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4-Wheelin’ News DECEMBER 2009 3 advertising in your newsletter. problem. We may want to consider this. The Department of Natural It’s very important that we Resources has began to support our sponsors. initiate an volunteer Forest Current Issues: Watch (Eye’s In The Wood’s) The Forest Service Roadless pilot program something that I A D Rule-the 9th Circuit Court evolved out of a leadership revived the 2001 Clinton Rule committee that had been within the states of the 9th formed early this year – Circuit and New Mexico. The involving noted organizations 10th Circuit appeal is moving who recreate on state- forward and will consider managed lands. the US District of Wyoming’s I am happy to say that Jeff ruling declaring the 2001 Williams and his club the illegal nationwide. S.2747 Deals with the Land Quadra Paws were the fi rst in and Water Consvasion our organization to have the Fund. Revenue for the fund insight to start such a program comes from federal outdoor (10 + years ago) to help recreation user fees, the protect our form of recreation federal motorboat fuel tax, on the Tahuya (DNR) with surplus property sales and oil Dale Neuman seeking the and gas leases on the outer same for the Liberty area on continental shelf. The bill the Cle Elum District (FS) Don Jensen Carol Jensen would make monies in the awhile later; portions from Inter Association Director 1 Inter Association Director 2 fund available automatically, these programs were part of without Congress having to Arlene Brooks Inter Association Anonymous, United Four the base the DNR used to Wheel Drive Associations, appropriate the money each Washington Exec. Director establish policy/guidelines in SEMA and the BLM. There year. Supported by the Nature Director’s Report were six new participants at Conservancy. Dec. 2009 their agency. this meeting. H.R. 1925, America’s Red It had become evident working Board of Directors Rock Wilderness Act of 2009. With 2009 coming to a close with two different agencies One of the discussion topics This bill would administratively the work continues on with no there was a need to have was the benefi ts of amateur close 9 million acres in Utah. end in sight for the association. similar policies in place and December 5, 2009 radios in clubs. When no cell The following chart is from It seems we just start to see everyone working off of the service is available amateur the Snowmobile Association the end of the tunnel on land same page - if you were to radios are valuable for We attended the North and shows just how much issues such as management fi nd volunteers to take on emergency communication. Wilderness acreage is being American Motorized plans on new recreation such a program. Thanks to proposed. It’s time to get Recreation Council meeting Representatives from BLM sites that are being fi nalized to your legislators and tell all who have volunteered your on November 2, 2009 in Las attended the meeting, (Ahtanum and Yacolt State services and have stepped up Vegas. There representatives answered questions and them how you feel about Wilderness. We can provide Forests and Reiter Foothills); to take the training - for some from Blue Ribbon Coalition, invited us to visit their booth much needed trail and facility it was a refresher course. Utah 4 wheel Drive Association, at the SEMA Show. It seems names and addresses United maintenance that saw us It is much needed as we California Association of 4 that all the organizations have has contacted us to see what it Wheel Drive Clubs, California the same issues with the would take for the PNW4WDA through another season; and experience a public increase in Off Road Vehicle Association, economy—membership is to rejoin United. We told them completing a years worth ORV ownership and their lack Partnership for Johnson Valley, down a little but four wheelers we would bring it up at our of district/region recreation of knowledge of responsible Pacifi c Northwest 4-Wheel are still spending money when board meeting. focus meetings by the land recreation activities on lands Drive Association, Vegas they attend events. If you have questions feel free coordinators - when we are we have helped to keep open Valley Four Wheelers, Four to contact us. contacted and told vandalism in the state. Wheeling Today-Pod Cast, A good idea shared by the has taken place at a site Utah folks—in bad economic Off Road Riders Association, Don and Carol and our help is once again We will be having two State Rockcrawler.com, Rockaholics times ask sponsors to donate product then offer 50% of the ~ being solicited to correct the Meetings this year – Westside value of that product in free is scheduled for January Î 9th (9:00 – 4:00) in King Oscar’s Conference Room State Bill Proposed wilderness acres - 415 Ellingson Road, Pacifi c AK H.R. 39: Udall-Eisenhower Arctic Wilderness Act Approximately 1,559,538 acres Washington 98047 (253) 288-1916. At this time – the S. 231: A bill to designate a portion of the Arctic National eastside meeting is scheduled AK Approximately 1,559,538 acres Wildlife Refuge as wilderness. for the following Saturday, H.R. 369: California Desert and Mountain Heritage Act of January 16th – (9:00 – 3:00) CA Approximately 190,124 acres 2009 address to be announced H.R. 170: Dominguez-Escalante National Conservation – location Union Gap (Yakima CO Approximately 66,280 acres area). Area and Dominguez Canyon Wilderness Area Act More information will be CO H.R. 3914: San Juan Mountains Wilderness Act of 2009 Approximately 55,080 acres available through your Region Director and on the S. 183: Dominguez-Escalante National Conservation Area CO Approximately 66,280 acres PNW4WDA website. At this and Dominguez Canyon Wilderness Area Act time, the agenda is still being H.R. 192: Central Idaho National Forest and Public Land drafted – tentative guests ID Approximately 318,765 acres Management Act speakers will be from the MI S. 109: Beaver Basin Wilderness Act Approximately 11,740 acres E&E program; representatives from the Forest Service and MT S. 1470: Forest Jobs and Recreation Act of 2009 Approximately 677,000 acres the Dept. Natural Resources; plus accomplishments from Multiple H.R. 980: Northern Rockies Ecosystem Protection Act Approximately 23 to 24 million acres 2009 and goals for 2010 NM H.R. 921: Sabinoso Wilderness Act of 2009 Approximately 15,995 acres will be addressed by land coordinators. NM S. 1689: Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks Wilderness Act Approximately 260,000 acres Till next time – OR H.R. 2888: Devil’s Staircase Wilderness Act of 2009 Approximately 29,650 acres Arlene Brooks, WA State OR S. 1272: Devil’s Staircase Wilderness Act of 2009 Approximately 30,000 acres Director ~ UT H.R. 1925: America’s Red Rock Wilderness Act of 2009 More than 9 million acres UT S. 799: America’s Red Rock Wilderness Act of 2009 More than 9 million acres H.R. 1769: Alpine Lakes Wilderness Additions and Pratt WA Approximately 22,100 acres and Middle Fork Snoqualmie Rivers Protection Act S. 721: Alpine Lakes Wilderness Additions and Pratt and WA Approximately 22,100 acres Middle Fork Snoqualmie Rivers Protection Act H.R. 1109: Wild Monongahela Act: A National Legacy for WV Approximately 37,771 acres West Virginia’s Special Places

