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UNITED FOUR WHEEL DRIVE ASSOCIATIONS INC.
AN INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION
www.ufwda.org
UFWDA e-NEWS March 2008
A
rather
impressive
exercise
on
the
www.pirate4x4.com/forum/ on March 12, where
in a four hour time slot, they managed to gather
nearly 1500 comments posted about concerns for
Johnson Valley in California. Those who visited
to read the comments during that time amounted
to almost 30,000 viewers!
Whether the concept is regarded as a valid
collation of public comment is yet to be seen, but
the principle appears sound.
A development on our own forum is a calendar,
introduced by Shawn Pagan. This is a practical
tool for all of us to help identify what’s happening
in the 4x4 world.
It is probably not a practical exercise in some
parts of the world, but one thing that we in New
Zealand are starting to work on is a program to
plant trees on public and private land.
We’ve done the “clean-up” thing for many years
and will continue to do so, but the “feel good”
factor can fade fairly quickly, as in most places
the rubbish reappears.
The tree planting effort we hope will leave a
longer legacy and will of course provide another
excuse to go four wheeling… checking the young
trees!
That’s one of the reasons that this edition is a
little late; I was out on a trail looking for suitable
planting areas for our initial program. We are
starting in the north with Kauri agathis australis
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Agathis_australis
Peter Vahry
UFWDA international vice-president
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“RESCUE TELLICO”
UFWDA Survey still running
New On-LIne Calendar
Australian Search & Rescue
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Tough nuts to crack for ORV
rulemaking committee.
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Sundowners 4x4 Club
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United Four Wheel Drive
Associations Photo Contest
Australia Day Award for 4x4
Efforts
Wheel-In Registration Deadline
Close Down of 121.5 MHz
Emergency Beacons
SoFO 2nd SnoFari Trail Ride
Two Trackers Assist Local Meals
on Wheels
2008 All-4-Fun at Leadville,
Colorado
Meeting of nine Southern African
Ministers
Namibia
First Annual C.R.E.E.P. Run
Southern Trailfest May 2008
2008 BFGoodrich Tires
Outstanding Trails Program
10th Annual Forest Clean up
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NATIONAL RECREATION ATTORNEYS TEAM UP FOR
“RESCUE TELLICO”
United Four Wheel Drive Associations (UFWDA) and BlueRibbon Coalition (BRC) are teaming up with
their nationally recognized attorneys in the fight for project "Rescue Tellico." This alliance amongst the
groups and their attorneys, in cooperation with Southern Four Wheel Drive Association
www.sfwda.org, is an historic undertaking. The groups will consolidate their efforts, bringing together
their collective expertise, resources, and other strengths derived from their grassroots memberships.
Collectively BRC and UFWDA represent over half a million recreationists committed to responsible
and sustainable vehicle-based recreation on public lands.
"BRC and UFWDA have worked together on other access protection lawsuits in the past, but this
effort combines our attorneys and resources into a single litigation team", stated Greg Mumm, BRC's
Executive Director. "Unlike past efforts to support each other in various endeavors, this new alliance
actually unifies the work of both law offices and the organizations of BRC and UFWDA into a single
presence", stated Wayne Groom, President of UFWDA.
Rescue Tellico is a program to protect off-highway vehicle (OHV) access in the Upper Tellico OHV
Area located in North Carolina, a premiere OHV destination throughout the Eastern Seaboard and
Southern U.S.
UFWDA Survey still running
The UFWDA 2008 survey of four wheelers demographics is still running until 31 March. The bigger
the response levels, the more accurate the combined data will be. It’s not difficult and only takes a few
minutes. www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=Tlkhxeo6gUEdXeTKGYgmuw_3d_3d
New On-LIne Calendar via the UFWDA Forums
Check out the new On-Line Calendar - ADD YOUR OWN EVENTS! Let the world know what your
Organizations are doing and when! Use the button on the top of the index page to open the calendar.
http://www.ufwda.org/smf/index.php?action=calendar
Australian Search & Rescue forum
The Australian National Four Wheel Drive Council (ANFWDC) represents 4WD owners on the Australian
Search & Rescue forum (Aus SAR), established within the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA). The
forum reviews incidents and provides user input to improve the effectiveness of all SAR operations. AMSA
monitors and conducts SAR operations over 10% of the earth's surface, covering the continent and all
surrounding seas and oceans. It coordinates search & rescue operations for aircraft, shipping, bush walkers and
vehicles over remote areas of the continent and surrounding seaways from its HQ in Canberra.
