Published By Driven LLC, Keri Wanner & Yarrum Design LLC, Denise Sanzo ORBA Articles: ..................................................................... 4 The Daniel Boone Back Country.......................................... 10 Restoring balance to the Emery Country Bill........................ 12 News from SEMA................................................................. 16 Off-Road Business Association 1701 Westwind Drive #108 Bakersfield, CA 93301 661.323.1464 Fax 661.323.1487 ORBA Board Members Chairman: Greg Adler, Greg Adler Motorsports Treasurer: Jim Chick, Daystar Secretary: Lindsay Hubley Member: Brad Franklin, Yamaha Motorsports USA Member: Stuart Gosswein, SEMA 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
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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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CONTRIBUTORS Editorial: Alexis Nelson, Scott Jones, SEMA, Fred Wiley, Jerry Smith, U.S.A., Lisa Krug, and ISMA. PHOTOGRAPHY Jorden Nieters
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The Off Road Business Association Partners and Teams By Fred Wiley, President & CEO
Those of you who have worked with ORBA know that we often refer to our “partners and teams”. In today’s complicated world of land use and its advocacy, its impossible to accomplish our goals, be they simple or complex without our partners and special teams. ORBA builds internal teams much like a specialized sports team would. These teams work together on a range of events to include the annual SEMA Show and The Off Road Expo. Special projects consist of One Voice, and Ecologic Partners. External teams are also vital to our mission. They have been used to develop and manage our Legislative Advocacy Project as well as the Public Land Policy Council. These partners work in several states around he country to include Washington D.C. At any given time you will find our highly qualified ORBA teams working towards internal and external goals and projects. This level of teamwork requires a very strong level of communication that makes us successful. So where do our partners fit into land use, and ORBA’s mission? That’s simple! There isn’t an organization alive and well that can accomplish its mission without strong partners. Recognizing and developing strong partnerships that bring equal value is key to accomplishing our common goals and visions. The importance of the interaction is key to a valued partnership which allows all interested parties to push forward and ensure that we are working hard to ensure your right to ride on public/ private lands for life! Identifying talent and creating a platform with a strong business relationship is how we make this happen. We are grateful to, and honored to work with every team and partner we have built, and would not be who we are today without them!
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Make the West Your Next Grand Adventure By Keri Wanner, Owner of the Driven Elite Backcountry Riding Schools, National Advocate Editor
You have nothing to lose and a world to see, so what do you choose? I choose an adventure! One that pushes the boundaries in outstanding scenery that one can only be seen from a snowmobile. I envision the terrain to push my boundaries so at the end of the day, I can say my adventure was a “trip”! The adventure might lead to a new place I’ve never been or one of my favorites; creating new memories that try and top the last crazy “rip” with my family and friends. You see at the end of the day, all I care is that in my own head, I feel like I was a badass on my snowmobile and that I lived another grand adventure. To me that’s what life is all about and there is no better way to experience life then on my snowmobile. After all, that is what started my need for adventure to experience the outdoors and be #driven2pushboundaries. The ultimate snowmobile adventure for so many is West Yellowstone, MT. The snow is endless, and the powder is magical. It creates a feeling of riding in a snow globe while being #driven2pushboundaries. Snowmobilers can embark on amazing sites like Lion’s Head and Two Top just to name a few. And if you are lucky enough to encounter a bluebird day, a trip north to the Big Sky Trail just might even get you a glimpse of the Grand Tetons. If you haven’t taken the trip to view Yellowstone National Park in all its winter glory, now is your chance, to see Old Faithful and all the parks wonders. As a winter lover, Old Faithful is beautiful in the summer but even more magnificent in the winter! Make sure you check on snowmobiling requirements before venturing in the park to make sure your trip is ready to go, and your plans are not derailed. Those of you looking to create your own adventure, a “rip” with the Ride Rasmussen Style crew might be in store for you. Give Yellowstone Arctic Yamaha a shout and they will hook you up with the Ride Rasmussen Style team giving you a new edge in the backcountry. These guys know how to make your trip an outstanding experience suited just for you. The ambience is amazing and gives you the perfect winter getaway with your family and friends.
