Nino winter, which brought warmer/ moderate winter climate, and low snowfall. Yet, the manufacturers realized a 10% gain in sales over the last 5 years. The forecast for the upcoming winter season calls for copious amounts of snowfall, according to the experts. The winter forecast is welcome news for snowmobilers who are already preparing the trails, riding areas, and their snowmobiles. Work has begun on trails and riding areas across North America – which are always being improved with new signs, new bridges (if needed) and care and maintenance to the overall infrastructure. Go Snowmobiling/Take a Friend Snowmobiling campaigns are being planned and expanded as more snowmobile clubs and associations are helping introduce new riders and others to the sport each year. Visit the www.gosnowmobiling.org website to see the Go Snowmobiling / Take a Friend guide. Recent surveys highlight that snowmobilers are active outdoor enthusiasts participating in many activities such as fishing, hunting, camping, boating, etc. Sales for 2015-2016 in the US totaled 56,006 new snowmobiles, while snowmobile sales in Canada showed 44,431 new snowmobiles sold. Sales in Europe were steady at 20,000 new snowmobiles sold. Based on new economic impact data, snowmobilers generated more than $34 billion dollars in economic activity and supported record collection of tax revenue to local, state, and federal government agencies. Club and Association participation is increasing and supporting the snowmobiling infrastructure. Previously owned snowmobiles are increasing in market value. The supply of used snowmobiles continues to be relatively low but yet available to the many new snowmobilers interested in entering the sport with a proven, well maintained product. The sale of parts, garments, and accessories has been very strong as well as the sales of snowmobile related gear, trailers, etc. Record sales of pick-up trucks in the US and Canada point to a positive future for snowmobiling, since most pick-up truck owners are outdoor enthusiasts who enjoy snowmobiling and outdoor winter recreation. Snowmobilers continue to purchase high-tech products for their use and enjoyment and are eagerly embracing new global positioning and communication equipment for their snowmobiles. Snowmobilers are very safety conscious and are improving their preparedness for a safe snowmobiling winter. A growing numbers of snowmobilers participate in mountain riding. With this continued increase in mountain riding, there is special emphasis on avalanche safety equipment (such as beacons, shovels, etc.) and participation in avalanche safety awareness classes. Snowmobile dealerships are well positioned to take advantage of the growth potential this year, and with the strong La Niña forecast, many can expect early snowfall that will last through the winter. Snowmobilers are excited about the upcoming winter. You are invited to like us on Facebook at www. Facebook.com/GoSnowmobiling and tell your friends too! Share your enthusiasm and visit with us on our Go Snowmobiling website: www.gosnowmobiling.org . PAGE 12

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Monument Designation in Maine On the eve of the National Park Service’s Centennial Celebration (August 25th, 2016), President Obama designated the Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument in By Alexis Nelson, Proj ect north-central Maine. The new monument will Development & Opera tions be managed by the National Park Service and M an ag er covers approximately 87,500 acres including the East Branch of the Penobscot River. This new monument is about twice the size in acreage of Acadia National Park and borders Baxter State Park which is home to Mount Katahdin and hosts an abundance of recreational opportunities. The Katahdin Woods Monument is the nation’s 151st since the Antiquities Act of 1906 was enacted, and the 25th Monument President Obama has designated since 2011. Under the President’s executive authority, he has set aside over 265 million acres. The National Park Service is in an interesting predicament with approximately $12 billion in maintenance backlog; including $68 million for Acadia National Park alone. This backlog encompasses maintenance for paved & unpaved roads, trails, buildings, wastewater systems, housing, and campgrounds. Congress has increased the National Park Service’s maintenance budget for the current fiscal year by $118 million, unfortunately this only scratches the surface. The news of this designation has cast sadness over the land for many local residents, communities, and organizations that support traditional uses of the land. Municipal leaders, congressional delegates, and the Maine Governor have all had input on the designation and shared their thoughts. In June, the House Committee on Natural Resources held an oversight hearing in East Millinocket on the potential monument designation in the “Great Maine North Woods”. The field hearing, “Elevating Local Voices and Promoting Transparency for a Potential Monument Designation in Maine” was a result of State Representative Bruce Poliquin’s (R-ME) effort in ensuring that that local voices and those who are impacted by the potential designation are heard. There was an overwhelming level of resistance voiced throughout the hearing including testimony from State and municipal lawmakers, and from Bob Meyers, Executive Director of the Maine Snowmobile Association. Suggestions for alternative solutions included the creation of a state park where local and state authority is exercised and there is a process that involves community input. As it stands, snowmobiling and hunting remain permissible uses within the monument boundaries. The extent of that use remains to be seen. The major snowmobile corridor trail, ITS 85, will be intact and open for the upcoming season; that is the extent of information known at this point in time. Speed limit, grooming schedules and restrictions will have to be determined once the National Park Service begins their management direction.

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The monument proposal came from the family of Roxanne Quimby, Burt’s Bees entrepreneur who has sought a national park adjacent to Baxter State Park for over a decade. Roxanne began purchasing land in early 2000 and has about $100 million invested in what now is referred to as the Elliotsville

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Plantation, LLC. While the current monument spans 87,000 acres, Quimby’s Elliotsville Plantation covers approximately 150,000 acres and plans on donating the remaining acreage to the federal government. The Maine Woods Coalition, an organization made up of individuals, businesses and organizations that have a significant personal interest in issues affecting the recreational, commercial or industrial use of forest lands in northern Maine has an important question that remains unanswered: “How it is possible that she can donate thousands of acres that she doesn’t own?” Good Question. According to the Maine Revenue Service, Quimby owns less than 60% of the original 150,000 acres. In addition to this important question, there are only three access roads with deeded rights into the property, which she may not have any control over. “History shows that once the National Park Service takes control of land, the boundaries continue to grow, as do restrictions on commercial development and recreational activities,” Meyers said. “For generations, Maine’s large landowners have managed their lands for sustainable wood harvesting, while also allowing public access for an endless variety of recreational activities. It’s a tradition that is unique in the U.S. and has served Maine well. We don’t need the federal government taking control of our lands and our future.” The best course of action for proponents of traditional use would be for the State of Maine to assume the management responsibilities of the monument. This way the adjacent communities and the public are part of the planning process. ORBA, One Voice and The National Advocate will continue to monitor and report on the development of this important decision and its effect on recreation in Maine.

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Unprofessionalism is as Equal to #Driven2PushBoundaries By KeriSpam Wanneras

Spaghetti is to Meatball By Keri Wanner, National Advocate Editor

Captia’s and spam blockers are a way of life. Who has time to deal with the unnecessary nonsense of spam filling our inboxes! By the time web guru’s have developed a technique to get rid of this nonsense, new spam opportunities are already on the horizon; only slowing down how those spammers will reach us. It’s become an annoying but acceptable habit that has made us all leery on trusting what is real or not. The current era of social media is filled with shortened words, phrases and is a whole new world of communication. It developed a new language that caught on rapidly and spread like wildfire. The new language created a way to save time and stay tuned in with the in-crowd; and I was sucked in with everyone else. I found myself using this new language in my every day communication, whether I was writing an email to a co-worker, presenting at a conference, or even drafting my latest freelance writing piece. Soon, I became frustrated with the new form of communication and realized how unprofessional it was and it went against everything I was taught in college. It was at that point I cut the new language from everything. Get ready, my texts have become novels! I’m proud of them because they are professional. It’s a standard I carry with me every day in hope to never attempt writing a business piece and having one of those unprofessional shortcut words appear. In the end, the way we talk is the way we write! So why is unprofessionalism equal to spam just as spaghetti is to meatball? The new era of consumers and business partners want the opportunity to not only know how we conduct business, but to know who we are! This insight helps the consumer determine if we are worthy of conducting business with or worth following on the latest social media craze. The social media opportunities have given all of us a chance to work with people and companies we never dreamed of; they can be right next door or across the globe. But remember those spammers that made us leery? So how do we know when a new follower reaches out to us, is for real or not? Truth is, we probably will never know, but there is one approach that will help you get noticed! Approach the contact with professionalism! Professionalism is easy! We are taught this throughout our education on how to address and format letters. Emails and social media messaging are no different. Approach every contact with the same format and respect and you are guaranteed a worthy view versus questioning if the message is spam or not. It’s a sure-fire way to make sure they know I’m for real and wanting to conduct business with them. So the next time you approach a business or professional you want to work with, how are you going to address the message? I’m going to serve them some spaghetti with their meatball!