All incidents are reviewed by the forum with members drawn from commercial & recreational bodies of each
activity. The forum meets at the Canberra operations Centre on every alternate meeting then at members'
facilities for the other. This improves understanding of mission control and user issues.
Rob Kelly, ANFWDC president
Carrying capacity, vehicle characteristics and vehicle
requirements are tough nuts to crack for ORV rulemaking
committee.
UFWDA is one of 30 seats on the negotiated rulemaking committee established by the Department of
Interior on behalf of the National Park Service (NPS) for ORV rulemaking being undertaken by Cape
Hatteras National Seashore Recreation Area (CAHA). The committee is charged with formulating a
community-based alternative for ORV beach driving at CAHA. Recently UFWDA, along with 29 other
stakeholders, has undertaken the hard job of making recommendations on vehicle requirements.
Such requirements may include vehicle registration in compliance with state law, valid drivers license
by ORV operators, 2 wheel drive allowed on the beach by special use permit issued by NPS, 2 axle
minimum and 3 axle maximum, a max vehicle length, and US D.O.T. approved tires. Safety
requirements include possession of a low tire pressure gauge, shovel, jack, jack support, and copies
of the ORV regulations and current ORV use map. These regulations have yet to be finalized by the
committee but give you an idea of the scope and magnitude of the issues the committee will be
addressing.
More difficult to navigate is the issue of carrying capacity. UFWDA’s long-held policy opposes
implementation of traditional concepts of measurable quantitative carrying capacity but instead
promotes the concept that carrying capacity for users (humans) should instead be based on the
user’s desired recreational experience and how to manage for the best outcome. Traditional
concepts of carrying capacity were based on a mathematical equation that asked, for example, how
many head of cattle can graze on a square mile of land with a certain type of plant support. This type
of analysis is not practical nor can it be implemented for recreation. For more information about
recreation carrying capacity contact UFWDA at [email protected].
Southern Four Wheel Drive Association, UFWDA, and BlueRibbon Coalition (BRC)
make awesome team to defend 4x4 use at “Tellico”.
Southern, UFWDA, and BRC are uniting to protect access at the Upper Tellico OHV Area on the
Tusquitee Ranger District of the Nantahala National Forest , located in NC. The efforts by our
organizations are multi-faceted and include community outreach to those economically effected by
closures, continued conservation of the trails and local streams, and opposition to closures. Southern
is doing a fabulous job of coordinating multiple projects for Rescue Tellico. In the coming month look
for further details on the historical work Southern, UFWDA, and BRC are accomplishing together!
Carla Boucher, Attorney
United Four Wheel Drive Associations
Sundowners 4x4 Club Activities
The Sundowners 4x4 Club is located in Kalamazoo, MI. The club has been wheeling together for over 25 years
and has approximately 45 member families. We try to get together at least once a month for an event and we
also have our monthly meeting on the 2nd Thursday of every month.
The rodeo in July is open to the public. We have a pig roast there and have some scheduled events.
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March 29 & 30 – Two Trackers Run
The Two Trackers are meeting in Cadillac to unload
trucks & trailers and then running trails all the way to
Traverse City. Drivers’ meeting is at 9:00 am on the
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29 and then they will hit the trails. The plan is to
stay the night in hotels in Traverse City, grab some
dinner and then head back to Cadillac on Sunday. If
anyone from the Sundowners is interested in
attending, please contact Marie Dunning for
information.
April 12th Spring 2008 – BBBS Event
Big Brothers/Big Sisters would like the Sundowners
to have another event with the kids at the property.
April 2008 – Badlands Run
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Al Koopman is going to the Badlands the 1
weekend in April.
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April 19 – 25 Moab Run
Please contact Dick Whitman if you are interested in
attending this run @
269-720-8555.