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A hop, skip and a jump over the Tetons or those in a truck, a beautifully scenic drive around the Tetons, lands you on Togwotee Pass near Dubois, WY; a place you will not want to miss on your grand snowmobile adventure. My first “rip” on Togwotee Pass was in 2006 and I haven’t looked back since. Hundreds of inches of snow grace Togwotee Pass annually creating a snowmobile playland for any backcountry enthusiast. The wide-open meadows, miles upon miles of epic tree riding and many miles of snowmobile trails cater to all levels of riding ability and allows you to push your own boundaries. And if you are not willing to push your boundaries let the guides from 3C Guiding help you. Cameron Chimenti, owner and head guide, of 3C Guiding grew up in Dubois, WY and knows the area like the back of his hand. Not only can he get you into fun all day, he helps you with tips and tricks to become a better rider in the backcountry. The next stop on your grand adventure should be The Snowy Range near Laramie, WY. Albany County has amazing terrain and excellent amenities that cater to every snowmobilers needs. The area offers all types of riding and gets you away from it all, so you can truly relax and live it up on your snowmobile. Never been here or not sure where to go, call Cameron with 3C Guiding and he’ll get you hooked up with fun. 3C Guiding is permitted under the United States Forest Service and operates on Togwotee Pass, The Snowy Range and the Sierra Madre’s. So, who you going to call on your next Wyoming grand adventure?! So, where will you plan your grand adventure to the west? I think I’ll visit them all because I’m #driven2pushboundaries!
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One word to describe this year’s SEMA Show: Phenomenal.
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Every year, motorized enthusiasts from around the globe travel to Sin City and participate in the largest automotive show in the world. Fortunately for me, I am one of the lucky ones that not only gets to experience this display of off-road and hot rod creativity and insanity, but I also get to work at the show. I am very grateful to be part of a unique team comprised of leaders, legal experts, and professionals that offer their knowledge and experience through a platform that is proactive and rewarding. SEMA week is the one time of the year where the ORBA Team can work together and collaborate with manufacturers, business professionals, and enthusiasts whom work and live for horsepower, speed, and of course all things off-road. What continues to amaze me about SEMA is the By Alexis Nelson, Proje ct innovation, creativity, and talent brought together through passion and vision and Development & Opera tions somehow each year, it progresses into bigger and better. Manager Every year, ORBA hosts a lounge located on the upper floor towards the back of South Hall. The Lounge has morphed into a hub of dynamic interaction between members and organizations wanting to learn, connect, and take care of business. This year’s agenda combined a mix of our current work initiatives such as streamlining the Special Recreation Permit Process and the current/future state of One Voice. The educational sessions focused on Organizational Leadership and how to work with your Legislators. The speakers provided insight from several perspectives; within the structure of motorized industry and recreation and from top level experience in Fortune 500 companies. What resonated with me during SEMA week was the guest panel presented by the SEMA Government Relations Staff: Eric Snyder, Colby Martin and Edward P. Ayoob. They dispelled the myths about approaching elected officials and conveyed the importance of reaching out to our congressional delegation; especially at the state level. The panel shared a simple yet powerful thought, “What is good for constituents is good for members of congress.” Our elected officials want to hear from the citizens within their districts and want to be educated on what is happening on the ground. If we aren’t sharing information and our stories, how can our legislators make rational and factual decisions that benefits our community? Regardless of the issue, we need to have these important conversations. Not sure where to start? Call a staffer and schedule the appointment. They are the gateway to the legislator and may have the influence needed to make the case more relevant. Connect with them and invite them to your next event. Always ask how you can help them. Follow up with a handwritten note! Imagine that? No email, a simple handwritten thank you will go much farther than some cryptic message. When the time presents itself and draft legislation is moving through committee, your conversation, experience, or connection may have left an impression on the legislator and you may be the next person they call to provide expertise on the matter. I have spent my fair share of time at the state house providing testimony on snowmobile law, facts, and policies that affect recreation at a local and state level and to this day, the task always seems more daunting than the actual experience. It’s an honor and a win for what we do in keeping public lands open to motorized recreation and ensuring we always have a place to ride and recreate. The One Voice Movement is gaining more momentum and we had an excellent meeting during SEMA Week. Members of the One Voice community met for a lively discussion on the current state of One Voice, regional engagement across the country, and areas in need of improvement. How exactly do you get a room full of OHV enthusiasts to start talking about what One Voice means to them? You get them revved up to play a trivia game and then technology befuddles the guest speaker (me) and the room works together and assists the speaker through the process. While I didn’t end up troubleshooting the problem, my goal in initiating dialogue between the group and engaging participants was met without playing the game. Consequently, this was a great lead in to PAGE 7
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discussing two fundamental components of One Voice; communication and working together towards a common purpose. One Voice is about building relationships and connecting the many aspects of motorized recreation together and then deciding as a single entity what is important and taking action. One Voice has more regional engagement and I am pleased to announce that the Northeast Region is actively working together and meeting on a monthly basis. I hope we will be seeing more news and articles from the Northeast in future issues of the National Advocate. It’s important to share what other areas are working on across the country and their challenges and efforts in helping the community through fundraising and fun events. In New England, the complexity and challenges of managing a trail system that is primarily located on private land can be like solving a complicated riddle with interesting characters and outlandish detours. Imagine trying to work with fifty landowners in maintaining a ten-mile section of trail? It’s totally achievable but takes a combination of patience, work, and the right people to get the job done. We are excited to have our friends on the East Coast and welcome them to One Voice. We look forward to working with you and begin the interaction between the regions. Wherever you happen to be reading this article, I hope the skies are sunny and that you are hitting the dirt, sand, or snow during the most wonderful time of the year. Merry Christmas and wishing you a healthy and prosperous 2019! See you next year.
