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FEBRUARY-MARCH 2011 / VOLUME 51 #5

The IN GEAR (USPS 436-110) is published bi-monthly for $10.00 per year by the California Association of Four Wheel Drive Clubs, Inc., 8120 36th Ave., Sacramento, CA 95824-2304. IN GEAR is the official publication of the CA4WDC — subscriptions are available only through membership in CA4WDC.Periodical Postage Paid at Sacramento, CA, and additional mailing offices.

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 photo content herein, are their own and do not necessarily express those of the CA4WDC. CA4WDC does not endorse its advertisers, nor is it responsible for the accuracy of advertising.

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W H A T ’ S I N S I D E

What is the CA4WDC?The California Association of Four Wheel Drive Clubs, Inc. (founded in 1959) is a non-profit organization comprised of member clubs, individuals and business firms, united in

a common objective — the betterment of vehicle-oriented outdoor recreation.

We represent four wheelers, hunters, fish-ermen, and other outdoor recreationalists. Ours is the largest organization of its type in California.

THROUGH A UnITEd EFFORT wE:• Promote responsible use of public lands.• Prevent legislation that would restrict off-

road vehicles and vehicle use.• Develop programs of conservation,

education and safety.• Encourage state and federal agencies to

develop new four wheel drive trails and preserve existing ones.

• Distribute information to vehicle-oriented recreationalists.

• Promote statewide activities and four wheel drive events for the enjoyment of members.

President’s Message 7

CA4WDC Contacts 6

District Meetings 4

VP Reports 8-9

Natural Resource Consultants 10-11

Corporate Sponsor update 14

Come out to Desert Safari 20-21

Hi Desert Round-Up registration now open 16-17

Spuhler to run for treasurer 18

Rubicon Trail Foundation buys parcel 22

Top 5 recreation issues 23

Freedom 23

Volunteers needed for King of the Hammers 26

Doug Sinclair passes away 27

Sweepstakes Vehicle 24-25

Club Directory 28-29

Calendar 30

Gearbox Directory 30

Associate Members 31

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CA4WDC Applicationfor Membership

I pledge to support the goals and objectives of the CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF 4 WHEEL DRIVE CLUBS, 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. ($10.00 of your Association dues is for a one-year subscription to In Gear.) Ownership of a 4-wheel-drive vehicle is not a requirement for membership.

$675.00 for my Life Membership dues.

Please make check payable to: California Association of 4 Wheel Drive ClubsNote: The Federal Tax Reform Act requires that we advise members that contributions or gifts to CA4WDC are not deductible as charitable contributions for Federal Income Tax purposes.

NAME ____________________________________________________________________________________

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ADDRESS ________________________________________________________________________________

CITY________________________________________________________STATE_______ ZIP _____________

EMAIL____________________________________________________________________________________

TYPE OF 4X4 VEHICLE _____________________

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__________________________________________*Must be legally married to share life membership.

Please send information on how I may become a member of the CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF 4 WHEEL DRIVE CLUBS, INC. by:o Becoming an Associate Member (business firm)o Becoming a Life Member through your installment plan.o Joining an established Clubo Forming a new 4-wheel-drive club

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CA4wdC MEETInGs

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February 25-27, 2011 (Convention)

nORTH dIsTRICT:April 30, 2011

CEnTRAL dIsTRICT:April 2, 2011

sOUTH dIsTRICT:April 9, 2011

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STATE OFFICERS

PREsIdEnTRobert Reed925-447-3142 (H)925-784-4702 (C)[email protected]

PAsT PREsIdEnTDon [email protected]

TREAsURERPaula [email protected]

RECORdInG sECRETARYSteven Gardiner7702 Alberta DriveHuntington Beach, CA [email protected]

CENTRAL DISTRICT OFFICERS

VICE PREsIdEnTMark D. Cave559-623-5338 (cell)559-636-1452 (home)559-625-2000 (work-msg.)[email protected]

MEMBERsHIP CHAIRMAnRobert [email protected]

sECRETARYSteve [email protected]

NORTH DISTRICT OFFICERS

VICE PREsIdEnTDavid Douglas916-783-4678 (h)925-423-4713 (w)[email protected]

MEMBERsHIP CHAIRMAnJoe Malloy916-973-9782 (H)916-599-9456 (C)[email protected]

sECRETARYBarbara [email protected]

SOUTH DISTRICT OFFICERS

VICE PREsIdEnTHarry Baker818-705-3930 (home)818-370-3582 (cell)[email protected]

MEMBERsHIP CHAIRMAnErik Schreiner951-672-6726 [email protected]

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NATURAL RESOURCESCONSULTANT - SOUTHJohn [email protected]

NATURAL RESOURCESCONSULTANT - NORTHAmy Granat 916-710-1950 [email protected]

MARKETING & PROMOTIONS COORDINATORFrank [email protected]

WEB PAGE COORDINATORSuzy Johnson222 Rainbow Dr. #12269livingston, TX 77399-2022805-550-2804Fax [email protected]

We lost a champion when Doug Sinclair passed away in December. Doug represented all that is right with the association: he tirelessly volunteered, generously gave to the various association funds to

support our mission, and shared his knowledge with others at safety clinics.Doug’s passing is one more reminder that us ‘older’ four-wheelers need to focus

on passing the torch to our younger generations. My parents joined the association when I was only five (a long time ago), and

proceeded to take us kids to an endless stream of events, club runs, clean-ups, and tree plantings. My parents both served on the board at one time or another, and to this day still try to attend every convention that they can. Our involvement in the association is more than just a membership — it’s a lifestyle, a family of friends.

From my childhood as a four-wheeler came an avid love for the environment, a need to get involved, volunteer, and to speak out when necessary. That enthusi-asm was passed along to my kids, who are now passing it along to theirs. They are ready and willing to carry on the tradition with the same sense of commitment and care. They just need someone to lead the way.

Rest in peace Doug, we will miss you. — suzy Johnson, Editor

CA4wdC COnTACTs

Feb./March - January 1

April/May - March 1

June/July - May 1

Aug./sept. - July 1

Oct./nov. - September 1

dec./Jan. - November 1

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PRESIDENT’S M E S S A G E

Association Membershipnorth

districtCentral district

south district

Out of state

Jan. 1, 2010 Total

Club Members 695 270 667 40 1,672

Individual Members 632 199 469 61 1,361

Associate Members 42 12 42 8 104

life Members 143 45 50 20 258

Clubs 68 24 36 2 130

ROBERT REEdPREsIdEnT

By the time this is published Convention will only be a few weeks away, so this will be my last article (really, this time) as President of CA4WDC. It has been quite a journey for my family and me. My boys have literally grown up dur-ing the last ten years I’ve spent on the BOD. Robert is somewhere “outside the wire” in Afghanistan and we pray every-day for his safe return. I probably should have moved on some years ago, but for now it’s time for someone else to take the reins of this association and move us forward.

As you’re probably aware we’re now fully involved, having intervened in the Stanislaus lawsuit. This is another one brought by the anti-access groups in essence saying that the Forest is not doing enough to protect the ecosystem from OHV activities. Translated: “closing roads.” We are the lead organization in this suit with Amy doing the lion’s share of the legwork in marshalling support. Major supporters in this suit include: CORVA, BRC, the Houndsmen, and many individuals and clubs. Keep your dona-tions coming — this is something that must be stopped before it spreads to the other forests.

November found us at the NAMRC meeting followed by SEMA. NAMRC was

well attended this year. The Rockhound group was there representing AlAA. They are really coming in strongly shar-ing our positions and realizing that our access is their access. Not a lot new there this year, pretty much everyone is having similar attendance downturns that we are seeing. One noteworthy change is that BRC has discontinued their written newsletter in favor of an online version as a cost savings measure. SEMA started the next day. I was only able to stay one day, had to get back to work (yuck). I think our booth was improved over last year, after we incorporated what we learned. We were a bit smaller at 20’x20’ as compared to 20’x30’ last year. Setup

went a lot quicker this year as we knew how to do everything and use Freeman more to our advantage.

EVEnTs & HAPPEnInGssierra Trek: Trek returned to Meadow

lake, attendance was about the same as last year. While there we did $2,726 in CA4WDC merchandise sales and signed up 3 members at the merchandise booth.

High sierra Poker Run: labor Day weekend. While there we did $332 in CA4WDC merchandise and signed up 1 new member.

surplus City Mud & Crawl: September 11th & 12th. While here we did $387 in CA4WDC merchandise and

$136 in sweepstakes vehicle tickets.Off Road Expo: October 9th & 10th.

While there we did $958 in CA4WDC merchandise sales and brought in 21 new/renewed members. Vehicle ticket sales were ~$2,200.

Operation desert Fun: Attendance appears to have been down. We did $46 in CA4WDC merchandise. I did get to bring my Jeep and get some four-wheeling in.

Panamint Valley days: This was the 25th annual. Had some great over flights and nearly perfect weather. Did $1,133 in CA4WDC merchandise sales and signed up one new member at the booth.

MEMBERsHIPSee the inset for current membership

numbers as of January 1.As of January 1st, we had a total of

3,395 members. This is a gain of 13 members over the last month.

LAnd UsE And LEGAL IssUEsWe continue in a period of height-

ened and expensive legal activities. We are involved in several lawsuits, with sev-eral more looming on the horizon.

Johnson Valley: This remains one of our more important issues, as there could be a significant impact on some very famous trails if the Marines expand

Moving?Send your change of address to CA4wdC, Inc., 8120 36th Ave., sacramento, CA 95824-2304 or change it online at cal4wheel.com

You may also fax your new address to 916-381-8726.

Be sure to include your membership number if it is available.

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VICE PRESIDENT’S r E p o r T

HARRY BAkERsOUTH dIsTRICT VICE PREsIdEnT

Thank you to the Waywego’s Four Wheel Drive Club for hosting the January South District Meeting.

This is a difficult article to write with it being the end of a year with so much happening at the last minute that may affect our ability to use the public lands for our type of recreation. New laws, regulations, increased enforcement, new land closures and new legislators to work with. Even with at that, we’ve had a good year with success on many fronts.

The inability of Senator Feinstein to get S2921 out of committee and to the

floor of the Senate, is due in great part to CA4WDC’s opposition to the way the bill was written. Most of the commit-tee members were under the impression that the off-road community supported the bill until I spoke before the Senate Energy and Natural Resource Committee hearing in Washington D.C. I’m sure that the extreme environmentalists will be back with a vengeance and that Senator Feinstein will reintroduce a simi-lar or revised version of her bill as soon as possible. Since this is a new session of Congress any bill that she brings out will have a new number. Souvenir S2921 decals anyone? We will need to maintain our vigilance and be steady in our resolve

to stop unwarranted and poorly written legislation that affects our sport and our way of life.

We are still waiting for the Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the proposed expansion of the Twentynine Palms Marine Base to be published. It was originally due out in the spring of last year and has been delayed several times. The latest time frame that has been given us is that it will be out in January, but as of this writing no date has been set and nothing has been post-ed in the Federal Register. I believe that the more time it takes to draft the EIS,

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dAVId dOUGLAsnORTH dIsTRICT VICE PREsIdEnT

District elections are over and if the elections in the North District went as I expected there is a new North District Vice President. I am not unhappy with the result since I have been in the VP position for four years and it is time for somebody else to take over and continue moving the association forward and sup-porting its goals. I have enjoyed being on the BOD and the opportunity the mem-bers gave me by voting me back in each time to help continue the association goals in a changing environment. This does not mean I will not stay involved I will still be at meetings and events in support of CA4WDC.

After twelve years of writing articles

as a BOD member for the IN GEAR this could be my last one. It was always diffi-cult to come up with stuff to write about since we have to send it a month before it is published. I do know that most of the articles dealt with volunteers and the constant need for them to sustain the association. As a bit of trivia I was clean-ing up one of my computers and found articles dating back to 1999. Overall it was a great experience writing them that I may or may not miss and hopefully anyone reading them found them infor-mative.

I have heard at many meetings from the members the phrase “In CAl4 we eat our young.” This is always stated right after somebody says something negative about a volunteer. I have no idea where the phrase originated from

but it can be interpreted as meaning the no matter what you do it will be wrong to somebody. As members we all need to remember that volunteers are just that — volunteers. They are not employ-ees that can be fired and they are not doing a job because they need to. They volunteer and do the job because they are supporting the association and want to make sure that CA4WDC, the sport/hobby of OHV use and public lands are there and available in the future. I have seen many volunteers quit not only help-ing, but the association as well, due to being criticized. So the next time a volunteer does something that you may not agree with and you criticize them be prepared to help with constructive advice or do the job yourself. IG



MARk CAVECEnTRAL dIsTRICT VICE PREsIdEnT

This will be my last report as Central District Vice President. In reviewing my three terms as VP there are many to whom I owe thanks and I will not try to name them all, but I would like to thank a couple of people in particular, Steve Egbert my able Secretary/Treasurer for most of my term for his attention to detail and keeping great records of our meetings and finances in the district. I also want to thank Bonnie Steele for her help from the office and for helping me learn so much about the associa-tion and its internal operations. I want to thank the President Don Spuhler and President Robert Reed for their guidance and patience in helping me become an effective member of the BOD. I want to thank the NRCs, John Stewart, Amy Granat, and Don Klusman for their help and tutelage on the issues we face in the district as well as in the state and nation.

What has been accomplished over my term? The Molina Ghost Run has survived the loss of venue and continues at Hollister Hills SVRA. High Sierra Poker Run has been established as a district

event and has managed to hang on as an event. Both events have involved clubs and individual members as volun-teers for the association and built rap-port and support for CA4WDC.

The association has strong working relationships with the Sierra and Sequoia National Forests and their respective management teams at many levels and we are included in many groups for our input, assistance, and information. Our district offices are filled with able and involved members that seek to further CA4WDC missions and purposes. We are seeking one more to replace me if any other Central District member would like to get involved.

I want to continue to help the associ-ation grow and reach out to more mem-bers. I believe anyone who takes any sort of four-wheel drive vehicle off the pavement benefits from the efforts of our organization, its member clubs and many volunteers and therefore should consider joining our organization. Rigs showing our logo should show others how to conduct themselves on the trail as good stewards of the resource. We need to make the general public aware about our active role in preserving access to our public lands through our many

volunteers in off-highway host programs, adopt-a-trail, campground and facility maintenance, and educational programs. Our NRCs and representatives advocate for the entire off-road community to preserve public access to forests, deserts, and beaches.

I think we should be more like the NRA, which represents a broad variety of gun owners from serious collectors to target shooters and hunters. I am not sure what they do for me personally other than send me a magazine, but I hate to think of what would happen to my rights under the Second Amendment if they did not represent us at federal, state and local levels.

