Off-road enthusiasts protest Shasta-Trinity refusal to limit road closures

Despite steady rain, more that 100 off-highway vehicle enthusiasts rallied outside Shasta Trinity National Forest offices near Airport Road today in protest of forest officials' decisions to close a number of logging and other roads to the public.

Joining the protesters were Shasta County Supervisor Les Baugh and Sheriff Tom Bosenko.

County supervisors had sent a letter to the Forest service asking, on behalf of Shasta County residents, that public, open access be granted to the forests.

But a Shasta Trinity National Forest regional forester recently rejected that request, ruling that OHV traffic is not suitable on those roads, which he deemed "highways."

http://www.redding.com/news/2009/dec/11/-road-enthusiats-protest-shasta-trinity-refusal-li/

Access Army leadership is gathering information to assist as needed.

Another forest that is attempting to close trails to responsible users.

 POISON SPYDER TEAMS UP WITH THE ACCESS ARMY TO KEEP TRAILS OPEN

NOVEMBER 24, 2009 • BANNING, CA — Poison Spyder Customs has joined forces with the recently formed “Access Army” movement in the fight for recreational access to public lands. In an effort designed as both a fund-raising venture for the Access Army and as a way for members of the movement to show their commitment to the cause, Poison Spyder Customs is producing a limited edition Access Army version of its popular Rocker Knocker and Ricochet Rocker rocker panel protection products for Jeep vehicles.

The Access Army Rocker Knocker or Ricochet Rocker features the Access Army logo CNC laser-cut into the rugged 3/16” plate steel. Access Army Rocker Knockers are available with or without tubular rock sliders. Best of all, Poison Spyder Customs is donating 10% of the purchase price for each set to the Blue Ribbon Coalition, which fights the legal battles for public access. “We’re passionate about this issue,” says Larry McRae, president of Poison Spyder Customs, “access to public lands is what our sport is based on. We’re proud to be a part of the Access Army!”

The Access Army is guided by its Joint Chiefs of Staff, veteran land use advocate Del Albright, who brings a lifetime of experience fighting to maintain public access through such organizations as the Blue Ribbon Coalition and the California Association of 4 Wheel Drive Clubs. The Access Army brings together access advocates from all walks of life, and from across the spectrum of land use organizations, enthusiast associations and clubs. The Access Army seeks to exploit the power of the Internet, its online forums and enthusiast groups, and social networking sites to take the fight for access on the offensive with a proactive, targeted, aggressive campaign for public access to public lands.

To learn more about the Access Army, please visit their website at www.accessarmy.com. More information on the Blue Ribbon Coalition may be found at www.sharetrails.org. For more information about Poison Spyder Customs products, see www.poisonspyder.com.

ABOUT POISON SPYDER CUSTOMS:Poison Spyder Customs has been at the forefront of off-road innovation since its inception. From its Banning, California facilities Poison Spyder Customs designs, manufactures and markets a growing line of off-road accessories and performance modifications for Jeep® vehicles. The majority of its sales are made through an extensive dealer network, and the company maintains a high visibility among off-road enthusiasts through heavy participation in off-road events, clubs and online enthusiast forums.

For more information on this press release or its associated files and images, contact:

Dusty Sharp
Marketing & Graphic Design

(951) 849-5911
www.poisonspyder.com

Visit these great sponsors and members of our fight to keep our trails open and our sports alive.

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10/27/09:  BlueRibbon Coalition is having a huge membership drive with a $25 Gift Card incentive for you if you are interested.  Rocky Mountain ATV/MC and 4Wheel Parts are helping BRC grow while giving you a no-brainer deal.  Check it out at http://www.sharetrails.org/tv/4wp/ for the 4x4 one; and http://www.sharetrails.org for the ATV/UTV/MC incentive deal.

10/15/09:  Tellico OHV area is closed by the USDA Forest Service and recreation groups have issued an outcry of disappointment and disbelief.  It's time for battle. Stand by for more.  Visit here for more information from the press release: http://www.delalbright.com/Access/tellico_closure.html