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Collaborations and Coalitions By Scott Jones, Esq.
In the last several months we have seen numerous community driven efforts coming together on all sorts of issues from public lands generally, winter travel management, monuments and many other issues. These can be great tools for the motorized community, if they are structured properly and there is a balance in the interests represented on the group being convened. If they are not structured properly, these groups and efforts can be a minefield for the motorized community. I am not going to address the general makeup of these groups as we all know the usual suspects when it comes to closing motorized usage, there have been many articles written on that issue. When you are the only non-wilderness interest in a coalition you are going to have an uphill battle from the start. We just need to remember there is a significant difference between local collaboratives that want to collaborate and a local coalition of interest that just want to create support for the conclusions that the coalition has already reached. Unfortunately, there is no magic formula for what makes successful coalitions. Two important concerns we have encountered in successful local collaboratives that are often turning points in deciding if there is a true desire to collaborate or if this is just a coalition of interests trying to build support for their conclusions. First is how is the voting process structured? Collaboratives really should be working towards a completely unanimous conclusion or everyone is a yes vote on the issue. While these can be difficult to achieve, this should be your goal. A simple majority maybe much easier to achieve but it is also much easier for a coalition of interests to simply stack a committee and then pass everything by a simple majority. While a true consensus may have a limited scope of issues it can address, there is value in these conclusions. The second issue to watch for is use of participants logos or interests in the collaborative process, especially on websites or draft reports. Generally, your logo or interest should not be used in a collaborative effort until there is consensus on the issue. If there is a desire to use the logo before such a consensus is reached, you can always approve that document specifically. Too often the motorized community has been drawn into efforts that they don’t support and then their logo or interest is being used to create an appearance of support from the motorized community for a proposal that is anything but supported by them. While there is no perfect formula for successful collaborations, these are a couple of factors that can be looked at when you or your group is asked to participate in a collaborative on a wide range of issues. These types of efforts can be very effective but they also need to be structured to avoid a coalition of interests in the group simply dictating their conclusions to the rest of the collaboration in order to create the appearance of support for the conclusions.
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The Daniel Boone Backcountry Byway
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The Daniel Boone Backcountry Byway (DBBB) is a high clearance four-wheel drive vehicle route comprised of highly scenic county and public roads. It is roughly one-third gravel, one-third asphalt, and one-third trail. It is around one hundred miles in length and traverses the Red River Gorge National Geologic Area and Daniel Boone National Forest in eastern Kentucky. The DBBB is moderate in difficulty. It is open to licensed and street legal vehicles. Historically, this area of Kentucky hosted Jeep Jamborees and other type events documented as early as 1969. In 2004, a travel management rule change by USFS closed many of the routes and ended the organized events and open access. Tourism dropped off for the local economies and we lost a world class-riding destination. Since the mid-2000’s, a concerted effort from the Southern Four Wheel Drive Association (SFWDA, www.sfwda.org), five local counties, and the USFS resulted in the DBBB route being revitalized, publicized and supported. Generous grants from SFWDA, UFWDA, and maintenance support from the USFS sustains this important recreational resource for all people. SFWDA awarded the DBBB a grant to pay for a digital map to be built by the cartography business Cartotracks, www.cartotracks. Users download the PDF map of the DBBB onto their smartphones and the phone’s GPS guides them accurately and safely along the route. This use of technology has helped revitalize the local economy. Providing a way for the public to navigate the route whether or not they are familiar with the area or had map-reading skills proved to be vital. It also condenses the recreational use of the forest, allowing for efficient use of maintenance resources. This initial DBBB route is the first phase and totals over 100 miles. There are many more miles of historic roads that can be added with further work. The DBBB is made possible by physical and financial support from all members of Southern Four Wheel Drive Association (SFWDA www.sfwda.org), Ohio River Four Wheelers, Kentucky Krawlers; and key contributors Jeffrey Dozier, Anthony Foster, Jeremy Robbins, Tyler Hensley, Aaron Roddy, Joe Kling, Luke Bogner of ECO-OHV, Jake and Jennifer White of Cartotracks, and Flint Holbrook, Director Land Use and Conservation SFWDA. SFWDA continues its work today supporting the DBBB through numerous conservation and access initiatives.
