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#1 Re: The X Spot » Why "Tread Lightly!"...? » 2012-10-28 11:50:46
Happy Sunday everyone!
Just wanted to pass on a little update with a couple big items...
First, as you've all probably seen with prior posts, we have been steadily increasing our involvement with the Boy Scouts of America and their Outdoor Ethics programming since we signed our agreement with them in 2010. Complimenting the human-powered backcountry ethics provided by Leave No Trace, Tread Lightly! has been asked to directly provide responsible use training and education concerning the mechanized, motorized, and shooting programs within the BSA. Over the last week, we attended the Outdoor Ethics Conference in Arkansas, providing a Tread Trainer course specifically tailored to those programs for over 60 council educators from across the country, as well as other coursework and sitting on an ethics panel in cooperation with LNT. This is sparking a huge opportunity for Tread Lightly! as we move towards further integration into those specific programs in the Nation's largest youth serving organization. For Scouts and leaders, stay tuned to the BSA Outdoor Ethics page for further information, including the soon-to-be announced new award structure for Outdoor Ethics. http://www.scouting.org/scoutsource/Out … thics.aspx
Second... For those of you heading to Las Vegas for the SEMA show this coming week, please make sure to visit Tread Lightly! and meet the staff in cooperation with our friends at Omix-ADA. We'll be meeting with our partners, developing new partners, and looking to increase the resources and support that help us provide quality, relevant resources as we strive to increase the balanced protection of natural resources and continued access. More info- http://semashow.com/
Last but certainly not least... Don't forget that our annual eBay charity auction will open early on November 1st. Get those bids in on products for your outdoor adventures, taking advantage of bidding that begins well below retail value. http://www.treadlightly.org/page.php/au … tion!.html
And until next time...
Happy Trails.
#2 Re: The X Spot » Tread Lightly!'s 5th Annual Ebay Charity Auction (Nov 1!!!) » 2012-10-17 10:26:48
November 1st is coming quickly... Only 2 weeks and a day away!
This annual eBay auction is one of our largest single fundraisers, helping us at Tread Lightly! continue to provide educational and training resources in an effort to protect our natural resources while ensuring continued access to the areas we all enjoy, and strive to make sure future generations can enjoy as well. Another huge thank you to our partners who have donated thousands of dollars worth of products, available to you all for as low as 40-60% of retail.
A couple more highlighted products, for your morning "window shopping"...!
Do bears poo in the woods? Yes. As do we... Here's a portable lavatory to help bring some privacy and ease to the "pack it ALL out" practice.
Restop - www.restop.com
RS2000 Personal Lavatory System
For the family. An easy way to cook out over the campfire...
AdjustaGrill - www.adjustagrill.com
Adjustable campfire grill
And for those more adventurous riders...
Asterisk - www.asterisk.com
Ultracell Knee Braces
*Items shown above are for representation only. Actual items may vary slightly, see auction (when live) for product specifics.
#3 Re: The X Spot » Tread Lightly!'s 5th Annual Ebay Charity Auction (Nov 1!!!) » 2012-10-11 09:21:34
And here we go!! Thank you to all our partners who have generously donated products to the auction.
THE LIST....!
John Deere
Blue Ridge Expeditions
Off-Road Teach & Tour Adventures
Skyjacker Suspensions
ExtremeTerrain.com
HMK
MY4BY.com
DriveOffroad.com
Motorcycle-Superstore.com
Asterisk
ToyotaTRDParts.com
Superchips
Pro Armor
Vega Helmet
LED Lenser
Rampage Products
Adjustagrill
NissTec Lifts
OtterBox
ToyTec Lifts
Muth Mirror Systems
4Mudders
Giant Loop
Browning
Warn Industries
Trail Tough Products
Leatherman
Jeepers Jamboree & Jeep Jamboree
Rocky Mountain ATV/MC
Uwharrie Off-Road Training Center
Trail Tech
MAXTRAX
ASR Offroad
Campfire In A Can
Dallas Safari Club
GoWesty Camper Products
ITP
RESTOP
Thorlo
California Jeep Authority
Virtual Off Road Center
Rocky Trail Outfitters
Tuffy Security Products
Stop & Go International Caliber
Enduro Engineering
Hi-Lift Jack Company
TwoKnobbyTires.com
Voile Manufacturing
Parks Industries Motorsports & Performance
SmileyBuilt Offroad and Accessories.LLC
Biffy Bag Disposable Toilets
Dennis Stubblefield Sales
TRASHAROO
We'll be updating periodically for the next couple weeks on what specific products will be available. But to start... Here's a sampling from our friends at Otterbox, DriveOffRoad.com, and Browning.