CA4WDC can do what the club can-not: represent at the many commissions, committees, boards, panels, and round tables where we as individuals do not have access and voice our concerns and lobby for our rights. like gun owners, we see our rights nibbled away daily but we continue to fight to preserve what we can. If we do not continue to do so the same people who want to take away our rights under the constitution will take away our access to public lands, which is not guaranteed in the Bill of Rights. IG

into Johnson Valley. See Harry’s report for the most current information.

WEMO-NEMO: The lawsuit, brought by the Center for Biodiversity, Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility (PEER) and others, involves most of the BlM lands in Southern California. Things remain relatively quiet on this front.

Clear Creek: Nothing new to report.S2921: No movement in this area

with the omnibus bill being left on the table in the last Congress.

Stanislaus: See above. IG

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AMY GRAnATnATURAL REsOURCEs COnsULTAnT

Water, water everywhere, and not a drop to drink! At the same time we are faced with dire warnings about warming climates and droughts, we have just experienced record snowfalls in the eastern Untied States, and more than a month of dreary, wet weather in California, bringing our rainfalls totals to date over 200% of normal.

But the threat to our roads and trails from water issues is very real, and of great concern to those of us who enjoy traveling on forested roads and trails. In February, the State Water Board will release a new Water Quality Management Plan that will seek to rede-fine use on these roads and trails based on the possibilities of potential dam-age to state waterways. Sedimentation is of major concern, and everyone who has followed the issues on the Rubicon knows how serious sedimentation is viewed in the eyes of the Water Board. The Draft document should be released for public comment in February, and all are encouraged to participate. An alert will be sent out to all members when the documentation is released, and informa-tion sent about meetings and/or com-ment dates.

What can we do, as CA4WDC mem-bers? Be aware of your surroundings; be aware of your actions when you are out on the trail. I am constantly amazed, and impressed, by the dedica-tion of our members to the principles of Tread lightly!, and how much we’ve learned about ‘packing it in and pack-ing it out.’ (From recent evidence I’ve seen, we could give instructions to many non-motorized groups about trail eti-quette!) look at what’s going on around you, and at the behavior of others on the trail. Unfairly, we are judged by the worst behavior among users, rather than the best, so let’s try together to teach

other motorized enthusiasts the best trail behavior.

wHEELInG AROUnd CALIFORnIAMany of the forests have begun to

enact seasonal closure plans as written

in their Travel Management plans, with the Eldorado National Forest closing early this year on November 23. Potentially, this might mean another closure of five months or so for the Eldorado, which is excessive and unacceptable. Some of the other forests, such as the Stanislaus, have not released their Motor Vehicle Use Map, or are not enforcing restric-tions this year, but each forest, and in some cases, ranger districts, have specific closures, so plan accordingly. Call the forest you plan to visit, or check their website for the updated information before you visit. like the Boy Scouts say, be prepared!

We have had ongoing activities on the Rubicon, and thanks to the efforts of both the Rubicon Trail Foundation, and Friends of the Rubicon, it is open this winter for travel. Randy Burleson has created a new Rubicon map with GPS waypoints, which is much easier to use, available online at: co.el-dorado.ca.us/rubicon/ click on Rubicon Map at left of page.

Many people have asked about the proceedings in Clear Creek. The docu-ments aren’t planning to be released until May, or even possibly June. That’s a sig-nificant delay from the original December 2010 planned release, we can only hope this portends a positive change in attitude

and plans toward motorized recreation in the Clear Creek area.

As many know, the association has pursued intervening status on the Stanislaus National Forest. The association is committed to pursuing all avenues that we protect or right to motorized access to our forests, and when anti-access groups sue the forest in an effort to redefine motorized travel to their whims, we have no choice but to respond. I will keep our members informed on this ongoing action through the website and our access alerts. As always, all the association efforts in the legal arena are supported by contributions from members and non-members alike. Many residents in the areas around the Stanislaus are supporting this effort, but the support from our members is critical. It is easier than ever to donate now to the legal fund through the website.

We do have good news however, in legal action that the association pursued together with our partners at BlueRibbon Coalition against the Six Rivers National Forest. The judge has ruled to support the ongoing collaborative efforts by stakeholder groups in the Six Rivers, and required the forest to inform the par-ties before any ground-disturbing work is performed on certain roads, trails and areas. There should be documents released in the January to February time period for Travel Management in the Six Rivers, and I encourage the public to be involved in the process.

Political action continues to be a critical component to our success to keep motor-ized recreation alive and well in California. Congressman Tom McClintock has written another letter to the Regional Forester, Randy Moore, indicating his support for the rural counties suffering from the arbi-trary restrictions on travel in the Travel Management plans in Northern California. Congressman Kevin McCarthy continues to be an ally as well, and supports our

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JOHn sTEwARTnATURAL REsOURCEs COnsULTAnT

As 2010 draws to a close, there is one important point that will carry over into the new year. Budget issues have risen to be the major policy issue to be addressed by the in-coming 111th Congress. Budget, spending and debt will drive leg-islation and management decisions dur-ing 2011. Agencies are expected to be dealing with reduced budgets and staff while the visitors to public lands contin-ues to increase.

Overall, budget issues will have a big impact on recreation opportunities. With the federal pay and hiring freeze, based on previous actions by other administra-tions, there will be numerous retirements that will reduce the available manpower within the various federal offices and an increased workload. Of concern is other legislation passed is projected to increase the regulatory requirements within the federal bureaucracy.

An Omnibus Public lands Bill was left on the table, reducing the pressure to define more wilderness. The pressure for more wilderness will continue, but will shift from legislation to administrative action as noted in the recently released change to Department of Interior policy (Secretarial Order 3310) on inventorying suitable “wild lands.”

The Giant Sequoia National Monument Plan comment period has finally come to a close. Given that the plan is for a national monument, it is very recreation friendly and does con-tinue to provide a variety of motorized recreation and dispersed camping oppor-tunities. Almost three years of work in a collaborative process with other rec-reation interests produced a draft plan that contained two alternatives that were created by the collaborative group; one of them was the Forest Service’s pre-ferred alternative. The plan is still subject to appeal and legal challenges before becoming official.

For the past year, USFS Pacific Southwest Research Station has been conducting a day use visitor study in the

Giant Sequoia National Monument. I had the opportunity to be one of the pre-publication reviewers of the study, which is expected to be released in early 2011.

Also within the Sequoia NF, the Piute Mountains Travel Management Collaborative Planning is in process. The Piute Mountains was omitted from the original Sequoia Travel Management as it was part of a Burn Area Recovery Unit. USFS is now engaged with the stake-holders to finish that segment of their travel management.

The long anticipated Forest Service Water Quality Management Plan has been delayed. According to Region 5, the Forest Service portion will be ready in February, 2011. The current delay (origi-nally due early December) appears to be on the part of the State Water Board for unspecified reasons.

LAwsUITs On November 29, a federal judge

issued an order in response to the par-ties’ stipulation staying a travel-man-agement related case filed by recreation groups and county officials against the Six Rivers National Forest.

The stipulation noted the ongoing col-laborative process on route designation and indicated the Forest expects to release a document for public review in January 2011. The stipulation also states that the Forest will notify the parties before per-forming any “ground-disturbing” actions on certain roads, trails and areas.

The parties bringing the suit are Del Norte County, lake Earl Grange, Del Norte Rod and Gun Club, North Coast Cliffhangers Four Wheel Drive Club, California Association of Four Wheel Drive Clubs, and the BlueRibbon Coalition.

There has been a settlement of the Southern California Forest Travel Management Plan. To re-cap, Governor-elect Brown (then Attorney General) filed the lawsuit. The 2008 lawsuit charged that management plans for the four Southern California forests failed to ade-quately consider the cumulative impacts of planned and existing roads and trails,

including some that had been blazed ille-gally by off-highway vehicle enthusiasts.

(It should be noted that during the settlement conferences, the examples of “illegal routes” were fire lines plowed in response to firefighting activities. The fire lines were not completely restored and were used for motorized recreation.)

CBD and other groups were con-cerned that poor management of those routes, combined with growing demand for motorized recreation opportunities, could degrade the lands and harm an array of sensitive species, including the arroyo toad, California condor, California red-legged frog, California spotted owl, northern goshawk, southern California steelhead trout and southwestern willow flycatcher.

Under the settlement, the Forest Service will re-evaluate its management prescriptions for roadless areas in four national forests: the Angeles, Cleveland, los Padres and San Bernardino and issue a new plan for those areas.

The agency also will fund restoration and road decommissioning projects in roadless areas and refrain from approv-ing road building and other activities that could diminish the areas’ chances of qualifying for permanent protection as congressionally designated wilderness.

The outcome could have been worse. Recreation won nothing and lost nothing. The Forest Service will conduct a supple-mental EIS and engage in restoration and road decommissioning projects. Perhaps one good thing to come is the agency will establish a stakeholders group to identify and prioritize needed restoration projects in those areas. While there have been on-going restoration and road decom-missioning projects, they have not been overseen by a stakeholder group.

The recent focus on lawsuits has prompted a number of questions to me from members. Briefly, whether to file a lawsuit is a tough question.

First, you need to have a reason to seek action through the courts. That means you need to bring forward some-thing that only the court can correct.



the better the document will be and that we have played a major part in causing the report to be delayed and to be com-plete. When the draft does come out, we will receive more information about what the Marines really want and why. We then have to respond, on the record, to maximize our requests for modifications if there are any.

We are involved with and continue to work with the BlM to resolve the issues that affect our events that are held on BlM administered lands. They are the Hi Desert Round-up and the Panamint Valley Days events. The Special Recreation Permits that are required for both events will be reviewed more closely by the BlM for compliance to the regulations. Our event operational plans need to be updated to meet the require-ments. Most of the requirements are not new, but because of the California 200 incident they are being looked at. More emphasis is being placed on emergency procedures, safety, regulation compli-ance and the big one, cost recovery. Cost recovery will play a big part in how we run our events and what they will cost for registration. There is a new policy on when and how many events can be held in the BlM’s Desert District but they do not affect HDR or PVD. They may, however, affect some of the district’s

club events. The BlM’s supplemental rule changes that I posted several months ago in the In Gear will also apply.

By the time that you read this the CA4WDC elections for the district vice presidents will be over and the elections for the president and state treasurer will be just weeks away. While some of the voting is over, it is still important for you to be involved. So, please, plan to come to the Convention and have your delegate vote for your choices to run this association. Thanks to all of the outgo-ing officers for their service in the past years. We, as an association, have gained so much. Thank you, Bob Reed, for your leadership and guidance.

We, members of CA4WDC, will be working with Hammerking Productions during their King of the Hammers event. We have been asked to help with specta-tor management and education. Because of the requirements in the Special Recreation Permits pertaining to cost recovery, donations are being requested of all participants and spectators. In addition, education of the attendees is a part of the operational plan so we will be helping with that. This is an excellent way for us to provide information about the association and increase our mem-bership. We will also be able to provide the latest information about the pro-posed Marine Base Expansion to all those that attend the KOH event. This should

help us to get out the information to those that do not know what is at stake in Johnson Valley. This is a five-day event, Monday thru Friday, February 7-11 and we are looking for volunteers to help out. All volunteers will be given passes to the event so if you can help, please give me a call.

The initial phase of rock placement at the Rowher Flats OHV area has been completed. An open house celebration was held on January 8 with local digni-taries, Forest Service personnel, vendors and OHV enthusiasts present. Rowher Flats is now a desirable location to test a vehicle’s articulation and suspension parts, as well as for running the trails that are adopted by the Trail Crew and the High Desert Four Wheelers. It is only thirty minutes north of los Angeles and very easy to access.

This new year will be full of oppor-tunities and challenges. I look forward to the future with the expectation that CA4WDC will increase its membership, become even stronger and be more involved in the world of off-highway motorized recreation.

Now it’s on to the CA4WDC Convention in Visalia, the TDS Safari and the CA4WDC Foundation meeting in March, Moab in April and the Hi Desert Round-up at its new location in Johnson Valley in May.

THANKS for a great year. IG

efforts. With all the new members of the legislature taking office in January, we all have our opportunities to reach out and create relationships. Although the next election is two years away, it is only two years away, and now is the time to plan in order to achieve our intended results. Your vote counts — so does your relative’s, friend’s and neighbor’s. While educating yourself about the candidates, educate others, and they in turn will con-tinue that effort. IG

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Within the US judicial system, you need to demonstrate that you have been per-sonally “harmed” by the action.

With respect to access issues, this translates to you having participated in and exhausted all other alternatives prior to bring your complaint to the courts.

For example, BlM announces that it will be conducting a scoping period to evaluate the potential of changing a land management plan. You need by be involved with the BlM then (actu-ally prior) and through all phases of the administrative process in order to pre-serve your right of “standing” before the judge to have your complaint heard.

Recreation groups usually find them-selves on the side of the agency in order to protect the agency decision from being more adverse to recreation. As an intervener, you do not have access to Equal Access to Justice Act (EAJA) to recoup costs.

To file a case as a plaintiff or as an intervener requires money. A plaintiff can recover costs under EAJA after a decision is rendered. It can take several years to reach a final decision. BRC and CA4WDC are involved in a couple of lawsuits that are soon to reach their ten year anniver-sary in the courts with no end in sight.

dIsABLEd IssUEsOften mentioned are disabled issues

and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). “Cloudy and vague” is an apt description of the ADA.

ADA does not “require” motorized access to trails. It defines “access” in loose enough terms to allowing “access” but under terms that are in keeping with the public lands management plan con-sidering economic and best interests of the public.

If you are within an area that has a need for access due to daily living issues, the law is more inclined to sup-port rebuilding access to accommodate “mechanical devices” where it is in the best interests of the public and economi-cally feasible. Hence, the law can require retrofitting restrooms and other places where the best interests of the public are served to accommodate disability access.

Pushing that same logic to a wilder-ness route doesn’t fly as providing for that type of access puts an unreason-

able expense on the land management agency and it conflicts with the land management plans that considers the best interests of the public.

So, the law says that wheelchairs are not prohibited from the wilderness; how-ever, the agency is not compelled to pro-vide special accommodations to allow for wheelchair access as providing that type of access is counter to the overriding pub-lic good assigned by the wilderness desig-nation and the land management plan.

In short, it is easy to say “file a law-suit.” It is another thing to have a case where there is a high probability of suc-cess. There are two things you do not want:• the court to dismiss your lawsuit.• the court to issue a ruling against

your position that sets a precedence for similar cases before that court or other courts.