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New OHV-Related State Laws
By Stuart Gosswein, SEMA’s Sr. Director, Federal Government Affairs
Several states enacted new laws in 2018 covering off-highway vehicles and trails, while other states will now allow Humvees and other former military vehicles to be driven on highways. This may be especially useful when they are being driven to an OHV trail! To follow is a brief summary of the new laws. Off-Highway Vehicles • Maryland: Governor Larry Hogan signed a bill into law that establishes the OHV Trail Fund as a special non-lapsing fund. The purpose of the fund is to maintain and construct trails for off-highway recreational vehicles on land that is owned or leased by the Department of Natural Resources. There was no OHV trail fund previously. • Utah: Governor Gary Herbert signed into law a bill to increase OHV infrastructure spending. Utah residents now have a public fund solely devoted to OHV trail expansion and maintenance. • West Virginia: Governor Jim Justice signed a bill into law to create a two-year pilot program allowing all-terrain and recreational vehicles in Cabwaylingo State Forest, which currently has no all-terrain or recreational vehicle access. Military Vehicles • Idaho: Governor Butch Otter signed into law legislation that allows a vehicle built for the U.S. Armed Forces to be registered and operated on public highways in Idaho, even if such vehicle does not meet federal motor vehicle safety standards. • Louisiana: Governor John Bel Edwards signed into law a bill allowing for military surplus motor vehicles to be registered and operated on roads and highways in Louisiana. • Virginia: Governor Ralph Northam signed into law a bill that allows qualifying military vehicles to be registered and operated on public roadways as antiques. These are defined as a vehicle built for the U.S. Armed Forces and subsequently authorized for sale to civilians. Towing Restrictions • Michigan: Governor Rick Snyder signed into law a bill to allow for the attachment of a tow ball, a bicycle rack, a removable hitch or any other device designed to carry an object on the rear of a vehicle, even if it obstructs the rear license plate.
Beaver State Congressman Tours OffRoad Industry Leader
By Eric Snyder, SEMA’s Director, Congressional Affairs Many members of the U.S. Congress and state legislatures across the country are big fans of racing, off-roading, hot rods or other forms of motorized recreation. These lawmakers also recognize that motorized recreation is an important economic engine—whether it is a factory, retail store or enthusiasts staying in motels as they spend their days out on the trails. SEMA has a long-standing congressional site visit program, where the association’s member companies provide their federal and state lawmakers a tour of their business, which helps to establish long-term working relationships with the official. The following recounts one recent visit. U.S. Representative Kurt Schrader _________________________________ (D-OR) poses next to a vintage Jeep Willys outfitted with a Warn winch.
What happens when a veterinarian, a farmer, and a politician visit a SEMA member company? This is a bit of trick question since U.S. Representative Kurt Schrader (D-OR) claims each of these professions as his own. One of the most bi-partisan members of Congress, Rep. Schrader is a friend of the automotive enthusiast because he is one himself. Given that, persuading him to visit the headquarters of Warn Industries in Clackamas, OR was an easy sell.
From humble beginnings as owners of a Washington State Willy’s dealership, Arthur and Sadie Warn founded Warn Industries in 1948 on the idea that there was a market for the thousands of surplus World War II Jeeps no longer being used by the military. By the mid-1950s, Mr. Warn’s wheel locking hubs had revolutionized the auto industry. Warn’s business expanded into winches in 1959, when their development of the first recreational winch became the brand of choice for many off-road racers and four-wheel enthusiasts. Today, Jeeps are some of the most popular and customized vehicles on the market, as more than 60% of the two million plus 1991–2017 Jeep Wranglers (TJ and JK) on the road today are modified with specialty-equipment parts. With the 4x4 and off-road market growing at more than 8% per year, Mr. and Mrs. Warn’s vision has flourished beyond their wildest dreams. Their namesake company has positioned itself as a leader within the industry, manufacturing over 600 products for automotive, powersports, industrial, and commercial uses, including off-road equipment and accessories for fourwheel-drive (4WD) vehicles, ATVs, and utility vehicles. While the company is known for its winches, Warn’s product line includes hoists, winch accessories, mounting systems, bumpers, body armor, plow systems, 4WD hubs, replacement parts, and apparel for outdoor recreation along with industrial and commercial uses. “It was a pleasure to host Congressman Schrader at Warn Industries,” said company Vice President of Operations Eric Banks. “We enjoyed having the chance to provide him a behind the scenes tour of our facility and discuss the issues that are of importance to our company and employees.” Rep. Schrader is a member of the Congressional Automotive Performance and Motorsports Caucus and is a cosponsor of the Recognizing the Protection of Motorsports Act (RPM Act), which clarifies in federal law that it is legal to modify street vehicles (cars, trucks, and motorcycles) into dedicated race vehicles. The RPM Act is needed to provide certainty to racers and the motorsports parts industry and is SEMA’s top legislative priority.
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Rep. Schrader and Warn Industries employees pose for a picture after the facility tour and meeting.