OTTERBOX - www.otterbox.com
Drybox 2000 and 3000 Series Cases, as well as other goodies.
DriveOffRoad.com - www.driveoffroad.com
8500lb Winch, JK Snorkel, and full set of TL floor liners
Browning - www.browning.com
Hunter's Combo kit, Parka, Knife/Saw combo pack, and other items
*Items shown above are for representation only. Actual items may vary slightly, see auction (when live) for product specifics.
#4 Re: The X Spot » Why "Tread Lightly!"...? » 2012-10-10 21:25:32
Good evening all!
We hope that you've all been having a great trail season, and especially hope that everyone got a chance to see the fantastic changing of the colors going on throughout the country.
As the season winds down, and gear and your trail machine are getting stowed for the season, we'd like to encourage everyone to take that few extra minutes during the pre-storage maintenance to put in a little cleaning time. As with our riding season recommendation of cleaning your bike/quad/4x4 to help stop the spread of invasive species, the pre-storage cleaning provides a perfect time to take a fine-toothed brush to it and really clean out those wheel-wells, skid plates and undercarriage, floorboards, and the like to get rid of any unwanted hitchhikers. As our mothers always told us... "Your room will be easier to clean if you just KEEP it clean". Well thanks Mom, we get it now. Keeping our trail vehicles clean after our adventures makes it easier to clean up next time, and helps us all by keeping native plants where they belong.
And for the family haulers, tow-rigs and 4x4's, here's a great solution to containing the dirt, grass, and anything else your shoes may pick up on the trail once you've gotten that rig all spotless... New floormats! And since you're getting new floormats... Maybe some that say "Tread Lightly!" like these from our proud partners at Drive OffRoad.com???
http://www.driveoffroad.com/catalogsear … oor+liners
So. Once that snow falls, and the trail rig goes to sleep for the winter (unless you're like us and don't mind a little snow-bashing here and there) please consider taking that extra step. Your gear will thank you, and so will we. Have a great upcoming weekend everyone!
#5 Re: The X Spot » Tread Lightly!'s 5th Annual Ebay Charity Auction (Nov 1!!!) » 2012-10-07 19:28:20
Good evening everyone! We are happy to announce that for the 5th year, we'll be running our Ebay charity auction! This is a HUGE fundraiser for us, so as you're planning for your winter holiday shopping and such, keep this opportunity in mind. More than 50 companies have donated more than 100 products to Tread Lightly! for our Fifth Annual Charity Auction on eBay in an effort to raise money for solutions to urgent outdoor recreation issues such as restricted recreation access due to irresponsible behavior. The auction will be held November 1-11, 2012. Big ticket items this year include a Gator XUV 625i utility vehicle and a Toy Gator donated by John Deere.
100% of the money raised will go to help keep access to trails and recreation sites open to the public. The auction also includes plenty of 4×4 accessories, power sports equipment and outdoor gear. Bids will start at 40 to 60 percent below retail prices.
More information and products coming soon!
#6 Re: The X Spot » Tread Lightly! launches the Ride On Utah campaign! » 2012-10-07 19:27:20
Last weekend we kicked of “RIDE ON Designated Routes Utah” with a press event where key agency partners spoke on the importance of implementing the RIDE ON Designated Routes message in Utah. After the press event, several volunteers and agency partners helped plant trees and bushes at the Jordan River OHV Park. Thanks to all who worked so hard to make this event a success! New RIDE ON Designated Routes Utah public service announcements are available on our website for download in 5 different sizes.