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MT 59404, Ph: 800.348.6487 help protect trails through DNR before December The BlueRibbon Coalition is Two of the courses have been Fax: 406.454.9142, membership in the BlueRibbon 4th. Comments should be introduced and the remaining www.nohvcc.org, Coalition. Won’t you please a national (non-profi t) trail- submitted to the SEPA Center two courses are currently [email protected] join with us? saving group that represents at, [email protected] over 600,000 recreationists under development. The We’ve made it very easy for or P.O. Box 47015, Olympia, content of the courses were ~ nationwide The Combined Washington 98504-7015 you at www.sharetrails.org/ Federal Campaign (CFC) developed as a cooperative BlueRibbon secure/4wp/?src=Alerts Reference SEPA File No. effort between Marshall season is beginning. Federal 09-111001 at the start of employees, please mark University and the National Off- Coalition’s Share this with your friends; your comments. 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This special issue that needs IMMEDIATE Relations for the Motorcycle Don’t miss this opportunity! online auction is designed to ACTION. Excluding motorized Industry Council and the help us all save trails and keep Tod Petersen, Legislative/ recreation in areas identifi ed Specialty Vehicle Institute Greg Mumm our sports alive. Check out our Land Use Coordinator for as potential aquifer recharge of America, “MIC and SVIA Executive Director latest list of off-road goodies. the Northwest Motorcycle areas is not consistent are pleased to support such BlueRibbon Coalition Just in, we have: Association (NMA) http: with restrictions as listed in a worthwhile cause that Nemesis Industries Hi- //www.nmaoffroad.org/ just Appendix A which contains no combines furthering higher BRC Announces Addition to Line Front Fenders Currie emailed us with some important such noted exclusion. education with the practical Member Incentive Program Enterprises Heavy Duty information on the Draft Reiter Appendix E shows the tools needed to help build a We have never experienced Steering System GenRight Foothills Forest Recreation motorcyclists are the largest positive future for off-highway such a relentless onslaught Offroad Jeep goodies (TBA) Plan the Washington State user group, but the study vehicle recreation.” against OHV recreation and Tom Wood’s Custom Drive Department of Natural does not specifi cally address access as we are right now. Shafts Apparel, goodies Resources has released. their recreational needs. Russ Ehnes, Executive Almost daily, we learn of some and discounts 5 ea. Of Del I’ve posted his email below. It is important that the DNR Director of the NOHVC, new planning initiative, a new Albright’s Recreational Please take a second to look it recognizes that different types added, “We are pleased to be piece of Wilderness legislation, Leadership Training Course over and take action. of ORV use have different able to offer this scholarship a new lawsuit, or new attempt (RLTC) Roundeyes LED dome impacts on the landscape. with the partnership of MIC to rip-off dedicated OHV lights PIAA Accessory Light Thanks in advance for your Just because the largest ORV and SVIA. The courses registration fees. Kit involvement, may not be appropriate in a offered by Marshall University These additions add to our specifi c area that should not are an invaluable resource to BRC is drawing from our growing list here: Ric Foster Public Lands preclude allowing lightweight both our rider community as unparalleled experience to Department Manager two wheeled ORV access. well as the professional land • 5 off-road Tires from turn the tide and build lasting BlueRibbon Coalition We strongly recommend that managers. We are committed BFGoodrich with solutions that make sense for 208-237-1008 ext 107 lightweight two wheeled ORV to furthering education a set of 5 Monster the land and the people. Your PS: Please pass this important access be included in the regarding Off-Highway Vehicle Beadlock Raceline membership in the BlueRibbon alert on to your friends and central and western portion of recreation management. This Wheels by Allied. Coalition is critical. Now is family, and please ask them the planning area. scholarship is an excellent take action as well. This recommendation is the time to join together and • 2 Dynatrac ProRock way for us to further this goal.” consistent with the DNR goals expand our infl uence on the 44s for JK Jeeps HELP SAVE REITER as stated on page 3: issues. (yes, the new For more information The Washington State “Goal 1: Ensure the safety ProRock 44, ready to regarding the scholarship Department of Natural of the public, department With the help of 4 Wheel Parts, install) or to receive an application, we’ve made joining, renewing, Resources has released its employees and volunteers. contact NOHVCC staff at or extending your membership • Rubicon Express JK Draft Reiter Foothills Forest Goal 2: Ensure recreation Continued on page 6 4-Wheelin’ News DECEMBER 2009 5 Continued from page 5 was absent this evening. Rick Be sure to check the PNW is consistent with trust Smith read a written report. website for letter writing obligations. Goal 3: Ensure Public Relations—No report. opportunities. recreation is consistent with Competition Marty Tilford— COMMITTEES R 4 Future 4 Wheelers—No e n 3 Marty received the Summer g resource protection. Goal 4: Reg n i o Provide quality recreation i o Convention dinghies and report. experiences that can be has been getting them to the Ways & Means Kristin sustained over time.” On winners. He explained to the Smith—If you need anything November 10, ‘09 page 34, under the heading 20 November 2009 guests what dinghies are. The or have any suggestions, Pasco, WA of “Statewide Recreation PNW has been invited to again please contact Kristin. on DNR-managed Lands” participate in the Tacoma OLD BUSINESS Region 3 Director Rick Smith Region Director Earl Nettnin, it is stated that “Some sites called the meeting to order Dome Monster Jam as well Offi cer nominations were (Desert Rats), called the and trails are designated followed by the fl ag salute and as the Portland and Spokane reopened. for only motorized or non- meeting to order at 7:40 PM. a moment of silence. shows. For more information Region Director— motorized use”. The DNR The Pledge of Allegiance GUESTS contact Rob Stafford, PNW Kyle Wiebold has been has acknowledged that this There were a lot of visitors this Competition Chairman. nominated. was recited and a moment statement is misleading, but Oregon Land Matters Jeff Vice Director—Marty of silence for the sick and it is actually false. There are evening and Rick had them Bowman—Jeff was absent this Tilford had been nominated departed was observed. no DNR managed recreation introduce themselves. evening so Rick Smith gave a but declined this evening. Guests were Cary and Karrlie areas where motorized HOSTING CLUB This evening’s host is Piston’s brief report. Tillamook State Darryl Maunu was nominated White, Terry Joralemon and recreation is allowed and and accepted. non-motorized recreation is Wild. One of their newest Forest seasonal closures have Don Mittlieder. Treasurer—Rick specifi cally prohibited. members, Joey Verpoorten, been done. Airplane Hill is sill Levine has been nominated. This must be considered when read a statement on the clubs open at this time. The guests MINUTES: Gloria Joralemon evaluating the portion of the history. Thank you Piston’s from the Brush Busters club PR—Crystal Crowder (Shindig Wheelers) made area available for various trail Wild for tonight’s goodies. spoke about their adopted trail. had been nominated but a motion seconded by Kim users and the proportional January will be hosted by Mud The urged the membership declined this evening. Mittlieder (Shindig Wheelers) balance goals. Puppies, Total Destruction will and guests to report any Secretary—Suzanne that we accept the October Tilford was nominated but Prioritizing motorized host March, and Trailbreakers, problems on any trail to the minutes as printed, motion declined. Kira Dominic was recreation at Reiter is Inc. will host the April meeting. appropriate parties as soon passed. consistent with the DNR’s MINUTES as possible. Crystal Crowder nominated but declined. Doug Statewide Recreation Program Van Dyke was nominated but Tom Fisher made the motion, asked the membership about TEASURER’S REPORT Vision and Management Goals their opinion of the raising of declined. seconded by Lance Schiedler, was given by Sande Nettnin, as stated on page 3. “DNR the ATV tag fee. A discussion Oregon Land that the minutes be approved (Secretary/Treasurer & Desert envisions a future in which followed. The majority was Matters—Jeff Bowman as printed in Tri Power. Motion Rats). No outstanding bill at the lands it manages offer carried. against the raise. The point and Ben Weller have been distinct and diverse outdoor this time. ROLL CALL was made that a lot of work is nominated. Jeff is thinking recreation opportunities within 15 clubs were present this being done and the fi nances about it and Ben has been the overall fabric of recreation COMP: They are planning evening including Flat Broke are coming out of club and absent. in Washington.” a revision of the comp & 4 Wheelin’; Hubs In; Jolly member pockets. Washington Land Washington Land Matters Matters—Kira Dominic was book. Rob Stafford, (Comp The overall fabric of recreation Jeepers; Mud A Rama; Our Gang Off Road; PNW Bill Manbeck — Bill has nominated and accepted her Chairman for the PNW4WDA, in Washington includes nomination. Bill Manbeck was Cascade 4X4’s and Over prohibitions on motorized Individuals; Piston’s Wild received information about the nominated but declined. Bored Racing) is going to form trail recreation in all National of Oregon; Piston’s Wild of Reiter Trails System. The area Nominations were closed and Parks, all Wilderness Washington; Salem Jeep Club; is in trouble due to damage a committee made up of all will reopen in January. Areas, all Natural Resource Sand Fleas; Total Destruction; and misuse of the area. This the region comp chairmen to Conservation Areas, all Trailbreakers, Inc.; Trask area needs our support. We NEW BUSINESS review the rule book. The last State Parks (except the 600 Mountain; Vancouver 4 need to commend the people An email was received printing was in 2006. acre Riverside facility near Wheelers; and Washougal who are doing the right thing from the Convention Sales Spokane), the Mt Baker/ Bunch. Rick thanked everyone such as the PNW and voice Manager of the Southwest MEMBERSHIP: Tonight we Snoqualmie National Forest, for coming. Sorry we ran out of our dissatisfaction for those Washington Convention & have members of the new the vast majority of county chairs. abusing the land! Crystal Visitors Bureau offering their club that is being formed in services if we wished to host a and city parks. At a statewide OFFICER REPORTS Crowder stated that because the Ellensburg area with us. PNW convention in our area level motorized trail use is Region 3 Director Rick of the problems at Reiter, she They will be called WINDY prohibited on over 80 percent Smith—Board of Director’s now has more red tape to The Oregon State meeting will rd CITY WHEELERS. They will of the trail mileage. In the th be in our area January 23 . meeting is December 5 . wade through for the Yacolt. be sending in their paper work areas adjacent to the Reiter The project is still on track More information will be sent Get your reservations in for to the state and to the PNW area that prohibition is 100 the 50th Winter Convention in but there are new hoops to out. Both state meeting were percent. for membership. They will be February. Rick again thanked jump through. The new trail discussed. When considering the overall looking for approval to join in Piston’s Wild for hosting this system has been split in three Motion was made by Chris fabric it is reasonable for January. evening. He also thanked TJ sections. All the trails will have Dizick, seconded by Karen all areas within the Reiter to be completed in one section Ferguson, that Region 3 study area that are found for allowing us to meet at 4 before a new section can be donate $50 to Region 3 clubs CLUB POWER/WE DID IT: to be suitable for motorized Wheel Parts. He also thanked started. Trails are prioritized. that doing Christmas projects. Paper work was fi nally turned recreation to be incorporated all the guests for attending. Vice Director Darryl Maunu— Facilities will take NOVA Motion carried. Get your in for the Liberty work party in in the plan as areas where information to the Secretary May. some form of motorized trail Darryl stated he has been funding or corporate funds. so she can send it on to the recreation is allowed. helping past member club Club Power/We Did I/Quill Treasurer. Tod PetersenLegislative/Land Cascade Cruisers get their Power Carol Jensen—Carol FUTURE 4-WHEELERS: we Use Coordinator Northwest membership papers in order. was absent this evening. Marty Tilford urged the are still looking for someone to membership to check out Motorcycle Association Secretary Linda Jessen—No IAD Don and Carol Jensen— step up and take this on. report. Don and Carol were absent the PNW forum. They have a ~ Treasurer Rick Levine—Rick this evening. giveaway to encourage use of WEB SITE: Richard White the site. Marty was the winner (Web Master) for the Region in October. 4 site said that it is fi xed again GOOD OF THE ORDER and he is learning how to use Art Waugh was one of our the new software. Change of Address? guests this evening. He asked to speak about the candidates PR: Kelda Hagemeier for Oregon State Executive (Shindig Wheelers) continues PNW4WDA Membership Director. Tom Fisher stated that the to do a good job of sending Sand Flea Rally has been set out information. C/O: Dave McMains for April 24th. This is a tentative date. LAND MATTERS: The drawing was taken care Doug Conner (Roamin’ 603 Meridian of. Chariots) reported nothing ADJOURNMENT really new on Juniper Dunes. Hearing no further business to He did say that people Moses Lake, WA 98837 come before the membership, seemed to be going out Region 3 Director Rick Smith there and as far as he knew adjourned the meeting at 8:39. no tickets were being issued 509-765-2922 for driving on the road that Respectfully submitted, has the no trespassing sign Linda Jessen on it. BLM didn’t seem to or Secretary be discouraging going out there, they are hopeful that E-Mail: [email protected] ~ sometime in the future we may Continued on page 7

