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Published By Driven LLC, Keri Wanner & Yarrum Design LLC, Denise Sanzo ORBA Articles: ..................................................................... 4 5 Ways to Give Back to Your Trails....................................... 11 Off-Road Business Association 1701 Westwind Drive #108 Bakersfield, CA 93301 1-833-620-2729 661.323.1464 Fax 661.323.1487 ORBA Board Members Chairman: Greg Adler, Transamerican Auto Parts
SEMA................................................................................... 12 Meet new Board member..................................................... 14 Earning Jeep Trails................................................................ 16
Send future contributions to keri@driven2pushboundaries.com Cover Photo Credits: Shaffer Smith
Treasurer: Mark Turner, Daystar Secretary: Lindsay Hubley, Family Events Member: Brad Franklin, Yamaha Motorsports USA Member: Stuart Gosswein, SEMA Member: Jim Chick, Daystar, Inc. Member: Brian Godfrey, Method Race Wheels ORBA Staff President & CEO: Fred Wiley 661.323.1464 fwiley@orba.biz Office Manager / Accounting: Dana Wiley 661.323.1464 dwiley@orba.biz
Spring 2018 National Advocate Correction: An earlier version of this Newsletter incorrectly attributed this article to David Halsey and NOHVCC. Neither Halsey, nor NOHVCC were associated in any way with the development of this article. The correct author is Ben Janin. (Page 18)
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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).
VISION:
Industry professional using a collaborative based approach that connects business to grassroots through a unified voice for the OHV recreation.
WE EXIST TO:
Exist to advance the off road community by influencing policy and implementing change with congressional lobbying and the ability to work cohesively through partnerships. Send future contributions to keri@driven2pushboundaries.com
CONTRIBUTORS Editorial: Alexis Nelson, ORBA, Scott Jones, SEMA, Fred Wiley, PowerSports Business, Treadlightly,
Yamaha and Jerry Smith.
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Members of the Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) recently met with U.S. Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke to discuss expanding public-private partnerships.
ORBA Joins the Outdoor Recreation Roundtable” (ORR) By Fred Wiley, President & CEO
Fred Wiley the President/CEO is excited to announce that ORBA has joined the “Outdoor Recreation Roundtable” (ORR) to showcase outdoor recreation as an important economic contributor. ORR works to promote federal policy and legislative reforms needed to grow the outdoor recreation economy—estimated to be $887 billion annually and supporting an estimated 7.6 million jobs. ORR organizations represent thousands of U.S. businesses that produce vehicles, equipment, gear, apparel and services enjoyed in our nation’s parks, waterways, byways, trails and outdoor spaces. ORBA joins with SEMA and the Motorcycle Industry Council (MIC) in focusing on motorized recreation (4-wheel, ATVs, UTVs, etc.) along with all the equipment that makes it possible to tow RVs, trailers, boats and off-road vehicles (suspension, wheels, tires, increased horsepower, etc.). ORBA, SEMA, MIC and other ORR members work with lawmakers in Congress and federal agency officials to identify ways to improve visitor experiences on the nation’s public lands and waters. Examples include public-private partnerships to reduce a multi-billion-dollar maintenance backlog, modernize campsites, extend service hours and seasons, and implement electronic fee collection. ORR strives to achieve the following: 1. Foster collaboration with the Federal government to enable the outdoor recreation economy to reach its full potential; 2. Remove barriers that prevent private investment from being made on public lands and waters; and 3. Change the mindset of federal agencies so recreational access and high-quality visitor experiences are prioritized.