A selection of the new PSAs
Volunteers helping plant trees at the Jordan River OHV Park
#7 Re: The X Spot » Tread Lightly! launches the Ride On Utah campaign! » 2012-09-20 14:39:05
The campaign, created by Tread Lightly, unites the US Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, Utah Division of State Parks, Utah Division of Wildlife Resources, and the Utah School and Institutional Trust Lands Administration together in an effort to spread a consistent message throughout the state. Tread Lightly! also brings funding and support from the private sector, such as Yamaha’s OHV Access Initiative and the National Shooting Sports Foundation, making this a public/private partnership promoting conservation and sustainable outdoor recreation.
The outreach effort is centered on the slogan RIDE ON Designated Routes, originally created for national application but now being customized with Utah-specific images. Since 1998, the number of off-highway vehicles (OHVs) registered in Utah has nearly tripled, putting additional pressure on Utah's public lands, especially in popular riding areas. RIDE ON reinforces that responsible recreation is the key to preserving and protecting Utah's many great motorized recreation opportunities. The initiative will also expand to address issues like safety and resource damage– today’s most pressing recreation issues in Utah.
#8 Re: The X Spot » Tread Lightly! Trainer Courses » 2012-08-06 09:45:14
Good morning everyone. As we continue to take massive strides in promoting responsible use of public lands in order to minimize impacts on the environment, other users, and future recreational access we are starting to look more and more to our volunteers. The Tread Trainer program started in 2003 to help build an "army" of volunteers to help support and encourage responsible recreation within their communities, and through that program, we currently have nearly 500 active trainers nationwide. Tread Trainers are equipped after a one-day course with tools and training to host awareness workshops, and provide outreach. Master Trainers are equipped after a two-day course to not only provide those same, but also to train Tread Trainers in their areas.
Interested in helping us in your area?
Here is an updated list of our upcoming Trainer Courses:
Master Tread Trainer:
October 6 - Rausch Creek Off-Road Park in Tremont, Pennsylvania
November 17 - Uwharrie Off-Road Training Center in Uwharrie, North Carolina
To view more detailed information or to register - http://www.treadlightly.org/page.php/pr … s.html?t=1
Tread Trainer:
To view more detailed information or to register - http://www.treadlightly.org/page.php/pr … s.html?t=2
To request a course in your area, email treadtrainer@treadlightly.org
#9 Re: The X Spot » Why "Tread Lightly!"...? » 2012-08-06 09:44:47
Good morning everyone, and welcome to August!
We've been busy, yet again... What's that? You'd like a quick run-down? Absolutely... Here goes:
Where we've been-
Master Trainer Course (hosted by Stay The Trail Colorado) - June 18 in Denver, CO
Awareness Workshop for Cheyenne Mountain State Park - June 28 in Colorado Springs, CO
Tread Trainer Course (hosted by Sun Valley Adaptive Sports) - July 2 in Sun Valley, ID
Mountain Bike Nationals at Sun Valley - July 4-6 in Sun Valley, ID
FJ Summit - July 19-21 in Ouray, CO
Master Trainer Course at Camp Sol R Crown (hosted by the Boy Scouts of America) - July 28 and 29 in Wilmot, WI
National Order of the Arrow Conference - July 31 to August 4 in East Lansing, MI
Where are we headed?