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Wilderness Characteristics Inventory training: What every motorized user needs to know By Scott Jones, Esq., authorized Representative I recently invited to a Wilderness Characteristics Inventory training refresher class with the BLM, which proved to be eye opening in many respects. The class was one day of classroom work and one day of one site review of an area that was recently inventoried. This article is merely intended to highlight some of the issues discussed as BLM already created manual 6310 to more completely outline this process. I am going to try and avoid simply repeating the manual. First, the response from land managers regarding a motorized organization representative attending the class was interesting but discussions quickly became very good. In a surprising turn of events, I was quickly labeled as â&#x20AC;&#x153;puristâ&#x20AC;? when it came to Wilderness issues, which aligned me with several other user groups that often oppose motorized usage. That was a first for me. Understanding the process employed by the BLM in their inventory is important for the motorized community so we can target specific relevant information in an area that is proposed to have Wilderness Characteristics. By regulation, Wilderness suitability must be reviewed during planning so criticizing this portion of the plan probably would not be valuable. Some of the criteria for Wilderness Characteristics inventory have significant amounts of discretion in their application. Just to set the stage for this discussion, many of these factors and issues are analyzed in comparison to existing Wilderness areas that have been designated by Congress. While I am not sure is the best standard, as there are a lot of reasons that Congress has designated Wilderness areas, this is the standard that is being used. Basically if there is a Congressionally designated Wilderness next to a divided highway, a Wilderness Characteristics area could also exist in a similar area. There are three characteristics that are inventoried for any Wilderness Characteristics area and they are: 1. Size; 2. Naturalness; and 3. Solitude. I wanted to share some specifics on each of these factors. Size is probably the straightest forward of the criteria as anything less than 5,000 acres should not be considered, unless it is immediately adjacent to a Wilderness or Wilderness Study area. Then smaller areas can be included. The only issue to be addressed when size is reviewed is size is determined by looking into the unit for review and excluding factors outside the unit, which can lead to some odd boundaries and issues. I personally have trouble looking into a unit and then excluding usages that are clearly visible, such as mines or homes on an adjacent hillside simply because they are beyond the opposite boundary of the unit. There was extensive discussion of how to deal with sounds of usage coming in from outside the unit, such as trucks on adjacent roadways or trains in the area. There was no clear answer on those factors although there was agreement it would impact naturalness or solitude. I cannot explain why we would exclude factors outside the Wilderness Characteristics area that impair Wilderness but only looking in but this standard is not followed when areas outside improve Wilderness Characteristics. Just something to be aware of. Naturalness is the next criteria for inventory and standards involved in review of this factor is far from neat and clean in terms of roads, routes and usages of the area. PAGE 16

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Motorized roads are identified in the naturalness review if: 1. they are built by mechanical means; 2. regularly used; and 3: maintained on a periodic basis. Motorized trails are not reviewed for impacts to naturalness. Roads that are simply the result of usage are not sufficient for impacts to naturalness. There was a lot of latitude on regular usage and periodic maintenance, as these terms are very site specific and managers had a wide range of opinions on the time frames involved for each. Mechanized routes are an area where there is a lot of leeway in the inventory process as a mechanized route in an inventory area does not impact naturalness of the area under manual 6310 but rather impacts the solitude available in the area, even if the mechanized route is an improved bike path that is 10ft wide, mowed and graveled. I am not sure how to justify that distinction as the Wilderness Act clearly prohibits motorized and mechanized travel but this is how the inventory is conducted but it is another factor to be aware of. Naturalness was also impacted by routes in the area that might have been closed for some time, even if these routes were easily visible. In our field trip, there was an old rail grade, a large mine tailings pile and access road for a water right of way that were clearly visible. Again, these were issues where there was a large amount of discussion on how to inventory these factors as some saw these as factors impacting naturalness and others saw it impacting solitude. Rights of way that are motorized and only periodically or seasonally used were an issue discussed and appear to be an issue that is overlooked pretty commonly. If these rights of way fit the three criteria for a motorized route, they have to be included in the inventory. One major takeaway from reviewing this factor is that if the office has done travel management for the area, and already determined that a route is a road and not a trail, everyone pretty much agreed that the Wilderness Characteristics inventory should match the previous travel management decision. Solitude was the final factor to be reviewed and this seemed to be the catchall for the factors above that really did not fit into the criteria or. If there is a network of trails in an area that do not fit the road characteristics review in an area, the trail network would clearly impact the solitude of the area. Again I have to question if there is a 50 inch plus trail in the area that otherwise fills the three criteria for a road, why that trail would not impact solitude and naturalness. Snowmobile routes in a Wilderness Characteristics area were an issue addressed under the solitude factor in the inventory, although most managers admitted that they had never thought about a seasonal type of usage of the area. This was surprising given that most groomed snowmobile routes are permitted and have been subjected to NEPA review but could not be a seasonal road, especially when many roads are subject to seasonal closures. My concern grew when dispersed snowmobile recreation was raised as this appeared to be an issue that simply was never looked at for the area, as it was not a permanent type of usage. Given the lack of response on this issue, I would recommend that the snowmobile community be very engaged on this factor and issue. Some of the land managers raised the usage of a Wilderness Characteristics area as a dispersed backcountry recreation area for all uses. Again this was an issue where there was a lot of discussion between the managers that basically concluded with the determination that this was not correct, which I would have to agree with. Given the application of Wilderness Act factors in the identification of these areas and the negative implications that have resulted from the Wilderness Study Area inventory. While many of us would welcome a backcountry motorized recreation area and experience, I really have to think there are better methods to be creating these types of areas that Wilderness Characteristics management. There simply has been too much negative fallout from the Wilderness Study area inventory that occurred in the late 1970â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s to look at this type of management in my opinion. The final issue I want to address is that many land managers donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t personally visit all of the inventory areas, making input on these factors very important to the planning process. We should be providing this type of information in any comments we submit. PAGE 17

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ORBA Spotlights Opportunities for OHV Grants! More to come, but first up is Yamaha’s Outdoor Access Initiative While ARRA often offers opportunities to weigh in on legislative and regulatory issues impacting OHV recreation we recognize that is only one piece of the puzzle. Building and maintaining OHV trails takes funding as do safety programs and other efforts. As a result ARRA intends to provide you with a few funding options over the coming months. Below is a quick overview provided by Yamaha of its Outdoor Access Initiative. If you or your club needs grants “to advance the causes of land stewardship and access to public land” please visit www.YamahaOAI.com to apply or to learn more. More information from Yamaha: Yamaha is a dedicated advocate for access. For more than 8 years, Yamaha – through its Outdoor Access Initiative – has provided direct support to groups and individuals best positioned to advance the causes of land stewardship and access to public land across the nation. The Yamaha Outdoor Access Initiative works constantly to identify quality projects to fund and support. Here is a brief snapshot of the work it has done to date, the communities served and the projects that are prioritized for funding: Anyone with an interest in protecting or improving access to land is encouraged to submit an application for support from the Yamaha Outdoor Access Initiative at www.YamahaOAI.com. Working together can help turn land access opportunities into reality.