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Be Fearless and Be Free
By Keri Wanner, National Advocate Editor
Can any of you relate? It’s a Sunday evening and you are finally relaxing from the crazy weekend only to feel your mind filled with the upcoming weeks tasks. No matter what you do, you find yourself trying to catch up from the past week and yet making to do list in hopes you can keep up with the week ahead. Welcome to my life and I have a feeling everyone’s life. Today’s world is chalked up in one word… busy! We live in a time that everything is instant, so we have started to treat our lives this way. But instead of instant access to knowledge or instant access to family and friends, it’s instant access to do whatever we want whenever we want. Although this sounds great in theory it has left me to wonder, when do we get time to be ourselves… live in the moment… embrace right where we are at without wishing we were somewhere else… shut our phones off… and better yet shut our minds off! I was recently given the opportunity for someone to describe me and their vision for me. In one word, she described me as “fearless.” I had never been described this way and it kind of knocked me off my feet. But as she continued her description, it made sense. She described me as the person who loves the outdoors including the dread awful word, winter… is busier than all get out that it takes me a half hour to settle into one spot… is always wanting and willing to learn… and is always strapped for time but shows up eager and wanting more. Initially, with a smile I couldn’t help but wonder is this a compliment. However, after some time to absorb and think about my surroundings I knew the answer was yes. I own a consulting business Driven and work with 12 different contractors, serve as the BRP Brand Manager
for the local dealership Moritz Sport and Marine, just graduated with my RYT200 so I can teach yoga classes and spend any downtime enjoying life with my two fur babies Willy and Woody and family and friends. As some see it, my plate is full. I can’t help but agree however, I consider my plate is full of all the right nutrients for a wellbalanced meal, a.k.a. life! You see, the contracts Driven has secured all have one thing in common. All the contractors support the off-road community encouraging family and friends to get outdoors and enjoy the beauty that surrounds us. And what better way to enjoy that beauty, than with the perfect recreational toy to surf the water, throw the dirt or tread the snow. I’ve learned everything I do feeds one another. It provides joy to others and in the end joy to me because I get to help them experience something I was taught to love by my parents at a young age. My whole life, I’ve lived in the outdoors whether it was in a boat, on an ATV, living in a camper or on my snowmobile. Life’s best moments are when we can laugh and relax, and I can’t think of any better way to do that than from my off-road vehicle enjoying the beauty in my surroundings. How can we not support a community when it gives us the world at our fingertips. This is what I think of when I think of ORBA and why I choose to be involved. How are you staying involved? Step back for a moment and appreciate all you do for a recreation that gives us so much in return. Remember to…
Trust your journey and let go of expectations. Live your life “fearlessly” and know that you are supported for this community is enough and it is what is meant for you! PAGE 5
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Connecting OHV Businesses, Organizations and Enthusiasts Under One Voice Longer days equate to more sunshine, productivity, and fun, which I know we can all benefit! Effective and change are two words that underscore the first half of 2018 and the work accomplished by the ORBA Team. Over the past few months, we have been sharing our work and our story with policy and decision makers that have a significant influence on where and how we recreate. In mid-April, I had the opportunity to join ORBA CEO Fred Wiley and members of the California Motorized Recreation Council (CMRC) who represent ten motorized organizations and 100,000 off-roaders in California during the annual California Lobby Days. While I had lobbying experience in Vermont and Washington DC when I was at the helm of the statewide snowmobile program, this experience was entirely different. This specific experience was exciting because of the scale of the event and the sheer number of office visits we made to the congressional delegation and staff offices (you can fit 17 Vermont’s into the state of California); needless to say; it was impressive. Our message at the Capitol was simple. We represent a large contingent of OHV enthusiasts, organizations, and businesses and have a significant fiscal presence and impact when it comes to contributing to the national, state, regional, and local economy. Across the country, more organizations, businesses, PAGE 6
regulators, and governmental agencies are focusing research efforts on the economic value of outdoor recreation; specifically, in the motorized realm. The most recent study, Outdoor Recreational Spending Dominated by Motorized Use, as requested during the Obama administration by Secretary of Interior, Sally Jewel and conducted by the Department of Commerce. The study reported what we have known for years: the real economic impact of motorized recreation and its contribution across the country. •
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The research identified outdoor recreation accounted for 2% of the GDP and more than $371 Billion in annual spending with the value steadily increasing between 2012 to 2016. Motorized spending was the dominant portion of recreational activity spending; averaging $60 Billion/year over the four years. Over 4,114,600 million jobs are related to (total) outdoor recreation across the private sector and government.
ORBA supports and advocates for more studies to reveal the financial impact of the motorized industry and recreation and its positive impact on local communities all the way to the national economy.