6 DECEMBER 2009 www.pnw4wda.org Continued from page 6 to the Obama Administration. Ranger Station 7 PM shuckers! Congrats to you all. The BRC (Blue Ribbon 2. WA State meetings NEXT TWO MEETINGS FOR There is a trophy for the Corn have access and fi re rings, Coalition) is one of the few West side of the REGION 4: Shucking shucker, but we do picnic tables, paved road etc. interest groups who have mountains January 9, not know what happened to They are planning on doing a been fi ghting to repel these 2010 at King Oscars No December meeting it. If anyone knows where it resource management plan efforts. The 9th Circuit appeal and East side of the is please contact Earl Nettnin, and when that is announced, th was decided early August – as mountains January Tuesday, January 12 , 2010 the Region 4 Director. Next, please write letters. We will expected they affi rmed the 16, 2010 - place to be – 7:30 PM in Moses Lake, WA came the Children’s Pull Toy try to give advance notice to lower San Francisco court announced at Standard Battery Race: First: James Huffman everyone so you will have time which struck down the 2005 3. Winter Convention 38.96 (Shindig Wheelers), to write letters. The land th “state petitions” rule and February 12 – 14, 2010 Tuesday, February 9 , 2010 Second: Mandy Graham owners would like to see the revived the 2001 Clinton Rule in Shelton, WA . – 7:30 PM in Selah, WA at 43.89 (All Wheelers), and road made public. in states within the 9th Circuit Magic’s Pizza Third: Jordan 47.11 (YVTW). and New Mexico. The 10th CLUB REPORTS: Meeting adjourned at 9:15 PM Future racers there. A report was given from Circuit appeal is now moving Desert Rats participated in the TWIG meeting on 410 forward, which will consider the Veteran’s Day Parade Respectfully Submitted, The Adult Pull Toy Divorce updates, the certifi cation the propriety and scope of in West Richland Saturday, Race started. However, the of weed free hay, travel the U.S. District of Wyoming’s November 7th. We had 10 Sande Nettnin, Region 4 racer was blindfolded and the management plan, winter ruling declaring the 2001 Rule jeeps and 1 cruiser. We have Secretary/Treasurer driver was giving the racer program, and Naches Ranger illegal nationwide. So now we obtained gunny bags that directions. This made some District staffi ng for 2010. No have two Circuit courts fi ghting have our logo and Desert ~ almost pee their pants from grants for the next two years, with each other. Rat Off Road’s logo. We laughter, it was a good time. no campground people, and had nomination of offi cers for First goes to Jo and DJ with three enforcement people will Pick up the If you are interested in 2010. We are having a club 1.52.89 (YVTW) Second: be down to one. Last year fi nding out what the SEMA picture taken to use on our Nicole and Brad with 2.11.75 they had 50 people in the shop Mountain 2009 action Network has to say display for the 50th anniversary (Cascade 4x4s), and Third: next year it will be down to 25. Naches, WA about regulating motorized of the PNW4WDA. Chase and Zack with 2.44.44 They plan to charge $5 a night recreation on federal lands Roamin’ Chariots had nothing (YVTW). in four camp sites in the Little PUAM 2009 was another go to their web site at to report. Naches – Ponderosa Park, great year. Base camp was www.semasan.com. More Shindig Wheelers had their A big thank you for all who Long Meadow, and Longmire at Jim Sprick Park, where information is available in the Halloween costume party at donated goods to the give Meadows. They say money the Trail Jamboree is held Driving Force news letter. the Brittian’s. A run planned away. Bags were donated will stay in the area. yearly. Frank and Pam on the 21st of November to by Department of Ecology, Remley greeted everyone, There is a group in Utah that Kaner/Quartz. Christmas tree the corn was donated by High Nothing new on the law suit had you sign in, get some wants to make the whole state run December 6th. Christmas Country Grooming Roger and that was fi led to get the 9.5 bags, and get ready to pick wilderness. We need to keep party December 12th with a Roxanne Brittain, and the million back that was meant up the mountain. There was watching and writing letters. pot luck and white elephant dumpster delivery/rental costs for off-road recreation that was a reported 123 participants gift exchange. They also had by Merrick and Kim Graves. reallocated to keep the state this year. Friday night we Volunteer appreciation nominations for 2010 offi cers. Also, to all the volunteers that parks open. gathered around the bonfi re banquet for the CleElum All Wheelers Off Road Club came out and participated for socializing, and then had Ranger District volunteers turned in a written report. They in picking up trash. That is Upper Wenas user group birthday cake for a Shindig put on by Mikki Douglass is replaced green dot markers what the PNW4WDA and annual fall meeting will be Wheeler Doris Hagemeier. usually held in the fall, but on Strobach Mountain Trail volunteering your time is all December 3RD at 6:30PM at We will not divulge how young this year she was very busy October 17th and logged 117 about. the Selah Fire Station. she is though. with her parents 50th wedding hours with the DNR. October anniversary so she said it will 24th had a Halloween party Lastly, we would like to thank The Ahtanum State Forest Saturday morning everyone be sometime in April. and run at the Wenas Wild Pam and Frank Remley for Recreation plan went to gathered their coats, lunches, Life Area. October 25th helped putting forth the effort, time, DNR and it came back with and bags and headed off Rock Crawl is still a work in Yakima County Sheriff Deputy and patience (yes patience) a determination of non- every direction. There were progress. The environmental Brad Martin place a sign at the to put on another great year signifi cance. Ron Rutherford 8 PNW4WDA Region 4 clubs: assessment has been turned Slab ORV area with the rules. of Pick Up The Mountain on (Jeepin’ Nomads) has been Desert Rats, High Country in. They have thee more signs to for the PNW4WDA. See you very active with this. Ron was Cruisers, Jeepin’ Nomads, place on DNR land and are next year. not with us tonight because Lower Valley Canyon OLD BUSINESS: working with Greg Mackie he had a very successful elk Crawlers, Roamin Chariots, Pick Up A Mountain – still (DNR) on where to place them. This is the article I have written hunting weekend and was Tri-City Peak Putters, Yakima don’t have the fi nal accounting Had a meeting at the home of for the next TriPower. I do not wrapping meat. He said he Valley Timber-Wolves, and fi gures. Clay Graham on November 6th have pictures but there are bagged a nice 5 X 5 point bull. Shindig Wheelers. There RTP) (Recreation Trails and November 7th back roads some good ones on the forum, Ron also said that a training were 3 non-PNW4WDA clubs Program) is looking for a run up to Quartz Mountain, under wheeling and pics by session for a new volunteer or Individual members of member at large; if anyone is had lots of snow and very slick Ceg, the ones at the end, Forest Watch group was being PNW4WDA: All Wheelers Off interested you can roads, but a good time was divorce course, kids event, offered on November 16th and Road Club, Insanity Fab.com, had by all. etc. 17th and that he and Marvin Visit this web link for more and ORV Trail Watch. There Windy City Wheelers is the Foster would be attending. information and access to were 3 PNW4WDA Region 1 new club being formed in Kelda Hagemeier The meeting will be held at the the online applications: Clubs: Dirty 13, Seattle Jeep the Ellensburg area they had Region 4 PR West Valley Fire Station #5 http://www.rco.wa.gov/ Club, and Wandering Willy’s. a meeting last month and Trail Jamboree from 6 - 9 PM. documents/Press_Releases/ There were 3 Region 2 clubs: approved their by-laws. They Co-Chairperson 2009/2009-09-22.htm Cascade 4x4s, Just Jeep have submitted their paper Shindig Wheelers We received word that DNR Deadline Dec. 4. Junkies, and Thunder Trucks. work to the state and the has issued a temporary region. Their next meeting will ~ closure in the Reiter Foothills NEW BUSINESS: Areas cleaned were Jim Sprick be November 19th. We hope Forest for restoration and trail Nominations for 2010 Region Park, FS 694, 1913, Clover to be able to welcome them construction, the closure goes 4 offi cers are as follows: Springs, 697, Swamp Creek, into Region 4 at our January into effect November 2nd. Director – Earl Nettnin, 1701, and Milk Creek. As the meeting. Vice Director- Rick White, afternoon wore on, rigs started We had a note from our IAD Secretary/Treasurer – no to roll in with their “fi nds” of the GOOD OF THE ORDER: offi cers Don and Carol Jensen nominations at this time. day. One jeep came in with Continue working on things who said the CPSC (Consumer PR – Kelda Hagemeier a full-sized refrigerator in the for the 50th Anniversary of Product Safety Commission) Lead Land Matters – Dale back seat; another had a sofa the PNW4WDA at Winter regarding the hazards of Neuman chair, tires, and a lot of cans, Convention. ROV speedy off-road vehicles not to mention loads of trash. are recommending the An ORV Park in the Lind area There ended up being 1.47 John Harrington of Harrington’s commission take a hard look is being kicked around. We tons of trash collected. 44 Trophies has some parts for at developing a voluntary had hoped to have information pounds of cans, 6 batteries, sale: 2 650 ci Holly Carbs; 1 standard for lateral stability on it to share at this meeting. loads of tires. The cans were SP 2P manifold for 289 -302 and occupant protection due to When more information recycled to the tune of $50.00. Ford; 4 10 inch solid chrome deaths and injuries associated becomes available we will wheels; 1 Torker manifold for with rollovers and collisions. pass it on. We started the Corn Shucking Ford 289 or 302. If interested contest fi rst. The children went call 509 943-2593. The Forest Service Roadless FUTURE MEETINGS/ fi rst: Kourtney (YVTW), Eli Rule is still an issue. The EVENTS: (Desert Rat) won!! Boy, they Door prize donated by Doug 2001 Roadless Rule is a 1. TWIG meeting were fast. Adults went next: Conner (Roamin’ Chariots) huge symbolic prize that Tuesday, December 1st John Richter (YVTW), Jolene was won by Kim Mittlieder preservationists want to deliver , 2009 at the Naches Vesey (YVTW) were the lucky (Shindig Wheelers). 4-Wheelin’ News DECEMBER 2009 7 All Wheelers Off Road Club - Rimrock Trail 4W608 Work Day August 29th, 2009