The California State BlM Director has notified all District/Field Offices that events are to be adequately “staffed.” Due to that verbiage, California Desert District is proposing a strict review of permits that among other points, says the permitted events will not be allowed on holiday weekends. Their rationale is supported by a “check-sheet” (they are using the term “matrix”) that lists actions and provides a score. Running through a sample scoring, I believe that no event will escape a cost recovery effort and all events will require at least one BlM staff on-site for the duration of the event.

This may be an extreme interpreta-tion as it is based on a sheet that BlM is requesting comment from interested members of the public. To that extent, the blackout dates are not “official” at this time. The proposed event stipula-tions appear to focus on “promoters” and speed/competition events.

As it stands now, the Desert Advisory Council has set a Jan 14, 2011 date for public to submit comments on the proposed rule changes. There are a number of issues surfacing concerning the application for and execution of a permitted event. There are three primary government entities involved: US Forest Service, Bureau of land Management, and California State Parks. For purposes of this discussion, I am going to set aside National Park Service.

California State Parks permit instruc-

tions are based on having a “brick and mortar” establishment and operating as a concession. Recreation permits are forced into an odd structure of verbiage that does not correctly address the issues. For the most part, the process, while problematic, does work with mini-mum impact to recreation. The biggest crossover issue is insurance and the ver-biage contained on insurance endorse-ment/certificate.

The major issues reside with USFS and BlM. The focus of this discussion will address the growing issues with the fed-eral agencies. Within the USFS and BlM, there are common issues and each has its own set of issues.

FIRsT, UsFs... The USFS is pushing for cost recovery

on all events. To date, AMA D36 events have been hard hit as an Environmental Assessment is being required for each event. The focus of the EA is to determine the status of the routes to be used and potential environmental impacts and user conflicts. The proposed event routes have already been analyzed and designated under the route designation process.

Additional issues concern event insur-ance and event operating plan. Currently, there is lack of consistency between the Forests and Ranger Districts concerning the interpretation of rules dealing with event insurance. Region 5 has provided guidance covering insurance documenta-tion. Sequoia NF appears to be the only Forest sticking with guidance provided by Region 5 with the major issue revolving around how USFS is listed as an “addi-tional insured” on a policy endorsement.

USFS also requires an “operating plan” to be submitted with each event permit. USFS does not have a consoli-dated event permit handbook to ease the application process. Forest Service has recently established a website with a specific focus on Special Use Authorization at http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/specialuses/.

nExT, BLM... Since the August accident in Johnson

Valley, BlM has been tightening their event permit application and execution process. All facets of the BlM permit process are under review. BlM does

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Name(s) of attendees: 1. ________________________________________________ 2. ________________________________________________ 3. ________________________________________________ 4. ________________________________________________Delegate: o Yes o No Life Member: o Yes o No Past President: o Yes o NoClub Name: _____________________________________________________________Address: ________________________________________________________________City, State, Zip: __________________________________________________________

Phone: _________________________________ Email: __________________________

Registration Information (please print or type) MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO CA4WDC CONVENTION 2011

Quantity TotalIndividual Registration $65 $Family Registration $100 $Life Member Breakfast $15 $Past Presidents’ Luncheon $20 $New/Old Board Luncheon $20 $Banquet Table Sponsorship $25 $Banquet Only $35 $Vehicle Show Entry (per vehicle) $10 $

Subtotal $

Merchandise (please print or type) - Order by January 15, 2011

Quantity Size(s) TotalT-Shirt $15 $Pocket T-Shirt $17.50 $Women’s T-Shirt $15 $Polo Embroidered $40 $Long Sleeve T-Shirt $20 $Hooded Sweatshirt $25 $Kids’ T-Shirt $13 $Extra Dash Plaque $3 $

Subtotal $

Grand Total $

MAIL COMPLETED REGISTRATION FORM TO:

Amy Cave1637 E. ParkviewVisalia, CA 93292

REgISTRATION DEADLINE FEBRuARY 15, 2011

52ND ANNuAL

CA4WDC Convention Off-Road & On TrackFEBRuARY 25-27, 2011 VISALIA, CA

HOTEL INFORMATION:

LampLiter Inn 3300 W. Mineral King

Visalia, CA 93291 (800) 662-6692

Only 60 rooms are available Ask for Cal4 room rate

of $69 plus taxMake reservations by February 1, 2010

REGISTRATION INCLUDES:

• Friday night hospitality• Saturday awards dinner• One dash plaque• Special Events• Vehicle Show

REGISTER ONLINE AT CAL4WHEEL.COM/STORE

DINNER CHOICE(S): Beef____ Chicken____ Fish____ (enter quantity)

MORE INFO:

Dan Dieterich559-300-4739

[email protected]

Amy Cave559-733-4091

[email protected]

FRAnk FUnk

I would like to welcome our two new-est sponsors that have come onboard since September.

silver: Metalcloak, located in Rancho Cordova, CA. They have bumpers, fenders, and rock guards. They will also be coming out with rack systems for the rear bumpers this year.

Bronze: Randy’s Ring & Pinion, located in Everett, WA. They have Yukon Gears & Axles.

If anyone has any questions about the pro-gram, please email me at [email protected]. I am working on several others that I made contact with at SEMA in las Vegas. IG

New corporate sponsors come

on board

have to be at every weekend, delegate is the key word.

Guest speakers are being contacted. This should be a great day to get together and get jazzed about the coming summer season.

More info to follow.I would like to thank everyone that helped

with my transition to trail boss. Without them (and they know who they are) it would have been a tough road/trail.

For more information and sign-ups visit rubiconfriends.com or email Jerry at [email protected] IG


fRIENDS of THE rUBICoN


Name(s) of attendees: 1. ________________________________________________ 2. ________________________________________________ 3. ________________________________________________ 4. ________________________________________________Delegate: o Yes o No Life Member: o Yes o No Past President: o Yes o NoClub Name: _____________________________________________________________Address: ________________________________________________________________City, State, Zip: __________________________________________________________

Phone: _________________________________ Email: __________________________

Registration Information (please print or type) MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO CA4WDC CONVENTION 2011

Quantity TotalIndividual Registration $65 $Family Registration $100 $Life Member Breakfast $15 $Past Presidents’ Luncheon $20 $New/Old Board Luncheon $20 $Banquet Table Sponsorship $25 $Banquet Only $35 $Vehicle Show Entry (per vehicle) $10 $

Subtotal $

Merchandise (please print or type) - Order by January 15, 2011

Quantity Size(s) TotalT-Shirt $15 $Pocket T-Shirt $17.50 $Women’s T-Shirt $15 $Polo Embroidered $40 $Long Sleeve T-Shirt $20 $Hooded Sweatshirt $25 $Kids’ T-Shirt $13 $Extra Dash Plaque $3 $

Subtotal $

Grand Total $

MAIL COMPLETED REGISTRATION FORM TO:

Amy Cave1637 E. ParkviewVisalia, CA 93292

REgISTRATION DEADLINE FEBRuARY 15, 2011

52ND ANNuAL

CA4WDC Convention Off-Road & On TrackFEBRuARY 25-27, 2011 VISALIA, CA

HOTEL INFORMATION:

LampLiter Inn 3300 W. Mineral King

Visalia, CA 93291 (800) 662-6692

Only 60 rooms are available Ask for Cal4 room rate

of $69 plus taxMake reservations by February 1, 2010

REGISTRATION INCLUDES:

• Friday night hospitality• Saturday awards dinner• One dash plaque• Special Events• Vehicle Show

REGISTER ONLINE AT CAL4WHEEL.COM/STORE

DINNER CHOICE(S): Beef____ Chicken____ Fish____ (enter quantity)

MORE INFO:

Dan Dieterich559-300-4739

[email protected]

Amy Cave559-733-4091

[email protected]


$40 REgISTRATIoN To hoNor 40ThHARRY BAkER

PHOTOs BY MIkE kOHER

Hi Desert Round-Up is celebrating its 40th Anniversary by moving to a new location where we’ll have

All new runs…..Boulderbash, Cake Walk, Bull Frog,

Hammerdown, Anderson Area Mining Tour, Stone Canyon, Ball Buster, Fry Mountain Mine Tour, Bob Cat Canyon, Stairway #1, Stairway #2, East Fry Mountain Tour, U-Joint Canyon, New Canyon #1, the famous Hammer Trails and more.

And the Same Fun and Games…….Turtle Crawl, Potato Stab, Wet

Passenger lap, Teeter Totter, log Sawing, Can and Stick, Blind Man’s Bluff, Egg Carry, Best Equipped, T Hunt, Balloon Toss, Geo Cache, Back It Up, Ball Buster, Horse Shoe Pitching, Nail Pounding, Ping Pong Toss, Sack Hop and more.

Also back will be Chef Andy and the Ruff Rock Run Café.

This year’s event will be at Anderson Dry lake in the Johnson Valley OHV Area. Headquarters will be located on Camp Rock Road. The campsite is located 5 miles east and 10 miles north of the town of lucerne Valley. The road to camp is 6 miles of pavement and 4 miles of good gravel, with no hills.

In honor of the 40th Anniversary there is a special pre-registration price of $40, with on-site registration still priced at the previous year’s rate of $55.

A 40th Anniversary event T-shirt will be created to commemorate the history of HDR and the program will have lots of details about the past 40 years.

Although many committees are filled, there is always room for new folks and new ideas. Believe it or not, HDR was started as a club run and it just grew and grew as people started suggesting more runs, then games, then food and the rest as they say is history. 40 years worth! Meeting and pre-run dates will be post-ed on the website or you can contact the chairman, Harry Baker at 818-705-3930 or [email protected].

Hi Desert Round-Up is the oldest of the three events hosted by the South District and it is unique in that it offers runs, games and family fun galore. It is a FUN FUNdraiser, so come on out see what’s new. IG

BULLFROG TRAIL

HAMMERdOwn TRAIL

BOULdER BAsH


Hi Desert Round-UpMay 27-30, 2011

Anderson Dry Lake • Johnson Valley OHV Area • Lucerne Valley, CA

REGISTRATION FORM (Please Print)

Driver’s Name_________________________________________ Phone__________________________________________Address______________________________________________ City_____________________ St_____ Zip ____________Vehicle Type__________________________________________ Vehicle License # _________________________________Membership Category: Individual o Club o Associate o CA4WDC # ____________________________________Name of Club _________________________________________Email __________________________________________

] Special 40th Anniversary Pre-Registration Rate is $40 ☜REGISTRATION: Pre-registration must be received by May 13, 2011 (On-site registration is $15.00 more)

Registration includes 1 dash plaque, 1 sweepstakes ticket and, your choice of runs on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.CA4WDC Member (Per vehicle) $40.00 $ ____________________State Association (Other than CA4WDC per vehicle) $40.00 $ ____________________Non-Members* (Per vehicle) $60.00 $ ____________________ * $20.00 can be used toward new CA4WDC membership fees this weekend only.

CA4WDC Membership + Registration $85.00 $ ____________________

Extra Dash Plaques $ 2.00 # ____________ $ ____________________Saturday Night BBQ Dinner $15.00 ($18.00 On-site) # ____________ $ ____________________Saturday Night Kids Dinner $ 5.00 (Ages 6 and up) # ____________ $ ____________________Children under 6 eat free # ____________ $ ____________________

We will have a minimum number of t-shirts available onsite; therefore it is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED that you pre-order. All shirts will be $5.00 more on site. T-shirt; Sizes S-2XL. Sweatshirt Sizes S-3XL

Mens’ and Ladies’ Tanks only available in S- XXL. Pre-orders must be received by 5/13/11

T-shirts: Size(s) __________________ # _________ @ $15.00 each $ ____________________

Men’s Tank Top: Size(s) __________________ # _________ @ $15.00 each $ ____________________

Ladies Tank Tops: Size(s) __________________ # _________ @ $15.00 each $ ____________________

Sweatshirts: Size(s) __________________ # _________ @ $20.00 each $ ____________________

Hooded Sweatshirts: Size(s) __________________ # _________ @ $25.00 each $ ____________________

Children’s T-shirts: Size(s) __________________ # _________ @ $10.00 each $ ____________________

Additional Donations $ ____________________

AMOUNT ENCLOSED (No refunds after May 21, 2011) TOTAL $ ___________________ In addition, all refunds are subject to a 10% processing fee.

Make Checks payable to CA4WDC For more information contact: and send to: Hi Desert Round-Up Chairman: c/o Arlene Storm Harry Baker 818-705-3930 [email protected] 31735 Riverside Dr., Suite C347 Preregistration:Lake Elsinore, CA 92530 Arlene Storm [email protected]



STEWART rEporThave a permit handbook and they have acknowledged it is a sound document and they see no need to change it. However, the California Desert District is in process of developing extra stipula-tions to be applied to a permit along with a scoring system to establish a risk category to help determine staffing requirements.

like USFS, BlM is reviewing all pro-posed event routes for potential envi-ronmental impacts and potential user conflict. CDD has a completed system of designated routes and a majority of BlM events are held within designated OHV open areas. (Note: CA4WDC Panamint Valley Days is one of the few events held in limited-use areas.)

like USFS, additional issues concern event insurance and event operating plan. Currently, the BlM handbook pro-vides the guidance each BlM Field Office for interpretation of rules concerning application for and execution of event permits.

BlM also requires an “operating plan” to be submitted with each event permit.

Within BlM interpretation, permits are commercial and non-commercial.

Noncommercial Use means a recre-ational activity on public land or related waters where actual expenses are shared

equally among all members or partici-pants. Any person, group, or organiza-tion seeking to qualify as noncommercial must establish to the satisfaction of BlM that no financial or business gain will be derived from the proposed use. Fund rais-ing, for any purpose, renders an activity a commercial use.

According to BlM definitions, CA4WDC events are commercial. Some member club events may be noncom-mercial.

The core issues of concern with respect to event permits whether USFS or BlM are: 1) cost recovery, 2) insurance, and 3) operating plan.

1) Cost recovery - this is triggered when time required to process permit and execute the permit exceed 50 hours of staff time. Staff time is recorded when the permit is reviewed. If an EA is required to determine suitability of proposed event routes, that review time can easily exceed the 50-hour time limit. If on-site staff is required, that can easily exceed the 50-hour time limit.

2) Insurance - while current issues revolve around ensuring the proper names and addresses are recorded on the policy endorsement, there is an underly-ing issue that has not been broached. The insurance is a liability type. The agency may require a bond to be posted to cover

possible environmental damage. To date, this has not been required for CA4WDC events.