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May 17 – Kids Hope USA Run
We have been asked to do another Kids Hope run in Hamilton, MI again with Haven Reformed Church.
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May 24 – 26 Turtle Ridge
Memorial Day weekend is the Turtle Ridge Rock Challenge on Drummond Island.
United Four Wheel Drive Associations Photo Contest
Well here in sunny West Virginia it’s starting to feel like spring, but a lot of you are still armpit deep in
the white stuff. To celebrate the end of winter, the start of spring and the four wheeling season (the
“Wheel In” is just about a month away) we would love to see your winter wheeling pictures. We’ll
share the best ones with everyone. Please send then to me at [email protected].
Be safe and we’ll see you in the pictures.
Frank McConnell
UFWDA Public Relation Director
Australia Day Award for 4x4 Efforts
www.anfwdc.asn.au/article_Detail.cfm?ID=30
Wheel-In Registration Deadline March 18th, 2008
Your last chance to register to be a part of the inaugural UFWDA 2008 Wheel-In at Oak Ridge Estate.
www.ufwda.org
Close Down of 121.5 MHz Emergency Beacons (EPIRB)
The phasing out of 121.5 MHz radio beacons will be complete by 1 February 2009. Beacon signals
are received by four satellites which are operated by France & Canada. The latest news is that one of
these four will be decommissioned four or five months earlier than the scheduled shut down.
www.anfwdc.asn.au/article_Detail.cfm?ID=31
SoFO 2nd SnoFari Trail Ride
Being from northwest Ohio limits your local opportunities for trail riding. Therefore, we always have
our eyes and ears open for a chance to join in with others for a great trail ride! The SoFO club of
Michigan, Soldiers of Fortune Offroad ( http://sofo.glfwda.org ), joined Great Lakes Four Wheel Drive
Association ( http://www.glfwda.org ) in 2005. They promptly became a very active and involved club
within GLFWDA.
We attended their inaugural SnoFari event in 2007. While a small event, it was what they needed to
get their feet wet and build confidence within their group, to consider growing their event for 2008.
The SoFO 2nd Annual SnoFari Trail Ride of 2008 doubled in available registration openings, to over
40 rigs. SnoFari is held in the West Branch, MI area and runs trails in the Au Sable State Forest and
the St. Helen Motorsport Area.
A Meet & Greet was held Friday night at the Quality Inn with registration at the motel on Saturday
morning. Approximately 4 trail groups were available and we were lined up in the back parking lot at
9 AM, ready to head out. Weather was good in early February, as West Branch received about 6
inches of new powder on Thursday. The sun was shining
Saturday and we found about 12-18 inches of snow on the
trails.
Our group headed west about 6 miles, to the Dunham Lake
Road area. We had 8 rigs from mild to wild with us. Tire tread
and pressure were key factors for the day, to keep moving
through the woods. It was slow going in the morning as some of
the newer/less experienced participants were still working on
finding the correct combination of air pressure and momentum.
We spent a little time getting the group up one moderate hill,
with winches and straps getting a workout on some of the rigs.
Throw in a little trail repairs to one winch with a broken power
control wire and it was a late lunch stop.
During our various stops, the kids who were along, made the best of it, playing in the snow and
checking out what the woods had to offer. It’s a family affair and a GREAT time for all! By afternoon,
everyone in the group was moving along at a steady pace with little difficulties. We experienced a few
more hills and some tight-twisties through the woods. All in all it was a GREAT day and everyone
was out of the woods by late afternoon. Our tail-gunner/trail sweep must have had it planned just
right, as he ran out of gas as we pulled on to the pavement
to head back to the motel. He hitched a ride with his Dad,
our trail guide for the day, back to the motel for some more
fuel and still made it to the Banquet on time.
Saturday night concluded with a good dinner with over 70
people, typical raffle drawing with some nice prizes and
GREAT conversation about the day’s adventures. It was a
fantastic event, put on by excellent volunteers! We’ll be
back again for SnoFari ’09. Hope to see some of you
there!