On August 29th, 2009 we met up in Tieton at Wade Kabrich 's house. We added another load to the fi rst hole. After getting loaded again we drove We hooked up the Forest Service trailer and headed to Rimrock's Trail up the trail to the bad area of the trail. 4W608.

At the 4W608 trail head near FS1200 the Forest Service had brought in some rock last year for volunteers to use for the mud holes on the trail. The idea is to put bottoms on the deep mud holes on 4W608. Since the holes are getting too deep to drive through the trail has been getting wider and by-passes are being made. It is sad this trail may be closed because of all the damage users are continuing to do.

We stopped to see where we where going to turn this big truck around to dump.

We volunteered a day a year ago to help keep this trail open. We added many loads of rock to the fi rst sets of holes. On Saturday we volunteered to help another day on 4W608. The rock we added the year before was buried from people making the mud holes wider just to throw mud. The rock seemed to work where the holes did not get any deeper.

Wow. We were real shocked to see what was mud hole after mud hole, turned into one big mud bog. This is 10 times as bad as it was a year ago.

Guido loaded the fi rst loads of rock.

Moving up the trail. We skipped over some holes to start on the real bad part.

Using Jason Zeller's modifi ed F250 to pull the Forest Service trailer, we were off to add more rock to the fi rst mud hole. Continued on page 9

8 DECEMBER 2009 www.pnw4wda.org Continued from page 8

The volunteers worked on moving rocks to get the trailer in.

There was a wide by-pass so Jason Zeller was able to get the truck and trailer turned around.

Getting ready to dump.

The fi rst of many loads in the hole. Dennis Hebner, Wade Kabrich, Sean Glen and Guido.

After the load was dumped the volunteers place the rocks so the trail was passable through this section.

The next two pictures will show how deep the hole was.

Rod Bourn ran the tractor in the afternoon. There were some big rocks.

This picture of Sean Glen was from before we started.