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on, Project By Alexis Nels & Operations Development Manager Moving from the California Lobby Days in April to the Annual SEMA DC Rally Event held the third week in May presented many opportunities to continue to share our story and discuss the pressing issues we are faced with during this legislative session. You have heard about the Recognizing the Protection of Motorsports (otherwise known as the RPM Act) where the EPA interpreted the Clean Air Act and that it is illegal to modify a street vehicle into a racecar if the emission system is out of compliance. The proposal was dropped; however, the EPA still holds the position that it’s illegal to convert streetcars into racecars. The RPM Act has bipartisan support and needs to pass into law! Independent Monitoring and Special Recreation Permits (SRP’s) were a hot topic of discussion during our congressional meetings with staff and members. The ORBA Team met in the office of Majority Leader and Congressman McCarthy accompanied by ORBA Chairman Greg Adler, AMA District 37 District Legislative Officer, Jerry Grabow, and the Congressman’s Legislative Director in a twopart discussion with BLM Director Brian Steed. We made a case in developing consistent guidelines for an independent monitoring program where the BLM can specifically utilize for competitive motorized events within the current parameters of the Special Recreation Permit. Cost Recovery is a common and problematic theme for many organizations and groups looking to hold motorized events on public lands; including the rule of staying below the 50-hour time frame for BLM staff and permit compliance. ORBA is seeking legislative support that will clearly define the criteria, responsibility, and level of training/certification needed for third parties interested in taking this role in the independent monitoring process. By implementing a new protocol, there will be a significant cost and time savings for the BLM and from the organizers of
the event. Performing this action will create more partnerships and opportunities for organizations to participate in the process and enable the BLM to focus on their specific responsibility in patrolling and law enforcement during the event. While Independent Monitoring and Cost Recovery are specific factors within the Special Recreation Permit (SRP) process, we are striving to address a piece of the puzzle before attempting to overhaul the entire SRP program. Over the course of the next six months, ORBA will be facilitating a series of public workshops where we will invite and engage OHV groups and enthusiasts to participate in a discussion on how to streamline the SRP process. Gathering this information from the groups and enthusiasts who have the first-hand experience of the burdensome process will provide ORBA a clear direction in how to address the inconsistency, cumbersome, and expensive application. From there, ORBA will be able to hear from those directly involved and put together recommendations to begin the conversation on streamlining the permit process. These are a few elements we are working on to keep public lands open to all motorized access. Collaboration and finding unique ways of addressing our current challenges are vital to our pursuit of connecting OHV businesses, organizations, and enthusiasts under One Voice.
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to the ORBA team! By Ashlynn Smith
Ashlynn Smith joins us from Oklahoma City to work with the central region in fostering new relationships with central based OHV clubs as well as industry partners. I’m so thrilled to be a part of the ORBA team and look forward to partnering with local OHV clubs as well as industry who will benefit from an alliance with ORBA and One Voice! I also have come in as an outsider and looked at our social media and web presence to see how we can improve, and ensure that the entire country is aware of the amazing things we are doing, and how they can get involved! I have been snowmobiling and riding dirt bikes since the age of four, as well as a being a BMXer all throughout my childhood. We traveled up and down California every weekend as one of the few girl riders at the time. After an 11 year career in the Air Force where I was lucky to be stationed in CA, FL, D.C., and also traveled to Guam and Japan, I was hired by a non profit Health Center headquartered out of Nipomo, CA to develop a purchasing department for over 20 health clinics. After getting them off the ground and running smoothly, I worked for the government as a GS-11 in the KC-135 Program Office out of Tinker AFB, OK ensuring avionics support and upgrades to an aging fleet. Six years ago my husband Shaffer and I decided to start a family. Since then I have focused all of my time on raising a family and becoming a stay at home mother to our son Brooks (6), and our daughter Joie (4). This has been (by far) the most rewarding of jobs in my life! Now that they are off to Kindergarten and first grade I felt it a perfect time to get back to working, and what better way than to get involved with ORBA and doing something that I love.