By Doug Saul - Individual Member, UFWDA, GLFWDA, IFWDA
Two Trackers Assist Local Meals on Wheels Program
Posted: Feb 7, 2008 05:28 PM EST
By Joe LaFurgey
GRAND RAPIDS -- For some, Wednesday's snow was more than a minor inconvenience. At the time it was
coming down, it was a major concern for Linda Quist, who runs the Meals on Wheels program for Kent and
Barry counties. "I've been there for 9 1/2 years and this is definitely by far the worst winter we've had," Quist told
24 Hour News 8. "It could become tragic."
But Jeff Traynor couldn't let that happen. "I saw your thing on the news and it got me thinking maybe we could
organize our group and get a couple of trucks down here to help out," said Traynor, a member of the Two
Trackers.
They're a group of four-wheel drive enthusiasts who, because of a trait in their DNA, love the challenge of a
road with a foot of snow on top and an inch of ice underneath.
After a few late night phone calls, Traynor had a crew of drivers all lined up. And Linda Quist was breathing a bit
easier.
"Today, there's at least 28 people that these men in their four-wheel drive vehicles will be able to feed," she said
as she watched Traynor and fellow driver Pat Brower load their SUVs with supplies to residents living in the
areas the plows hit last.
The efforts of Traynor and Brower are more than a one-day fix. The Two Trackers are now working with Meals
on Wheels to automatically show up when the snow flies and the regular drivers are grounded. "We like to be
out in this kind of weather anyway," he said. "It gives us an excuse to play, play hooky from work."
"I'm in home construction. I don't have to work today. I can get off work," he said. "So we like to do these kind of
things. It gives us a reason to help out."
We checked with other West Michigan counties. Most had canceled deliveries on Thursday. But they also
supply clients with emergency kits, ready to eat foods with a long shelf life, in case deliveries are interrupted.
2008 All-4-Fun at Leadville, Colorado
www.mhjc.org/2008A4Fhome.htm
Meeting of nine Southern African Ministers
STATEMENT BY THE OFFICE OF MARTHINUS VAN SCHALKWYK, MINISTER OF
ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS & TOURISM, ON 12 FEBRUARY 2008
Meeting of nine SADC Ministers responsible for Tourism and Environment
The development of infrastructure and the investment in Transfrontier Conservation Areas (TFCA's) is gaining
momentum. Ministers and senior officials from Angola, Botswana, Lesotho, Mozambique, Namibia, South
Africa, Swaziland, Zambia and Zimbabwe met yesterday in Gauteng. They discussed the progress in the
implementation of the TFCA development strategy for 2010 and beyond. The strategy, which was endorsed by
the Ministers in 2005, is designed to position TFCAs as Southern Africa's premier tourism destination. The
following issues were discussed at the meeting:
• The development of a strategic brand for TFCAs. This brand will be launched on 10 May 2008 in Durban,
South Africa. It will form the basis for awareness / advocacy campaigns and the active marketing of TFCAs.
• The development of an investment catalogue which will be a guide containing important information for
potential investors such as why invest in TFCAs, how to invest in TFCAs, investment opportunities, investment
incentives and contact information.
• The hosting of a TFCA Investment Conference on 20-21 October 2008 at the Sandton Convention Centre in
South Africa with the aim to market investment opportunities in TFCAs.
The ministers expressed concern at the ecological damage caused to beaches and other
environmentally sensitive areas by quad bikes and 4x4s mainly from South Africa.
The regulation of such activities in South Africa has resulted in more pressures on ecologically sensitive areas
in neighboring countries. They asked South Africa to assist in putting a stop to this damaging activity. It's being
considered to develop a protocol for the region to manage or regulate these activities.
Namibia
Subject: New national parks should curb further damage to coastal flora and fauna.
An urgent halt has to be called to uncontrolled off-road driving in the dune belt area between Walvis
Bay and Swakopmund as well as in the National West Coast Recreational Area to minimize and
eradicate any further damage to Namibia's ecologically sensitive coastal areas.
The Ministry of Environment and Tourism wishes to express its grave displeasure and concern about
the deterioration of the coastal environment due to these uncontrolled activities of quad bikes and
other off road driving vehicles. The Ministry condemns in the strongest terms the behaviour and
conduct of the drivers of off-road vehicles during the past holiday season, despite the various efforts
to gain their cooperation and their observing the relevant laws.