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Yamaha Announces Ag Communicators of Tomorrow Scholarship Winners Three Winning ACT Chapters Awarded Funds for Ag Media Summit Attendance KENNESAW, Ga. – August 1, 2016 – Yamaha Motor Corp., USA, announces its annual scholarship winners for National Agricultural Communicators of Tomorrow (ACT) students at the 2016 Ag Media Summit (AMS) in St. Louis. The first, second and third place chapter winners are, the University of Florida, Utah State University and Oklahoma State University, respectively. The Yamaha-ACT scholarships totaled $4,500 in funds to help students attend Ag Media Summit, the largest gathering of agricultural media professionals in the country and a primary career networking and professional development opportunity for ACT members. While spreading the message of safe, responsible use of ATV and Side-by-Side (SxS) vehicles on farms, ranches and more, the Yamaha-ACT scholarship program has awarded more than $35,000 to students in its eight years of supporting ACT’s mission of fostering the professional development of agricultural communication students. AMS is one of two yearly meetings for ACT chapters and serves as students’ primary career-networking event. “AMS is an important career-building event for ACT students, and Yamaha’s ACT scholarship program helps even more attend each year,” said Emily Buck, Ph.D., NACT national faculty advisor. “This opportunity from Yamaha provides students with a chance to build their portfolios while learning about industry recommendations and best practices for safe, responsible use of equipment in any setting.” Applicants for the Yamaha-ACT scholarships are tasked with creating educational communication campaigns and materials focusing on safe, responsible use of ATV and SxS vehicles on farming and ranching operations. A review committee, consisting of Yamaha representatives and members of the American Agricultural Editors’ Association (AAEA) and the Livestock Publications Council (LPC), judge applications based on objective completion, need and merit of submission materials. “Yamaha made a long-term commitment to supporting U.S. agriculture, farmers, farm-families and\ communities by not only producing the most durable and capable ATV and Side-by-Side vehicles right here in the USA, but additionally through supporting and promoting their safe, responsible use,” said Steve Nessl, Yamaha’s ATV and SxS group marketing manager. “We are equally committed to supporting agricultural youth programs through sponsorships of ACT, FFA and other agriculture-related organizations.” ACT is a national college student association with more than 425 members located on 21 college and university campuses across the country. Members often attend the annual AMS meeting for significant professional opportunities with members of AMS-sponsoring organizations AAEA, LPC and the American Business Media Agri-Council. Follow Yamaha at www.Facebook.com/YamahaOutdoors, www.Twitter.com/YamahaOutdoors, and www.Instagram.com/YamahaOutdoors. #Yamaha #YamahaOutdoors PAGE 20

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BRP RENEWS CAN-AM

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Orlando, Florida, August 17, 2016 – BRP’s (TSX:DOO) Can-Am brand will be present on the NASCAR circuit for the next two years through its collaboration with the GoFAS No.32 NASCAR Sprint Cup series racing team, in association with the Kappa and Cyclops Gear brands. The agreement provides BRP’s Can-Am brand with the opportunity to sponsor 36 races, 13 as primary sponsor. “BRP’s successful experience to date on the NASCAR circuit in 2016 has been an important asset in our North American growth plan for the Can-Am brand,” said Anne Bélec, SVP Global Brand, Communications and PAC at BRP. “It has helped the brand gain greater visibility through NASCAR’s millions of North American spectators annually, and get closer to our consumers and their riding communities.” The sponsorship includes four title races – the Can-Am Duel at Daytona and the Can-Am 500 in Phoenix for the NASCAR Sprint Cup series in the U.S., and the Can-Am 200 in Toronto and Les 50 tours Can-Am in Trois-Rivières on the NASCAR Pinty’s circuit in Canada. About BRP BRP (TSX:DOO) is a global leader in the design, development, manufacturing, distribution and marketing of powersports vehicles and propulsion systems. Its portfolio includes Ski-Doo and Lynx snowmobiles, Sea-Doo watercraft, Can-Am all-terrain and side-by-side vehicles, Can-Am Spyder roadsters, Evinrude and Rotax marine propulsion systems as well as Rotax engines for karts, motorcycles and recreational aircraft. BRP supports its line of products with a dedicated parts, accessories and clothing business. With annual sales of over CA$3.8 billion from over 100 countries, the Company employs approximately 7,900 people worldwide.

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REQUEST Brad Mower Bio My family and I love the outdoors and the opportunity to see the wonderful backcountry that a paved road doesn’t allow. I have lots of family and friends who suggest they have seen all of the State of Utah where I reside. I know for a fact that most of them haven’t left the pavement to see the backcountry. In my opinion, none of us have seen much if we haven’t left the road. The beauty that is in our deep forests, accessible by existing trails and jeep roads, and some hiking where these don’t exist is incredible.

Photo by: Brad Mower

Photo by: Brad Mower Photo by: Brad Mower Photo by: Brad Mower

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Genoa Peak Road and Logan Road Best Management Practices Project Completed. Located on the north shore of Lake Tahoe. By Alexis Nelson

The Nevada Commission on Off Highway Vehicles has been working for several years to fulfill its mission. In any new program it often takes more time that expected to go from a new registration program to getting dollars allocated and on the ground projects completed. The Genoa Peak and Logan Road project is a great use of Nevada registration funds that implement partnerships and good on the ground projects the provide meaningful opportunity and protect the land. This project has been in the planning stages for over a year. The U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU) recognized that without rerouting and rehabilitating the roads, they may have to close these important routes. Route connectivity is important to good management practices. The Forest Service completed the necessary documentation (NEPA) and all of the permits. Finding the funding wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t easy, but through term relationships with the State of Nevada and the Off-Road Business Association (ORBA) a plan was put together. Partnerships like this are an important tool for the future of our future. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no longer possible for one agency to provide all of the components necessary to meet the needs of managing public land. So thanks to partnership and vision of these groups the first leg of this road rehabilitation is complete. Partners are U.S. Forest Service LTBMU Region 5, Nevada Commission on Off Highway Vehicles, OffRoad Business Association (ORBA), United Four Wheel, California Four Wheel Association, Nevada Four Wheel Drive Association and the Pine-Nuts Trail Association.

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Powersports and Outdoors Event Staffing The Benefits of Hiring Promotional Staff and Brand Ambassadors By: Jessica Kline / Backwoods Promotions Inc. After several requests, I have decided to share an article highlighting the importance of using promotional staff or brand ambassadors as part of your overall marketing strategy. In order to activate your brand and connect with potential customers, it is key to create a marketing campaign that generates excitement and engagement around your key messaging. Through our work in the powersports and outdoors industries, we have realized that gone are the days where a logo on the side of a car or on a billboard are enough to connect and engage with your key demographics. People want more. So what does that mean for you? Well, it means you have to get creative in order to capture your audience and leave them with a feeling of closeness and connection with your brand. Experiential marketing helps with this (i.e. contests, promotions, games, interactive exhibits, digital media, etc.). However, what I really want to drive home is that it is one thing to have an amazing activation, but you also need to ensure you have a solid team involved to facilitate the activation properly. Using promotional staff are necessary to engage face-to-face with customers, share their own personal experiences with the brand, provide information, and ensure customers have a great experience while in a booth or at an event. Promotional staff can consist of models, brand ambassadors, hosts/hostesses and more. They are skilled at using promotional strategies to strengthen the customer-product/service relationship and encourage clientele to buy and consume larger quantities of product. Generally, they are considered the dynamic, outgoing, energetic face of your brand!