Sean Glen and Guido building up the trail so the trailer can get farther in. Continued on page 10 4-Wheelin’ News DECEMBER 2009 9 Continued from page 9 service’s next move. The Region 6 Director: Alan Service and the Bureau of Bureau of Land Management Paulson Land Management. This has approached them again Region 6 Vice Director: Steve forum and web pages can be on the Hubbard Creek Rd. Roach the glue that helps keep us all Region 6 Secretary: Mona on the same page and ahead The anti-access groups are Drake of the anti-access groups. working at stopping mining in Region 6 Treasure: Larry southern Oregon. This would East Next Meetings: be a fi rst step in creating Randy Drake was nominated Oregon State Director’s roadless areas and another at Longview for Oregon State Meeting info: Beth @ wilderness area with no trails Director. 541.954.4880 which is the McGrew Trail. Creek n’ Trail Chairman: Larry Note: Meeting date has been Comments in support of the East (duly noted) changed to January 23rd 2010 miners and to stop the anti- Warn Industries 9:30 a.m. access groups to preserve the Club Reports: Region 6 Delegate Meeting McGrew Trail on line: info: Alan @ 541.784.5068 Department of the Interior Harney County High Desert The region meeting will start Secretary Kenneth L. Wheelers was reported on by immediately following the Salazar http://www.doi.gov Ron Houser. The club is active Oregon State Meeting Department of Agriculture with two runs in October. One After Secretary Thomas J. Vilsack run was a maintenance work On this day we logged 80 volunteer work hours with the Forest Pacifi c Northwest 4 http://www.usda.gov party on Radar Hill OHV area. Service. Wheel Drive Association’s The other run a pre-run for the th Bill Kabrich volunteered 3 hours of his time transporting the 50 Anniversary Winter Land Issues: Eastside (Larry fi rst snow run up north to Pine tractor that Burrows Tractor let us use. Convention February 12-14, East). The Fremont-Winema Creek. Their agreements with 2010 Little Creek Casino & TMP response has been a the BLM are getting close to Thank you to Burrows Tractor and thank you to all that Resort Shelton WA combined community effort fi nalizing: Cold Springs Road volunteered that helped out to keep 4W608 open. 1-800-667-7711 $85. for dbl of all classes of OHVs, and Radar OHV area will then resv. By Feb. 1, 2010 Oregon Hunters Association be adopted by the club. Note: Hosted by The Spanaway and elected political fi gures November 13th is a road Please do not spin your tires in the mud on the trails for fun. Moonshiners Jeep Club, approaching the Forest building party at Radar OHV Spinning tires for fun is one of the ways the mud holes start Friday: check in and enjoy the Service with requests for Park, November 20th is their and hold water. After the holes are started then others spin hospitality room 6pm to 12am trails. The out come is looking meeting and November 21st is their tires trying to get out of the mud holes and the mud holes dinner games trivia and 50’s good but the Four Runners the run to Cold Springs Road grow into mud bogs. Others make illegal by-passes to go era costume contest with much are keeping in touch with the to close the cabins on the around the mud holes. Then the trail gets closed since it cost more…/vendor displays 12pm agency to assure success. Steens for winter. Three new money to rebuild the trail. Tread Lightly! to 6pm Saturday: Meetings/ members make up the Sandell Kids party 6pm to 10pm fun, Land Issues: South-central family, welcome. Story and Pictures by: food, entertainment minimum (Steve Roach) Hunting has Clayton E. Graham age 5/ Social hour at 6pm with been good for Steve. The Deschutes County 4 Wheelers All Wheelers Off Road Club dinner and entertainment from Modoc National Forest is still was reported on by Carol 7pm. on hold and the Bureau of Houser although Randy Drake www.aworc.com More info? Access the web Land Management is still on interjected an update on * All Wheelers Off Road Club page: hold. the Quack Attack Trail. The * Eastern Washington Off Road Forum http://www.pnw4wda.org/ or clubs events have pretty well Check your Tri-Power Membership Update: (Alan focused around the new trail ~ Paulson) One packet has building. The area around Partial tentative work in There was no Oregon State been asked for by a club in Corbett Snow Park to Hoo Doo progress Region 6 Calendar Director’s Report. southern Oregon on joining is developing into a week long of events for 2010: the PNW. Alan will follow up adventure. Complete with R 6 Committee Reports: with their contact to assure easiest to extreme wheeling. March Delegate Meeting e n Ron Roach of Four Runners gi o they get all of the information Roseburg, OR Run and Land Issues: SMAC Steens they need. of Klamath Falls volunteered Meeting date will be Klamath Falls Southeast (Dan Haak) their club as a source for forthcoming Hosted by November 21st is the Cold Ways and Means: (Chair- signage and or whatever may Umpqua Valley Timber Four Runners Springs fall run. The club Gaileen Paulson) Great job be needed for completion of Cruisers 541.679.0571. is adopting the trail and this Gaileen. Thank you for toting the trails. November 7, ‘09 run will be the clean up and the wears to the meetings and May 29th Delegate Meeting at closing of the cabins for winter maintaining the store. Four Runners of Klamath Christmas Valley Sand Dunes Meeting call to order/Pledge of run, preparing the area for its Falls was reported on by Klamath Four Runners Hosted Allegiance/Moment of Silence winter season. Old Business: Steve Roach. The club has Potluck 541.883.8326 was initiated by Alan Paulson been very active with the Region 6 Director. Land Issues: Central (Randy The left over cook trailer is on seasonal parties starting with May 30th Christmas Valley Drake) Travel Management the front burner and its sale is an October Halloween Party. Dunes Poker Run Steve Roach welcomed us Plans are abounding in our eminent. The Thanksgiving dinner Hosted by Deschutes County in a Hosting Club Statement. area. Deschutes-Ochoco is in meeting and future Christmas 4 Wheelers 541.389.7265 Larry East had invited Robert the comment period and Cline Each club is asked to produce events including a Tree Run Wetherell the Fremont- Buttes BLM area has their old pictures of club events are planned. The club is June 20th Creekn’ Trail Winema Recreational Vehicle proposed alternatives out and a club emblem to Alan maintaining good membership 541.883.8326 Offi cer to accompany him on also. Please respond to the Paulson for use at the PNW and fair participation even in a run prior to the Delegate agencies by writing and asking 50th Anniversary Winter current the economy. July Delegate Meeting Time Meeting. The run was scenic for class II opportunities. The Convention. and place forthcoming and encompassed a rock anti-access group’s mass [email protected] or Umpqua Valley Timber Campout hosted by DC4WD garden where Robert got a mail requests of closures send hard copies to: Cruisers was reported on by 541.389.7265 taste of “rock crawling”. We to all motorized vehicles 4751 Happy Valley Rd Gaileen and Alan Paulson. learned more about classes of and in favor of creating Pre- Roseburg Oregon 97470 The club has three new September Delegates Meeting roads in the area from Robert Columbian forests to counter members. They are joining date forthcoming and he learned a little of who balance we the class II New Business: with several other area clubs Dunes/Rd 430 Clean up class II are. Steve invited us community must speak out. for Christmas events. They Hosted by Strawberry Hill to a “potato baked” pot luck Deschutes-Ochoco Region 6-Region 5 realignment continue to be involved in TMP 541.929.2317 after the meeting. comments: is being talked about on in their area and surrounding comments-pacificnorthwest- the PNW forum. Ontario forests. November 6th Delegates The meeting was held at [email protected]. Oregon it seems would like Meeting the local KOA we introduced Cline Buttes comments: to be included in Region Good of the Order: Hosted by Four Runners of ourselves and there were no [email protected] 5 for commute/distance http://www.pnw4wda.org Klamath Falls 541.883.8326 guests. Thank you to Klamath Cline Buttes Recreation Area sake. General consensus Region 6 club members and Four Runners for hosting the Plan was favorable. Dan Haak of individual members of Region Meeting adjourned with pot meeting and providing dinner. 3035 NE 3rd Street Harney County High Desert 6 of the PNW who access luck following Prineville OR 97754 Wheelers will be included in the www should certainly be Minutes of the September the discussions. involved in the PNW’s (our) Respectfully submitted, Delegates Meeting and Land Issues: Southwest (Alan web site. Post club events, Mona L Drake Region 6 Treasure’s Report were Paulson) the comment period Region 6 Nominations for view other club’s events and Secretary accepted as presented by for the Umpqua is all in and board members were held: generally keep advised of Larry East and Mona Drake. they are awaiting the forest what is going on in the Forest ~ 10 DECEMBER 2009 www.pnw4wda.org Four Runners of Klamath Falls hosted a run complete with a Forest Service OHV offi cial. Larry East lead us and Robert Wetherell from the Forest Service on a run above Klamath Lake for a variety of scenery and some great rocks.

REMINDER Deadline is the 21st of each month Artciles are best in a WORD (2003) doc Pictures in a ( jpg or tiff ) Ads are best since as a PDF email: [email protected]

4-Wheelin’ News DECEMBER 2009 11 The Slab AKA Ranksville ORV rules sign placement

On Sunday October 25th, 2009 some of the All Wheelers Off Road Club members met with ORV Deputy Martin at the Slab ORV area (near Buena Washington) to place a new sign with the ORV rules. Here are some pictures of the day.