The Ministry of Environment and Tourism through the Namibia Coast Conservation and Management
(NACOMA) Project and its stakeholders undertook a comprehensive public campaign to inform the
public and especially the drivers of off-road vehicles of where they were allowed to drive and where
not. This included pamphlets handed out at roadblocks, newspaper articles, radio and television
interviews, workshops and various meetings. This seemed to have fallen in the deaf ears.
An aerial survey undertaken by the MET staff and the Coastal Contingency Management Committee
along the coast in January 2008 indicated an increase in off-road vehicle tracks as well as much more
damage to the flora and fauna in conservation and sensitive areas. The Ministry further expresses
itself against those individuals who intentionally may have damaged the environment or undermined
the efforts of Government to safeguard the sensitive coastal areas against destruction. The MET and
its stakeholders have now reached the stage where they need to act accordingly and strongly.
MOZAMBIQUE ALSO NOT FAR BEHIND…..
Off Road Vehicles a Pest
The Mozambican Government has requested the help of South Africa regarding the regulation of off
road vehicles in environmentally sensitive areas. Banned from these areas in SA for 3 years, more
and more SA residents are bringing them here. A protocol for the entire SADC region is under
consideration.
First Annual C.R.E.E.P. Run
On Saturday, February 23, 2008, in Camp Verde, any casual passerby would have wondered what a
mismatched gathering of 4x4’s could possibly be doing together. With everything from Absolute
Offroad’s beefy Jeep Wrangler with 37-inch tall tires, to Lance
Blair’s shocking blue Toyota FJCruiser festooned with
excursion equipment, to Jeff Marshall’s factory-condition Nissan
Xterra, even seasoned 4-wheelers would have to admit that this
was a highly unlikely gathering of vehicles and drivers.
They all came together for the First Annual C.R.E.E.P. Run, an
educational trail run, hosted by the Arizona Off-Highway Vehicle
Coalition. “C.R.E.E.P.” stands for “Club Run Ethics, Etiquette,
and Protocol.” Organized and led by veteran trail guide and
Sedona Jeep School owner, Nena Barlow, this run was
developed to teach 4x4 recreational users about trail ethics and
etiquette, including how to conduct group runs and how to
behave on public land.
Representatives attended from 4x4 clubs all over the state,
including the Arizona Virtual Jeep Club, Copper State Cruisers,
Xterra Owners Club, Central Arizona Jeepers, and the Land
Rover Owners Club. The AZOHVC hosted, with sponsorships provided by Sedona Jeep School,
Sedona Offroad, Absolute Offroad and Farabee Jeep Rentals.
The group gathered at a trailhead in the Prescott National Forest near Camp Verde, where trip
preparations were discussed, as well as how to behave around cattle and water sources. All
attendees received information packets to take home, including information on club run etiquette and
a copy of Tread Lightly’s 4-Wheel Drive Guidebook.
One of the goals of the AZOHVC is to promote shared trail access and respect the rights of other
public land users, so presentations on the trail included stops at cattle tanks, corrals and mining
claims to discuss the do’s and don’ts in these areas. Discussions also covered such necessary trail
use basics as how to park and conduct bathroom breaks.
The Event Coordinator, Nena Barlow, says “Good land use ethics are not difficult or complicated if
you just remember to take nothing, and leave nothing. Be considerate of everyone else on the trail,
and leave as little evidence of your passing as possible.”
In addition to the trail presentations, there were just enough rocks and hills to make the driving
interesting. Crystal clear skies rewarded participants with spectacular views of the Verde Valley and
the snow-capped San Francisco Peaks in the distance.
Karen Havird reported “I had an awesome time and it was great to meet so many very nice and
helpful
4-wheelers!”
Jeff Marshall shared “The focus on etiquette, trail and land use issues, safety, and a little bit of local
history was the perfect blend of education and fun! I would highly recommend their programs for both
beginners and seasoned wheelers!”
