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Rider Feedback Needed!
A citizen planning group, Envision Chaffee County, has produced a Draft Recreation Plan for the Salida and Buena Vista areas in Central Colorado. Within this plan, we have identified some...
Comments from TPA, CORE and COTD - Envision Chaffee County Plan
The Trails Preservation Alliance (TPA), Colorado Off Road Enterprise (CORE) and the Colorado Off Road Trail Defenders (COTD) submitted letters concerning issues with Envision Chaffee County’s Recreation in Balance Recreation...
2020 TPA Special Edition KTM 690 Sweepstakes WINNER!
And the winner is…ANDRE BOSSE! Congratulations once again to Andre Bosse the winner of the TPA Special Edition KTM 690. Executive Director Chad Hixon handed over ownership of the new...
Monetizing the Scenery
Most of you are familiar with the Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance – but if you are not you should be. SUWA is behind efforts to continually restrict access to public...
Pre-Scoping Public Input - Chaffee County Camping and Travel Management Plan
United States Department of the InteriorBureau of Land ManagementRoyal Gorge Field Office3028 E. Main StreetCañon City, CO 81212 SUBJECT: Pre-Scoping Public Input – Chaffee County Camping and Travel Management Plan...
Adventure Rider Article - Access and Advocacy
Reposted with permission from Adventure Rider Magazine – December 2020Ned Suesse is a member of the TPA Board of Directors Access and Advocacy The challenges faced when connecting beautiful places...
Rio Grande National Forest Response to Continental Divide National Scenic Trail Corridor Issues
Rio Grande National Forest response to the request of clarification on Supreme Court ruling USFS vs. Cowpasture River Preservation Association and its relationship to Continental Divide National Scenic Trail (CDNST)...
5 Million in Grant Money Returned to Colorado OHV Program
The Colorado OHV Grant fund will have $5 million in surplus money returned to the program! Additionally, the program will receive an increase in funding of almost $2 million annually....
Ride With Respect Noise Letter to Grand County and Moab City
This letter is being reprinted here with permission from Ride with Respect (RwR). This letter was written by RwR to Grand County and Moab City regarding sound regulations. In the...
Public Scoping Comments Labyrinth Rims/Gemini Bridges Travel Management Plan
Ride with Respect, COHVCO and the TPA comment in the scoping phase for the Labyrinth Rims/Gemini Bridges Travel Management Plan near Moab, UT. Submitted through the BLM EPlanning Website...
Input on the Executive Order on Tackling the Climate Crisis at Home and Abroad
Department of InteriorVia email only @ oiea@ios.doi.gov Re: EO 14008 – Executive Order on Tackling the Climate Crisis at Home and Abroad Dear Sirs:Please accept this correspondence as the input...
MOAB Ongoing Travel Management Plan Update
A lot of information is being shared about the Travel Management Plan (TMP) in Labyrinth Rims/Gemini Bridges area North West of Moab on social media right now. It’s great to...
National Sustainable Trails Phase 1 Guidebook Comments
US Forest ServiceAtt: Brenda YankoviakVia email only Re: National Sustainable Trails Strategy Phase 1 Launch and Learn Guidebook Dear Brenda:Please accept this correspondence as the input of the motorized community...
Proposed Beaver Creek Restoration Project in the La Sal Mountains Comments
Balance ResourcesUtah Nonprofit Corporation3004 W Sweet Blossom DriveSouth Jordan, UT 84095801-783-7643mark@balanceresources.org Louis (Ted) Neff, Deputy District RangerMoab-Monticello Ranger DistrictManti-La Sal National Forest62 East 100 North,P. O. Box 386Moab, Utah...
Upshift Magazine Article: Strength in Numbers
Republished with permission By Chad de Alva There is no greater tool for trail advocacy than the local motorcycle club and their boots-on-the-ground presence. Yet different clubs enjoy varying...