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Here are some benefits of hiring promotional staff: 1) Enhance Customer Experience: -There is a close relationship between an individual’s direct experience with a brand and how well they connect and resonate with that brand. Creating a positive and engaging customer experience often starts at initial contact. Companies who use promotional staff to greet customers in a friendly, welcoming manner tend to receive higher ratings of customer satisfaction. As a result, that customer is more likely to remember your brand, return to your booth and buy your product. -Finding the right match between our clients and promotional staff is something we take great pride in. Specializing in powersports and outdoors event staffing, our team at Backwoods Promotions have worked with numerous brands and event organizers over the years and know these industries well. Not only do we hire outgoing, dynamic and energetic staff, but we also hire staff who share your passion for the powersports, outdoors and off-road industries. Many of our staff ride ATV’s, farm, hunt, fish and work in the industry. As a result, they know exactly how to engage with your clients and make your booth stand out at events. 2) Increase Sales -Companies that use promotional staff or brand ambassadors not only increase distribution of promotional materials, but the heightened customer satisfaction and engagement also leads directly to increased sales. -Using promotional staff to demonstrate how a product works, or talk about the benefits of a product or service can also increase sales simply by providing a customer with the knowledge they need to make an influenced decision. 3) Save Money -Paying travel, accommodations and wages for company staff can be quite costly, so promotional staff are often used in place of or to support company representatives at events. -Most of the time, it is not difficult to find promotional staff who are local or within driving distance of an event. Some companies may choose to hire a team of promotional staff for a set contract to travel while promoting their brand, and so these costs must be factored in; however, they are still generally less than paying full-time company staff. 4) Give yourself a break! There is no doubt that events are exhausting. Between the long hours and constant networking, it’s helpful to have support staff present to give you a break from handing out pamphlets and promotional materials. That way, you can focus on closing a deal or landing a new client. Feel free to reach out if you would like more information about booking promotional staff for an upcoming event. I’d love to hear from you!

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NOHVCC Reaches Out To Youth With One Million Adventure Trail Activity Books by Dave Halsey, NOHVCC Contributing Writer With the latest print run, that’s how many of the 20-page booklet have been published by NOHVCC since it was first introduced in 2004. It’s the single, most popular educational “tool” distributed to families by NOHVCC, and off-highway vehicle (OHV) clubs and organizations across the U.S. and Canada.

One million Adventure Trail Activity Books.

“It’s an inexpensive way to get the message out,” said Dana Bell in an interview last year prior to being inducted into the NOHVCC Hall of Fame. Bell was on the NOHVCC staff from 1999 to 2008. In her role as project coordinator, she was instrumental in the development of many NOHVCC educational materials, including the still very popular ‘Adventure Trail’ series, which includes the activity book and a dozen large posters. “A big part of the Adventure Trail materials was trying to reach the kids as early as we could with a very positive, fun message,” she said. “Once they are 14, it’s hard to get to them. But when you reach them at 4 or 5, they get the message and they accept it. And there’s not too many kids that will turn down a coloring book .” Today, the Adventure Trail Activity Book is distributed in many ways. OHV clubs pass them out at safety training classes, and at their booths at county fairs and other community events. School teachers use them as educational coloring pages for their classes. The Activity Books have been requested by a children’s hospital, and NOHVCC has shipped many boxes to chambers of commerce located in towns near OHV trail systems. Trail Ambassadors in states that have trail monitoring programs pass them out to young riders and their parents they meet on the trails. Many OHV clubs also distribute them to local businesses, including restaurants, coffee shops and powersports dealerships, who pass them out to their customers. Kids and their parents paging through the Activity Book read important messages about riding safely and responsibly, including: wearing the proper safety gear, riding the right size vehicle, and trail etiquette when meeting hikers, horseback riders and bicyclists while riding on multi-use trails. Four color crayons are also available, packaged in a specially designed, Adventure Trail box, and titled Trailhead Green, Stop Sign Red, Safety Gear Yellow, and Bridge Water Blue. “There have been several renditions of the popular coloring book,” said Karen Umphress, NOHVCC IT and Project Manager. “The first printing was in 2004. There were three printings of that version, at 200,000 each. The second edition, which added coloring pages, a maze and puzzles, was created in 2011. We are in our second printing of this version, at 200,000 printed each. That’s a million Activity Books!” The coloring pages of the Adventure Trail Activity Book can be downloaded and printed separately at this link:http://www.nohvcc.org/Education/AdventureTrail/ATColor.aspx. The Activity Book is one of a series of Adventure Trail materials, which also includes posters which are displayed in the safety education trailers of NOHVCC and OHV clubs across the country, as well as schools and community centers. Adventure Trail materials can be obtained for the cost of shipping, by contacting NOHVCC by phone at 800348-6487, or by e-mail at trailhead@nohvcc.org. Depending on the destination, the shipping charge is about $20 for a box of 275 Activity Books via media mail. The crayons are shipped separately via UPS, and varies by cost depending on the number sent and the destination.separately via UPS, and varies by cost depending on the number sent and the destination. PAGE 29

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It’s Time to Restore the Bonneville Salt Flats by Stuart Gosswein, Sr. Director, Federal Government Affairs, SEMA Utah’s Bonneville Salt Flats is a unique land formation that beckons visitors from around the world. For racers, its surface is unequaled. The hard salt crust is perfect for both speed and safety. For SEMA members, it is our heritage. Member products and sponsored race teams have helped set scores of world records.

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For more than 50 years, the land speed racing community has sounded the alarm that the Bonneville Salt Flats were being destroyed by U.S. Bureau of Land Management (BLM) mismanagement. The BLM’s traditional response has been to call for studies. There have been six to date. When the racing community proposed a comprehensive restoration plan this past May, the BLM said no action should be undertaken pending the results of yet another study. Frankly, Bonneville has been studied to death. The Bonneville Salt Flats are over 60 miles long and divided in half by railroad tracks and highways. Land speed racing began in 1914 and since the 1930s the racetracks have been located on the north side, with most of the potash mining to the south. The two activities lived in harmony until the 1960s, when the BLM began issuing leases allowing salt to be transferred south through miles of ditches without scientific proof that there would be no damage to Bonneville. Potash is extracted from the salt through solar evaporation, and the purified salt is a waste product of the process.

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Until 1997, the salt transfer was a one-way street. The BLM allowed an estimated 50 to 75 million tons of salt to be removed from Bonneville and not returned. In fact, much of the salt is currently located in a mine evaporative processing pond that sits on BLM land.

Bonneville is listed on the National Registry of Historic Places and deemed an Area of Critical Environmental Concern. Yet the BLM has allowed its health to reach critical condition despite designations that are tied to the racing venue and should trigger protective actions.

The racing community and mine owner created a salt brine return program in the 1990s, which was then implemented with BLM approval. When pumped at average levels of 1.2 million tons/ year, the program stabilized Bonnevilleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s crust and demonstrated small increases. However, in recent years, the pumping has ranged from 0 to 600,000 tons.

The racing community is not the only voice calling for protection. Last October, Utah Governor Gary Herbert sent a letter urging the BLM to engage in an effort to start an immediate Bonneville restoration program. Similar letters were sent by Nevada Governor Brian Sandoval, Sen. Harry Reid, Sen. Dean Heller, Sen. Mike Lee and Rep. Rob Bishop.