The Congressman’s support for the RPM Act and the performance automotive industry underscores his common-sense approach to policymaking along with his passion for speed. Rep. Schrader is the proud owner of a midnight blue 2014 Ford Shelby Cobra Mustang that’s equipped with a 662-horsepower engine and racing tires. After earning his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from the University of Illinois, Schrader moved to Oregon and established the Clackamas County Veterinary Clinic in Oregon City. There he worked as a veterinarian and managed the clinic for more than 30 years. The Congressman also operates Three Rivers Farm where he grows and sells organic fruit and vegetables. Schrader got his start in politics in 1981, serving on the Canby Planning Commission until he was elected to the Oregon State House of Representatives in 1996. He moved up to the Oregon State Senate in 2005 and has served in the U.S. House of Representatives since 2009. Throughout his time in elected office, Rep. Schrader has never lost sight of the fact that his job is to stand up for the people he represents. “As a pastime, or even a sport, off-roading is a favorite of many Oregonians. Warn Industries is one of the premier off-road equipment companies, and we’re pleased to have one of their two Oregon manufacturing plants headquartered here in Clackamas. I had the pleasure of touring Warn’s 180,000 square foot production facility where their more than 400 local employees build products to enhance the capability of off-road vehicles of all types, from Ford to Kawasaki.”
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National Snowmobile Organization Formed FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 12, 2018: We are pleased to announce the formation of a new national organization that will focus its efforts and resources on the needs of the snowmobile community at the local, state and national levels. The United Snowmobile Alliance goals will be accomplished through strong communication and experienced leadership coming from the states involved. Modern business and financial practices, along with transparent accountability, will be the backbone of the group which is built on a ground up foundation. The member states are committed to the success of this organization by their commitment to transparent and professional management of the organization. With well over 100,000 state association members the United Snowmobile Alliance represents the majority of state association member snowmobilers in the United States. Our purpose will be to utilize a proactive and collaborative approach to support and grow snowmobiling throughout the US and to be a resource to each other and those in a position to further snowmobiling initiatives throughout the world. Our strength will be based on a reciprocity of vast knowledge, depth of leadership, internal and external networking, legislative grassroots skills, and building a national alliance that represents all aspects of the snowmobile community. We invite state snowmobile associations to partner with the USA and actively participate in building a national organization with purpose and a vision. Contact Us: United Snowmobilers Alliance (USA) 614 Laconia Rd, Suite 4 Tilton, NH 03276 Phone: 302-281-4049 unitedsnowmobilers@gmail.com facebook.com/Unitedsnowmobilers/ Coming soon: www.unitedsnowmobilers.com
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How Snowmobiling Shaped Me as a Woman and a Mom
Author: Lisa Krug, Owner, Snowmobaby Many of my fondest childhood memories include snowmobiling with my family. Starting when I was about 10 years old, I spent most every winter weekend in the Adirondack Mountains of upstate NY, riding with my sister, our parents, and their friends. This was a rite of passage for me as a snowmobiler and girl. The memories and experiences I had out on the trails with my family played a profound and lasting part in shaping the woman I am today, the strong relationship I have with my parents and sister, and the family culture I am striving to build with my own children. Our shared hobby was a source of great memories and fun together – and many a teaching moment. 1. We made our own fun. I grew up in a small rural town with a sister, who was 14-months younger, and two boys from across the street. There were no sidewalks. No hang-outs to meet friends. No iPads. And our parents rarely (if ever) drove us places to meet up with other kids. We made our own fun. We built forts in the woods. We played Matchbox cars in the sandbox. We swung on swings. We made the boys play house and Barbie dolls and they showed us how to play superheroes like He-Man and G.I. Joe. 2. Boys will be boys…and so can girls. I grew up in what some might consider a boy’s world. Trucks, tractors, dirt, and playing outdoors were major PAGE 16
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themes in my childhood. In the summer, my sister and I spent our days zooming around on matching red 70cc Honda four-wheelers. We pretended we were school buses picking up kids. We played drive-thru store. We learned how to traverse the rocky creek and steep hills in the woods behind our home. We put hundreds of miles on those four-wheelers and made countless memories along the way. In the winter, the snow was our playground. From building snow forts in the snowbanks, to sleigh riding, to zooming around on sleds, we packed down every inch of snow in our yard. 3. Riding = freedom (and coolness, sort of). When I was five and my sister was just four years old, my Dad packed down a path around our yard and set us off on a 1972 Kitty Cat snowmobile. This was the beginning of my life-long love affair with winter, snow and the freedom of riding my own machine. We drove around and around on that Kitty Cat, each time gaining confidence in our ability as riders and girls. Once we outgrew the Kitty Cat and were old enough for “real” sleds, my Dad upgraded me to a 1979 John Deere Spitfire and a new Yamaha Bravo for my sister. We thought we had it going on, although the pictures say otherwise! 4. Do as I say, not as THEY do. From this point forward, we spent nearly every winter weekend riding in the Adirondacks as a family. As tweens and teens, we barhopped (without the booze, of course) because that’s where snowmobile trails go. We learned how to act in bars long before we were old enough to drink or, technically, even hang out in them. We spent a lot of time around adults. And that time reinforced the good – and the bad and ugly – of adult behavior and gave my parents tons of teaching moments to explain what they expected of their girls – and why. 5. A little push goes a long way. Snowmobiling (and riding my four-wheeler) gave me regular opportunities to test my limits and build confidence in myself. From drag racing on the lake to riding a few sleds ahead of my parents on the trail, they always pushed us to try things that scared us a little, that pushed us out of our comfort zone. And they trusted us unconditionally. 