Bass Pro Shops Land and Wildlife Expo - August 10-11 in Nashville, TN (Tread Trainers staffing)
CAST for Kids - August 11 at Strawberry Res, UT
NOHVCC Conference - August 21-25 in Great Falls, MT
Tread Trainer Course (hosted by Northeast Ohio 4x4) - September 31 in Windham, OH
Master Trainer Course (hosted by Rausch Creek Off-Road Park) - October 6-7 in Tremont, PA
BSA Outdoor Ethics Conference - October 24-27 in Hot Springs, AR
SEMA - October 30 to November 2 in Las Vegas, NV
Master Trainer Course (hosted by Uwharrie Off Road Training Center) - November 16-17 in Uwharrie, NC
If you are interested in participating or hosting a Master Trainer or Tread Trainer course in your area, please check the website. We will be getting the 2013 schedule running soon - http://www.treadlightly.org/page.php/pr … ainer.html
Our educational posters program is up and running, including making these posters available for purchase by land managers and partner organizations. These can be fully customized to address the needs of the area. For more information on this program - http://www.treadlightly.org/page.php/programs-rapanels/
A few pics for you all:
Jason covering learning styles with a Master Trainer course in Sun Valley, ID
Our new Master Trainers with the Boy Scouts
Justin teaching awareness courses at the National Order of the Arrow Conference in East Lansing, MI
Our Stewardship run group at FJ Summit in Ouray, CO
And because they're fun... A friendly "tip of the day"
Under the principle of "Do Your Part", as we move into the later days of Summer, there is still plenty of time to be involved outdoors. Keep your eye out for stewardship opportunities in your area and lend a hand. Taking even a tiny bit of time out of your day to pick up trash or fix a trail issue helps to promote the positive side of our community. A recent blog post from our Education and Stewardship Programs Manager going into a little more detail on the topic - http://treadlightlyoutdoors.wordpress.c … le-things/
Happy trails...!
#10 Re: The X Spot » Tread Lightly! Stewardship Grants » 2012-06-12 11:43:03
Good afternoon everyone! Just wanted to take a minute to get caught up on recently funded projects, and make everyone aware of the next grant deadline.
Quadratec Stewardship Grants Applicants
April 1st, 2012 DeadlineApplicant: Guemes Channel Trail
Website: http://www.guemeschanneltrail.com/
Location: Anacortes, WA
Start Date: Currently Running
Summary: Grant funds to assist volunteers and assessment for an on-going Rails To Trails project near the city of Anacortes, in Northern Washington.Applicant: San Juan Mountain Association
Website: http://www.sjma.org/
Location: Durango, CO – Mud Springs (BLM)
Start Date: June 2, 2012
Summary: Volunteer project in the Mud Springs area, including remove a dumped freezer, install signage to make access to the trails more obvious, prune and brush trails and brush in old routes that are no longer in use.Applicant: Lopez Island Conservation Corps
Website: http://www.blueboatdesign.com/licc/
Location: Lopez, Washington – Patos Island (BLM)
Start Date: June 1, 2012
Summary: Youth crews will concentrate on campsite and shoreline clean-up, opening up trails, and other general maintenance tasks.Applicant: Fairbanks Off-Road Lions
Website: http://www.fairbanksoffroadlions.com/
Location: Fairbanks, Alaska – Fairbanks Creek Trail
Start Date: June 2012
Summary: Grant money will be used to perform maintenance on the trail including pruning back over growth, removal of fallen trees, erosion control, and other tasks. Some maintenance equipment will be purchased with funds.Applicant: Kittatas County Field and Stream Club
Website: http://www.kittitasfieldandstream.org/
Location: Ellensberg, Washington – Durr Road
Start Date: April 2012
Summary: Funds will be used to support the annual cleanup on Durr Road, removing trash from recreational shooting and dispersed activities.Applicant: Maine 4x4
Website: http://www.maine4x4.org
Location: Jay, Maine – Bear Mountain
Start Date: June 9, 2012
Summary: Clean up of the Bear Mountain area, purchase of barrels for future waste collection, and general trail maintenance on this private property that is open for public use.