Bureau of Land Management National Headquarters Grand Junction Comments
Representative Lauren BoebertAtt: Ashley Higgins1609 Longworth BuildingWashington, DC 20515 RE:The LOCAL Act Dear Ashley: Please accept this correspondence as the vigorous support of the above organizations for the LOCAL Act...
2020 TPA Annual Report Available!
The 2020 TPA Annual Report is now available on the Annual Reports page!
Comments BLM Scoping Document in the San Rafael Swell Travel Management Plan
Submitted through the BLM EPlanning Website on the BLM National NEPA Register ATTENTION:Daniel KauffmanProject LeadGreen River DistrictPlanning and Environmental CoordinatorBureau of Land Managementblm_ut_pr_comments@blm.gov RE: Comments by Ride with Respect, Colorado...
Wolf reintroduction in Colorado SB 21-105
Senator Don Corum200 East Colfax, Rm 346Denver CO 80203 Representative Perry Will200 East Colfax, Rm 307Denver CO 80203 Re: Wolf reintroduction in Colorado SB 21-105 Dear Senator Corum and Representative...
Article Featuring the TPA in February Off-Road Business Association (ORBA) Magazine
We would like to thank our friends at ORBA (Off-Road Business Association) for this article about the TPA in the February Off-Road Business Magazine as well as Chad de Alva...
Funding wolf reintroduction in Colorado HB 21-1040
Representative Perry Will200 East Colfax, Rm 307Denver CO 80203 Re: Funding wolf reintroduction in Colorado HB 21-1040 Dear Representative Will: Please accept this correspondence as the vigorous support for HB...
2021 Omnibus Wilderness & Amendments
Congresswoman Lauren BoebertAtt: Jeff Smalls & Ashley Higgins1609 Longworth HOBWashington DC 20515 Re: 2021 Omnibus Wilderness & Amendments Dear Jeff and Ashley; Please accept this correspondence as the comments of...
Manti LaSal National Forest - Forest Plan Revision Comments
Manti LaSal National ForestAtt: Supervisor’s Office599 West Price River DrivePrice UT 84501 January 25, 2021 RE: Forest Plan Revision Dear Supervisor Nehl: The Organizations (Trails Preservation Alliance (TPA), Colorado Off-Highway...
Methow Valley Closure Objection Letter
Methow Valley Objection Letter Okanogan – Wenatchee NFATT: Kristian Bail, Forest Supervisor215 Melody LaneWenatchee, WA 98801 RE: Emergency Order 06-17-04-20-25 Dear Supervisor Bail: The Organizations are writing to express our...
Emergency Closure Order on the Methow Valley Ranger District Objection
Okanogan – Wenatchee NFATT: Kristian Bail, Forest Supervisor215 Melody LaneWenatchee, WA 98801 RE: Emergency Order 06-17-04-20-25 Dear Supervisor Bail: The Organizations are writing to express our vigorous opposition to the...
Dolores Ranger District Adds New Routes in Recent Decision - Chicken Creek Trail
Reprinted with permission – a message via email from the San Juan Trail Riders. Dolores Ranger District, San Juan National Forest Chicken Creek Trail Project Decision Motorized Trails Per the...
2020 Ride With Respect Year in Review
Reprinted with permission Ride with Respect Year in Review 2020 www.ridewithrespect.org On rough trails, when scanning ahead for obstacles, you can sometimes find a line that threads the needle to...
Big update! TPA Files Objections to Pike San Isabel Record of Decision
Still Fighting the Good Fight The Trails Preservation Alliance (TPA) is continuously working for you and after an 8-year long fight, we are nearing the finish line. The TPA has...
The TPA Helps Ride with Respect Save Valuable Routes Southwest of Moab Utah
Bureau of Land Management Moab Field Office 82 East Dogwood Avenue Moab, UT 84532 Re: Comments on the Draft Environmental Assessment of the Canyon Rims Travel Management Area Dear BLM...