The racing community represented by the Save the Salt Coalition/Utah Alliance, of which SEMA is a partner, has issued a comprehensive plan for restoring Bonneville, which includes increased pumping. Water to create the brine solution is available through existing wells and other sources. Meantime, the BLM has only called for yet another study while ignoring those it has already conducted. One such study noted, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weather cycles may partly explain changes on the Bonneville salt crust. But the activities of man, such as withdrawing brine and constructing surface-drainage barriers, have altered the hydrologic environment and have had a profound effect on the salt crust.â&#x20AC;?

In March, Governor Herbert signed a resolution sponsored by State Representative Stephen Handy and State Senator Peter Knudson urging the BLM to formulate a plan to restore the BSF International Speedway to safe land speed racing conditions. Since the BLM is a federal agency, the racing community is now calling on the U.S. Congress to provide direction through legislation. Recommendations for Saving Bonneville A comprehensive Bonneville Salt Flats restoration plan has been commissioned by the Save the Salt Coalition/Utah Alliance and presented to the BLM. The Coalition is an international group of businesses and organizations, including SEMA, with a vested interest in Bonneville. The Utah Alliance has partnered with the Coalition to provide expertise and connections at the state and local levels. The goal of the restoration efforts is to return the Bonneville Salt Flats to conditions whereby it once again has a 13-mile long track. The following are key recommendations for restoring Bonneville.

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• Increased Salt Brine Pumping: Dramatically increase the level of brine being pumped onto Bonneville. An immediate goal would be to pump at least 1 million tons/year as occurred in the five-year experimental program. • Reconfigure Salt Laydown: Pump brine into the unused Salduro Loop, a large salt area adjacent to Bonneville that has not been mined for decades. The brine will become fully saturated as it is then pumped onto Bonneville. • Salt/Water Sources: An evaporative processing pond on BLM land contains at least 100 million tons of salt that could be a source for salt brine. Water to create and move the brine to the salt flats is likely available through new wells adjacent to existing wells or other accessible areas. • Lease Withdrawals: The federal leases that allowed salt brine to flow through ditches to the potash mining area south of Bonneville should be withdrawn. • Removal of the Salduro Loop Clay Berms: Remove dikes and berms that have eroded over decades and caused significant salt crust contamination. Removal of these dikes must be done in a way that does not further contaminate the Bonneville Salt Flats.

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Bonnier Corp. Acquires Sand Sports Super Show WINTER PARK, Fla. (Aug.18, 2016)- Bonnier Corporation, one of the largest special-interest publishing groups in the country, has acquired the Sand Sports Super Show, the world’s premier sand sports trade show and consumer expo, it was announced today by Matt Hickman, vice president of brand strategies, Bonnier Corp. The strategic acquisition solidifies Bonnier Corp.’s leadership in the offroad, sand sports and motorsports segments, complementing the company’s repertoire of renowned publications and events geared toward enthusiast audiences. The Sand Sports Super Show is an annual trade show and consumer expo where thousands of sand sports fans gather in Costa Mesa, Calif., to experience the latest products and industry innovations. Within its community, the event is fundamental in uniting and mobilizing enthusiasts, cultivating growth, and fostering safety awareness. “Bonnier Corp. specializes in connecting high-value, passionate enthusiast audiences with our partners,” Hickman said. “The addition of the Sand Sports Super Show furthers our market-segment leadership and unlocks unlimited potential for our customer groups: spectators, participants, sponsors and exhibitors.” This is the latest evolution of Bonnier Corp.’s presence within the off-road, sand sports and motorsports realm. The company acquired Family Events, a leading producer of motorsportsenthusiast events, in October 2014. Management of the Sand Sports Super Show will be folded into the Family Events division. “When Family Events was acquired by Bonnier Corp., one of our key strategies was to seek out great events to add to our roster of shows,” said Mike Moore, president of Bonnier Corp.’s Family Events division. “The Sand Sports Super Show perfectly aligns with our strategic plan - it’s a great show with terrific partners and sponsors, and we plan to build on its success in the years to come.’’ ‘The Sand Sports Super Show will be in good hands with a knowledgeable steward to nurture continued growth and excitementfor the industry,” said Donald Murphy, founder, president and owner of the Sand Sports Super Show. “Family Events has produced exceptional motorsports entertainment for more than 30 years and continues to thrive within Bonnier Corp., so I’m confident that this new venture will propel the show into a future of further success.’’ The 18th annual Sand Sports Super Show will be held at the OC Fair and Event Center in Costa Mesa Sept. 16-18. Sponsors, exhibitors, participants and key stakeholders will remain, and Murphy will work with Family Events on the expo.

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Big Horn Jeep Club and Stay The Trail Preserve Off-Highway Opportunities in America’s Most Visited National Forest A public lands partnership success story by David S. Novak – 08/2016 The White River National Forest is the most visited national forest in America. With many 14,000 foot peaks, world famous ski resorts, and iconic hiking trails it’s no wonder that this beautiful 2.3 million acres attracts so many adventurers. However, the White River National Forest has not historically been a haven for off-road enthusiasts. Specifically, the Eagle-Holy Cross Ranger District which includes the central mountains near Vail, Eagle, and Leadville, Colorado has zero miles of trails open to off-highway vehicles (OHVs). Therefore all ATVs, motorcycles, side

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Stay The Trail and the Bighorn Jeep Club have been working with the Eagle-Holy Cross Ranger District this summer to perform maintenance and complete work projects to ensure that these special off-highway opportunities remain open to motor vehicles. A trail maintenance day took place on the Holy Cross Jeep Road on 07/31/2016. Members from the jeep club used their high clearance, well equipped 4x4s to transport tools, materials, and Forest Service employees to areas where trail repairs were needed. A gate that had been damaged where the motorized route terminates at wilderness boundary was repaired to ensure that motor vehicles do not travel into the Holy Cross Wilderness Area. In addition, signs were replaced near Holy Cross City to help protect the remains of historic structures found at the town site. Large, steel signs that had been installed during a Stay The Trail Stewardship Project in 2015 were re-inspected and all found to be in great condition. The Bighorn Jeep Club has maintained and repaired this unique four wheel drive road for many years. This maintenance day is just one example of their dedication to preserving off road opportunities. Stay The Trail gladly assisted in organizing the event, completing work on the ground, and facilitating transportation for the Forest Service crew members who could otherwise only access this rugged jeep road by foot.

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often the user group enthusiasts who have the passion, ambition, and willingness to complete projects like these. The land managers hold the authority necessary to make them a reality. Stay The Trail is able to unite these groups and facilitate lasting partnerships that benefit all who enjoy public lands in Colorado. These efforts are made possible by the Colorado Parks and Wildlife OHV grant program which helped to fund both the Stay The Trail campaign and the Eagle-Holy Cross OHV Crew this season. All those who enjoy OHV recreation and find public land access to be an important issue should consider the success of these partnerships and seek out opportunities to volunteer. In Colorado, please remember to always ‘Stay The Trail’ and ‘Register Your Ride’.

Please tread lightly and travel only on routes and in areas designated open for motor vehicle use. Remember, Respected Access is Open Access.

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Hope, MI (August 18, 2016) – International Engineering & Manufacturing, Inc. (IEM), maker of Woody’s® traction products, held their 7th Annual Charity Golf Outing on August 12, 2016. In efforts to raise funds for Pink Ribbon Riders© (PRR), 29 teams gathered at Beech Hollow Golf Course in Freeland, Michigan to demonstrate their generosity and compassion. The seven-year running total raised for PRR is now at $75,560!

