WINTERWINTER FUN FESTIVAL 2019 PHOTO © CHRIS COLLARD PAGE 26 PAGE 19 PAGE 21 cal4wheel.com Official publication of the California Four Wheel Drive Association PLEASE THANK OUR SPONSORS FOR THEIR DONATIONS WITH YOUR SUPPORT GOLD SPONSORS 4wheelparts.com genright.com metalcloak.com advanceadapters.com warn.com poisonspyder.com linex.com bfgoodrichtires.com SILVER SPONSORS extremeterrain.com trailforged.com spiderwebshade.com quadratec.com aftermarket.auburngear.com BRONZE SPONSORS 4xshaft.com rockhard4x4.com calcasuals.com trail-gear.com differentials.com bilsteinus.com homeadvisor.com/c.Sacramento.CA.html bds-suspension.com 4x4spod.com arbusa.com tuffyproducts.com yukongear.com magnaflow.com racelinewheels.com WIN-A-JEEP SPONSORS To become a sponsor, contact David Jones at 530-367-2443 or [email protected] 2 IN GEAR December 2018 / January 2019 cal4wheel.com CONVENTION 2016 BY CHRIS COLLARD WHO ARE WE? The California Four Wheel Drive Association, Inc. (founded in 1959) is a non-profit organization comprised of member clubs, individuals and business INSIDE firms, united in a common objective — the betterment President’s Message 7 of vehicle-oriented outdoor recreation. C4WDA Contacts 4 We represent four-wheelers, hunters, fishermen, Meetings 3 and other outdoor recreationalists. Ours is the largest Safety Requirements 3 organization of its type in California. VP Reports 8-9 THROUGH A UNITED EFFORT WE: Natural Resource Consultants 10-11 • Promote responsible use of public lands. Slick Rock Road gets reroute 16 • Prevent legislation that would restrict off-road Cal4Wheel Foundation report 17 vehicles and vehicle use. Corral Canyon project gets help from foundation 18 • Develop programs of conservation, education Winter Fun Festival info 19 and safety. Fresno club wins outstanding trails award 20 • Encourage state and federal agencies to develop Convention info 21 new four wheel drive trails and preserve existing '54 Willy's 4T build 22-23 ones. Four bylaw changes proposed 24-25 • Distribute information to vehicle-oriented Nominate your favorite four-wheeler 25 recreationalists. Win-A-Jeep 26-27 • Promote statewide activities and four wheel drive Club Directory 29 events for the enjoyment of members. Calendar 31 Associate Members 32 MEETINGS ON THE COVER: Winter Fun Festival 2017 by Sherry Hawk. BOARD MEETINGS*: February 15-17, 2019 - Convention, Rancho Cordova, CA NORTH DISTRICT*: CAL4 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS January 12, 2019 April 6, 2019 All vehicles must be maintained to conform to highway safety standards, as well as CENTRAL DISTRICT: meet the minimum requirements listed below: January 5, 2019 - Riverland Resort, 38743 CA-99, Kingsburg 1. Roll bar or full cage or factory installed to repair/reinflate tire. April 20, 2019 - Location TBA hard top. 7. Fire extinguisher with gauge indicating 2. Emergency brake, parking brake, line-lock good/full, appropriately stored. SOUTH DISTRICT**: or other redundant braking system. 8. Seat belts for all passengers. January 26, 2019 3. Tow strap or rope (recommend rated at 2 9. Antennas must be rigid or restrained in a April 27, 2019 times the vehicle weight). manner to prevent injuries. 4. First aid kit. 10. Adequate attachment points front and rear, 5. Jack capable of lifting the vehicle and a tool i.e., tow hooks, receiver, etc. Tow balls are Board and district meetings are held each quarter and are open to all capable of removing lug nuts. not generally recommended. members. More info at cal4wheel.com/calendar 6. Spare tire within 3” diameter of other tires, 11. Battery hold downs (no bungie cords). *Unless otherwise noted, meetings are held at the C4WDA Office at or, for tires 37” or larger, run-flats or tools 8120 36th Ave., Sacramento, CA. **Unless otherwise noted, meetings are held at Bass Pro Shop in Rancho Cucamonga. DECEMBER 2018-JANUARY 2019 / VOLUME 59 #5 THE IN GEAR (USPS 436-110) IS PUBLISHED BI-MONTHLY FOR $10.00 PER YEAR BY THE CALIFORNIA FOUR WHEEL DRIVE ASSOCIATION, INC., 8120 36TH AVE., SACRAMENTO, CA 95824-2304. IN GEAR IS THE OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF LIKE US ON FACEBOOK THE C4WDA — SUBSCRIPTIONS ARE AVAILABLE ONLY THROUGH MEMBERSHIP IN C4WDA. PERIODICAL POSTAGE PAID AT SACRAMENTO, CA, AND ADDITIONAL MAILING OFFICES. • Cal4wheel • SierraTrek PERMISSION TO REPRINT ITEMS IS NORMALLY GIVEN, PROVIDED PERMISSION IS REQUESTED AND PROPER CREDIT IS GIVEN TO BOTH THE AUTHOR AND THE PUBLICATION. ALL VIEWS EXPRESSED BY AUTHORS OF ARTICLES, AND • Cal4Wheelnorthdistrict • OperationDesertFun PHOTO CONTENT HEREIN, ARE THEIR OWN AND DO NOT NECESSARILY EXPRESS THOSE OF THE C4WDA. C4WDA • Cal4Wheelcentraldistrict • winajeep DOES NOT ENDORSE ITS ADVERTISERS, NOR IS IT RESPONSIBLE FOR THE