Jake Breshears and Deputy Martin working on securing the sign to the post.

t the sign had to be put on the post.

Checking the sign with a level.

The work crew minus Jake Breshears and Jarrod Edger.

Hank Graham And Terry Muffett digging post holes.

Left to Right: Clay Graham, Kathy Goss, Kris Coleman, Doc Graham, Hank Graham, Odo Graham, Johnny McKinsey, Mason Muffett, Terry Muffett, Deputy Brad Martin.

A special thank you to Pepsi for making the sign and to the Yakima County Sheriff’s Offi ce for getting the project put together.

Pictures and story by, Kris Coleman and Hank Graham digging holes. Clayton E. Graham www.aworc.com * All Wheelers Off Road Club * Eastern Washington Off Road Forum ~ 12 DECEMBER 2009 www.pnw4wda.org Grays Harbor Stump Busters Cascade Cruisers Poker Run Friday, Sept. 25 – Sat, Sept. 26

Attending: Vern with John in 94 YJ Ken with Luva, Troy, Becca, & Kylie in a 76 T. Cruiser Chuck with Rachel and Jake in 91 YJ Dave with Gloria in his 97 TJ Tommy with Dakota in a 75 T. Cruiser

This run is put on by the Cascade Cruisers out of Portland. A Toyota club, they had a special day on Friday for a Toyota only run then opened it up to anyone on Saturday. There were at least 72 participants. They did an excellent job marking routes and running the events at the checkpoint. They were even friendly to us JP types.

We left town at noon, one, and four in three groups then joined up at Brown’s Camp in the Tillamook forest. By the time we arrived Friday afternoon, camp was full so we “got” to camp in the overfl ow area in the gravel pit – i.e. lots of rocks, no restrooms, and no open fi res allowed. Got camp set up in daylight but all ate dinner, such as it was, in the dark. John and Vern used a propane torch to cook a couple of dogs – not worth doing a second time. Oh well, it’s an adventure!

Up early but delayed breakfast until after the 7 a.m. driver briefi ng we went to and stood around for that got delayed until 7:30, which got delayed/cancelled again until the offi cial 8 a.m. start time! Hustled back to camp to fi nish getting ready and grab whatever food was handy then hustled back over to get in line for the staggered start. Excitement built since we were fi nally about to go. Excitement dwindled as we waited about 30 more minutes in line!

Finally all 72 participants were out and running. We headed fi rst to Cedar Creek Trail. It was scenic on a beautiful sunny morning on an easy trail. About an hour into the day, Tommy’s Cruiser lost spark and after an hour of working on it he accepted an offer to tow it back by #72. This car was headed back because of nauseous car-sick kids. The rest of the group then raced to get to the fi rst checkpoint before it closed. We made it but were the last ones through!

We got our poker card then drove our passenger-side up the length of, and balancing on, a ten foot long log. Bonus points were given if it was done with driver’s eyes closed. Vern took the challenge successfully with John yelling instructions. The fi rst instruction was to stop rolling backwards before colliding with Ken’s Cruiser! Note: It is very disorienting to drive with no visual references.

We got new directions to the next trail and after Cedar Creek we hit Fire Break Five and Saddle Up trails; nothing technical. Got another poker card at the next check point, threw darts at a revolving wheel for a prize, and got the next set of trail directions.

We bypassed Airplane Hill mostly because of its reputation and the rock-garden gate-keeper. We will come back to do it on our own when there won’t be others pushing us through. It appears doable by our low-riders if done with care and not being afraid to winch or take a little damage. We looked at 7-Up (triple diamonds) briefl y before bypassing it as well. Since many of the big-boys with built rigs were unable to make it we chose discretion instead of glory. We will put that on our “maybe” list to try.

We opted to run up a short steep hill called Hogs Back on the way to the next checkpoint. The trail has two rock ledges to navigate at the top that force a vehicle to the right with an immediate sharp left turn putting the driver-side facing a bit downhill. First three of us went through and enjoyed the challenge but the traction was good so no major issues. Halfway up Ken (76 Cruiser) realized someone had sneakily turned his hubs and he wasn’t in 4WD – oops.

Got that fi xed, so up the steep hill he came. He got in trouble on the rock ledges and when he made his driver-side turn past the fi rst ledge his rig reared up on its rear tires at least three feet in the air and started tipping to the downhill. At one point I believe he may have had only one rear tire touching ground. He got it under control and gunned it the last couple of feet up and over the top.

His wife, Luva, in the passenger seat had chosen this day to be her fi rst day trail riding with Ken – ever. At the peak of the rigs lift, and only a few feet away from us on the top of the hill, we could see the big eyes, pale face, and hand over her mouth holding in a scream. It was at least an hour before she stopped shaking. Although we all made fun later – at the time it was extremely scary and was very close to disastrous.

Onward to Archers Fire Break and then Rocky Uphill picking up another poker card on the way. The game at the checkpoint was to toss heavy tow hooks, from the driver’s side seat, into 5 gallon buckets. Although not steep, Rocky Uphill had a challenge involving rock ledges at the top. The host club had a vehicle stationed at the top for winching people through but we all made it without assistance or breakage. Luva walked.

Back to our starting point and one last card and game. We had to try to back-up placing our rear diff inside of a hoola hoop – a challenge. After turning in our score cards most of us had to head out on our four-hour return trip home so didn’t stick around for awards or prizes. All in all it was a good day off-road, no breakage, good company, and beautiful sunny fall weather.

Good event, Thanks for hosting it Cruisers!

Life is Good! ~

4-Wheelin’ News DECEMBER 2009 13 “Hot August Night” August 18, 2009 PNW4WDA Region 3 Meeting

4x4 Enthusiast Social Gathering Representing from PNW4x4’s out of St. Helens, Oregon are 4-Wheel Parts Performance Centers – Randy Timmerman with his full-size Bronco and Ken Nelson with his Jeep Cherokee. Portland, Oregon

Hot August Night – 4x4 style…

Temperatures peaked in the mid 90’s for the 1st Annual Region 3 Meet-n-Greet 4x4 enthusiast happy hour at 4-Wheel Parts Performance Centers in Portland, Oregon – the new home of PNW4WDA Region 3 meetings.

Dave “Hootie” Huttula of All Star Music and Events kept the music and entertainment going and everyone had a great time.

Piston’s Wild Motorsports hosted the August 2009 PNW4WDA Region 3 delegates meeting with a plan to integrate 4-wheelers from near and far. An effort to bring together the old style clubs and the internet wheelers, the Jeeps and the buggies, the trucks and the With the party winding down around 7:30pm, we all headed into truggies, the swampers and the boggers – 4x4 enthusiasts came the 4-Wheel Parts Performance Center showroom for the August from all over NW Oregon and SW Washington to share a cold one 2009 delegates meeting. (soda) and a burger from the grill. Region 3 Director, Rick Smith kicked off the meeting with Darel Crowder, Kira Dominiak and Maureen Jondahl from Piston’s introductions all around to welcome in the new guests to the Wild Motorsports served up hamburgers and hot dogs with all the room. The meeting progressed with general business reports fi xings while a giant cooler chock full of ice cold sodas and water followed by land matters discussions, which presented some cooled the crowd after a blistering hot day in the city. Food and great news in both Oregon and Washington. refreshments were provided by Piston’s Wild Motorsports. Jeff Bowman, Oregon Land Matters, reported on the status of trails in the Tillamook State Forest including the newly re-opened black diamond run – Airplane – which was adopted by the Cascade Cruisers.