First Place Team – Reid Valve Dyno

The Pink Ribbon Riders is a small 501(C) 3 non-profit organization that provides direct financial assistance to men and women diagnosed with breast cancer. For more information on the PRR, visit their website at www.pinkribbonriders.com. After a few cups of coffee and TimBits donated by Tim Horton’s of Midland, a shotgun start sent participants on their way to win prizes and raise funds. Throughout the course of 18 holes were two 50/50 drawings, a silent auction sale made up of many donated items, and several hole prizes including a $10K hole-in-one, compliments of Diebold Insurance. New to the event this year was a bake sale, which raised an exciting total of $208. As teams finished out strong and the rain continued to hold off, an outstanding chicken dinner by Beech Hollow was provided to all attendees under the pavilion. During dinner, Jody McKay from PRR presented her organization and introduced two guest speakers, Kali Wissner who shared her mother’s breast cancer story and Tina Wenzel who also shared her experience of overcoming breast cancer. Subsequently was the announcement of prizes, awards, and a live auction, which closed out the day. Due to the generosity of IEM’s sponsors, donors, participants, and volunteers, this one-day event raised $13,103 for PRR. Some awards included $480 to the 1st place team, Reid Valve Dyno, and $260 to the 2nd place team, Montville Plastics & Rubber; both of which graciously donated their winnings back to the cause. To add a few laughs or even clean up some tears, the last place team, Western Power Sports,

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was awarded several rolls of toilet paper. Best Dressed for the groovy 60’s theme went to Donna Cody from the Michigan Snowmobile Association, which landed her prizes from Woody’s and the Gourmet Cupcake Shoppe. Skins winners, (Tech Met Carbides, Reid Valve Dyno, Team Lorenc, Team 19&67) donated back a total of $360. This put the happening team, Reid Valve Dyno, at a total of $650 donated back to PRR! When asked about the event John Sheldon Reid stated, “Our goal all along was to win the event and donate the winnings back. We definitely plan on being back next year, and that will be our goal again. The amount of prizes and what Pink Ribbon Riders do for people is amazing; we wish we could donate more.” Additional positive feedback came from Chip Hofstetter (2nd Place Team- Montville Plastics & Rubber) who said, “It was a pleasure to golf in Woody’s outing. The money raised goes to a good cause, and it is nice to give back to the community whenever possible; my team plans to attend next year as well.” Chip’s team traveled from Ohio to help make a difference. Photos taken at the event can be found on Woody’s Facebook page under the album Woody’s 7th Annual Charity Golf Outing. Next Year’s 8th Annual event is scheduled for August 11, 2017. Early Bird registration and sponsorship opportunities will be available in early spring of 2017. Hole Tee Sponsors — MSA, XLT Engineering (2), Endurance Carbide, Camso, PCA, Jim Noble, E&D Engineering, Cignys, Wayne & Carol Schulte, Members First Credit Union, Fullerton Tool, Cintas Corporation Tee Hole Signs printed by — No Bull Graphix Prize/cash/gift/food/water donors — 509, Applebee’s-Midland, Arctic Cat, Auto Zone-Midland, Beech Hollow Golf Course, Bellman Melcor, Buffalo Wild Wings-Saginaw, Charlene Cabala, Cignys, Cintas, Dan Dan the Mattress Man-Midland, Dan Wise-Wheeler Road Driving Range, ERX Motor Park, Fullerton Tool, GMAX Helmets, Greg Cadarette, Gourmet Cupcake Shoppe-Midland, Home Depot-Midland, Jim Noble, L.A. Nails, Lalonde’s Market, Olive Garden- Midland, Tanya King, Pink Ribbon Riders, Polaris Industries, Ski-Doo/Dee’s Marine, Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort, Spanky’s Powersports, Stryker’s Lakeside Marina, Tim Horton’s-Midland, Tractor Supply Co.-Saginaw, Tupes, Woody’s, Yamaha Volunteers — Tina Wenzel, Mark & Ruth Musselman, Jess & Tanya King, JoAnna Duby, Kali Wissner, Bobbi Jo Hoover, Michelle Ellis, Katie Zawacki, Serena Gardiner, Michelle Smith, Mary Wissner IEM is extremely thankful and appreciates everyone who puts their time, effort, and thoughts into this event.

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SEPTEMBER EXCHANGE SEPTEMBER2016 2016RECREATION RECREATION EXCHANGE Outdoor Recreation Economic Data Today and Tomorrow

Outdoor Recreation Economic Data Today and Tomorrow DATE/TIME: Tuesday, September 27, 2016; 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm

DATE/TIME: Tuesday, September 27, 2016; 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm Room 2203, Rayburn House Office Building PLACE:PLACE: Room 2203, Rayburn House Office Building $30/person COST: COST: $20/person $20/person pre-paid; pre-paid; $30/person on siteon site RSVP: RSVP: By 12:00 noon on Monday, By 12:00 noon on Monday, September 26th to bnasta@funoutdoors.com September 26th to bnasta@funoutdoors.com

Data are important to everyone in the outdoor recreation community who is responsible for serving the public – private companies, government agencies, and nonprofit organizations alike. Data are important everyone in thethe outdoor recreation whothey is responsible Data help us tracktoand understand people we serve,community the activities choose, thefor serving the public – private companies, government agencies, andtononprofit alike. experiences they have, the products they use and want use, theorganizations places they visit andData wanthelp to usvisit, trackthe and understand the people we serve,they the have, activities choose, theneed, experiences they have, money they spend, the resources the they resources they and much more. the products andrecreation want to use, the places they visit want topicture visit, the money they spend, But do any they of ususe in the community really see theand complete – or are we only the resources they have, the resources they need, and much more. But do any of us in the recreation seeing disconnected pieces? community really see the complete picture – or are we only seeing disconnected pieces? Would you like to get a better understanding of the outdoor recreation economic data that are currently theunderstanding data we are missing? And would you like to be part of that an effort to Would you available like to get–aand better of the outdoor recreation economic data are curaugment and integrate recreation economic data – and make them more useful? Then join us rently available – and the data we are missing? And would you like to be part of an effort to augment on integrate September 27th for the American Coalition’s Recreation Exchange and recreation economic dataRecreation – and make them more useful? Then join uson onOutdoor September Recreation Economic Data Today and Tomorrow. 27th for the American Recreation Coalition’s Recreation Exchange on Outdoor Recreation Economic Data Today and Tomorrow. The leadership of CHM Government Services, which specializes in helping public agencies provide and enhance services, will open the discussion an overview the dataprovide that The leadership of CHM visitor Government Services, which specializeswith in helping public of agencies are available and the challenges involved in understanding how data can be leveraged to and enhance visitor services, will open the discussion with an overview of the data that are available improve the public’s recreation experiences.how Wedata will also by key recreation and the challenges involved in understanding can be be joined leveraged to improve thedata public’s providers, who will share their perspectives on what can and should be done to improve both their the recreation experiences. We will also be joined by key recreation data providers, who will share quality and on thewhat utilization of recreation Questions welcome from perspectives can and should be data. done to improve and bothcomments the qualitywill andbe the utilization of recreeveryone. ation data. Questions and comments will be welcome from everyone. The goal of this gathering will be the start of a process – and the establishment of a working The goal of this gathering will be the start of a process – and the establishment of a working group group to guide that process – to develop better integrated, more complete, and better utilized to guide that process – to develop better integrated, more complete, and better utilized outdoor recoutdoor recreation economic data – to the benefit of everyone involved and the public they serve. reation economic data – to the benefit of everyone involved and the public they serve. Please join us for this enlightening and informative session. Informal discussions will begin over lunch at noon, with Please join us for this enlightening and informative session. Informal discussions will begin over the formal program getting underway at 12:45. lunch at noon, with the formal program getting underway at 12:45. Email bnasta@funoutdoors.com Email bnasta@funoutdoors.com by 12:00 noon on Monday, September 26th , to let us know your plans.