6. Space to think. As young girls we forged new trails and explored the wide open. We had tons of time and space to explore. To be free. To take in nature and all its glory. To learn to appreciate it and to respect it. Trail rides, especially, were also great times to “be in my own head”, to think and to just be. It was a form of meditation long before I knew what meditation was! I regularly talked to myself about whatever my latest worry or struggle was – and I still do this when I ride today. I could solve the world’s problems – well, my own at least – from the seat of my snowmobile or fourwheeler. 7. The family that RIDES together…stays together. As I look back on the major life moments that built our family culture and ultimately cultivated the strong PAGE 17
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relationships I have with my mom, dad and sister, I am so thankful that my parents made snowmobiling such a central part of our family life. The value of building our family culture around playing together in the snow, when most families hibernated and most kids spent their weekends hanging out at the mall, has had ripple effects in my life that will continue for years to come. Now as a parent and a wife, I am striving to build a strong family culture of my own. One based on trust and confidence in my boys. And one that allows us to play together as a family. Because kids these days seem to start everything a little younger than we did, our son took his first solo run on his Kitty Cat when he was just barely three years old. And he loved it. Although we have several years until our boys can ride on their own, I already know snowmobiling together will play a significant role in our family life. And when they are grown, I hope my boys will be able to look back on their childhood with the same fondness that I can, because we played together as a family. 8. Snowmobiling as a family is the reason I started my business. As a mom, I now realize the impact of spending so much of my childhood behind the handlebars of a snowmobile riding with my family. It was a major factor in my decision to create Snowmobaby, my line of snowmobile themed clothing, accessories, toys and books for kids from newborn to size 12. Snowmobaby represents for me and many other snowmobile parents, a reason to keep hoping for enough snow to open the trails, or at least ride around the yard. It’s about the thrill of seeing your child engaged in something exhilarating – something you love and can enjoy along with them. Snowmobiling as a family was a source of great memories and fun for me as a child. Although it wasn’t my goal when I started, it has become my hope that Snowmobaby helps other families share in the love of snowmobiling and build lifelong memories along the way. To learn more and shop for “gear” for your little riders, please visit www.snowmobaby.com or check us out on Facebook and Instagram (@snowmobaby). Happy Trails!
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Facts About Snowmobiling-2018 Haslett, MI, September 18, 2018: As we begin the 2018-19 snowmobiling season, we thought you may be interested in the following facts while you are preparing to go ride this season: 1. Snowmobilers come in all ages. The average snowmobiler however, is 45 years old. 2. The average snowmobile snowmobiler last season rode 1,250 miles / 2,012 kilometers. The number of miles ridden, on average, is dependent on snow cover, so we will see if Mother Nature brings us more days of snow for riding this season. 3. 60% of snowmobilers belong to a club and participate in many of their club’s events. If you do not belong to a snowmobile club, I recommend you consider joining! Clubs hold great riding events, great parties, and are made up of wonderful people that become great friends. Join a club and have a great time!!! 4. About 49% of the people that snowmobile, trailer their snowmobile to their riding area. The other 51% ride from their home or cabin. 5. Snowmobiling is a family friendly activity. Most of all those responding to surveys report that they snowmobile with family and with friends and with club members. 6. Snowmobilers are outdoor recreationists all year around. Following is a list of recreational activities that snowmobilers participate in when they aren’t out riding: 59% go ATV Riding 56% go Camping 56% go Fishing 52% go Boating 44% go Hunting 33% go Hiking 32% go Motorcycle Riding 26% go Golfing 24% go Personal Watercraft Riding 19% go Downhill Skiing 13% do other recreational Activities Yes, we are a year around active group! 7. Approximately 82% of the snowmobilers are male. 8. Snowmobilers are a big part of the winter economic engine by spending an average of $2000 each year going snowmobiling, traveling to their snowmobiling spot, and food, gas, and lodging. In many places of North America, snowmobilers pay the bills for many people involved in the Winter Tourism Industries and related businesses. PAGE 19
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9. To help snowmobilers promote their sport, the snowmobile manufacturers have created a number of supporting communication tools. a. We have created a Dropbox where interested individuals can access the most current family friendly snowmobile photos. (Just click on this link: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/ kjcb8kcpv6vlaos/AADSnxI8H8V-ZhV1KO51dGlNa?dl=0 ) We encourage people to use these photos in the development of trail maps, advertising pieces, or just flyers supporting a snowmobiling activity. The photos are free and can be used in promoting recreation family snowmobiling. b. Also, ISMA has created a Facebook page www.Facebook.com/GoSnowmobiling . If you are on Facebook and want to see snowmobiling posts, please FOLLOW our page. You can also share your snowmobiling pictures, events, etc. on our page and they will be viewed by followers from around the world! c. We have two websites: www.snowmobile.org and www.gosnowmobiling.org that contain a lot of information, links, downloadable materials, etc. to help support you and educate you on key issues related to snowmobiling and help you better know the activities going on. Our websites are connected to other websites around the world including all of the United States and Canadian State and Provincial Snowmobile Associations which contain all of the local information that you may need. The winter outlook is looking good for snowmobiling and we are looking forward to a great season!