The result was a fun-filled trip through some beautiful backcountry, and a camaraderie among 4wheelers who share the same interest of preserving our public lands so that we may continue to enjoy
it for generations to come, even if they don’t share the same tastes in 4-wheel drive vehicles!
For additional information about Arizona Off-Highway Vehicle Coalition events and programs, visit
www.AZOHV.org or contact Nena Barlow at (928) 274-0570
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Southern Trailfest May 2008
SFWDA wants to remind you that Southern Trailfest is scheduled for May 2, 3 and 4 2008 at Harlan
Ky. Registration is available online at
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http://www.sfwda.org/trailfest08/index.htm
Rough camping is available as part of your registration. Water will be available onsite, but no RV
hook-ups. Information about the trails and available places to stay, other than the event site may be
found
here:
http://www.harlancountytrails.com/
Please consider registering for and attending the 2008 Southern Trailfest event. The proceeds from
this event will be used to support the Rescue Tellico legal effort to keep the Forest Service from
closing the Tellico OHV area permanently. In case you haven't heard, Trout Unlimited and the
Southern Environmental Law Center have posted a "Notice of Intent" to sue the USFS to try to close
Tellico OHV Area permanently.
We have a legal fight on our hands friends and attending the SFWDA Trailfest and having a good
time riding some trails in Kentucky, is one way you can help fight the Tellico closure effort. More info
about the Tellico fight is available here:
http://www.sfwda.org/trails/tellico/
2008 BFGoodrich Tires Outstanding Trails Program
West to East, North to South, the 2008 BFGoodrich Tires Outstanding Trails Program
Reaches Across North America
LOS ANGELES – March 11, 2008 – Adding to an already impressive list of North American off-road
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trails, BFGoodrich Tires announced today, the continuation of its Outstanding Trails program and six
new trails for 2008. Over the past two years, the Outstanding Trails program has recognized 11 offroad trails in 10 states and one in Canada. Launched in 2006, the Outstanding Trails program is
dedicated to the responsible use, and preservation of, off-road trails while providing aid in the trails’
conservation efforts.
BFGoodrich Tires, in collaboration with Tread Lightly! and United Four Wheel Drive Associations
(UFWDA), is proud to present the trails for this year’s program:
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Superstition Mountain, Calif.
Blacktail/Wild Bill National Recreation Trail, Mont.
Iron Range, Minn.
Pritchett Canyon, Utah
Quinn Trail, Ontario, Canada
Beasley Knob, Ga.
“North America is home to some of the most beautiful, picturesque and enjoyable off-highway vehicle
areas in the world. The trails chosen this year are truly outstanding and deserve this recognition,”
said Joe Mazur, light-truck marketing manager, BFGoodrich Tires. “At its core, the Outstanding Trails
program was created to highlight the best trails in the country, to honor the clubs that keep them
maintained and to help in the conservation efforts.”
From the desert, to the mountains and hillsides; from rock, dirt, water and sand, the 2008 Outstanding
Trails are tough, they’re fun and they’re also beautiful. The trails were selected by UFWDA, Tread
Lightly! and BFGoodrich Tires.
During the course of the program, which runs May through October, BFGoodrich Tires will host
several events at these trails to highlight the individuality of each location as well as educate off-road
enthusiasts on the responsible use of each trail. To help aid with costs associated with the trail’s
conservation efforts, BFGoodrich Tires will also present a grant to a selected off-road club at each trail
event.
Below is a closer look at each trail:
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Superstition Mountain is located in beautiful Southern California, near San Diego.
Superstition Mountain is a 13,000-acre open area that presents an array of challenging offroad riding opportunities from sand dunes to rocks to mud hills. The trail has been classified
by many as “demanding” and attracts skilled off-roaders.
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Blacktail / Wild Bill National Recreation Trail is located near the Blacktail Mountain Ski Area in
northwest Mont., and was one of the first OHV areas to be recognized as a National Recreational
Trail by the U.S. Forest Service. Providing 4x4 beginners and experts with several obstacles and
spectacular views throughout, the trail also offers opportunities for dirt bikes, ATV’s snowmobiles
and mountain bike enthusiasts to enjoy the 13-mile journey through the Flathead National Forest.