Tread Lightly! Blog post for this cycle - http://treadlightlyoutdoors.wordpress.c … rst-round/
Quadratec Stewardship Grants Applicants
June 1, 2012 DeadlineApplicant: Christian Crawlers 4x4 Club
Website: http://www.christiancrawlers.com
Location: Byrd’s Adventure Center – Cass, AR
Start Date: Currently Running
Summary: Purchase of Trasharoo’s and other items to facilitate trail and adventure center cleanup activities throughout the club, centered around a single trail run each month.Applicant: Lake County Off-Road
Website: http://www.lakecountyoffroad.org/
Location: Fischer’s Pine Lake – Jefferson, OH
Start Date: October 2012
Summary: Purchase of safety and stewardship materials to promote responsible use and cleanup of area used by event. Designation and printing of trail maps for the Jamboree.Applicant: Texas Master Naturalists – Sabine Neches Chapter
Website: http://txmn.org/sabine/
Location: Sea Rim State Park – Sabine Pass, TX
Start Date: September, 2012
Summary: Adoption of Sea Rim State Park, which has been devastated by hurricanes over the last several years. Funding will help with support for volunteer efforts to restore dunes, install interpretive signage, and cleanup beach areas.Applicant: Thunder Mountain Wheelers ATV Club
Website: http://www.tmwatv.org/
Location: Delta, CO
Start Date: June 2012
Summary: Grant money will be used to construct and support a booth that will travel through the USFS Ouray Ranger District to convey Travel Management information, Tread Lightly! ethics, and assorted stewardship information.
Many thanks again to our friends (and partners) at Quadratec for their support of our stewardship programs. If you are in the market for new floor liners or grab handles, please consider supporting us through your purchase. http://www.quadratec.com/showcases/trea … or_liners/
Our next grant application deadline is on August 1st. Grants are open to current member/partner clubs and 3-year individual members. To apply: http://www.treadlightly.org/page.php/stewardshipgrants/
And most of all... Thank YOU ALL for your work taking care of the public and private lands we enjoy. Couldn't do it without you.
#11 Re: The X Spot » Why "Tread Lightly!"...? » 2012-06-12 11:41:11
Well... if it just hasn't been a busy couple of months.
Where have we been?
Denver St. Patricks Day Parade (Guest appearance by LightFoot, with Stay The Trail) - March 17 in Denver, Colorado
National OHV Safety and Education Conference - March 26 and 27 in Sacramento, California
Easter Jeep Safari - April 4 to 8 in Moab, Utah
Stewardship Day @ The Capital - April 19 in Denver, Colorado
Scout-O-Rama - May 5 in Salt Lake City, Utah
Overland Expo - May 18 to 20 in Flagstaff, Arizona
Master Tread Trainer Course - May 26 in Portland, Oregon
Colorado State Parks Seasonal Training - May 30 at Sylvan Lake State Park, Colorado
Grand Mesa Jeep Club Show - June 2 in Grand Junction, Colorado
Colorado State Parks Seasonal Training - June 6 at Mueller State Park, Colorado
National Get Outdoors Day - June 9 in Salt Lake City, Utah
National Get Outdoors Day - June 9 in Denver, CO (Celebrating our mascot's 10th birthday!)
And on the heels of that, where are we going?
Master Tread Trainer Course for Stay The Trail - June 18th in Denver, Colorado
Sun Valley Adaptive Sports / Higher Ground Week - July 2 to July 6 in Sun Valley, Idaho area
FJ Summit (Including stewardship trail run day!) - July 18 to July 21 in Ouray, Colorado
Master Tread Trainer Course - August 28 to August 29 at Camp Sol R Crown in Wilmont, Wisconsin
National Order of the Arrow Conference (Boy Scouts of America) - August 1 to August 4 in East Lansing, Michigan
Master Tread Trainer Course (NOHVCC Conference) - August 21 in Great Falls, Montana
NOHVCC Conference - August 21 to August 25 in Great Falls, Montana
That sort of covers it... Please pay attention to our Tread Trainer Course listings for additional courses if you're interested in helping us promote the Tread Lightly! message throughout your area.