Comments on USFS E-Bike Designations Proposed Policy Changes
United States Forest Service Attn: Michiko Martin, Director Recreation Staff 1400 Independence Ave SW Washington, DC 20250-1124 SUBJECT: Comments on proposed policy changes regarding E-bike designations on lands managed by...
Save the Date - 2021 Colorado 600
Photo: Miguel Santana When: September 12th – 17th, 2021 Where: Grand Lodge at Crested Butte, Colorado What: The Colorado 600 is a five-day ride and trail symposium through the Collegiate...
Enter to Win this Bike!
**Sweepstakes ended Apr 8, 2021** Enter to win this special 2020 TPA Edition KTM 690 Enduro R fully outfitted! Enjoy every route from the highway to trail and back. This...
Support of Endangered Species Act Amendments of 2020 - MAZ20148
Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works Att: Senator Barrasso 410 Dirksen Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510 Re: Support of Endangered Species Act Amendments of 2020 – MAZ20148 Dear...
Support of Emergency Wildfire and Public Safety Act of 2020
Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works Att: Senator Daines 410 Dirksen Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510 Re: Support of Emergency Wildfire and Public Safety Act of 2020 Dear...
Great American Outdoor Act (GAOA) Proposed Project List for 2020/2021
US Forest Service -Region 2 VIA Electronic portal submission only Re: Proposed 20/21 project list under GAOA Dear Sirs: The above Organizations welcome the opportunity to voice our support for...
Definition of Habitat Areas - US Fish and Wildlife Services (USFWS)
UD Fish and Wildlife Service MS: PRB(3W) 5275 Leesburg Pike Falls Church, VA 22041-3803 Re: Definition of Habitat Areas Docket No. FWS–HQ–ES–2020–0047 Dear Sirs: Please accept this correspondence as the...
Letter of Support for History Colorado Grant Application - Palisade Wall Repairs
Mr. Tim Stroh, AIA Director, State Historical Fund 1200 Broadway Denver, CO 80203 SUBJECT: Letter of Support for History Colorado Grant Application, Palisade Wall Repairs. Dear Mr. Stroh: Please accept...
2020 Shady Burro Enduro - Another Burro in the Books!
Back by popular demand the 2020 Shady Burro Enduro in South Fork, CO. was a HUGE success! The 2-day Shady Burro was a SOLD OUT event with Trails Preservation Alliance...
The TPA is excited to introduce Chad Hixon as our new Executive Director!
The Trails Preservation Alliance (TPA) Board of Directors is excited and pleased to announce the selection of Chad Hixon to serve as the Executive Director of the TPA. Chad brings...
Another Burro on the Books!
Back by popular demand – the 2020 Shady Burro Enduro in South Fork, CO. was a HUGE success! The 2-day Shady Burro was a SOLD OUT event with Trails Preservation...
Southwest Colorado Update
As winter yielded to spring, crews from San Juan Trail Riders (SJTR) worked with the U.S. Forest Service, clearing downfall from OHV and single-track trails in Southwest Colorado. By early...
Motorcycle Trail Riders Clear Snow and Open Popular Trail
The Monarch Crest Trail is now open a little earlier thanks to Yon Iaccio’s efforts with an organized shovel party. Yon, owner of Tomichi Creek Trading Post and founding member...
Planning Trails with Wildlife in Mind
Introduction: TPA’s role in helping to develop Colorado Parks and Wildlife’s (CPW), Planning Trails with Wildlife in Mind Guide and the Advisory Group for the development of the Guide. The...
Proposed regulations of Electric Bicycles RN 1004-AE72
US Department of Interior Director, BLM Mail Stop 2134 LM 1849 C St. NW ATT: RN 1004-AE72 Washington, DC 20240 Re: Proposed regulations of Electric Bicycles – RN 1004-AE72 Dear...
TPA Request for Additional Single-Track - Royal Gorge Field Office
Sent via email to: Recreation Planning Staff Attn: Linda Skinner Royal Gorge Field Office Bureau of Land Management 3028 E. Main St. Canyon City, CO 81212 Request for additional multiple-use,...