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My husband has owned many Jeeps in the past and recently took on a project of building an amazing Jeep we call “Frank”. Short for Frankenstein as he is composed of many different vehicle systems. With that we became involved in, and have found much enjoyment in a few local Jeep Clubs. Many great things are being done in these local clubs such as cancer crawls, support of first responders, Back the Blue, firefighter memorials, outreach to parents experiencing the loss of a child, and many other fundraising activities that support the community. This past weekend we were asked to bring Frank to two local events. The morning started early at the Edmond, OK “Touch-A Truck” fundraiser that showcased fire trucks, ambulances, police helicopters and motorcycles, as well as various custom Jeeps from our group. From there we headed to a foster kid event in which Shaffer transported foster kids to an amazing church camp. Their little eyes lit up when they saw Frank pull up. Even more excited to ride through an off road course set up by the church. We have found so many ways to connect our passion for Off Road to benefit charities and are excited to bring ORBA and One Voice to this region and get the word out.
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The Fire Borrowing Fix and Squeaking to Get New Trails
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By Scott Jones, Esq.
Fire borrowing? What is that? Why would it matter to the trails community? It could be a very big deal and here is why. First off, what is fire borrowing and why would fire fighting costs impact trails. The quick and dirty of explanation of fire borrowing is every year the US Forest Service would receive some allocation of moneys from Congress as their budget for overall operations throughout the year. From this money the US Forest Service would have to borrow money from other categories of the budget when the fire season started. Unlike most natural disasters, like floods, tornadoes, hurricanes and similar landscape level issues which were funded by FEMA, fighting of forest fires remained funded through US Forest Service budgets, even when the scale of these efforts was more than many issues with FEMA response. While there was a budget item for US Forest Service for firefighting, it was never enough given the rapidly increasing scope of impacts and intensity of fires being seen in the western US. Often the money was returned to the original budget category, such as trails, it was often late in the year and not a whole lot could be done with the money. Before we get to the why fire borrowing is an issue for the trails community, I think it is important to note that this process made sense. We are all very familiar with the on-going discussions that the government and agencies just mess stuff up. Well here Congress fixed an actual budget issue in the budget. Nice job to everyone involved! We spent some time on the Hill as part of these discussions and can personally attest this was not easy. Thanks to everyone for those efforts. So why does this matter to the trails community? Last year, the US Forest Service spent 56% of their budget on fire fighting. Yikes! The fact that 56% of the US Forest Service budget was devoted to firefighting is the point though. If the fire borrowing fix works anywhere near what they think it will provide for benefits, local ranger districts and trail managers will have a lot more money in 2020 (when the fix is to be implemented) than they have ever had before. Which is why I am writing this article. Now may be a good time to start squeaking about the parking lot you need, trails that have washed out, trees across the trail, bridges in bad shape etc. We all know the squeaky well gets the grease, lets make sure the motorized community is the squeaky wheel.
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Five Ways to Give Back to Your Trails with Tread Lightly!
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By Jerrica Archibald
1. Educate yourself: Knowing your trail system will save you a lot of headaches and keep your trail from being damaged. Get to know where you can ride, what the conditions are and how to ride with minimal impact. There are tons of educational tips, videos and an online awareness course at treadlightly.org. 2. Local cleanup: There’s nothing worse than trash on the trail. You can use a Facebook group event, off-roading forums or local event boards to help recruit volunteers. Some local companies will pitch in with materials like garbage bags or gloves. Make sure volunteers are staying hydrated by bringing extra water. 3. Apply for a stewardship grant: Don’t have the funds for trash bags and gloves? Tread Lightly! offers stewardship grants up to $500 for trails restoration and cleanup projects. Just give us a summary of your project on our website! We can also answer questions about best practices and help you recruit volunteers. Just shoot an email to treadlightly@treadlightly.org. 4. Work with local off-roading clubs: Find out what events clubs in the areas have going on. Aside from rides, clubs often have stewardship events and they probably won’t mind a few extra helping hands. 5. Get to know other enthusiasts on your trails: Along with your fellow off-roader, you may encounter horseback riders, hikers or biker. This goes back to point 1: Educate Yourself. Know who and what you might encounter and be ready for anything by brushing up on trail etiquette at treadlightly.org. About Tread Lightly! Tread Lightly! is a national nonprofit organization with a mission to promote responsible recreation through ethics education and stewardship programs. Tread Lightly!’s educational message, along with its unique training and restoration initiatives are strategically designed to instill an ethic of responsibility in outdoor enthusiasts and the industries that serve them. Tread Lightly!’s awardwinning materials, programs and services are solutions to some of the nation’s most pressing recreation issues. Visit www.treadlightly.org for more information.