3) Operating Plan - previous practice has laid little emphasis to an operating plan for the event on part of the agency. However, it appears there is a growing emphasis to review the event operation plan prior to issuing a permit. USFS and BlM have templates available for what the agency expects to see in an operat-ing plan.

Remember that my opening para-graphs discussing budget and poten-tial impact on recreation. Agencies are expected to be dealing with reduced budgets and staff while the visitors to public lands continues to increase. Cost recovery from permits is one avenue where the agency can bring in money to help offset expected budget shortfalls.

Finally, efforts by the Tierra del Sol 4 Wheel Drive Club (TDS) of San Diego are due proper recognition. After a couple years of planning, work has started on a 4x4 obstacle course in Ocotillo Wells SVRA. TDS has partnered with WE Rock to design the course and build it with cooperation and assistance of volunteers and Ocotillo Wells SVRA. The course is expected to be completed and open by first weekend in March 2011.

This will be an interesting year. IG

LETTER To ThE EDITorDon Spuhler announces run for state treasurer

dOn sPUHLER

In August State Treasurer Paula Johnson stated her intent to resign from her position prior to the Annual Meeting at Convention. The announcement was published in the In Gear and brought up at the October District meetings. Until the November Board of Directors meeting there was no interest from the membership in the position. At the BOD meeting I stated my intent to run for the position at a special election at conven-tion conditional on Paula’s resignation.

I have been a member of the asso-

ciation for over 30 years and it is a strong part of my life. I know a lot about the financ-es of the association from my time as vice president and presi-dent of the

association. At one time in my college days I was an accounting major before I switched to marketing. In my years of working at San Francisco State University I took a couple of courses in accounting at the local community college to refresh myself for my work in project manage-ment and contracts. I feel that I have the background to be treasurer of this association.

I do realize that I will have a learning curve with QuickBooks and the inputting of data into the CA4WDC system, and I am willing to take that time to learn. IGFormer association

president don spuhler.


fRIENDS of RuBICoN SChEDULEFOTR 2011 Yearly Meeting and Work Weekends

JERRY REFFnER

We’re starting to get the 2011 Friends of the Rubicon (FOTR) year rolling with some information to help everyone start planning for the year.

Annual FOTR Meeting Date: April 2, 2011. location: CA4WDC office in Sacramento, 9 till around 3, details and agenda to follow. And as always, any idea/input will be gratefully accepted! Coffee/Pastries-lunch provided by the Rubicon Rockheads.

PROPOsEd wORk wEEkEnds dATEs 2011/ wITH POssIBLE AREAs (THEsE ARE sUBJECT TO CHAnGE):• June 18-19: Postpile to Intertie Camp

at Ellis. This work weekend may be changed to the following weekend

(June 25/26) due to two factors: Fathers Day and the Toyota land Cruiser Assoc. may be holding their annual Rubithon event that weekend. Add to stay tuned for more details.

• July 16-17: Possibly Cadillac. Work with Jeepers Jamboree on this.

• August 20-21: Old Sluice. This one will need a lot of coordination due to the area.

• September: 17-18: This is open to trail needs.

• October: POR and the Poo Run, work on trail open right now!

FOTR will be working with the county to make sure that the all aspects of the CAO are fulfilled. The report card for last year was excellent, so we need to keep this going.

POsITIOns THAT ARE OPEn FOR FILLInG:

FOTR Trail Boss Elections: If you have anyone you want to nominate (Probably a good idea to check with them first), or if you want to nominate yourself.

Rubicon Trail Patrol Leader: Ken Hower is stepping down, but will con-tinue to be active and will be available to help in any way possible. See rubicon-trailpatrol.org

Logistics/Coordinator for the work weekends: Working with RTF, the county, and all volunteers. This posi-tion is vital to making the weekends go as smooth as possible. You will not be out on an island by yourself; there will be support from all involved. You won’t



sTORY & PHOTOs BYBOB ALExAndER

Are you ready for a week-end of exceptional trails, awesome vendors, a

world famous raffle and the opportunity to get together with friends and family? Then hold on to your roll bars as Tierra Del Sol invites you to the 49th Desert Safari. Mark your calendars, as our 2011 event will be held on March 4-6, in the northern part of the Ocotillo Wells SVRA.

Are you ready for an awesome weekend?

The members, families, friends,

sponsors, volunteers and a host of

others have worked very hard over

the past several months planning

and organizing this event with the

single goal that you are able to come

out and enjoy some of the best off-

roading the state of California has to

offer. With over 100 vendors onsite

you will have the opportunity to see

the latest products, talk directly to

the experts and expand your knowl-

edge of what the market has to offer.

Challenge yourself on the RTI ramp

and register to win a set of Goodyear

tires. We will have family oriented

games, a food court and events for

all ages including a special ‘surprise’

for the kids.

Base camp and TDS headquarters

will be located 23 miles east from

Christmas Circle (Borrego Springs) on

S-22 or 3.0 miles west of state high-

way 86. The exact GPS coordinates

are N 33 15.691 W 116 00.857.

On Friday, March 4, onsite


DESERT SAFArIregistration starts at 1pm and closes at 10pm with registration reopening at 6:30am on Saturday. The Saturday run will leave from campsite, promptly at 8am, with easier routes clearly marked “Green” to bypass some of the harder/steeper trails. There will be plenty of trail hands manning strategic points and a sophisticated communication system to ensure that everyone enjoys their day on the trail. Please check the website and onsite information for more info on Sunday runs.

If you register online at www.tdsdes-ertsafari.com you will automatically be entered into a special “online only” raf-fle. Registrations postmarked by February 22 are only $50 and the on site regis-tration cost is $60. Included with each registration are a dash plaque, bumper sticker, and one ticket for the famous TDS “raffle” with over $100K in prize packages. You can also pre-order your Desert Safari T-shirts online and combine your registration with a T-shirt order to make the process as simple as possible. If you do not pre-order we suggest you head to the t-shirt tent early as we do sell out quickly.

Tierra Del Sol is a non-profit family club that continues to use part of the

proceeds from Desert Safari to fight land closures, and to help those that need our support. Your participa-tion ensures the continued support of the California 4-Wheel Association, San Diego Off-Road Coalition, Blue Ribbon Coalition, Friends of Ocotillo Wells, Thundering Trails, Salton City Fire Department, West Shores Ambulance, Tread lightly, Polinsky Center, Foster Parents Association, Al Bahr Shrine Transportation Fund and Friends of the Mojave Trail.

In addition to dona-tions made to organizations support-ing off-roading and the legal battles to keep lands open for recreation, TDS is very active and has been instrumental in Corral Canyon taking a leadership role in helping to build out several new chal-lenging trails. TDS has also been working closely with California State Parks and Ocotillo Wells SVRA management on the creation of the Truckhaven 4x4 Training Area that will be open to the public in the spring of 2011.

If you are interested in becoming a member of TDS please check out our website at www.tds4x4.com and come to a meeting. We always have room for one more. For more information on the 49th Annual Desert Safari, and to regis-ter online please visit www.tdsdesertsa-fari.com.

Bob is the public relations director for the desert safari. IG

The club helped create the Truckhaven 4x4 Training area that will be opening soon.


RuBICoN TRAIL FoUNDATIoN NEwSRubicon Trail Foundation becomes stakeholder in Rubicon

sCOTT JOHnsTOn

On December 9, 2010, the Rubicon Trail Foundation (RTF) closed escrow on the purchase of 317 acres of land near the world famous Rubicon 4WD Trail in El Dorado County, California. This pur-chase is the culmination of efforts begun at the inception of RTF and has been a long-term goal of the foundation. We have worked with the off-highway vehicle and recreation community, Friends of the Rubicon and the community at large and after six years of hard work and various fund raising efforts, RTF is proud to be in the position to purchase this property.

RTF Founder Del Albright said, “This acquisition should solidify RTF, and its supporters, as stakeholders in the ongo-ing process for planning along the trail as well as provide an additional place for users to go for years to come.”

The parcel lies to the west of Rubicon Springs and east of Spider lake (see inset). This land was purchased as part of a plan to ensure year-round public access to the Rubicon Trail. While the Rubicon Trail does not cross this parcel of land, in the future we are confident that we will have legal motorized access to the land. We are already working towards an access agreement. Until then, the land

can be used for hiking, camping and fish-ing and other activities by all who support motorized use of the Rubicon Trail.

Plans will have to be made and much hard work will be needed to enhance this asset for Rubicon Trail users. Details of the management plan for the use of this property are being worked out and we expect that it will take quite some time to develop a responsible use plan. RTF will need a lot of help from the users of the Rubicon Trail system to make the necessary improvements for motorized access. The development of this plan will require input from you, the users. RTF will be reaching out to trail users in the near future to assist with this plan.

Please visit our website for more infor-mation on this historic accomplishment for the Rubicon Trail and OHV access.

Rubicon Trail Foundation appreciates the special assistance of Mark A. Smith and Mark A. Smith Off-Roading Inc. in making this dream become a reality.

The Rubicon Trail Foundation was formed in 2004. We are a 501(c)3 non-profit corporation dedicated to the future health of the Rubicon Trail and our mission is: To enhance the future health and use of the Rubicon Trail, while ensuring responsible motorized year-round trail access. RTF works with individuals, 4x4 clubs, organizations, and agencies to maintain and manage the trail. Our Officers and Directors repre-sent a wide variety of Rubicon Trail OHV users, landowners, county representa-tives, manufacturers, and event organiz-ers.

If you would like to help with our efforts, you may send your tax-deductible donations to: Rubicon Trail Foundation PO Box 2188 Placerville, CA 95667, PayPal donations or major credit cards by calling 888-6rubicon or by signing up for a Friends of the Rubicon work party at: www.friendsoftherubicon.com

More information is available at www.RubiconTrailFoundation.org IG

of the different facets to develop strategy and set priorities for addressing issues common to all. While we may recreate in different manners, we are bound by two common elements. We use a motorized vehicle and we need access to a place for recreation.

MEMBERsHIP And InVOLVEMEnTIncreasing membership of organiza-

tions and involvement of recreation-ists is important. As we move into the future, we will be involved with change.

The sport is changing. Opportunities are changing. Regulations are chang-ing. Membership and involvement are key ingredients to ensuring recreation remains a viable opportunity.

The only constant is change. We are in the midst of rapid and massive change that will have a lasting impact on recreation. Now is the time to become involved. Membership in many organiza-tions is falling off. Now is the time to examine your priorities and make your voice be heard.

I encourage everyone to become

active and involved. Join a local club, state/regional association, and a national organization. Agencies will be dealing with reduced budget and staff. Working with the agency to replace the reduced budget and staff will help protect access to recreation opportunities.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR: John Stewart, writing from his home base in Lakeside, CA, is Managing Editor of 4x4Wire.com, Natural Resources Consultant for CA4WDCand member of the Board of Directors of the BlueRibbon Coalition. IG

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ToP 5 rECrEATIoN ISSUESJOHn sTEwART

nATURAL REsOURCE COnsULTAnT

As the lame-duck 111th Congress came to a close, an Omnibus Public lands Bill was left on the table, reducing the pressure to define more wilderness. The pressure for more wilderness will continue, but will shift from legislation to administrative action due to recently released changed to Department of Interior policy (Secretarial Order 3310) on inventorying suitable “wild lands.”

Budget issues have risen to be the major policy issue to be addressed by the incoming 111th Congress. Budget, spending and debt will drive legislation and management decisions during 2011. Agencies are expected to be dealing with reduced budgets and staff while the visitors to public lands continues to increase.

As we move forward, the below list of five items represents my view of issues that will be major factors in the legal, legislative, and administrative processes

affecting recreation opportunities.

sPECIAL RECREATIOn PERMITsA tragic accident and budget issues

have focused attention on Special Recreation Permits. Citing public safety and need to recover costs associated with issuing permits, Forest Service and BlM are closely reviewing permit applications. The increased review time will translate to cost recovery where the agency will increase the cost of the permit, which will increase the cost of events. The increased requirements could eliminate many smaller events.

FOREsT sERVICE TRAVEL MAnAGEMEnT

Over the past five years, the Forest Service has developed a sustainable sys-tem of routes to support the needs of Forest visitors with each Forest issuing their own Motor Vehicle Use Map. While the Forests are busy implementing Travel Management Sub-Part B, they are begin-

ning to plan for Travel Management Sub-Part A. Under Sub-Part A, each Forest will determine the minimum system of routes necessary to support Forest management. Your continued involvement with travel management plans is critical to ensure that important recreation opportunities are not lost during the work to define a minimum system of routes.

IMAGEMotorized recreation continues to be

marked as “destroyers of the environ-ment” and a danger to public safety. Image does affect land management decisions when protection of resources and public safety are considered. Our image is projected to the public though advertising and our own websites.

COALITIOn BUILdInGMotorized recreation is characterized

by many facets, each with its own set of advocates. We need to build a coalition


fREEDom*AMY GRAnAT

nATURAL REsOURCE COnsULTAnT

*it’s not just another word for noth-ing left to lose. (apologies to Kris Kristofferson)

Americans cherish our freedoms; we have always reveled in the opportuni-ties our country guarantees its citizens. We have designed our government around the following words written in the Declaration of Independence: “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are life, liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.”

Beautiful and poetic words, even more so considering the uncertain times in which they were written, by men striving and hoping for freedoms they had yet to experience and could only imagine. But after a life lived under an unfair system

of government these men decided to define this new country by the highest of principles, making sure these words would stand the test of time, and remain a guideline for future generations.

As a child I remember wondering out loud (while I had to memorize this passage for class), why “the pursuit of Happiness” was included in the above sentence, because it seemed less impor-tant than the lofty ideals of life and liberty. At the time I was told these words were included in the Declaration because the authors understood that Americans could not, and should not live without Happiness. They wanted to insure that future generations under-stood the “pursuit of Happiness” is vital to our very existence.

These words in the Declaration of Independence have served as a beacon for many years, but the true meaning of the words has become distorted over time, shaped to the whims and wants

of others. The definition of “pursuit of Happiness” has become rewritten by the courts, and redefined by groups who try to limit the manner in which we seek enjoyment in this country. All those that enjoy and/or depend on motorized access have felt the sting of limitations placed on our sport, the inability to access areas previously open, the con-stant vigilance required to keep these opportunities viable and the pursuit of Happiness available to all Americans very real. Traditional sports such as hunting and hounding have become vilified, and rural communities suffer from limita-tions placed on recreation, tourism and industry.

Concepts that have no real definition or purpose, such as ‘quiet recreation’ are suddenly getting recognition in the courts, and are being interpreted as preferable, at the very real expense of thousands of Americans who enjoy other



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SWEEPSTAKES VEHICLE 2011The 2010 Rubicon Jeep could be yours, if...