Letter of support for HR 5797 - The Recreational Trails Program (RTP) Full Funding Act of 2020
Chairman Peter Defazio 2165 Rayburn Building Washington, DC 20515 Ranking Member Sam Graves 2165 Rayburn Building Washington, DC 20515 RE: Support for HR 5797 “The Recreational Trails Program (RTP) Full...
UPDATE: ACTION ALERT $5 Million In Colorado OHV Funds At Stake
We wanted to provide an update on the OHV fund situation after a week of hearings with the Joint Budget Committee… RIGHT NOW WE ARE CAUTIOUSLY OPTIMISTIC. Here is why:...
A Call to Action for all Outdoorsmen Across America - AZ Backcountry Explorers
Article dated January 12, 2020 from the Arizona Backcountry Explorers website. There is a lot of good information and recommendations – check out the entire article on their site. The...
2020 Colorado OHV Program Grant Awards Announced
Since the OHV Program started in 1991, more than $62 million from OHV registration fees have been allocated for “on the ground” improvements for motorized recreation. In 2020, $4,456,258 was...
Colorado Trails Program Funding Rescission - Letter to the JBC
Colorado Trails Program Funding Rescission Sent via email to: Senator Dominick Moreno dominick.moreno.senate@state.co.us Representative Daneya Esgar Daneya.esgar.senate@state.co.us Representative Julie McCluskie Julie.mccluskie.house@state.co.us Senator Bob Rankin bob.rankin.senate@state.co.us Representative Kim Ransom kim.ransom.house@state.co.us Senator...
ACTION ALERT! $5 Million In Colorado OHV Funds At Stake
We need your help to protect the OHV funding program! It has come to our attention that the Colorado Joint Budget Committee (JBC) is looking at rescinding all or part...
The TPA is excited to Introduce our New Legal Team!
The TPA Board of Directors has recently entered into an agreement with the Holsinger Law LLC to begin representing the TPA and provide legal support as needed. Kent Holsinger is...
Arizona Trails Economic Study - 2020
Click image to download PDF THE ECONOMIC VALUE OF TRAILS IN ARIZONA A Travel Cost Method Study – TECHNICAL REPORT Dari Duval, George Frisvold, Ashley Bickel March 2020 The University...
Gila National Forest revised draft RMP/Planning
Gila National Forest Att: Plan Revision 3005 E. Camino del Bosque Silver City, NM 88061 Re: Gila NF revised draft RMP/Planning Dear Sirs: Please accept this correspondence as the comments...
2021
Outdoor Recreation Act S.3266December 31, 2021 TPA receives donation from the “P.S. I Love You Philanthropic Fund of the Southwest Community Foundation”December 4, 2021 Win This Bike! TPA Announces KTM...
TPA Mid-Season Report - Spring 2020
Photo: Don Nickels Message from the TPA Board of Directors The Trails Preservation Alliance (TPA) Board of Directors sincerely hopes that this newsletter finds you safe and doing well. The...
The Changing Landscape of Local Involvement for Clubs Associated with Motorized Recreation
By Scott Jones Scott is a legal and land-use consultant that supports the TPA, COHVCO and the Colorado Snowmobile Association. Photo: Sean Klinger Our local clubs are the backbone of...
Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) OHV Grant Program
By Jason Elliott and Scott Bright Jason and Scott work with the TPA and serve on CPW’s State Trails and OHV Subcommittee. Photo: Don Riggle Each and every year, CPW’s...
Great American Outdoors Act S3422
Senator Corey Gardner 354 Russell Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510 Re: Great American Outdoors Act S3422 Dear Senator Gardner: The above Organizations (Colorado Off-Highway Vehicle Coalition, Trail Preservation Alliance,...
Rico West Dolores Trails Project Draft Environmental Assessment comments
San Juan National Forest Dolores Field Office Dolores, CO 81323-9308 Re: Rico Trails Project 56748 To: Tom Rice Introduction: Please accept these comments to the Draft Environmental Assessment for the...