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SEMA Members Take Washington By Storm
By Stuart Gosswein
Industry Leaders Advocate on Capitol Hill at 2018 Washington Rally More than 110 representatives from the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) gathered in the nation’s capital to participate in SEMA’s 2018 Washington Rally. Industry leaders stormed the halls of Congress to remind lawmakers of the cultural and economic importance of the automotive specialty-equipment and off-road industries. Rally participants spoke with their lawmakers about key issues impacting their businesses such as protecting racers and the motorsports parts industry by passing the RPM Act, reducing burdensome regulations, removing tariffs on materials and goods imported to the U.S., ensuring the off-road community has access to roads and trails, preventing higher ethanol content in gasoline, saving the Bonneville Salt Flats, and investing in roads and highways. Between meetings, SEMA members took a break for lunch at the Reserve Officers Club where they received a behind the scenes update on the what’s happening in Congress from two of SEMA’s biggest allies in Washington, U.S. Senator Jon Tester (D-MT) and U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (R-NC). This year’s event was one of the largest SEMA Rallies to date and marked the 15th time representatives from SEMA have walked the halls on Capitol Hill. The event plays a pivotal role in the association’s advocacy efforts. Anyone who couldn’t make it to the rally this year is urged to reach out to the SEMA D.C. office at san@sema.org and learn how to they can get in touch with their lawmakers in Congress. They can also see what happened at the rally on SEMA’s Facebook, Twitter and Instagram pages using #SEMARally2018.
U.S. Senator Jon Tester (D-MT) Tester, Chris, Stuart, Wade
U.S. House Intelligence Committee Chairman Devin Nunes (R-CA) [center] poses for a picture with SEMA/ORBA members from California. From left: Mark Hellwig of Hellwig Products, Kathryn Reinhardt of MagnaFlow Exhaust Products, Melanie White of Hellwig Products, Rep. Nunes, Rory Connell of Advanced Accessory Concepts, Greg Adler of Transamerican Auto Parts, and Stuart Gosswein of SEMA.
Below: Tim Martin & Greg Adler JHS_1164 Attendees relax at a Washington Rally reception after a busy day of lobbying on Capitol Hill.
U.S. Representative Patrick McHenry (R-NC) From left: Eric Snyder of SEMA, Jim Cozzie of Brenton Productions, Rep. Patrick McHenry (RNC), Joanna Agosta Shere of Steele Rubber Products, and Danny Agosta of Steele Rubber Products (left photo).
New ORBA Board Member Brian Godfrey
For over 20 years Brian Godfrey has immersed himself in the off-road automotive industry. Currently the Director of Sales and Marketing at Method Race Wheels, Brian utilizes extensive research and forward thinking, and has leveraged this mindset into building the brands of King Shocks, FOX Factory, and RIGID. Brian believes that if you do what you love you’ll never work a day in your life, and he truly loves the automotive offroad world. He has competed at the highest levels in various off-road motorsports and is a 6-time NORRA Mexican 1000 winner. To Brian off-roading is a lifestyle, not a vehicle that is purchased and accessorized. He shares his knowledge by collaborating with several peer aftermarket companies and OEs while serving on industry committees and boards. He is recognized and sought after for his innovative marketing strategies.
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Yamaha Employees Celebrate 10 Years of Off-Road Volunteer Support
Yamaha Restores Public Lands and OHV Areas in San Bernardino National Forest
Yamaha Motor Corp., USA, employees celebrated the company’s Outdoor Access Initiative’s (OAI) 10-year anniversary this past weekend, through the completion of their 10th volunteer project in the San Bernardino National Forest in support of OHV access opportunities. Working with members of the Southern California Mountains Foundation (SCMF) and U.S. Forest Service (USFS), the effort continued a 10-year tradition of Yamaha Outdoor Access Initiative volunteer projects in the nation’s most frequently visited forest.
tion projects on the San Bernardino National Forest,” said Stacy Gorin, executive officer of the Southern California Mountains Foundation. “This 10-year anniversary is a significant milestone for Yamaha, but also for our work together as we continue to act on our mutual, long term commitment to OHV land stewardship, and our mission of educating people to recreate responsibly.”
