Great Examples
Bob and Mary Kay Scholl have been enjoying the
ATV experience for several years. Their two 2002 Honda Rancher ES
machines have over 1100 miles on them already. They have toured through
all kinds of places, and they note that their favorite rides have
been found out on the Paiute Trail. They can even boast of coming
up from Beaver to meet the Paiute trail from that route. According
to Bob, the trail up from Beaver is not for the faint of heart. It
is an expert level trail, never-the-less, he and Mary Kay managed to make
it just fine on their Ranchers.
Experience has brought wisdom. Bob
and Mary Kay carry as many maps as they can get of each area where they
ride. When I found them on the Cedar Hollow Loop they were having
a bite to eat and consulting with their maps.
Take note of the ATV high fashion statement.
Long sleeve shirts, long pants, boots, gloves and helmets, replaced only
for the stop by their ball caps to keep their helmet hair in control.
Bob and Mary Kay are the kind of responsible
and friendly ATV/OHV riders we should all aspire to. Thanks for the
great example. |
Education and Safety - Go to the ATV University
Experts will tell you that there is a direct
relationship between safety and education with regard to any topic.
There is nothing unique about ATV use. Safety is also a primary result
of improved knowledge and skills. We as responsible users of the
outdoors would not want to be known as the uninformed and uneducated participants
in the forest. That was the polite way of putting it.
To be blunt, if we are not educated and trained we are stupid. There are
plenty of groups who would paint us in just such a light.
There are several ways that our ATV/OHV
community can become educated in their sport. They can participate
in the State OHV Education course for youth, or they can participate in
the ATV Safety Institute ("ASI") courses that are offered for adults.
As a means of supplementing these courses both prior to and following the
courses, the web site, www.utahatvtrails.com also has a vast library of
information on ATV safety, use, preparation and common sense. This
last offering is free and provides a wealth of knowledge based on experience
to the benefit of the ATV community. This information goes well beyond
the information you will find in the classes. For example it will
share with you how to use a GPS and a GMRS Radio.
It would indeed be wise for all participants in
the ATV/OHV community to gain the knowledge found from all these sources.
The better informed we are, the greater our opportunities will be to ride
and return safely.
You may consider yourself an expert, but you can
only retain such a status if you continue your education and improve your
skills through greater understanding. Yes, it does make a difference. |
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WCNF Good Will Riders
 KAMAS,
UT: The summer season of OHV enjoyment is upon us now. Nearly
a month early thanks to the light snows in the mountains this year.
Not to be left behind, the Kamas Ranger District has trained over two dozen
volunteers as "Good Will" Riders for the up coming season.
The Good Will riders are not out to collect items
of clothing and other valuables for the benefit of the poor, as the name
might imply to some. The Good Will they offer is in providing good
samaritan assistance to backwoods travelers, information, and communication.
This service is a great value in helping our forest service professionals
with improved public presence in the forest.
Barbara Walker is the USFS professional
who coordinates the efforts with the volunteers through the Good Will Rider
Program. She reports that several other Ranger Districts in the WCNF
as well as other National Forests are now incorporating the same opportunity
for volunteers to assist in the forest.
While the Good Will riders will come around in
a recognizable uniform with identification, they are not in the forest
to enforce laws, only to provide assistance and information to the rest
of the recreation enjoyment public.
Should you see the Good Will Riders on your trail,
waive them on over and have a chat. If you are the right kind of
person, perhaps you too can join the ranks of the Good Will Riders.
If you don't frequent the Kamas Ranger District, then contact your local
National Forest to see if they have a similar program to permit you to
assist in the improvement of our forest opportunities through greater cooperation
and education. |
Bulletin Board - Read It!
The fastest way of
informing our ATV community of late breaking news and announcements is
to tack them up on the bulletin board in the web site. You would
likely prefer that we not fill your in basket with e-mail announcing every
item that comes along, so hit the Bulletin Board and find out for your
self. It really is an interesting mix of issues and items. |
Revised ATV Law:
Here is it... Read it for yourself
41-22-2. Definitions.
(2) "All-terrain type I vehicle" means
any motor vehicle [50] 52 inches or less in width, having
an unladen dry weight of 800 pounds or less, traveling on three or more
low pressure tires, having a seat designed to be straddled by the operator,
and designed for or capable of travel over unimproved terrain.
41-22-10.8. Protective headgear
requirements -- Owner duty -- Penalty for violation.
(1) A person under the age of 18 may not
operate or ride on all-terrain type I vehicles,
snowmobiles, or motorcycles on public land unless the
person is wearing a properly fitted[,] and fastened, United States
Department of Transportation safety-rated protective headgear designed
for motorized vehicle use.
(2) The owner of an off-highway vehicle
or any other person may not give permission to a person who is under 18
years of age to operate or ride on an off-highway vehicle in violation
of this section.
(3) [Operators] An operator and
passengers of off-highway implements of husbandry operated in the manner
prescribed by Subsections 41-22-5.5 (3) [through (5)]
and (4) are exempt from the requirements of this section.
(4) Any person convicted of
violations of this section is guilty of an infraction and shall be fined
not more than $50 per offense.
41-22-12.1. Restrictions on use of snowmobile trails.
[No]
A person may not operate a wheeled vehicle with a gross vehicle weight
of [700] 800 pounds or more on any snowmobile trail that
the division has [been] marked, posted, designated, or
maintained as a snowmobile trail [by the division].
for complete text of the bill click
here |
Making a Difference!
From 7275 to over 9672 Our internet domain
host reports that the web site is receiving almost 200 new visitors per
day. |
ACTION UPDATE
Shoshone Trail - The bill creating the trail is now before congress,
but now is on the radar of the wilderness action groups. There is
a great deal of opposition to the legislation. Letters in favor of
the legislation are more important than ever.
San Rafael National Monument - This is now being considered
by the President's staff and input is being sought from the local residents.
Clinton's Public Lands Preservation executive orders were placed
in abeyance when President Bush took office. There is now a move
afoot in the House of Representatives to introduce this former executive
order as a wilderness preservation bill. If passed this would severely
restrict the use of motorized vehicles on public lands anywhere in this
great country.
Abuse in Salt Lake County Foothills continues. Mayor Rocky
Anderson has supported helicopter monitoring of the motorized access to
the foothills. OHV use in these areas is clearly illegal and offenders
will be heavily fined and may have their machines confiscated. Ride
Legally or not at all. |
Great Western Trail Association announces
annual calendar
The Great Western Trail Association, currently lead by Robert Uzelac,
noted coauthor and publisher of ATV Trail books, has announced three important
events for ATV enthusiasts to participate in. Please click here
for more information. |
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