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Safe Riders! video chapters are up and running on the ISMA Website! HASLETT, MI, October 31, 2018: The snowmobile manufacturers are pleased to announce that the Safe Riders! You Make Snowmobiling SafeÂŽ safety campaign is celebrating its 24th year of helping to educate snowmobilers to keep safety at the top of their minds while out riding. The campaign will continue to feature the Safe Riders! poster series, safety brochures, decals, and Snowmobiling Fact Book that we distribute free of charge to safety instructors throughout North America. We are excited about the expansion of the Safe Riders! program with the addition of the new Safe Riders! video chapter series featuring 13 separate video chapters on snowmobiling lifestyle and safety related guidelines and practices. The chapters are each 1-3 minutes in length and can be viewed or downloaded from the ISMA website www.snowmobile.org . The chapters can be viewed from our website through our YouTube channel, or, if needed you can download the segments to be used off your own computer. The video chapters cover the following subjects: 1. Snowmobile Lifestyle 2. Getting Started in Snowmobiling 3. Impaired Riding 4. Snowmobile Avalanche Preparedness 5. Snowmobile Operation 6. Hand signals while snowmobiling 7. Snowmobiling on Trails and Respecting Private Property 8. Snowmobile Preparation 9. Snowmobile Apparel 10. Snowmobile Clubs and Associations 11. Locating Snowmobiling Riding Areas 12. Trailering for snowmobilers 13. Snowmobilers Ethics The new video chapter series is very inclusive and is available for use immediately. The Safe Riders! program has positively influenced, educated, and informed hundreds of thousands of snowmobilers around the world and we have distributed millions of posters, decals, brochures, and Fact Books to the snowmobile community throughout the 24-year history of the campaign. We are now distributing Safe Riders! information to clubs, associations and safety trainers. If your club or association would like to obtain our free collateral materials, please contact the ISMA office at ISMASue@aol.com to get a copy of our order form. Just fill it out and fax, email or snail mail it back to the office and we can send you the items you are interested in for your use this snowmobiling season. We are looking forward to a great safe snowmobiling season.
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Snowmobiling 2018-2019 Special Events Planned HASLETT, MI, September 20, 2018: There have been a few nips in the air and snow in the Rockies, so that can only mean that winter is on its way - hopefully bringing lots of snow, cold weather and great snowmobiling. On behalf of the International Snowmobile Manufacturers Association members – Arctic Cat, BRP, Polaris and Yamaha Motor Corporation, we are excited to announce the continuation and expansion of the Safe Riders! You Make Snowmobiling Safe safety campaign. The Safe Riders! materials include our updated snowmobiling fact book, brochures, posters, A NEW SAFETY VIDEO SERIES (Coming in October 2018), and decals for snowmobilers to use in supporting their safety campaign activities. We invite all snowmobilers to participate in the International Snowmobile Safety week – January 19-27, 2019. This is a great time for clubs and associations, safety trainers, etc. to take time to teach snowmobilers about safe riding. Many dealerships also support and help by putting on seminars, showing customers how to maintain their sleds to keep them running in top condition, and also promoting safety related activities. Visit the www.snowmobile.org website and download the Safety Week Campaign Action Manual which contains ideas on how to promote safety week and gives ideas for putting on safe events throughout the winter. Also, if you hold a Safe Riders! event during International Snowmobile Safety Week, let us know by placing it on our Facebook Page at www.Facebook.com/GoSnowmobiling. We will send one Safe Riders! long sleeve shirt per event posted. Please provide us with your mailing address and shirt size. The Go Snowmobiling/Take a Friend Snowmobiling Campaign continues to grow as more people visit the website www.gosnowmobiling.org for information on how to get started in snowmobiling. The website is a great information source for all snowmobilers with links to other snowmobile related websites, state and provincial