“For 10 years, Yamaha employees, the Southern California Mountains Foundation, and U.S. Forest Service volunteers have come together to realize OAI’s mission,” said Steve Nessl, Yamaha’s ATV/SxS group marketing manager. “Yamaha is dedicated to supporting sustainable access to public lands like the San Bernardino National Forest – and each year our employees, families and friends invest their personal time in these projects, because outdoor recreation is a major part of our lives.”
About the Yamaha Outdoor Access Initiative The Yamaha Outdoor Access Initiative is the industry leader in guaranteeing responsible access to our nation’s land for outdoor enthusiasts. Through this program, Yamaha has directly and indirectly supported thousands of miles of motorized recreation trails, maintained and rehabilitated riding and hunting areas, improved staging areas, supplied agricultural organizations with essential OHV safety education, built bridges over fish-bearing streams and partnered with local outdoor enthusiast communities across the country to improve access to public lands. Each quarter, Yamaha accepts applications from nonprofit or tax-exempt organizations including OHV riding clubs and associations, national, state and local public land use agencies, outdoor enthusiast associations and land conservation groups with an interest in protecting, improving, expanding and/or maintaining access for safe, responsible and sustainable public use. A committee then reviews each application and awards grants to deserving projects. Examples of appropriate projects for grants include, but are not limited to: • Trail development, restoration and maintenance • Trail signage and map production • Staging area construction, renovation and maintenance • Land stewardship, safety and education
“Yamaha Motor Corporation has been a valuable partner for more than a decade and has helped us accomplish numerous restora-
Updated guidelines, an application form, and information on the Outdoor Access Initiative are available at www.YamahaOAI.com.
For a decade, the Yamaha OAI has led the motorized recreation industry in creating and defending access to land for outdoor recreation through efforts promoting safe, responsible use of OHVs, educate the public on proper recreational land use and wildlife conservation practices, and protect appropriate and sustainable access to public lands. In celebration of this milestone, more than 80 volunteers, including Yamaha employees, their friends and family members gathered at the Cactus Flats OHV Staging Area, near Big Bear Lake, California, to contribute more than 250 hours of volunteer service through projects including staging area and trail restoration and maintenance.
Earning Jeep Trails
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By Jerry Smith Director of Environmental Affairs for the United Four Wheel Drive Associations Like a garden, reopening a favorite Jeep trail requires work… very hard work. Tilling the soil, fertilizing the soil, planting the seed, watering, weeding, more watering and weeding, and then you must pick or harvest the bounty. There are many sweat-equity hours to invest if you are to have a bountiful harvest. Tilling the soil. Tilling is either knowing of or finding out about a potential trail that is not already built, or that has been closed for whatever reason. Here in Grand Junction, Colorado, over the last ten-years we have reopened six trails that Mother Nature had closed. One had been closed long enough to have a 5” diameter pinion pine growing in the middle of the road. That’s over 80-miles of trail that we wouldn’t have otherwise. PAGE 16
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New or Old, it takes work to create a Jeep Trail. We have opened (created) some extreme trails working with the BLM and have a few more in the works. We are currently working with the USFS to reopen an old trail through a section of FS land that is closed to motor vehicle use that will connect two trails and will create a 35-mile loop. Countless hours have been spent finding the trail(s), going through the government “process”, and then building the trail. Fertilizing the soil. Fertilizing can be finding enough support to create sufficient pressure to initiate momentum toward the creation or re-creation of this trail. One individual will not be enough to kick this kind of effort into gear. Planting the seed. Finding the right people to suggest this trail be created or reopened. Talking to the volunteer manning the front desk will get you nowhere.