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If you bought your tickets… and If you mailed them in… and if your remembered to include your payment… and if you sent in the stubs with your name on them… and not the wrong end of the ticket…

You’d better check around the house and make sure… because someone is going to Win A Jeep on February 26, 2011 and it could be you! There’s still time… But, only if…

The winning ticket will be drawn at the Convention in Visalia and the winner need not be present, but it’s oh so excit-ing when the winner is in the audience. If you won’t be at the convention make sure that you are near your phone on Saturday night, February 26, 2011, and you could be the lucky one who gets the call from President Bob Reed asking, “Did you buy a ticket for a Jeep?”

Along with the Jeep, we’ll also be awarding our 2nd through 5th prizes, the Atlas II Transfer Case from Advance Adapters, the Premier Power Welder from Premier Power Welder and it comes with an Auto Darkening Helmet from Marlin Crawlers, the ARB Fridge-Freezer from ARB, and the Pull Pal from Premier Power Welder. Plus, the bonus ticket will be drawn for the set of BFG Tires.

Someone is going to win these great prizes, so why not you?

This has been a most rewarding proj-

ect for the associa-tion. It is a marvelous fundraiser, a great publicity opportunity, a membership mag-net and a wonderful venue for our spon-sors. From a personal standpoint every event that we’ve attended, every volunteer that we’ve worked with and every mile that we’ve traveled has been a treat.

We’ve met and worked with more people than we can even begin to name. They know who they are and we hope that they had as much fun working with the Sweepstakes Program as we have. We’ve attended more events than ever before too. The Jeep as an Association Ambassador has been a huge success. As we finish this project year, January saw the Jeep at Winter Fun Fest, the International Sportsmen’s EXPO and the Roughneck Rendezvous.

All in all, it’s been a very good year, but it’s not over yet. We have one final event to attend before the convention. The Jeep will be at King of the Hammers,

February 7-11, 2011, and if you thought that you’d missed your chance to volun-teer in a booth, here’s your opportunity to help. KOH is the largest event that we attend and it is a terrific opportunity to meet four-wheelers from all over the United States and from several foreign countries.

So as the 2010 Rubicon gets ready to drive off into the sunset, make sure that you have your tickets, call or write if you need more, send back any unsold tickets, and please consider volunteering at KOH.

One month and counting, will you be the winner.

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or tools to repair/reinflate tire.7. Fire extinguisher with gauge indicating good/full, appropriately stored.8. Seat belts for all passengers.9. Antennas must be rigid or restrained in a manner to prevent injuries.10. Adequate attachment points front and rear, i.e., tow hooks, receiver, etc. Tow

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VoLuNTEERS NEEDED For koh EvENT

MORE ABOUT KING OF THE HAMMERSFROM GRIFFIn kInG PROdUCTIOns

In order to facilitate the education of spectators arriving at the 2011 Griffin King of the Hammers (KOH), Hammerking Productions has partnered with the California Association of 4 Wheel Drive Clubs to create the largest education pro-gram any desert race fan has ever witnessed. Cal4wheel will man the entrance to King of the Hammers 24 hours a day for 5 days, handing out spectator informa-tion, race course maps, and making sure that every attendee of the KOH race will know the approved spectator areas, and schedules. Your 2011 KOH race experi-ence will now include a small fee to offset our increased logistics needs. Each per-son in attendance will be asked to donate an entry fee of $10.00. Your entry fee is good for the entire week and includes camping. Entry fees will be a flat rate of $10.00 for one day, one hour, one minute or the entire week. There is no better motorsports value.

A portion of the money collected by Cal 4 Wheel will be deposited in the Jack Edwards Memorial legal Fund and dedicated to efforts to save Johnson Valley. The Jack Edwards Memorial legal Fund was established years ago by the Cal 4 Wheel Board of Directors to earmark funds for specific legal and legislative actions to maintain protect and enhance offroad recreation activities and access. Cal 4 Wheel is a not-for-profit organization comprised of clubs, individuals and busi-nesses united in a common goal — the betterment and growth of vehicle oriented outdoor recreation. They offer the best form of responsible off-road education in California, and have an extensive network of OHV leadership to tackle this mam-moth educational project. IG

HELEn BAkER

The association is looking for mem-bers to help at the “info/welcome cen-ter” gate. The gate will be in operation from Monday, February 7, 2011, through Friday, February 11, 2011, on a 24-hour basis. If you can give us at least 4-8 hours minimum over the 5 days, that would be a great help, and the more volunteers that we have the less we each have to work and the more time for four-wheeling and taking in all of the sights and sounds of Hammertown.

The event is expected to draw spec-tators and participants from most US states and many foreign countries.

As part of the education process we will be distributing event maps, safety information, and general rules, as well as acting as a welcoming committee.

The gate will be on Boone Rd. and parking and camping is available.

To volunteer or to get more informa-tion contact Helen Baker at 818-705-3930 or at [email protected].

To find out more about the King of the Hammers you can subscribe to the Ultra4 Newsletter at http://tinyurl.com/28kbv4j IG

forms of recreation. “We hold these truths to be self-

evident...” should be words of freedom, not words of limitation. These words hold a power we have yet to use to its fullest, but have no choice but to employ in our efforts to return to our ‘roots.’ By looking back, we can gain the power to move forward, and remind our fellow Americans of the strength in these con-cepts, and the guarantees granted us as citizens of this country.

We will have to return these concepts to the forefront of our political scene, understanding the none of us have the power alone to turn back the hands of time, and recognizing that our differing viewpoints are actually a strength. As

Americans who cherish our history, we can take lessons from our forefathers to move forward as one, secure in the knowledge that we are fulfilling the very goals set before us by the founders of our country to insure the equal “pursuit of Happiness” to all Americans.

Too often we have been hampered in our efforts by not seeking the advice and knowledge of others, or forging ahead without a shared vision. Working together towards a common goal is often not easy, and can be fraught with uncertainty and misunderstanding. Sometimes we create exclusivity among our ranks, pushing away others who may not outwardly appear the same, not rec-ognizing we all strive for the same “pur-suit of Happiness.” There may be many roads to success; some individuals or

groups choose different avenues, all the while still working toward our common goals. But in the end, remaining true to our ideals, we will meet as equals to cel-ebrate in each other’s success.

“....With certain unalienable Rights, that among these are life, liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.” These are pre-cious words, words to honor, and words that we fight to protect. They represent our history as Americans, and our future as we continue to fight for our right to pursue our “Happiness.” When one right is taken away, all our rights are threat-ened. At the present time, we may feel like a small segment of the population trying to defend the right to enjoy our forests and our deserts, but we can join

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Doug SINCLAIR pASSES AwAydI HUTCHEns

It is with great sadness to inform you that Douglas Sinclair passed away on Wednesday, November 24 at the age of 75.

Doug was a long-standing member of the Capital City Mountain Goat 4WD Club, joining the Goats in 1984 and earning his lifetime member-ship in 2009. He was club president in 1987, 1st V.P. in 1986 and was our 2nd V.P. club delegate to the asso-ciation for 11 years. He was generous with his time and money not only to the club, but also to the association.

A celebration of Doug’s life was held in January. IG

di is the Capital City Mountain Goat secretary.

Grass Valley club donates in Doug’s honor

GRAss VALLEY 4-wHEELERs

The Grass Valley 4-Wheelers is saddened to hear of the passing of Doug Sinclair. Doug was known as a dyed-in-the-wool 4x4 enthusiast to the end. His years of dedication and many contributions went beyond the Capital City Mountain Goats and extended to CA4WDC, the local community and especially new entrants into four-wheeling. Doug repre-sented the best-of-the-best in our off-roading community. We extend our best wishes to Doug’s family. It is our honor to donate $100 to the CA4WDC general fund in Doug Sinclair’s memory. IG

ouR fouNDATIoN NEEDS GrowThIt’s 2011! Not too many

years ago one vision of the future had us flying PanAm space shuttles to orbiting space stations with just the purchase of a ticket... and that was supposed to be ten years ago. Sometimes the future doesn’t work out the way we had in mind, but it happens anyway. With this in mind we write New Year’s Resolutions each year to make the next year even better than the last.

One of my resolutions

together, with others of like mind, reminding our politi-cians of our shared history, turning our country back to the ideals on which we were founded. We have proven again and again throughout

our history that our American values, those freedoms we cherish, are worth fighting to keep. Our current battle is no different, it continues in our proud American tradition, fighting for Freedom, fighting for our right to recreate as we choose. IG

fREEDom*

involved us all: To continue to “grow” the Cal4 Foundation. As you may, or may not know, our Foundation was formed many years ago so that cor-porations, government agen-cies, and individuals can make tax-deductible donations to

support education and conservation efforts that sup-port our sport. These efforts have continued mainly in the form of scholar-ships granted to the noteworthy young

people who will lead us in the future, however, as the needs of our sport change so do the funding requirements.

With this in mind, the Board of Trustees have been re-defining the Foundation’s mission, strategies, and oper-ating procedures to create an organization that serves our needs today and into the future. Cal4, along with many other organizations in California, large and small, have been making headway in the land-use, legislative and legal arenas, and the Foundation will be there to help support whatever needs

to be done.Another resolution is to

build the JeepWhisperer website with the content I’ve promised over the past year. The “low Range” portion of this article was to be about automotive electrical wiring, the good, the bad, and the really ugly, but I have too many pictures for In Gear to handle in this issue, so this will be the first addition to the website. Come visit and learn to be a whisperer yourself!

Joe owns specialized 4wheel drive Inc. in sacramento, and is a Trustee and Vice President of the Cal4 Conservation and Education Foundation. Info at www.specialized4wd.com and www.jeepwhisperer.com. Email: [email protected]. Also on Facebook.

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nORTH4X4 CLIFFHANGERS of Vacaville meet the second Tuesday of each month at the fire station located on Vine St. off of Gibson Canyon Rd. at 7 p.m. Contact Steve for info at [email protected] or Dan at 707-446-6905.ALL SEASON (Somerset). Email [email protected] for meeting info.BEDROCK 4 Wheelers, Sacramento. Contact 916-927-4858 for info.BLACK SHEEP 4X4 CLUB of Redding meets the first Tuesday of every month. For info, contact Pam at 530-412-3639, email [email protected], or visit reddingblacksheep.com.BOONIE BOUNCERS 4X4 CLUB (Sacramento). A fun and active club for families and singles that enjoy the great off-road. Meetings are held on the first Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at Round Table Pizza, located 5424 Dewey Dr., Fair Oaks, CA. See our website at www.booniebouncers.com or contact Don at 916-645-1469 for details.CAL-SIERRA ATV CLUB meets the second Tuesday of the month, call for location. Contact Kevin at 916-257-4035, [email protected] or visit calsierraatvclub.comCALIFORNIA TRAIL RUNNERS. Family and community service oriented 4WD club. Open to 4x4s and SUVs of all makes. Contact Gary Johnson 916-216-JEEP for meeting information.CAPITAL CITY MOUNTAIN GOATS meet at 7:30 p.m. the first Friday each month. Contact Dennis Bartholomew at 916-421-7788 or Tex Texiera at 916-423-1369 for info or visit our website at www.ccmg4wd.org.CONTRA COSTA JEEPERS, Walnut Creek area. Meetings are the first Tuesday of each month. Family-oriented club. Short wheelbase, difficult to extreme trails. Contact Jeff 925-837-6015.DIABLO 4 WHEELERS (Concord). Family four-wheeling. Established since 1964. All makes of 4x4 welcome. Activities range from conservation projects, community involvement, Adopt-A-Trail, social runs, easy and hard rock wheeling. Meets the first Tuesday of each month, 7:00 p.m., Round Table Pizza in Martinez. Contact Steve Mallo at 510-799-1063 or [email protected] or visit diablo4wheelers.com.DIRTY DOZEN (Somerset). Call for meeting info, 530-620-1637.DIXON 4 WHEELERS, families and singles, all types of 4x4’s welcome. First Monday of each month at the Dixon Scottich Meat Pie Store, 7 p.m. Call Jim at 530-979-1596 ([email protected]) or Ken at 707-678-6840 ([email protected]) for info.ESPRIT DE FOUR (San Jose), second Tuesday each month, 7 p.m. at 4th Street Bowl & Coffee Shop, 1441 N. 4th St., San Jose. Activities range from community services, Adopt-a-Trail and safety clinics. We welcome newcomers to our meetings and events. For more info visit www.espritdefour.com. EZ JEEPERS (Vallejo). Call 209-604-5194 for meeting info.FEATHER RIVER ROCK CRAWLERS meet every third Monday at 6 p.m. Call for meeting location. Ken at 530-534-8984 or check our website at orovilleoffroad.com.FLAT FENDERS (Placerville). Member club since 1984. Contact Oly Olson at [email protected] or call 530-622-1117.FORESTHILL FOUR WHEELERS. Family-oriented 4WD club meets on the fourth Wednesday of each month at the American Legion Hall in Foresthill. Contact Kurt Huebner at [email protected] or 530-367-3637 for more meeting location and other details.FOUR DICE FOUR WHEEL DRIVE CLUB (San Jose) meets the first Monday of each month, 6:30 p.m. Check out our website, fourdice4x4.com, for more information visit our website at fourdice4x4.com or by email at [email protected] HILLS POSSE 4x4 Club of Folsom/EDH, a very active family-oriented club, meets at 7:30 p.m., the second Thursday of each month at Round Table Pizza, located at 2222 Francisco Dr. in El Dorado Hills. Please call Brad Bouillon at 916-933-0731, or check our website at posse4x4.org for additional information.GOLDEN GATE JEEPERS (Belmont). Bernard 560-593-4456.GRASS VALLEY 4 WHEELERS: Meets first Tuesday of month, at Larry & Lena’s Pizza & Grill, 15690 Johnson Place, Hwy. 49 and Alta Sierra Dr., Grass Valley, 7:00 p.m. Guests welcome. Visit www.gv4w.com or contact Nancy Troutner at [email protected] or 530-477-0348.HI LANDERS (Orangevale), meet on second Monday of month at 7:30