ACCURACY OF ADVERTISING. • Cal4wheelsouth POSTMASTER: SEND FORM 3579 TO C4WDA, INC. 8120 36TH AVE., SACRAMENTO, CA 95824-2304 IN GEAR December 2018 / January 2019 cal4wheel.com 3 e are entering our 60th year of operation at the start of the new year. Not many organizations reach this milestone, and it's an Waccomplishment we should all be proud of. Our mission then is the same as it is now: to preserve our access to public lands, provide family-oriented events, educate wheelers, coordinate with land use agencies and other organizations, perform volunteer activities, donate funds and more. Thanks to all members past and present who have helped us get here. With your support we'll be around for another 60 years! Please be sure to attend our annual Convention in February to help us celebrate this milestone. Shirley Bramham and her committee are planning an extra special event for us in Rancho Cordova. Even the kids are invited. We'll have a hospitality night, vendor and vehicle shows, seminars, conduct a little business, hold elections, honor our outstanding members at the awards banquet, give away the Win-A-Jeep (and other raffle prizes), and generally enjoy an opportunity to see each other again. Info is in this issue. Enjoy your family and friends this holiday season. — Suzy Johnson, Editor/Web Coordinator C4WDA CONTACTS STATE OFFICERS SECRETARY SECRETARY Phil Moreno Bonnie Ferguson PRESIDENT 559-901-2413 661-943-9744 Steve Egbert [email protected] [email protected] 559-685-1928 559-936-3030 (cell) NATURAL RESOURCES [email protected] NORTH DISTRICT OFFICERS CONSULTANT - SOUTH John Stewart PAST PRESIDENT VICE PRESIDENT 619-390-8747 Mark D. Cave Peety Woll [email protected] 559-623-5338 (cell) 707-489-5596 (cell) 559-733-4091 (home) 707-485-0346 [email protected] [email protected] NATURAL RESOURCES TREASURER MEMBERSHIP CHAIRMAN CONSULTANT - NORTH Jeff Blewett Nellie Malloy Glenn Reynolds [email protected] 916-973-9782 916-834-7547 209-210-7880 [email protected] [email protected] RECORDING SECRETARY SECRETARY MARKETING & Sherry Stortroen Kitten Chapman PROMOTIONS 209-602-4788 (cell) 209-274-4508 (home) COORDINATOR [email protected] 209-662-2308 (cell) David Jones [email protected] 530-367-2443 CENTRAL DISTRICT OFFICERS [email protected] SOUTH DISTRICT OFFICERS VICE PRESIDENT VICE PRESIDENT IN GEAR EDITOR/WEB PAGE Mike McGarity Alan Bauer COORDINATOR 559-352-9780 502-379-1029 (cell) Suzy Johnson [email protected] [email protected] 4551 S. Paseo Don Rolando MEMBERSHIP CHAIRMAN MEMBERSHIP CHAIRMAN Tucson, AZ 85746 Bob Wagers Steve Moreno 805-550-2804 559-250-5095 909-217-1308 Fax 866-888-2465 1950'S FOUR WHEELING FROM THE ARCHIVES [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] ALL BOARD MEMBERS: [email protected] MOVING? ALL MEMBERSHIP CHAIRS: [email protected] Send your change of address to C4WDA, MAIN OFFICE Bonnie Steele, Office Manager Inc., 8120 36th Ave., Sacramento, CA 8120 36th Ave., Sacramento, CA 95824-2304, (916) 381-8300, [email protected] 95824-2304 or change it online at cal4wheel.org/MyAccount PRINT MAGAZINE DEADLINES You may also fax your new address to 916-381-8726. Feb./March - January 1 June/July - May 1 Oct./Nov. - September 1 Be sure to include your membership April/May - March 1 Aug./Sept. - July 1 Dec./Jan. - November 1 number if it is available. 4 IN GEAR December 2018 / January 2019 cal4wheel.com MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION I pledge to support the goals and objectives of the CALIFORNIA FOUR WHEEL DRIVE ASSOCIATION, INC., in the protection, respect and the enjoyment of our public domain lands and towards the betterment of off-highway vehicle recreation. I am enclosing: $45.00 for my yearly Individual Membership dues. $675.00 for my Life Membership dues. ($10.00 of your association dues is for a one-year subscription to In Gear.) Ownership of a four-wheel drive vehicle is not a requirement for Please make check payable to: membership. California Four Wheel Drive Association Note: The Federal Tax Reform Act requires that we advise members that contributions or gifts to C4WDA are not deductible as charitable contributions for federal income tax purposes. NAME _____________________________________________________________________________________________ TYPE OF 4X4 VEHICLE ________________________ TELEPHONE NUMBER ( ) _________________________________________________________________________ YEAR ________________________________________ ADDRESS __________________________________________________________________________________________ MARRIED? o YES o NO CITY_____________________________________________________STATE_______ ZIP _________________________ SPOUSE’S/CO-MEMBER NAME* EMAIL _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________