associations, and more. We encourage you to check out the www.gosnowmobiling.org site. You may wish to join in the Go Snowmobiling effort and ask some friends to go snowmobiling. Many people have tried snowmobiling for the first time with the experience resulting in the purchase of a snowmobile. That new snowmobiler can then become a club member, an association member, and expand your friendship – all because you asked them to come along and try out your winter recreation of choice. The 10th Annual Take a Friend Snowmobiling Week is scheduled for February 9-18, 2019. You can grow your organization by partnering with local businesses and Chambers of Commerce to encourage your non-snowmobiling friends to join us for a time of fun. For information and ideas on holding a Take a Friend Snowmobiling event, visit www.gosnowmobiling.org . The Campaign Guide contains many great ideas. We are looking forward to a great year and thank you for your support. If you have any questions or need any additional information, please visit our two websites: www.snowmobile.org and www.gosnowmobiling.org You can send us an email message and check out our latest releases. We also encourage you to “Like” our Facebook page at www.Facebook.com/GoSnowmobiling We are expanding our Social Network and our Facebook page is growing! We hope you join us for fun snowmobiling interaction. We will be recognizing individuals and clubs who hold Go Snowmobiling/ Take a Friend Snowmobiling events by sending a Go Snowmobiling long sleeve shirt to those who post their event on our Facebook page and then send us their mailing address. We will send one shirt per event posted so include your shirt size.
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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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December 20-23, 2018: Ski-Doo Demo Event Rabbit Ears Pass, CO January 2-4, 2019: AIARE Level 1 Avalanche Course hosted by Ride Rasmussen Style January 4-6, 2019: Ski-Doo Demo Event Snowy Range, WY January 10, 2019: AIARE Rescue Avalanche Course hosted by Ride Rasmussen Style January 10-13, 2019: Ski-Doo Demo Event Utah January 11-13, 2019: AIARE Level 2 Avalanche Course hosted by Ride Rasmussen Style January 17-20, 2019: Ski-Doo Demo Event Togowtee Pass, WY January 19-27, 2019: International Snowmobile Safety Week January 14-16, 2019: Utah Avalanche Center AIARE Level 2 Avalanche Course January 24-27, 2019: Ski-Doo Demo Event Bighorn Mountains, WY January 25-26, 2019: Pink Ribbon Riders 13th Annual Snow Run January 25-27, 2019: AIARE Level 1 Avalanche Course hosted by Ride Rasmussen Style January 31 – February 3, 2019: Ski-Doo Demo Event West Yellowstone, MT February 6-9, 2019: Driven Elite Backcountry Riding School Seeley Lake, MT February 7-10, 2019: Ski-Doo Demo Event Island Park, ID February 9-18, 2019: Take a Friend Snowmobiling Campaign February 13-15, 2019: AIARE Level 1 Avalanche Course hosted by Ride Rasmussen Style February 14-17, 2019: Ski-Doo Demo Event Bozeman, MT February 15-16, 2019: Pink Ribbon Riders 15th Annual Snow Run February 19, 2019: AIARE Rescue Avalanche Course hosted by Ride Rasmussen Style February 20-22, 2019: AIARE Level 2 Avalanche Course hosted by Ride Rasmussen Style February 21-24, 2019: Ski-Doo Demo Event Seeley Lake, MT February 22-23, 2019: Pink Ribbon Riders 13th Annual Snow Run February 28-March 3, 2019: Ski-Doo Demo Event McCall, ID March 3, 2019: AIARE Rescue Avalanche Course hosted by Ride Rasmussen Style March 4-6, 2019: AIARE Level 2 Avalanche Course hosted by Ride Rasmussen Style March 7-10, 2019: Ski-Doo Demo Event Bend, OR March 14-17, 2019: Ski-Doo Demo Event Portland Area, OR March 15-16, 2019: Pink Ribbon Riders 12th Annual Snow Run March 16-20, 2019: AIARE Pro 1 Instructor Training Togwotee, WY March 21-24, 2019: Ski-Doo Demo Event Mt. Baker, WA March 21-24, 2019: World Championship Snowmobile Hill Climb Jackson Hole, WY March 28-31, 2019: Ski-Doo Demo Event Kachess Lake, WA June 5-8, 2019: International Snowmobile Congress
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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: Jim Chick, Daystar • Secretary: Lindsay Hubley • Member: Brad Franklin, Yamaha Motorsports USA • Member: Stuart Gosswein, SEMA • Member: J.R. Burke, Polaris Industries, Inc. 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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