p.m., Orangevale Community Center, 6826 Hazel Ave. For more info contact Jerry Hicks at 916-988-2070 or visit our website at www.hi-landers.com.HIGH ROCK TREKKERS (Silver Springs, NV) meet annually in July to host the Lassen-Applegate Emigrant Trail event. Contact Dennis at 775-577-9157, [email protected]; Warner at 775-629-9232, [email protected], or visit highrocktrekkers.com for info.HIGH SIERRA LOOSE NUTS (Citrus Heights). Meetings to be announced. Contact Craig 916-532-1218, [email protected], http://www.loosenuts.net/siteHILL HOPPERS JEEP CLUB (Dublin). Email [email protected] for meeting info.HMONG OFF ROAD (Sacramento). Meetings to be announced. Contact Teng, 916-383-8036.JEFFERSON STATE 4WD ASSOCIATION (Central Point, OR). Meetings to be announced. Contact Tom, 541-883-2044, [email protected] JEEPERS meet every second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. in Stockton. For more information call Ken Rowe at 209-369-8836.JUST 4 FUN, Sacramento. For meeting information, call 916-247-1500.LAKE TAHOE HI-LO’S 4WD Club meets the fourth Tuesday of each month, in S. Lake Tahoe, CA. Contact Rod at 530-543-0320 for info.MADHATTERS 4WDC, est. 1978, participates in a variety of family-oriented OHV activities. The club meets on the fourth Tuesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. at Round Table Pizza, 1024 E. Stanley Blvd., Livermore, CA. Everyone welcome! Contact Dave Langdon at [email protected], 209-832-4532 or visit www.madhatters4x4.com for more info.MENDOCINO 4X4 CLUB (Ukiah) meets every second Monday, 6:30 p.m. potluck dinner, meeting at 7:30 p.m. Location varies. For info call Brian 707-462-2266.MOTHERLODE ROCKCRAWLERS (Amador County), family-oriented, all rigs welcome, responsible four wheeling, first Thursday of month, 7 p.m., Gold Country Driving School, 242 French Bar Rd., Jackson, CA. Contact Ron at 209-245-3978 or Gary at 209-295-3313 for info.MOUNTAIN TRANSIT AUTHORITY (MTA) (San Jose) meets on the first Thursday of every month at 7 p.m., Skillet of Campbell, 1461 W. Campbell Ave., Campbell. Family and single members, guests are welcome. Host of the annual Mud-n-Yer-Eye Frolic event held at Hollister Hills, CA. Contact Debbie at [email protected] or visit mta4x4.comMUDSUCKERS 4 WHEEL DRIVE CLUB (Sacramento) meet first Tuesday each month, Round Table Pizza, 5484 Dewey Dr., Fair Oaks at 7:00 p.m. Guests are welcome. Feel free to check our website at mudsuckers4wd.com or contact Brian at 916-871-3458 for details.NAPA B.E.T.S. 4-WHEEL DRIVE CLUB, an active club and member of CA4WDC. We have one run per month in the summer, one of which is our annual Rubicon Trek. We are open to all 4x4 owners, families and singles alike. For more club information, call Dave Toboni, 707-257-1709.NAPA VALLEY JEEPERS meet the second Tuesday of each month. Families and singles are welcome, as well as all makes of 4x4s. For further info contact Jim MacLellan at 707-432-1479 or email [email protected] CAL NIGHT CRAWLERS (Yuba City). Meetings to be announced. Contact Kurtis, 530-216-7630.NORCAL 4 WHEELERS, Antioch. Contact us for meeting info and location, [email protected] CRAWLERS meet the first Thursday of the month at 6 p.m. For more info contact Chad at 530-519-8940.NORTH COAST CLIFFHANGERS meets first Wednesday of every month at 6 p.m. For more info contact Jim Pofahl at 707-464-3961.NORTH TAHOE TRAIL DUSTERS meet the first Wednesday of every month. For info contact John at 530-564-3642.OPHIR GOPHER JEEP CLUB meet first Friday of the month, 1426 Safford St., Oroville. Call David at 530-589-3268 or Judy 530-282-5331 for more information.PAIR-O-DICE 4 WHEELERS meets on the second Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m., Round Table Pizza (near Safeway) on Clark Road in Paradise. Family club with single members. Runs monthly, Adopt-A-Trail, lots of fun, etc. Contact Jim Earl 530-872-8218, or Doug Poppelreiter 530-872-9287 or [email protected].

PIRATES OF THE RUBICON (Pollock Pines). Meetings to be announced. Contact David, 530-644-5264, [email protected] PACK meets on the fourth Thursday of each month except December at Fat Boy’s Rotisserie & Sandwiches, 829 Twin View Blvd., Redding at 6:30 p.m. All types of 4x4s welcome. Bob at 530-244-2581 ([email protected]) or Matt at 530-529-2956 ([email protected]). ratpack4wdclub.comROCK N ROLL 4X4 (Placerville). Email [email protected] for meeting info.ROCK ZOMBIES (Orangevale). Meetings to be announced. Contact Jereme 916-317-9229, rockzombies4x4.comROUGH & READY JEEP CLUB (Sacramento) meets the first Tuesday of each month. For more info contact Jack at 916-991-5756.RUBICON ROCK HEADS (Grizzly Flats). Meetings TBA. Contact Shannon and Matt at 530-622-1540 or Dale at 916-813-7832 for more info.SACRAMENTO FLAT FENDERS. Contact Dana at [email protected] for meeting info.SACRAMENTO JEEPERS, INC., family Jeeping since 1957. Meets the second Tuesday each month at 7:30 p.m., CA4WDC office, 8120 36th Ave., Sacramento. Please visit our web site at www.sacramentojeepers.org for more information. SACRAMENTO WIDETRACKERS meeting on the first Saturday of each month at the Pizza Factory in Loomis (Taylor Road) at 6:00 p.m. Family-oriented club. Call Pam 916-275-2101 for info. SANTA CRUZ 4X4 CLUB. Third Thursday of each month, Tony & Alba’s Pizza & Pasta, 226 Mount Herman Rd. #E, Scotts Valley, CA. Contact Wade at 831-332-8264 ([email protected]) or Tony at 831-588-0966 ([email protected]) or see our website at www.sc4wdc.com.SANTA ROSA 4X4’s meet on the first Monday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at the Boy Scout Clubhouse on Schurman Drive. Our club accepts singles and families with all levels of four-wheeling experience and all types of four-wheel drive vehicles. We welcome you as a guest at our next meeting! Visit our club website at www.sr4x4s.com or call David at 707-575-4160 for more info.SIERRA NEVADA 4WDC, Concord. For more information on meetings visit www.sn4wd.com.SIERRA TREASURE HUNTERS, a family oriented 4WD club, meets at 7:30 p.m. the first Thursday each month in Sacramento. Email [email protected] or visit our website at www.sth4x4.com.SOUTH COUNTY TRAIL RIDERS 4X4 CLUB meets at 5 p.m. the first Sunday of the month at Round Table Pizza, 14940 Camden Ave., San Jose, CA (off Hwys. 17 and 85). For more info call Glyn Zeiler at 408-224-6549 or Michelle Zeiler at 408-406-3102 ([email protected]).TRAILBUSTERS 4X4 CLUB (Solano County) meet on the first Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. in Vacaville at the Round Table Pizza, Alamo and Merchant. For more info contact Jason 707-208-0480, [email protected] or visit our website at www.trailbusters4x4.org.TRI VALLEY ROCK KNOCKERS (Livermore). Call for meeting times and locations. Richard 925-766-0674.WANDERING WHEELERS JEEP CLUB (Hayward): Meetings first Tuesday, 7 p.m., Round Table Pizza, 20920 Redwood Rd., Castro Valley (map at club web page). Call Al Paiva 925-634-4472 or Paul Tavres 510-783-0263 for info. Guests always welcome.WEBILT 4WD CLUB (Rocklin/Loomis). Aggressive 4-wheel drive club meetings in Loomis on the second Thursday of each month at the Round Table Pizza, 6111 Horseshoe Bar Rd. Contact us on our web site at www.WEBILT.com or call Dave Mcqueary at 916-802-3390 or Rick White at 916-955-3534.WINE COUNTRY ROCK CRAWLERS (Sonoma County). Meet every third Monday night of the month. Location varies. For information email [email protected] or visit winecountryrockcrawlers.org WOMEN OUT WHEELING (Sacramento). Contact Shirley Bramham at 916-383-7128 or Claudia Smith at 30-620-0914 for meeting times and locations.

CEnTRAL4X4HIM CHRISTIAN WHEELERS (Hanford/Fresno). Meetings are the 15th of each month, call for place. For more information contact David at

C L u B SCheck the list below to see if there is a club in your area. Visit www.cal4wheel.com to find out more or contact your district membership chair (see listing on page 6). Most clubs meet monthly and schedule regular trail outings.


559-904-3207 or [email protected] or visit 4x4Him.com.4X4 IN MOTION (Modesto/Turlock) meets the first Wednesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. Families and individuals welcome. Call Bernie at 209-664-0975 for details.BAKERSFIELD TRAILBLAZERS meet the first Wednesday of each month. Guests welcome. Contact Jess at 661-835-9557 or Eileen 661-587-2345 for info or visit bakersfieldtrailblazers.orgBRONCOS UNANIMOUS, Laton, CA. 559-923-9563 for info.CLOVIS INDEPENDENT 4 WHEELERS meet first Sunday each month at Denny’s, Shaw & Willow, Clovis, at 6:30 p.m. Please call Joe at 559-251-6698 ([email protected]) or Paul at 559-675-1920 ([email protected]) for more information. Visit our website at clovis4x4.comEASTERN SIERRA 4X4 CLUB, Inc. meets the second Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. Meetings alternate monthly between the meeting room at the BLM office and Bishop Pizza Factory. Please check club website for the most current information at www.easternsierra4wdclub.com or contact Mike at 760-937-6663 or Sherrie at 760-920-0424 or email at [email protected] WHEEL DRIVE CLUB OF FRESNO meets second Tuesday of the month, 7:00 p.m., at Yosemite Falls Café, 4020 N. Cedar (Granite Park), Fresno. Visit our web site at www.4WDCFresno.com for a map. Call Richard at 559-251-3189 for more information.FRAZIER PARK 4X4 CLUB meets on the first Wednesday of every month. Contact Phil at 661-248-6259 or [email protected] or visit web site at www.fp4x4.com for more info.GOLD COAST 4X4, Oceano, CA. For more information contact George or Hazel at 805-489-2031.HILL HOPPERS (Fresno), call for meeting info. Shawn 559-324-0372 or [email protected] 4WD CLUB meets the first Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. Call Nancy Rocha at 559-904-3574 for info.LOCK & LOW 4 WHEEL DRIVE CLUB of Visalia. Active family oriented club interested in responsible four-wheeling. Meet first Thursday each month. Call 559-597-2008 for info or visit our website at www.lockandlow.com.MAMMOTH LAKES 4-WHEELERS. Information on club meetings coming soon. Contact Brian at 760-934-8641 or Kathy at 760-934-9705 for more info.MID VALLEY 4 WHEELERS (Merced) meet the first Tuesday of every month at 6:30 p.m., 2220 E. Childs Ave., Merced. Contact Kristi 209-726-0411 ([email protected]), or Wayne at 209-250-1069 ([email protected]).MOUNTAIN TOPPERS (Fresno) meet first Wednesday each month, 7 p.m. at Denny’s, Shaw & Willow. Contact Steven at 559-827-5977 for info.MUD, SWEAT & GEARS (Sonora) meet the third Saturday of each month at the Pine Tree Restaurant, 19601 Hess Ave., Sonora. Breakfast at 8 a.m., meeting 8:30 a.m., followed by club run. Contact Kathy Avery (president) at 209-533-1068 or [email protected] RATS OFFROAD CLUB (Kings County) meets every third Thursday of each month, Purple & Gold Pizza, Lemoore. Families and singles welcome. For more info, call CJ Gonzalez at 559-707-0836.ROCKEATERS 4WD (Modesto) meet the second Saturday of each month at 2 p.m. Check our website for location. We are a family-oriented club open to new members of all types and experience levels. Check us out at www.rockeaters.com.SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY 4WD CLUB. The SLO 4-Wheelers invite you to come join us on the first Wednesday of each month at 7:00 p.m., Players Pizza, Atascadero. Call Mark at 805-995-1464 or [email protected] or visit our web page at http://slo4wheelers.org.SANTA BARBARA 4WD CLUB, first Wednesday of every month, 7:00 p.m., call for location. Call Dick at 805-968-2437 or visit santabarbara4wdclub.com.SANTA MARIA 4-WHEELERS meet on the fourth Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m., Giavanni’s Pizza, 1108 E. Clark Ave in Orcutt. Contact John Stewart at 805-733-0813 for more info.SCOUTS WEST (Grapevine Chapter) meets the second Saturday of each month, 12 noon, at Los Pinos Mexican Restaurant, 133 Frazier Mountain Park Rd. (I-5 North, Frazier Park off-ramp). Contact John Vogelsang at 661-245-3250 for info.SEQUOIA SIDEWINDERS, Porterville. Meet the third Tuesday of each month at Round Table Pizza on Henderson Ave. For info contact Gary at 559-781-0151 or [email protected] FOR FUN (Fresno). Meetings on third Tuesday of every month at Bingham Toyota, 895 W. Shaw, Clovis at 7 p.m. Contact Jimmy at 559-355-8979, [email protected] or www.toys-4-fun.org.TRAIL BUSTERS (Kings County) 4WD CLUB in Hanford meets on the first Thursday at 7 p.m., Kings Co. Bowl, 1050 E. Lacey Blvd., Hanford. Call Lonnie Ransdell at 559-582-5039 or Paul Amos, 559-924-5875 for info. E-mail address: [email protected]. Families and singles are welcome.

sOUTH4x4 FREELANDERS meet the fourth Thursday of each month at 4Wheel Parts, 915 Foothill Blvd., Azusa at 7 p.m. For information contact Shawn at 562-692-2154 or Tom at 951-488-6220.