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Be smart and raise the money to pay for the required studies. The land managers will be able to move your project much faster. You might want to find out an estimate figure for each study so you’ll have a goal to meet. Stay flexible… rerouting around problem areas may be necessary. We’ve had to avoid things like cultural sites and hookless cactus in some instances. Other times, cultural sites have completely halted some past projects. The secret here is to ask questions… many questions. There are often ways to circumnavigate problems if you ask the right questions PERSISTENTLY. Don’t simply take a “No” as final. Be creative in your thinking. Building a strong working relationship with the right people will be necessary. This is a longtime commitment. One person may spearhead the project, but having at least one other as a backup is a great idea. You’ll find that land management people come and go, so expect to “start all over again” with the new guy. Watering your crops. A farmer doesn’t irrigate just once. He keeps going back until the crop has matured. We meet with the BLM no less than once every month, two to four times more often than not. You must show your dedication and passion to motivate them to want to help you. Before long, you will be friends with them. Friends tend to help friends. Weeding the crops. Be persistent. There will be weeds, many weeds. Keep ahead of the weeds with questions. Never let a weed mature. There WILL be obstacles to overcome. There are Cultural studies, plant studies, soil studies, wildlife studies, and others to just get the “clearance” to proceed. Each of those studies cost money. If you wait for land management to pay for them, your wait will be prolonged as you work your way down the priority list for that limited funding.
Harvesting the trail. When you finally have the go-ahead to build or reopen your trail, make it a big thing. Try to get some media coverage. Thank the land managers publicly for all their work and cooperation. Then go enjoy all of YOUR work. There is always next year. Don’t forget that there is always next year to prepare for. Have one or more other projects in the works. Don’t let your working relationships dwindle away. Good friends working together must continue to work on new things. Even just picking up trash or maintaining existing trails can keep that relationship current. Now, go out and MAKE THINGS HAPPEN!! If you run into a problem and need some advice or encouragement, that is why the United Four Wheel Drive Associations is here. We may not know the immediate answer, but we can ask around and possibly find it for you. There’s a lot of experience out there, USE IT!!
The secret here is to ask questions… many questions. There are often ways to circumnavigate problems if you ask the right questions PERSISTENTLY. PAGE 17
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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 Kawasaki Motors Corporation www.kawasaki.com McKenzie’s Performance Products www.mckenzies.com 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 Pro Comp Suspension www.procompusa.com 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 Tenneco, Inc. www.tenneco.com Thrush www.thrush.com Yamaha Motor Corporation USA www.yamaha-motor.com YUASA Battery, Inc. www.yuasabatteries.com Accion el la Baja TV View on Facebook Advance Adapters Inc. www.advanceadapters.com Advantage Performance www.advantage-on-line.com All German Auto www.allgermanauto.com Alpinestars www.alpinestars.com Alumi Craft www.alumicraft.info AMA D36 www.ama-d36.org APE Wraps www.apewraps.com Baja Designs www.bajadesigns.com Baldwin Motor Sports www.baldwinmotorsports.com Beaumont Yamaha www.beaumontpowersports.com 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 Coyne Motorsports www.10westmotorsports.com 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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June 13th – 16th: International Snowmobile Conference – Halifax, Nova Scotia June 15th: ULTRA4S Cross Bar Ranch – Davis, OK July 20th: ULTRA4S Battle in Bluegrass – Dirty Turtle Bedford, KY August 10th: ULTRA4S Ridgecrest – Ridgecrest OHV, CA August 14th – 18th: NOHVCC & INOHVAA Annual Conference – Grand Rapids, MI September 29th – 30th: Off-Road Expo – Pomona, CA October 19th: ULTRA4S National Championship – Sparks, NV October 30th – November 2nd: SEMA Show – Las Vegas, NV
LAND USE ACCESS ISN’T A GAME OF CHECKERS, IT’S A GAME OF CHESS. ARE YOU READY TO PLAY WITH THE MASTERS? – President of ORBA Fred Wiley
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: Jim Chick, Daystar • Member: Brian Godfrey, Method Race Wheels • Member: Steve Egbert, Wheel Drive Association ORBA Staff President & CEO: Fred Wiley 661.323.1464 fwiley@orba.biz Office Manager / Accounting: Dana Wiley 661.323.1464 dwiley@orba.biz
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