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Iron Range is located in Gilbert, Minn., and features a system of 36 trails and 1,200 acres of
recreation in a north woods setting with scramble areas, training hills and rock crawls. The
Iron Range system provides riding opportunities for many skill levels on varied terrain – rock,
dirt, mud and hills.
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Pritchett Canyon Trail is located near the picturesque area of Moab, Utah, and is known as one of
the toughest off-road trails because its difficult obstacles have little or no bypasses. Off-roaders
and locals consider Pritchett Canyon a gem due to its views of the steep canyon walls, large sidecanyon pour-offs and a pool-speckled creek near the bottom of the canyon. Throughout the journey
through the canyon, off-roaders are also treated to spectacular views of rock formations as the trail
climbs through the lower part of the canyon and exits via a side canyon over a divide into the Hunter
Canyon system.
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Quinn Trail is located near Ottawa in Ontario, Canada. There are two ways to get to the end
destination, which is Quinn Lake. Stock rigs will take the “front door,” which consists of dirt,
mud, tight turns and some blind elevations. Those looking for a serious challenge will take
the “back door” to Quinn Lake. The large rock formations, steep hills and rocky creek beds
make for a great challenge.
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Beasley Knob is located just outside of Atlanta, Ga., and has a well-developed system of
eight interconnecting trails offering a total of 10.8 miles and a wide variety of riding
challenges. The trails are made of steep mountainous terrain and have a difficulty rating of
moderate to strenuous making it recommended for expert level riders only.
"United Four Wheel Drive Associations is proud to partner with BFGoodrich for the 2008 Outstanding
Trails program. This program is a great opportunity for leaders in the four-wheel drive community to
recognize enthusiasts and the impact they are making,” said Todd Ockert, director of environmental
affairs, UFWDA. “The Outstanding Trails program has recognized some great trails across the
country and the enthusiasts that maintain those trails. United Four Wheel Drive Associations hopes to
continue this partnership for years to come."
“Tread Lightly! is honored to partner with BFGoodrich as they truly make a worthwhile contribution to the
world of responsible recreation by highlighting Outstanding Trails across North America,” said Lori
McCullough, executive director of Tread Lightly!. “BFG is demonstrating its commitment to the environment
through this education, communications and restoration initiative.”
Both Tread Lightly! and UFWDA are non-profit organizations dedicated to responsible and ethical outdoor
recreation. BFGoodrich Tires collaborated with these two groups to select the finest North American trails,
and will continue to work with these organizations on restoration and education initiatives.
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Tread Lightly! is a national nonprofit organization whose mission is to empower generations to enjoy
the outdoors responsibly. Tread Lightly!'s strategic educational message, along with its training and
restoration initiatives are designed to instill an ethic of responsibility in outdoor enthusiasts and the
industries that serve them. The program is long-term in scope with a goal to balance the needs of the
people who enjoy outdoor recreation with the needs of the environment. The federal government
recognizes this by acknowledging Tread Lightly! as a sole-source service provider of education and
training on how to be environmentally and socially responsible while using motorized and mechanized
vehicles in off-highway settings.
United Four Wheel Drive Associations is the world’s leading representative of all-brand four wheeldrive enthusiasts. UFWDA benefits, developed and tested true over the past 30 years, include four
wheel drive safety and awareness education; user ethics programs such as adopt-a-road,
conservation volunteer, and volunteer trail patrol; assistance with new club formation; education
seminars to aid four wheelers through complex state and federal programs affecting trail access;
internet forums designed to connect members globally and instantaneously; and unrestrained
member access to its full-time legislative advocate and nationally-recognized attorney working
exclusively for four wheel drive enthusiasts to protect access and prevent road and trail closures. For
more information on the UFWDA log on to www.ufwda.org or call toll free 1-800-44-UFWDA (800-4483932).
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every type of racing, including oval, sports car, drifting, drag, desert, dirt, rally (Dakar and WRC) and
extreme rock-crawling. BFGoodrich Tires combines technological expertise with vast motorsports
experience, delivering a high-performance tire for every type of vehicle. Visit BFGoodrich Tires online
at www.bfgoodrichtires.com.
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