ANTELOPE VALLEY FOUR WHEELERS meet the third Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m., at the Round Table Pizza, 44204 N. 10th St. West, Lancaster. For additional info, contact Scott at 661-349-2416 or visit antelopevalleyfourwheelers.com.BEAR VALLEY 4X4 CLUB, Big Bear. Meet the second Tuesday of each month at Nottingham’s at 7:00 p.m., 40797 Lakeview Drive, Big Bear Lake. Located on the corner of Lakeview Drive and Bartlett Road. Contact Quinn Thomas 909-866-4800 or [email protected] or Dianna Bedwell at [email protected] CAPO VALLEY 4 WHEELERS (S. Orange Co.) meet on the first Tuesday of each month, 7:30 p.m., Wind & Sea Restaurant in Dana Point Harbor, Dana Point. Family-oriented. Contact Charlie at 949-212-4015 or visit www.cv4w.org.DESERT DAWGS (Riverside) meet the second Tuesday of each month. Call John Snell for meeting info at 951-681-8608 or [email protected]. Visit our website at desertdawgs.orgDESERT SIDE TRACS (Coachella Valley/Palm Springs/Yucca Valley). Family-oriented, novice to veterans, varied and frequent day and overnight runs, from desert to alpine. Meet second Tuesday monthly at Elmer’s Restaurant, 1030 E. Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Springs. Check us out at www.dst4x4club.org or contact us at [email protected] DEVILS offer family-oriented four-wheeling of all calibers, from mild to wild! Join us on the first Tuesday of each month. 7 p.m., Keno’s Restaurant, 5750 E. La Palma Ave., Anaheim Hills, CA, 92807, 714-777-9511. Contact information is on our website at www.dirtdevils.orgDRIFTERS JEEP CLUB meets first Thursday of month. For more info, Joey 909-626-5141.EARLY BRONCOS LTD. (1966-77 Broncos) meet second Sunday of month at 5 p.m., Poway (20 miles northeast of San Diego). Contact Steve or Eileen Sampson at 760-788-1142 or [email protected] for info.FORTE-4-WHEELERS (Orange and Riverside Co.). We are a family-oriented off-road club dedicated to safe, fun and serious four-wheeling. We meet quarterly for club business with virtual business conducted as needed. We have monthly club events/runs that can be found on www.forte-4-wheelers.com. Guests and prospective members are welcome. Please contact Jerry for more information prior to attending meetings or runs. For information email [email protected] or call 951-733-8267 and ask for Jerry.FUN IN THE SUN 4WDC meets the last Wednesday of the month at Don-A-Vee Jeep in Placentia, at 7:30 p.m. Call Robert at 909-947-6277 or [email protected] for info or check our website at www.fits4x4.com.GAD-ZUKS! SUZUKI CLUB meets at 4:30 p.m. on the first Sunday of every month. All vehicles are welcome. For meeting place info contact Guy 909-466-1513, or Doug 909-989-2151. Check our website at www.gad-zuks.com. GEAR GRINDERS 4WD CLUB meets the fourth Wednesday of each month (except Nov. and Dec.), 6:00 p.m. for dinner, 7 p.m. for meeting, El Charro Avitia, 1337 N. China Lake Blvd., Ridgecrest. Contact George 760-375-7390 ([email protected]) or Mary Grimsley 760-446-3458 or visit geargrinders4wdclub.orgGEARED 4 FUN 4WD CLUB (north San Diego county) meets the first Wednesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. Call for more information, contact Angela Cook at 760-505-3579 or Chris Chase at 760-723-3661 or visit our website at www.geared4fun.com.HEMET JEEP CLUB meets second Wednesday of each month. Call Dan McGraw at 951-652-0213 or [email protected] or call Mike at 951-929-6492 or [email protected]. You can also visit our website at www.hemetjeepclub.comHIGH DESERT FOUR WHEELERS meet first Monday of each month, 6:30 p.m. for dinner, 7:00 p.m. for meeting at Northshore Burger Lounge, 845 E. Ave. K, Lancaster, CA 93534. Contact Jim at 661-256-7880, [email protected] for info or visit www.hd4w.org.HILL-N-GULLY RIDERS (Riverside) meet the first Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. For meeting location or more info call Jason 562-824-0367 or Tom 951-681-6503.INLAND EMPIRE FOUR WHEELRS meets first Thursday of each month, 7:00 p.m. Meetings and outings, monthly cruise night, monthly beginner’s run and more. Contact Mike at 951-565-8197, email [email protected] or visit the club’s website at www.IE4W.com for more information.INLAND JEEP FREEKS (Temecula area). First Sunday of each month, TJ’s Pizza Co., 39872 Los Alamos Rd., Murrieta, CA 92562. Erik Schreiner, 951-672-6726, [email protected] or visit http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/JeepfreeksLOST JEEPS (southern CA). Visit website at lostjeeps.pro-forums.com for meeting and trail ride information or contact John at [email protected]. ON-THE-ROCKS meets the fourth Tuesday of each month at Ameci Pizza & Pasta, 1724 E. Avenida De Los Arbolos, Thousand Oaks, at 7:00 p.m. Contact Kristen at 805-579-9666 or Tony at 805-402-4574 for info.OUT FOUR FUN 4WD CLUB (Inland Empire area) meets the second Monday of each month. For location and club info contact Sandy at 951-681-0277 or [email protected] or you can contact Dave at 909-887-3960 or [email protected] MUGU 4WD CLUB (Camarillo): A family oriented four-wheel drive club. Regular monthly runs, both day runs and overnight runs. Host of the annual Fright Night Event. Adopted and maintains the Lockwood/Miller Jeep Trail. Monthly meetings on the second Tuesday of every month, 7:00 p.m. at Round Table Pizza, Camarillo. Come earlier and hang out

with us. For more info contact: Terry Work ([email protected]), Warren Schwarm ([email protected]), or mail us at Point Mugu 4WD Club P.O. Box 5974 Oxnard, CA 93030. Visit our forum at bluepointmugu.21.forumer.comRIVERSIDE RUFF RIDERS meet in Riverside on the second Wednesday each month, 7:00-9:00 p.m. at the Carrows Restaurant at Limonite Ave. in Riverside. Contact Cliff VanDerhyden at 951-736-3064, email [email protected] or visit our website at www.riversideruffriders.com. RIVERSIDE 4 WHEELERS meet on the first Tuesday of each month, 7:30 p.m., at the Sizzler, 1750 Hamner Ave., Norco. Open to all 4x4 owners. (We have a watercraft division.) For more info, contact Michael at [email protected] or 951-737-2454THE ROUGHWHEELERS IV CLUB (L.A.-South Bay) meet every second Friday at 8 p.m. in Redondo Beach. See roughwheelers.com for map and details. Guests welcome. Contact Montego 310-538-4342 or [email protected] DIEGO 4 WHEELERS meet the first Thursday each month (except February), at the Automotive Museum in Balboa Park, located at 2080 Pan American Plaza, Suite 12, Park Boulevard, San Diego. See the website for info at sd4wheel.com.SAN DIEGO OUTBACKS 4X4 CLUB meets the second Wednesday at the Santa Maria Masonic Lodge, located at the corner of Main and 9th Streets in beautiful downtown Ramona. For info call Marc at 760-789-8294.SCOUTS WEST meets the second Thursday each month, 7:30 p.m., at the Carl’s Jr., 3240 E. Yorba Linda Blvd., Fullerton. Call John Vogelsang at 661-245-1493 or visit our website at www.scoutswest.com for info.SOUTHERN CAL. TACOMA CLUB. We have monthly family-friendly events specializing in small groups, fun places, and trails of all levels. Our members are located throughout Southern California. We welcome new members to our club and guests on our runs of all vehicle types. For more information on our events and meetings, please see our website at www.socaltaco.com for contact information.SPINNIN’ FOURS (L.A.-O.C.) meets on the first Thursday of each month at 7:30 p.m. Call Art Hastings at 562-693-2303 for location and information.TIERRA DEL SOL (San Diego) meets the third Wednesday each month at Al Bahr Shrine, 5440 Kearny Mesa Rd., San Diego, 7:30 p.m. Contact Bill Kassler, 619-240-1000 ([email protected]) or Joe Holden, at 619-823-7170 ([email protected]), or visit www.tds4x4.com TRAIL CREW (Santa Clarita). Call for meeting info. 661-644-0897.VENTURA COUNTY AXLE SNAPPERS meet second Thursday at 7:30 p.m. at The Rat’s Nest in Simi Valley. Contact Dan at 805-795-6105 ([email protected]) or Peter at 805-551-9495 ([email protected]) or visit axlesnappers.com.VICTOR VALLEY 4 WHEELERS meet first Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. at the Sterling Inn Regency Room, 17838 Francesca, Victorville. Family picnic run on third Saturday or Sunday. Call Bob at 760-596-7773 or visit www.victorvalley4wheelers.com.WAYWEGOS 4WDC meets 7:30 p.m. on second Tuesday of every month at 201 S. Kinneloa Ave., Pasadena. Contact Lars 661-722-9796, or visit our website at waywegos.com.WEST COAST 4WD CLUB (LA & Orange Co.) meets on the first Tuesday of each month in north Orange County. Monthly club runs held the third weekend. Please consult www.westcoast4x4.com for details and directions. Or email [email protected] or [email protected] with any questions or visit our website at www.westcoast4x4.com.WOMEN FOR CALIFORNIA CHAPTER 1 (Encino). [email protected]

sTATERUBICON 4WD ASSOCIATION. Our club is primarily for Rubicon owners, but others are also welcome. Membership is open to all in the western U.S. Check out our web site at www.rubicon4wda.com or visit our forum at http://rubicon4wda.com/bb. Contact Suzy at [email protected] or call 805-550-2804 for info.

OUT OF sTATENEVADA NOMADS. We hold meetings infrequently by consent of the members. Open to all types of 4WD vehicles. See our website at nevadanomads.org or contact Larry at 775-246-3212.ROGUE VALLEY 4 WHEELERS (Oregon), open to all four-wheelers, family-oriented. Meet on second Wednesday of each month at Bruno’s Pizza in Medford around 6:30 p.m. Contact Rick at [email protected] for info.SIN CITY OUTLAWS 4WD CLUBS (Las Vegas, NV). Meetings to be announced. Contact Gary 702-242-9400, [email protected]

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E V E N T C A L E N D A rFEBRUARY 2011

25-27 CA4wdCCA4WDC CONVENTION, LampLiter Inn, Visalia, CA. See ad in this issue or register online at cal4wheel.com. Contact Dan at 559-300-4739 or Amy at 559-733-4091 for more info.

MARCH 2011

4-6DESERT SAFARI, 49th annual, sponsored by Tierra Del Sol in the Truckhaven Hills area of the North Ocotillo Wells SVRA. See tds4x4.com for information.

5KINGSBURG 4WDC Snow Run, 32nd annual, sponsored by the Kingsburg 4WD Club in the Sequoia National Forest. Snow driving for the novice, as well as experienced four-wheelers. Contact Nancy at 559-904-3574 or [email protected] for info.

17-20DESERT RUN HAVASU, Lake Havasu City, AZ. Sponsored by the Sidewinders 4Wheelers. See ad in this issue, visit sidewinders4wheelers.com, or contact Warren at 928-706-4334 or [email protected]

25-27RENO OFF-ROAD MOTORSPORTS EXPO, Reno-Sparks Convention Center. For more info visit lockettshows.com or call 775-849-8000.

APRIL 2011

2FRIENDS OF THE RUBICON MEETING, CA4WDC office, 8120 36th Ave., Sacramento, 9-3. Details and agenda to follow. Any idea/input will be gratefully accepted. Coffee, pastries and lunch provided by the Rubicon Rockheads.

MAY 2011

TBA CA4wdCMOLINA GHOST RUN, Hollister Hills SVRA, near Hollister, CA. Runs, obstacle course, camping, meal, prize drawing. Check cal4wheel.com for info.

1PACIFIC COAST DREAM MACHINES, Half Moon Bay, CA. Featuring the world’s coolest cars and trucks. At Half Moon Bay airport. For more info call 650-726-2328 or visit miramarevents.com

21 & 22ESPRIT DE FOUR 4 X 4 HOW TO CLINIC, Hollister Hills SVRA near Hollister, CA. The one-day clinic consists of classroom instruction, two guided trail tours, and one-on-one guidance through several exercises. Virtually all four-wheel drive vehicles and all levels of driver skills are welcome. Students must provide their own lunch. A barbecue dinner will be provided on Saturday for a nominal fee. For more information contact Doug at [email protected], or call Mike at (408) 266-7555. More information is also available at espritdefour.com

27-30 CA4wdCHI DESERT ROUND-UP, new location in Anderson Dry Lake in Johnson Valley. Runs for all vehicles and drivers, meal, games, prize drawing. Check cal4wheel.com for info.

AUGUST 2011

11-14 CA4wdCSIERRA TREK, near Truckee, CA. Runs for all vehicles and drivers, meals, camping at Meadow Lake, camp activities, prize drawing. Check cal4wheel.com for info.

SEPTEMBER 2011

2-4 CA4wdCHIGH SIERRA POKER RUN, near Shaver Lake, CA on the Swamp Lake Trail. Runs for all levels, margarita competition, and more. Check cal4wheel.com for info.

17 & 18ESPRIT DE FOUR 4 X 4 HOW TO CLINIC, Hollister Hills SVRA

near Hollister, CA. The one-day clinic consists of classroom instruction, two guided trail tours, and one-on-one guidance through several exercises. Virtually all four-wheel drive vehicles and all levels of driver skills are welcome. Students must provide their own lunch. A barbecue dinner will be provided on Saturday for a nominal fee. For more information contact Doug at [email protected], or call Mike at (408) 266-7555. More information is also available at espritdefour.com

OCTOBER 2011

14-15 CA4wdC OPERATION DESERT FUN, Ocotillo Wells SVRA near San Diego, CA. Proceeds benefit CA4WDC and Cal-Diego Paralyzed Veterans Association. All types of vehicles (including ATV’s) are welcome. Check cal4wheel.com for info.

NOVEMBER 2011

11-3 CA4wdCPANAMINT VALLEY DAYS, in the Panamint Valley near Trona, CA. Runs for all levels, meals, and drawing. Check cal4wheel.com for info.

ONGOINGRUBICON OHV AND IRON MOUNTAIN Road Patrols. Volunteers needed to patrol the Rubicon and Iron Mountain trails on Saturdays and Sundays. Contact Dana Holland for more information at 916-457-7272.

FRIENDS OF THE RUBICON WORK WEEKENDS. Volunteers needed for various work projects on the Rubicon Trail. Visit rubiconfriends.com or email Jerry at [email protected]

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ca4wdc event contactsCommittee members and volunteers are always needed for these events. Get involved! Get started by contacting one of the event contacts below. The events are listed in chronological order.