Crystal Crowder of Piston’s Wild gave a detailed report about the upcoming motorized trails and facilities in the Yacolt Burn State Forest. Draft maps with conceptual plans were displayed indicating that DNR was proposing up to 30.5 miles of 4x4 trails and up to 34 miles of ATV trails. SEPA (environmental) reviews are expected to be completed by January 2010 and trail building could be starting as early as Spring 2010. TJ Dyer, 4-Wheel Parts Sales Manger welcomed us into his back lot for this memorable event and every month he opens his store up for Old business, new business and good of the order progressed the Region 3 Delegates meetings. with a $100 donation to the PNW4x4’s “Race for the Cure” team and a decision to sponsor lunch for the DNR’s “Pick Up the Burn” We also had some of 4-Wheel Parts vendors join us for the event - forest clean up in the Yacolt Burn on September 26th. BuckStop, Warrior and RevTek. Although Bushwacker was unable to attend the event - they provided a certifi cate for a full set of fender Thank you to everyone that came out to join us for “Hot August fl ares – winner’s choice. We also had a 100% payback drawing for Night” – we look forward to seeing everyone again soon. 4-Wheel Parts gift certifi cates – two $50 gift cards were given. For the latest updates on the Yacolt Burn – you can visit After everyone was well fed and the afternoon began to cool down – www.pistonswild.com and click on “forum”. TJ broke out the RTI ramp for everyone to play on – Darel Crowder and Bill Meyer of Piston’s Wild Motorsports give the ramp a go with Respectfully reporting, their CJ and TJ respectively. Crystal Crowder Club President Piston’s Wild Motorsports ~

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7th Annual “Pick Up the Burn” A Huge Success September 26, 2009 Yacolt Burn State Forest On Saturday, September 26th, off-road vehicle enthusiasts gathered at the Jones Creek Trailhead to tackle a huge job – removing tons of garbage from the Yacolt Burn State Forest. Organized by the Piston’s Wild Motorsports Club and the Washington State Department of Natural Resources, 112 registered volunteers logged a total of 869 hours hauling garbage from the forest. At the end of the afternoon, a 40 cubic yard commercial dumpster was compacted to the very top with over 5 tons of garbage. More than 5 truckloads of tires were hauled to recyclers and several abandoned car bodies were pulled from the trees and shipped to salvage.

Darel Crowder “compacting” Jon Halleaux & Douglas Seal Then, groups moved to their assigned areas, and went to work. Winching car bodies up from the ravines, pulling hundreds of tires from all over the forest, picking up discarded sofas, chairs, televisions, used motor oil, thousands of empty shotgun shells, discarded roofi ng, household garbage, even 3 boats, all evidence of people using the public resource as a dumping ground.

AKA “Surf & Turf” from the forest Jeep Grand Cherokee – hulk vehicle

Douglas Van Dyke helps crew load tires Pistons Wild members load the last truck

At the end of the day, everyone gathered back together for grilled hamburgers, hot dogs and chili served by Piston’s Wild Motorsports club members. Volunteers 1 of 3 boats goes into the dumpster Vancouver 4-Wheelers Team Effort shared stories of the good old days when 4-wheeling was legal in the Yacolt Burn and shared their hopes for those trails being open again soon… It started at 9:00 in the morning with DNR Recreation Manager, Jessica Kimmick, of the Pacifi c Cascade Region speaking to the gathered volunteers. She said Thank you to all of the individuals and especially the organized groups that that she greatly appreciated such a large turnout of volunteers from the off-road participated in this year’s “Pick Up the Burn”: Vancouver 4-Wheelers, Trail Breakers, community and thanked everyone for donating their time and vehicles to help Poorboy Off-road, Rumble Goat Racing, Woody’s 4x4, Sand Lake Duners, Dirt clean up the forest. With the current DNR budget situation, it was a task they Church ATV, Sore 4x4, Mud Puppies, NAXJA, Dirty 13, Jones Creek Trail Riders, couldn’t otherwise tackle. She asked everyone to remember safety fi rst and to Broke Bastards, Horny 4-Wheelers and the Oregon Air National Guard. We look enjoy their day in the forest. forward to seeing you all again in the forest in 2010. And last but certainly not least, the members, applicants and guests of Piston’s Wild Motorsports club – for their ongoing dedication to this project.

Special thanks go out to Dave “Hootie” Huttula of All Star Music and Events for providing music and sound for the clean up. Your extra efforts are always appreciated and our events are always best when you are there -- our events would just not be the same without you…

DNR staff welcomes volunteers DNR staff Jessica Kimmick & Nick Cronquist help out

Then Crystal Crowder, Piston’s Wild club president, asked volunteers to come up to the registration area to ensure that groups were going to cover all of the areas where concentrations of garbage had been reported. She reminded people that all of this work was toward the goal of opening the area back up to off highway vehicles, closed out nearly 20 years ago. The process has been steadily moving forward for the past 2 ½ years, and it’s all due to the huge amount of effort put forth by the OHV community.

Marty Tilford with his Jeep-n-trailer combo Jones Creek Trail Riders show support

The progress we are seeing in the Yacolt Burn Forest would not be possible without the continuing support of the Pacifi c Cascade Region staff of the Washington State Department of Natural Resources. Thank you again to Jessica Kimmick, Nick Cronquist, Josh Riepe, Shawn Bushnell, Kyle Buckmiller, Steve Rhodes and Brian Poehlein – your efforts are appreciated by us all and we look forward to seeing you soon out on the trails…

Please visit www.pistonswild.com (photo gallery) for more pictures of this event. A crowd of 112 volunteers gather at registration for their marching orders Respectfully reporting, She thanked the members of the 15 different clubs represented, and all those who weren’t part of a club. And she reminded people to thank all the sponsors, Crystal Crowder Woody’s 4x4 and the Pacifi c Northwest 4 Wheel Drive Association for providing Club President breakfast and lunch, Waste Connections Inc. for delivering and picking up the Piston’s Wild Motorsports dumpster, and donating the disposal fee, Les Schwab Tires for recycling the tires at no cost to taxpayers and Sunbelt Rentals for the use of the off-road forklift. Another great contribution was from Reynolds High School shop class ~ for taking the tires with rims and separating the sets for recycling. The day’s accomplishments would not be possible without the support of these dedicated sponsors.

4-Wheelin’ News DECEMBER 2009 15 Piston’s Wild Motorsports Second Annual 4x4 Cruise-In

Sponsored by Woody’s 4x4

Lots of great local clubs were in attendance for this event and the members of Piston’s Wild would like to express our appreciation for attending our events in force – your efforts have been noticed not only by us, but by local land mangers in the area as well. Clubs representing: Fast Specialties, P.O.R Wheelers, Northwest Vintage Broncos, Total Motion Car Club, Vancouver 4-Wheelers, Horny Wheelers, Poorboy Offroad, Cascade On behalf of the Pistons Wild Motorsports Club --- WE THANK YOU!!! Cruisers, Trailbreakers, Broke Bastards Off-Road, Gear Lords, 4x4HP.com, The purpose of this event was to raise funding and awareness for the much Mud Puppies, Rumble Goat Racing, NW Quad Riders, ROF, Dirty Thirteen anticipated, Yacolt Burn ORV Recreation area – construction of new motorized and Sand Lake Duners. Thank you again for your ongoing support! trails beginning in Spring of 2010!

Vehicles Registered: 92 Estimated Attendance: 350-400 Funds raised: $4,010.22

Those of you who attended the event already know that it was a huge success. Piston’s Wild Motorsports members, applicants and guests worked hard to make this year’s event even better than last year. Woody’s 4x4 came through for us again for 2009 by donating the parking lot for the event and also providing a ton of raffl e prizes. Woody’s crew and Piston’s Wild members worked together to provide lunch for all of the participants and guests – FREE OF CHARGE! The adults games are always fun and provide great entertainment for the Thank you to “DJ Dave” Huttula from All Star Music and Events for spinning the spectators. Adult tri-cycle races are always fun and the most prepared event tunes and keeping everyone involved and entertained for the entire event – all 6 proved to be more exciting than even we expected. hours of it. Your continuing contributions to this club are greatly appreciated and our events would not be the same without you.

The kids’ games are always our favorite part of the day – we feel that these We had a huge turnout – more than doubled the registrations and attendance kids are the future of 4-wheeling and we need to get them involved early and from last year and everyone seemed to have a great time. We hope that the keep them interested. participants had as much fun as we did hosting the event – good friends, good fun and all for a great cause…

Special thanks go out to Total Motion Car Club for their $2,000 donation - that was absolutely incredible - what a great surprise. Also a big thanks to Cascade Cruisers for the donation of the Mile Marker 8,000lb winch for the Winch Raffl e and to Woody’s 4x4 for sponsoring the event again this year.