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The Daniel Boone Back Country Byway was made possible through support from local counties, Tread Lightly, Southern Four Wheel Drive Association, Friends of Boone, CartoTracks, and The Ohio River Four Wheelers. You can now download the complete and current comprehensive DBBB map electronically and use it right now on your smartphone. For more details visit; www.cartotracks.com Local county governments and tourism boards have partnered with the Southern Four Wheel Drive Association (SFWDA. org) and other local jeep clubs to support the development and maintenance of these valuable roads which will result in cleaner, better roads to control forest fires, emergency evacuations, recreation, and private land holder access. Improvement and better management of these roads to generate tourism money will result in better enforcement and prevent unfortunate damage to the land as a result of irresponsible use. Treadlightly! ethics (Treadlightly.org) will be implemented through signs with maps and information displayed at key points along the route in wooden kiosks placed on the county right of way. These kiosks are being built and paid for by donations of time and money local organizations, state and regional clubs, and anyone Danielfrom Boone Back Country Byway was made possible who wants to contribute.

The through support from local counties, Tread Lightly, Southern Four Wheel Drive Association, Friends of Boone, Southernand FourThe Wheel Drive Association’s grant money is paying CartoTracks, Ohio River Four Wheelers.

for CartoTracks (cartotracks.com) to “smart map” the Daniel Boone Backcountry Byway. This means tourists can navigate the route with accuracy with their smartphone or device without needing a cell signal because the route is downloaded onto the smartphone or device’s memory. OHIO RIVER FOUR WHEELERS used a $2000.00 grant from SFWDA and TreadLightly to design, construct and install 10 kiosk road signs along the 107 miles byway route. ORFW appreciates the funding and all the volunteer hours donated to get the kiosks in place. Below are some photos from the construction and installation.

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Annual Off-Road Business Association Membership Meeting Held March 29, 2016 By Steve Egbert, President of Cal4 It has been a fun year of wheeling so far, while my Jeep is not the biggest and baddest it works pretty well on the way trail. Over the last few years I have upgraded with parts I purchased from many of our corporate sponsors, including MetalCloak, Rubicon Express, Advanced Adaptors, BF Goodrich, GenRight and others to get to a point I am very happy with my set up. I was able to attend 4x4InMotionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Niagara Rim Poker Run, this was a very fun event. The trail is not too hard and there are lots of fun obstacles along the way. The club does a great job of spotting at the obstacles. On Friday night the club hosts a reception with appetizers and drinks which is a nice touch. On Saturday the run is split into 3 groups to keep the trail moving and the amount of time waiting on the trail was minimal. The club prepares a great tri-tip dinner and has a very good raffle with great prizes on Saturday night. I would highly recommend this run, especially for a new 4x4 owner wanting to gain confidence on the trail. In August it was time for the 49th Sierra Trek, I arrived at Meadow Lake on Tuesday for a week of camping. I love to attend Sierra Trek and have made many new friends at Trek. Sierra Trek is put on by a great group of dedicated volunteers and they all were led by Bill Ellis, the chairman and Jason Winkel co-chairman. I would like to than Bill, Jason and all the volunteers that did a great job this year. I was on the Friday River Run committee, but the day started early making breakfast under the direction of Kathy Medley. Sherry Stortroen and I mixed up 50 pounds of pancake mix that will make a few pancakes. The Friday River run is led by the Joaquin Jeepers and they allow me to help on the run. The run down the Fordyce trail was going fairly smoothly until we got close to committee crossing, the Toyota 4 Runner that was running in front of me was laid over in the middle of the trail; I guess that the driver picked the wrong line. I got positioned to wright the Toyota, and after a bit of winching we had the 4 Runner back on its wheels. The nice thing about this recovery was that I was able to make a new friend in the Norcal 4 Wheelers club. With the help of the all the winch hill crews it was a fun climb back to Meadow Lake. On Saturday, I was able to go on the Outer Limits run with the Esprit de Four club. The Outer Limits run is a much milder run than the ones on the Fordyce trail. Again I would like to thank everyone who helped with Sierra Trek, Great Job and I look forward to next year and the celebration of 50 years of Trek. While land use and public land access are our mission, family fun in support of our mission is also very important. Our volunteers of whom many of you can be counted, are key to all our success.

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JOEL HOULTON NAMED POLARIS VICE PRESIDENT OF GLOBAL SAFETY AND QUALITY

MINNEAPOLIS (Aug. 8, 2016) – Polaris Industries Inc. (NYSE: PII) today announced that Joel Houlton, Senior Engineering Director, has been named Vice President of Global Safety and Quality for Polaris. Houlton will dual-report to Scott W. Wine, CEO and Chairman, and Ken Pucel, Executive Vice President – Operations, Engineering and Lean. Houlton will lead a newly formed organization focused on the safety and quality in Polaris’ design, supplier development, manufacturing, and post-sales surveillance processes.

“The safety and quality of our products must be our number-one priority as a company”

“The safety and quality of our products must be our number-one priority as a company,” said Wine. “Joel and his team will have one simple mandate: do whatever it takes to make Polaris the leader we should be, and that our customers and dealers expect us to be, with respect to safety and quality.” Houlton joined the company in 2011, and most recently has been leading Central Engineering Operations and Defense Engineering, while serving as the interim leader of the Defense business. Prior to joining Polaris, Houlton gained significant leadership, engineering and quality experience in the aerospace industry, in roles at Honeywell and ATK. About Polaris Polaris Industries Inc. (NYSE:PII) is a global powersports leader with annual 2015 sales of $4.7 billion. Polaris fuels the passion of riders, workers and outdoor enthusiasts with our RANGER®, RZR® and POLARIS GENERAL™ side-byside off-road vehicles; our SPORTSMAN® and POLARIS ACE® all-terrain off-road vehicles; VICTORY® and 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 sold under multiple recognizable brands, and has a growing presence in adjacent markets globally with products including military and commercial off-road vehicles, quadricycles, and electric vehicles. www.polaris.com

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Driven – Backcountry Riding School By Laura Forbes

I have ridden in the mountains for years on snowmobile, mostly trail riding. I would ride in the deep snow, only to get stuck and have someone get me out. I never rode on steep hills or close to trees, because I needed a football field to turn around in. okay it wasn’t that bad. I have watched other riders ride and dreamed I could ride like them. Keri and Corey Wanner, Driven, were telling me they host a riding school. The school teaches riders to ride in the mountains and Driven works with Bret Rasmussen, Cameron Chimenti, Brandon Chimenti, Tracy Long, Skinner and Mike Duffy. I was so excited to take the class I planned my vacation around the class. My daughter, Sam, and I decided to sign up. Sam was not too sure about the class. I explained to her if she plans on getting a degree in Snow Science she will need to know how to ride. Reluctantly she agreed. We signed up for the class at Brooks Lake Lodge in Wyoming, in March of 2016. My goal was to side hill and be able to do donuts. Well the first day is here and I was ecstatic! We get ready and hop on the trail. The morning was brisk but beautiful; riding on the trail when the sun is rising is gorgeous. As we were riding up to Brooks Lake Lodge the sight was unbelievable. The lodge was built out of logs, in 1922. The history behind the lodge was remarkable and the food was delicious. The owners and the employees were so accommodating. First day, we go over the rules, pair up with a partner and make sure our beacons are working. We rode to a steep hill not that far from the lodge. Bret explains what the height should be on the handle bar risers. You guessed it mine are too tall. Then he showed us in slow motion how to turn our snowmobiles uphill when we are going downhill. Some of us did a great job and others struggled. I did good making the turn as I was going downhill, but once I got back up to the top I forgot to move to the side of my snowmobile and you guessed it; I rolled my sled over and everyone was watching. I thought that would be a terrifying thought but it wasn’t. The Driven Team was there to help me immediately and giving me the encouraging words I needed to get back on the sled and try it again. The rest of the day we went from mountain to mountain tearing up the hill sides. The instructors and guides helped us practice side hilling or they took you on a ride of a life time. Sam had troubles side hilling with her sled, so she took my sled and Keri’s sled to see if she could side hill better. Sure enough she was able because she felt more comfortable on the sled, so you guessed it she went back to the hotel and told her dad she was taking his sled for the next two days. She was a Polaris rider converted Ski-Doo in a matter of seconds. PAGE 44