COnVEnTIOn 2011Dan Dieterich 559-300-4739

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MOLInA GHOsT RUn 2011TBA

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OPERATIOn dEsERT FUn 2011Angela Cook 760-505-3579

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PAnAMInT VALLEY dAYs 2011Ray leuschner 626-280-0308

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north districtADD Performance ............................................... 916-638-8450

2338 Gold River Rd., Ste. J, Gold River, CA 95670; Automotive Service, Repair and Customizing

ALL AWARDS ....................................................... 916-729-05057335 Greenback Lane, Citrus Heights, CA 95621; Awards & trophies

ANy SEVEN offRoAD ......................................... 510-750-66262661 Alvarado St., San Leandro, CA 94577; Fabrication and parts

ARNoLDS foR AWARDS ...................................... 530-677-06233971A Durock Rd., Shingle Springs, CA 95682; Awards & trophies

BENDERS 4 WHEEL & fABRICATIoN LLC ............. 530-677-52493837 Quest Ct. #7, Shingle Springs, CA; Aftermarket parts & fabrication/installation

BoLToN’S WELDINg & JEEP REPAIR .... 530-622-9353/647-93533655 Chuckwagon Way, #C, Placerville, CA 95667

CAL RoCS ............................................................ 530-329-2847Yuba City, CA 95993; www.calrocs.com; Off road rock climbing events

CALIfoRNIA JEEP AuTHoRITy .......CaliforniaJeepAuthority.comJeep gifts and apparel

ELLySoN CHIRoPRACTIC offICES ....................... 530-743-2093605 E St., Marysville, CA 95901; Chiropractic office

ENTERPRISE PuBLICATIoNS ................................ 916-684-7348Linda Meusling; 3437 Point Pleasant Rd., Elk Grove, CA 95758-9719

EXTREmE gEAR off-RoAD PRoDuCTS ............... 916-635-490011389 Trade Center Dr., Ste. C, Rancho Cordova, CA 95742; extremegearoffroad.com; 4 wheel drive repair/specialty shop/product sales

fLB Sports Bar & Casino ...................................... 916-983-4411511 E. Bidwell St., Folsom CA 95630, www.folsomlakebowl.com;Bowling, billiards, sports bar & casino

gARy JoHNSoN mECHANICAL DESIgN .............. 916-216-5337PO Box 340213, Sacramento, CA 95834

gEoRgE’S AuTo REPAIR ..................................... 925-484-229026 California Ave., Suite E, Pleasanton, CA 94566; Auto repair

goLDEN STATE moToR SPoRTS ......................... 916-646-11582751 Land Ave., Sacramento, CA 95815; Sales, installation, fabrication, manufacturing, UTV-ROV sales and service

HASKINS HomE ImPRoVEmENTS ....................... 707-330-99421945 Rosewood Ln., Vacaville, CA 95687; Handyman

HoofERS WELDINg ............................................ 916-348-06625729 Manzanita Ave., Carmichael, CA 95608; Vehicular racks and welding

J&m offRoAD .................................................... 530-273-7627125 Spring Hill Dr., Suite 6, Grass Valley, CA 95945; 4-wheel drive fabrication

J&W AuTo WRECKERS ........................................ 916-723-39508626 Antelope N. Rd., Antelope, CA 95843; Jeep parts/radiators

JEEP JAmBoREE uSA........................................... 916-333-4777P.O. Box 1601, Georgetown, CA 95634; A division of Mark A. Smith Off Roading, Inc.

JEEPERS JAmBoREE, Inc. .................................... 530-333-4771P.O. Box 900, Georgetown, CA 95634, www.jeepersjamboree.com; Jeep trips

mETALCLoAK ...................................................... 916-631-80713265 Monier Cir., #B, Rancho Cordova, CA 95742; Arched tube fenders/body armor

moNK’S PLACE JEWELRy .................................... 916-747-26785426 Elsinore W, Fair Oaks, CA 95628; Custom jewelry

moToRSPoRTS fABRICATIoN SERVICES ............. 916-599-72303120 Wandering Way, Lincoln, CA 95648; Metal fabrication/custom install

NEff AuTomoTIVE ............................................. 530-284-1080PO Box 52, Crescent Mills, CA 95934; Auto repair & service

off-RoAD ENTERPRISES ..................................... 209-931-11702953 Cherryland Ave., #B, Stockton, CA 95215

oLSoN’S 4 WHEEL DRIVE .................................... 530-626-46002488 Hwy. 49, Placerville, CA 95667; Auto & 4WD repairs

PARTS mIKE ........................................................ 530-885-0673750 Perry Ranch Rd., Auburn, Ca 95603; Internet 4x4 consultant; www.partsmike.com

PERfoRmANCE DRIVE TRAIN .............................. 707-795-9100459 Portal St., Unit C, Cotati, CA 94931; Differential service & repair, parts, Jeeps

PRECISIoN WELDINg & off RoAD ..................... 530-534-89601683 Parker Ave., Oroville, CA 95965; Welding of off-road vehicles

PuLSKAmP .......................................................... 916-802-5896P.O. Box 13, Sutter Creek, CA 95685

SACRAmENTo AuTo TRANSPoRT ....................... 916-627-06266362 Black Top Rd., Suite A, Rio Linda, CA 95673; Cash for Jeeps & cars

SfS INDuSTRIES .................................................. 916-635-34852225 Camo Circle, Gold River, CA 95670; sfsindustries.com; Custom fabrication

SIEmoNS mAILINg SERVICE ............................... 510-841-1131742 Bancroft Way, Berkeley, CA 94710; Printing/mailing service

SPECIALIZED 4 WHEEL DRIVE, INC. ..................... 916-381-67358532 Clovely Ln., Sacramento, CA 95928; Repair, modification & restoration

SQuARE WHEEL SPoRTS ..................................... 408-623-2482Ben Lomond, CA 95005; Online sales

SuSANVILLE TRANSmISSIoN .............................. 530-257-54322117 Main St., Susanville, CA 96130; Transmission repair/service

WARN INDuSTRIES ............................................. 916-984-2122104 Emigrant Ct., Folsom, CA 95630, www.warn.com; Winch manufacturer

WEST CoAST DIffERENTIALS .............................. 916-635-86962429 Mercantile #A, Rancho Cordova, CA 95742; Differential parts

WRAP CoNCEPT .................................................. 916-315-09302232 Sierra Meadows Dr., Ste. B; Rocklin, CA 95667; wrapconcept.com; Vehicle wraps

central districtA-1 moBILE SERVICE .......................................... 831-422-4620

P.O. Box 3184, Salinas, CA 93912

ADVANCE ADAPTERS .......................................... 805-238-70004320 Aerotech Center Way, Paso Robles, CA 93446; Engine & transmission components

BIg CEDAR mINI SToRAgE ................................. 209-295-4115P.O. Box 1464, Pioneer, CA 95666; Storage facility

BRIDgEPoRT INN ................................................ 760-932-7380P.O. Box 128, Bridgeport, CA 93517-0128; Motel

EXTREmE off RoAD ........................................... 559-323-82221320 Brookhaven, Clovis, CA 93612; 4WD installations and repairs

HELLWIg PRoDuCTS Co., INC. ............................ 559-734-745116237 Avenue 296, Visalia, CA 93292; Manufacturing

KmA fABRICATIoN .............................................. 559-493-831429050 Acorn Ct., Coarsegold, CA 93614; 4x4 fabrication

KoDIAK INDuSTRIES, INC. .................................. 408-591-1029Gilroy, CA; kodiakinc.com; Sales and installation onboard welders/batteries

mARLIN CRAWLER .............................................. 559-252-72951543-B N. Maple, Fresno, CA 93703; 4WD parts and repairs

mEyERS WELL DRILLINg ..................................... 559-582-158011745 2nd Ave., Hanford, CA 93230; Well drilling

PICKuP SALVAgE ComPANy ............................... 800-323-14012143 S. Union Ave., Bakersfield, CA 93307; pickupsalvage.com; Truck, Jeep & SUV salvage

RougHSHoD off RoAD ..................................... 805-434-8040400 Crocker St., Templeton, CA 93465; Jeep tube doors

WILD HoRSES fouR WHEEL DRIVE ..................... 209-943-0991640 N. El Dorado, Stockton, CA 95202; ‘66-77 Broncos only

south districtAgo PRECISIoN, INC. .......................................... 408-727-1178

738 Aldo Ave., Santa Clara, CA 95054; Precision machining

ALIEN mACHINE WoRX ....................................... 760-314-78419120 Yucca Terrace Dr., Phelan, CA 92371; CNC Machining/Fabrication

ALL J PRoDuCTS ................................................. 909-866-480041610 Brownie Lane, Big Bear Lake, CA 92315; Jeep & 4x4 shop

ALL PRo off RoAD ............................................. 951-658-7077541 N. Palm Ave., Hemet, CA 92543

ALLEN L SERVICES ............................................... 714-541-3489306 Teton Way, Santa Ana, CA 92703; A/C, refrigeration, heating, ventilation

CALIfoRNIA CASuALS SPoRTSWEAR .................. 909-880-0860P.O. Box 9462, San Bernardino, CA 92427; Silkscreen/screenprinting

CHANNEL ISLANDS 4X4 CLuB .......................... ci4x4.webs.comSimi Valley, CA; Online 4x4 organization

CRAIg’S BIg gARAgE .......................................... 951-271-078013486 Pheasant Way, Corona CA 92880; Off-road parts & sales

DAVE’S HIgH PERfoRmANCE.............................. 951-694-530642255 Buldaray Cir., Temecula, CA 92590

DIRTy PARTS ....................................................... 310-390-908612012 Washington Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90066-5802; www.dirtyparts.com; 4WD parts/accessories/installs

EARLy BRoNCo REgISTRy ................................... 760-788-114217250 Rancho Suenos, Ramona, CA 92065; National Early Bronco Association

fouR WHEEL PARTS WHoLESALERS ................... 310-900-5570801 W. Artesia Blvd., Compton, CA 90220; Off-road parts & accessories

gARVIN INDuSTRIES ........................................... 619-440-7415316 Millar Ave., El Cajon, CA 92020-4221; roof racks and accessories

gENRIgHT off RoAD .......................................... 805-584-86351816 Angus Ave., Unit A, Simi Valley, CA 93063; Gas tanks, body armor, and more

goT DESERT ID ................................................... 951-285-946722369 Osprey Ct., Wildmar, CA 92595

HAmmERKINg PRoDuCTIoNS, INC..................... 951-453-403526025 Newport Rd., #A306; Menifee, CA 92584; Event promotions

HIgH DESERT CB ................................................. 760-947-99179559 Anaconda Ave., Oak Hills, CA 92344; CB sales/service/repairs

JACK PoWELL CHRySLER JEEP DoDgE ................ 760-745-28801625 Auto Park Way, Escondido, CA 92029; Chrysler Jeep Dodge dealership

JEEP SoLuTIoNS ................................................. 562-428-36785901 Paramount Blvd., Long Beach, CA 90805

mE AND DAD offRoAD ....... 626-975-7956/meanddadoffroad.comSunland, CA; Custom fabrication

mILLER off-RoAD PRoDuCTS ...........................888-90-4moRP330 Elm, Ramona, CA 92065, www.morponline.com; Manuf. accessories for Jeeps

PALm CANyoN RESoRT....................................... 760-767-53414263 Orchard Dr., Spring Valley, CA 91977; Hotel/RV/Restaurant/Meetings

PAT’S gEAR BoX .................................................. 951-654-1959775 W. 9th, Unit C, San Jacinto, CA 92582-3801

PoISoN SPyDER CuSTomS ....951-849-5911/poisonspyder.com47275 Twin Pines Rd., Banning, CA 92220; Hard core Jeep accessories & parts

PREmIER DIgITAL PRINTINg ............................... 714-293-8790735 W. Taft Ave., Orange, CA 92865; Printing

RACEWERKS, INC. ............................................... 760-822-2428330 Woodland Dr., Vista, CA 92083; www.racewerks.com

SAN BERNARDINo NATIoNAL foREST ASSoCIATIoN . 626-353-4223Arcadia, CA; Volunteer program

STARmoTIVE ....................................................... 626-812-0280750 W. Foothill Blvd., Azusa, CA 91703; Lift kits, fabrication, lighting

STAuN PRoDuCTS ....................................... staunproducts.comAustralia; Tire deflators, internal beadlocks, and other off-road products

SuRVIVAL gARRISoN .......................................... 951-691-632826377 Jefferson, Ste. E, Murrieta, CA 92562-6976; Survival gear

TAg moToRSPoRTS ............................................ 760-741-9300 2181 Meyers Ave. Escondido, CA 92029; Performance, lifts, wheels

TRAIL SPoRT uNLImITED INC. ............................ 909-825-2818485 E. Valley Blvd., P.O. Box 108, Colton, CA 92324; Specializing in Jeep CJ & Wrangler sales

uDS HARDWARE ................................................. 310-715-135617000 S. Vermont #D, Gardena, CA 90247; Air suspension/hardware

VALLEy AuTomoTIVE ......................................... 818-893-06089025 Sepulveda Blvd., North Hills, CA 91343

VILLAgE EuRoPEAN AuTo .................................. 760-728-3163137 W. College Ave., Fallbrook, CA 92028; Complete automotive repair

WILLIAmS INSuRANCE AgENCy ......................... 951-212-171245153 Laurel Glen Cir., Temecula, CA 92592; Insurance

Out-of-stateARB-uSA ............................................................. 425-264-1391

720 SW 34th St., Renton, WA 98055; Air locker distributors

B.f. gooDRICH TIRES .......................................... 800-458-5000One Parkway South, Greenville, SC 29615; Tire manufacturer

CAmPfIRE IN A CAN ........................................... 702-583-7919PO Box 530058, Henderson, NV 89053; Propane campfire in a can; campfireinacan.com

CRAZy SuZy PuBLISHINg & DESIgN ................... 805-550-2804222 Rainbow Dr., #12269, Livingston, TX 77399; Graphic & web design; crazysuzy.net

fuN TREKS PuBLISHINg ...................................... 719-536-0722P.O. Box 3127, Monument, CA 80132; Off-road guidebooks

PREmIER PoWER WELDER .................................. 970-963-8875P.O. Box 639, Carbondale, CO 81623; Manufacturer of Premier Power Welder/Pull Pal

RENo 4X4 LLC ....................................................... reno4x4.comReno, NV; Online 4x4 community

Tom WooDS CuSTom DRIVE SHAfTS ................ 877-497-42382533 W. 1800 N, Farr West, UT 84404-8541; Custom drive shafts

associate life membersENTERPRISE PuBLICATIoNS ................................ 916-684-7348

Linda Meusling; 3437 Point Pleasant Rd., Elk Grove, CA 95758-9719

EXTREmE gEAR off-RoAD PRoDuCTS ............... 916-635-490011389 Trade Center Dr., Ste. C, Rancho Cordova, CA 95742; extremegearoffroad.com; 4 wheel drive repair/specialty shop/product sales

J&m offRoAD .................................................... 530-273-7627125 Spring Hill Dr., Suite 6, Grass Valley, CA 95945; 4-wheel drive fabrication

off-RoAD ENTERPRISES ..................................... 209-931-11702953 Cherryland Ave., #B, Stockton, CA 95215

PuLSKAmP .......................................................... 916-802-5896P.O. Box 13, Sutter Creek, CA 95685

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