Tread Lightly! has also instituted a blog to give weekly updates on our goings-on. Have a look! http://treadlightlyoutdoors.wordpress.com/
Jason, Lori, and Justin with the mobile billboards sponsored by Drive Off-Road in Moab during EJS
Justin doing a workshop with seasonal employees from Colorado State Parks
Lightfoot with Woodsy and Smokey, at National Get Outdoors Day in Denver
Hanging out with Del from BRC and Matt from Stay The Trail Ambassadors, at the Grand Mesa Jeep Club Show
In addition to the stewardship grants program ( http://www.treadlightly.org/page.php/stewardshipgrants/ ), we are also about ready to start round 2 of our interpretive panel program. Over 2000 of these panels were placed last year on public lands throughout the country, promoting responsible use under our Ride On (motorized) and Respected Access (recreational shooting) campaigns. We are looking to place at least that number out again this year, so keep your eyes peeled.
http://www.respectedaccess.org/resources/kiosk-program/
We have some really big things coming down the trail at Tread Lightly!. Our memberships are up, our exposure is increasing through numerous outlets and partnerships, and we've had a huge response for donations for our annual eBay charity auction coming up later this year. We would like to say THANK YOU to all of our supporters, members, member clubs, and partners. Without your help, this wouldn't be possible.
Please consider joining Tread Lightly! and helping us continue to proactively maintain responsible access through ethics and stewardship. The list of benefits is long, but most importantly, you're helping to protect America's public lands and waterways for continued future use.
#12 Re: The X Spot » Why "Tread Lightly!"...? » 2012-03-15 13:29:38
If we ever found out where the spam was comming from I do not think we would be "treading lightly" on them :twisted:
Totally fair 
#13 Re: The X Spot » Tread Lightly! Stewardship Grants » 2012-02-03 14:00:14
Alrighty... Next round is open for Application! Paperwork must be submitted by 8pm on March 1st.
When are grant applications due?
Grant applications and all supporting material are due by 8:00 A.M. mountain time March 1, 2012.What do I need for my application?
Applicants must submit an online grant application, a letter of support from a representative of the land management agency or land owner and, if applicable, any additional documentation including photos of the area.Where should I send supplemental documentation for this grant?
Your letter of support and additional documentation can be emailed to grants@treadlightly.org or mailed to 353 E. 400 S. Suite 100, SLC, UT 84111.
When should my project or event be completed?
For this grant cycle, all projects or events must be completed and final reports submitted by July 31, 2012.If I am awarded a grant, when should I expect funding to be released?
Tread Lightly! will provide fifty percent of the grant award up front. The final payment will be issued upon receipt of a complete project report and other requested documentation.http://www.treadlightly.org/page.php/stewardshipgrants/
Remember that you must be a member club or 3-year individual member to qualify. Need to join? Click here: http://www.treadlightly.org/page.php/me … mbers.html
#14 Re: The X Spot » John Deere and Tread Lightly! partner for a Friends giveaway » 2012-01-06 10:30:56
John Deere has rung in the new year right and has generously donated a new John Deere Marksman Jacket for our Dallas Safari Club Convention / Denver International Sportsmens Expo "Friend of Tread Lightly!" promotion!!! You know you want to win (again), so...
Here's how this works:
Sign up to be a "Friend" of Tread Lightly! between now and Sunday January 8th, either by stopping by either of our booths (Denver ISE - Youth Fair at the back, DSC - A4), scanning the QR code on the poster below, or going to our "Friend" page on the Tread Lightly! website http://treadlightly.org/page.php/friend/TLFriend.html and signing up. By becoming our friend, you'll receive periodic emails about TL! and our efforts encourage responsible use and stewardship on public lands and waterways.
On January 9th, we will announce the winner. Only those who sign up as Friends between now and the 8th are qualified.
That's it, That's all. Thanks for your support
#15 Re: The X Spot » Why "Tread Lightly!"...? » 2012-01-06 10:30:02
Maybe we should tell the Escort spamming service to "Tread Lightly!" on our public internets??
(I know, I know... its early, and I haven't had enough coffee)
Happy New Year everyone!