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Day 2, we paired up with a partner and checked our beacons then we were off to tear up more hill sides. I will tell you I was getting better at balancing my snowmobile and I could do it on flat ground. SWEET!! Even Sam was getting better on her dad’s snowmobile. I think he lost his snowmobile. Even though it snowed the whole day, we found areas we could play in thanks to Cameron. I had a chance to ride Bret’s, Cameron’s and Keri’s snowmobile to see which style of handle bars I like. Well I found which style I liked so time to change handlebars. Day 3, we were taught how to rescue people in an avalanche. First we took the avalanche class then it was the practical. We worked in groups and we had to find beacons that were buried in the snow. Thank you Mike Duffy, you did a great job. I will say taking the avalanche class is great information, but actually using the beacons by burying them in the snow is the best. I got to use my beacon, shovel and probe. All the years I have been snowmobiling I have never seen or heard an avalanche. The one day we were riding I heard a noise that sounded like thunder. Our instructors and guides stated that is an avalanche that I am hearing. Please remember you never know when an avalanche will occur so always be prepared. Even though you have been riding for years it doesn’t mean you know how to ride properly. The riding school will show you how to properly ride so maneuvering your snowmobile will be done effortlessly.

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HayDays Grass Gras Drags

Celebrate 50 By Keri Wanner

Photo Credit: Sno Barons

Don’t mess with 50! It means 50 years of experience, craziness, passion, and fun! But it comes down to 50 is just 32 years of experience matched with 18 years of awesomeness and who does that describe… The Sno-Barons Snowmobile Club. For the Sno-Barons 50 meant a band of celebration, ascending the backcountry, jumps as far as the eye could see, tilt-a-worlds on side by sides, top speeds in grass drags and an amazing group of friends. A ten year veteran of the HayDays Grass Drags and I still feel like a pup. But how do I compare to the hundreds of volunteers that swarm the 120 acres of field making sure every vender and swapper has a place and that the participants are shocked like no other. The Sno-Barons know one thing and that is motorized recreation. They grasp what it takes to have a snowmobile trail and they understand what it takes to get people excited about the recreation. Two unique ingredients to make a successful event. And a successful event it is averaging around 45,000 people a year to grace the fields of the HayDays Grass Drags. This year was like no other of meeting new friends and reconnecting with old. The event becomes so much more than the kickoff of the snowmobile season, it becomes a place of gathering where people with a common interest can get together and be badass. It’s where new ideas are presented and barriers are broken to get people excited about the outdoors whether its summer or winter. Seriously, how many other events can boost this characteristic? Every year as my excitement builds in preparation for HayDays, my adrenaline peaks at the event. Its then I realize no matter what I’m ready for the winter season and to rip with my friends while promoting rider responsibility to ensure access. It’s an event of celebration of outdoor enthusiasts’ passion for fun while promoting education on how to keep what has been established. It’s the one event every year that I attend that breaks all barriers because it attracts all type of recreationalists. So as you prepare for next season which event will be on your radar! PAGE 46

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OUR MEMBERS The companies listed below are proud members of ORBA. They support our common goal of preserving off-road recreation for America’s families. ORBA appreciates their support and looks forward to working with them on the future of off-road recreation. Learn how to join our team efforts and become a member at www.orba.biz. COMPANY WEBSITE 4 Wheel Parts Wholesalers www.4wheelparts.com SEMA www.sema.org OMIX-ADA Inc. www.omix-ada.com BFGoodrich www.bfgoodrich.com Falken Tire www.falkentire.com Fox Racing Shox www.foxracingshox.com MAXXIS International www.maxxis.com AMA D37 Off-Road www.district37ama.org ARB USA www.arbusa.com The Carlstar Group LLC www.carlstargroup.com CNSA www.cnsa.net DynoMax www.dynomax.com Family Events/The Promotion Co. www.familyevents.com KAR TEK Off-Road www.kartek.com www.kawasaki.com Kawasaki Motors Corporation www.mckenzies.com McKenzie’s Performance Products MOTOWORLD of El Cajon www.motoworldofelcajon.com Off Road Warehouse www.offroadwarehouse.com PAC Racing Springs www.racingsprings.com Performance Automotive Group www.p-a-g.net www.procompusa.com Pro Comp Suspension Race Car Dynamics, Inc. www.racecardynamics.com Rancho Performance Suspension www.gorancho.com Southern Four Wheel Drive Association (SFWDA) www.sfwda.org Southern Motorcycle Supply, Inc. www.southernms.com www.tenneco.com Tenneco, Inc. Thrush www.thrush.com Yamaha Motor Corporation USA www.yamaha-motor.com YUASA Battery, Inc. www.yuasabatteries.com View on Facebook Accion el la Baja TV www.advanceadapters.com Advance Adapters Inc. Advantage Performance www.advantage-on-line.com All German Auto www.allgermanauto.com Alpinestars www.alpinestars.com Alumi Craft www.alumicraft.info www.ama-d36.org AMA D36 APE Wraps www.apewraps.com Baja Designs www.bajadesigns.com Baldwin Motor Sports www.baldwinmotorsports.com www.beaumontpowersports.com Beaumont Yamaha Bell Helmets www.bellsports.com Berts Mega Mall www.bertsmegamall.com Bestop, Inc. www.bestop.com Bilstein/ThyssenKrupp of America www.bilstein.com California Association of 4 Wheel Drive Clubs, Inc.www.cal4wheel.com Calmini Manufacturing www.calmini.com C&D Cycle Center www.cndcyclecenter.com CB Performance Products, Inc. www.cbperformance.com Champion Wheel Co., Inc. www.championwheel.com www.10westmotorsports.com Coyne Motorsports Currie Enterprises www.currieenterprises.com Custom Decals, Inc. www.customdecal.com Cycle Gear www.cyclegear.com D.I.D. Chain/Daido Kogyo Co. www.did-daido.co Daystar Products International www.daystarweb.com Dirtboy Designs www.dirtboydesigns.com

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October 1st-2nd: Off-Road Expo – Pomona, CA October 11th -16th: Annual NOHVCC & INOHVAA Joint Conference – Great Falls, MT October 14th – 15th: Operation Desert Fun – Borrego Springs, CA November 1st-4th: SEMA Show - Las Vegas, NV Sessions TBA: One Voice Annual Meeting ORBA Lounge Training Sessions November 11th – 13th: Panamint Valley Days – Trona, CA December 1st: National Advocate Deadline for the Winter 2016 issue December 30th: Log Road MX - Bronson, MI December 31st: Salinas Ramblers M/C - Salinas, CA

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, The Enthusiast Network • Member: Jim Chick, Bestop, Inc. • Member: J.R. Burke, Polaris Industries, Inc. ORBA Staff President & CEO: Fred Wiley 661.323.1464 fwiley@orba.biz Office Manager / Accounting: Deborah Burgess 661.323.1464 dburgess@orba.biz

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