Over 50 kids of all ages participated in tri-cycle races, a bubblegum blowing contest, MatchBox races, hula hoop contests, piston toss and our favorite new game for this year – the “chicken fl ing”.

WE LOVE OUR RAFFLE PRIZE SPONSORS:

Woody’s 4x4, Competition Specialties, Leonard’s Off-Road, Pro-Caliber Vancouver, Pied Piper Pizza, Freight Solutions, Dave Huttula, Schuck’s Battleground, Punks Automotive, Rebel CB Sales, Harbor Freight Milwaukie, Les Schwab Milwaukie, Napa Oregon City, Baxter’s Auto Parts Oak Grove, 4WheelDriveFactory.com, Good Guys Auto Care Portland, Cascade Cruisers, Northwest Off-Road Outfi tters, Jay’s Custom Lapidary, K&N, Cedar Creek Pizza Company, Warn Industries, Bench Made Knives and Piston’s Wild Motorsports. My apologies if I missed someone – we had so many prizes coming in the day of the event it was hard to keep track.

We had 92 registered vehicles for the event but we had well over 350 people in Returning again this year was the “Whiz Off” competition. Participants were attendance. The RTI Ramp was crazy busy all day long. asked to eat the entire contents of a can of Cheese Whiz as fast as they could (without barfi ng...) What Fun! The competition was extra fi erce this year… Continued on page 17 16 DECEMBER 2009 www.pnw4wda.org Continued from page 16 Special thanks to Tom at Woody’s for gathering a bunch of those raffl e prizes that attended this event to help raise money for the Yacolt Burn 4x4 Trails. We for the event. Also thank to “Buzzer” from Poorboy Off-Road and Dave Huttula are on schedule to begin building trails in the Yacolt Burn in the Spring of 2010. and Douglas Seal from Piston’s Wild – they really hit the pavement gathering donations to increase everyone’s chances of going home with a raffl e prize. The Cruise-In is already on our list of next year’s activities and plan to make it even bigger and better – although the 2009 event will be a tough one to beat… Also a big thanks goes out to all of the members of Piston’s Wild for hunting up all of those additional raffl e prizes and for funding the purchase of additional And the winners for 2009 are: giveaways that we purchased from Harbor Freight -- basics like fl ash lights, shop towels, tools, duct tape, electrical tape, leather gloves etc – although the Winner of the “Whiz Off” Colby Goin prizes were small, they allowed more people to go home with a prize. Winner of the Winch David Finnie In an effort to save some money, the trophies were donated from the Pro-Caliber Longview guys’ trophy stash and recycled (and revived) to be People’s Choice Award Marty Green (Black 1973 Landcruiser) the awards for the day. If we had been required to purchase trophies – that would have put a serious dent into our proceeds for the day. Woody’s Choice Award Maureen Jondahl (Green 2005 Jeep LJ)

Piston’s Wild Choice Marty Green (Black 1973 Landcruiser)

RTI - Street & Trail Robert Warke (Yellow 1969 Bronco)

RTI – Unlimited Tracy Smith (Black & Blue 1997 Jeep TJ)

Best Restoration Joey Verpoorten (Red 1962 Willys Pick-Up)

Best Project Marty Green (Black 1973 Landcruiser)

Pavement Princess Brian Wolak (Black 1998 Chevy K1500)

Best Equipped Gene Ellsworth (Yellow 1990 Jeep Wrangler)

Rust Bucket Award Douglas VanDyke (Black 1952 Jeep Willys)

Jessica Kimmick from the Department of Natural Resources attended the event Best Rock Crawler Desmond Caravella (Yellow 1989 Toyota PU) again this year and spent the entire day talking to folks about the Yacolt Burn planning process, the proposed trail system and educating 4-wheelers about Respectfully reporting, the importance of respecting the natural resources. We applaud her efforts and thank her for all of the time and energy that she has put into the Yacolt Burn Motorized Trails project. Crystal Crowder Piston’s Wild Motorsports Thank you to everyone that helped with this event and especially to everyone ~

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4-Wheelin’ News DECEMBER 2009 17 All Wheelers Off Road Club- 4W613 Sign Replacement Run October 17th, 2009

This story starts back on July 11th, 2009 when we add new signs on 4W613 at the Gray Rock Trail. On this day we removed all the old signs at the Dome Peak Trail and at Strobach Mountain to take back home to refi nish. We had to make it fast since the Ahtanum State Forest was on fi re at Green Lake.

The next week Shane Fuller offered to plain the old signs for us. We dropped them off at Helliesen Lumber. The signs were too far gone to save. Helliesen Lumber donated 14 new treated 2x6 boards for signs and Phantom-309 routered new words on them for us.

The second marker.

Here is Lisa Graham painting the signs.

Moving up the trail the weather turned bad fast. It got cold, windy and the rain came down hard. At the Strobach Mountain Trail and 4W613 intersection we all got wet putting up these signs.

On Saturday October 17th, 2009 we met up at Nasty Creek Corals to air down. We headed up Nasty Creek Road. At the Strobach Mountain Trail Head we replaced a broken Green Dot Marker with a new one.

Moving up the Strobach Mountain Trail we stopped at a small meadow we added a Green Dot marker to show where the trail was since it is hard to fi nd in the snow. As we worked the rain and wind seem to get worse. We were now hearing thunder.

We moved up the trail to add markers at an intersection where a non-green dot Well they are up but will have to have the paint touched up next summer. trail was. The fi rst marker. The white soaked in. Continued on page 19

18 DECEMBER 2009 www.pnw4wda.org Continued from page 18 I

Moving up toward the 4W613 Upper Meadow the trail got real slick. I got hung up on a big rock at the top of the steep climb but somehow was able to get going again after a few tries. As soon as I topped the climb I found a Jeep coming down the trail. The Jeep backed up aways to let me by as the rest of stopped at Strobach Springs to see the plaque the Jeeping Nomads had put our group found places to pull off to let the Jeep by. After we regrouped we back up after some mounting mods. headed on. We stopped at the Dome Peak Trail Head to replace the signs. Yes it was still raining.

At Jackass Road we regrouped and headed toward Blue Slide on FS1020. Looking down at Green Lake where the fi re was on July 11th, 2009.

Well they are up. Looks like only one sign need more white paint. Some of the other need the brown touched up.

We dropped down 4W615 toward Blue Lake. The back side of Blue Lake looked to be froze.

Here we are at the 4W613 Lower Meadow where we added new signs on July 11th, 2009.

We dropped off 4W615 onto the Blue Lake Trail and then down the North Fork Ahtanum Road. We turned into the Snow Cabin Campground for the last The climb up Foundation Ridge was very slick and a lot of fun. time. The campground will be closed to vehicles forever soon. Continued on page 20 4-Wheelin’ News DECEMBER 2009 19 Continued from page 19 February 12th-14th 2010 PNW4WDA

We stopped to use the new outhouse for the fi rst and last time.

will be

Funding was cut so this new outhouse will be closed. celebrating its

th 50 Anniversary

After a short break we headed on down to the Ahtanum Sno-park to air up. AT

This was a very fun run. On this day we logged 117 volunteer hours with the DNR for the 4W613 signs project. I want to thank everyone that was part of Winter the 4W613 signs project. A special thanks to Helliesen Lumber for donating the 2x6s.

Story and pictures by Convention

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Greetings, my name is Rick Smith. I am seeking nomination to and running for the offi ce of PNW4WDA Association President 2010. I have been in the Association since 1988. Here are a few of the things that I have done since 1988. I was on the committee that mapped The Tillamook State Forest. I have help on several work parties that have taken place in the Tillamook State Forest. Our club has adopted a trail in which we do maintain throughout the year. I was on the board for the Team Trophy Challenge. I was president for Flat Broke & 4 Wheelin 4x4 Club 8 different times and a member since 1988. I am also member of Hub’s Inn and Sand Flea’s and Mud a Rama. I have also been the Director of Region 3 of PNW4WDA for the past 4 years. I have been in the woods since I was a child on my dirt bike and with my dad in his 4x4. I fi nd great joy in being in the forest recreating in the appropriate areas and educating the people on how to tread lightly in the forest. It’s also nice to be able to show my grandsons that this is the place to play and have fun with our sport. Thank You, Rick Smith

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