FIVEMILE PASS RECREATION AREA — It’s 2018, and Utah’s OHV volunteers took to a popular trail earlier this month to bring in the new year. A total of 11 volunteers, including some certified Trail Hosts, braved the chilly weather at Fivemile Pass Recreation Area last month for this year’s first project along the Rattlesnake Trail. The Rattlesnake Trail […]
OHV Volunteers: 2017 In Review, Honorable Mentions
With 2017 coming to a close and we examine the past year, we are continually amazed at the hard work and dedication of Utah’s OHV volunteer community. Through a combination of service projects, media outreach, and education efforts, OHV volunteers contributed a total of 2,548.5 hours throughout 2017. These volunteer hours have helped keep trails […]
Volunteers Brave Wind, Rain For Temple Fork Trail Work
WASATCH-CACHE NATIONAL FOREST — While National Public Lands Day has since passed us by, we are still getting word of some amazing volunteer projects that were completed. One such project took place up in Logan Canyon at the Temple Fork Trailhead. Here, volunteers from multiple organizations braved the wet and rainy weather to show their […]
Winter Is Coming: Snowmobile Volunteers Construct New Fence In Heber Valley
LAKE CREEK TRAILHEAD — Winter is coming. You know it, and we know it. Which means wintertime fun is right around the corner. But before the snow has even hit some volunteers are heading up the mountain to prep trails and trailheads for the coming season. On a recent weekend, one group of OHV volunteers met […]
Volunteers Clear Trails, Build Fence in Box Elder County
BOX ELDER COUNTY — Utahns love the outdoors, and with plenty of mountains and beautiful trails to explore, there is always something new to explore. While many of us can be found out exploring these trails, there are some who venture out into mountains, not to play, but to volunteer their time to keep the […]
Volunteers Remove Over One-Ton of Trash From Fivemile Pass
FIVEMILE PASS OHV AREA — As members of the outdoor recreation community, few things can make us happier than setting off on our favorite trail with friends and family members. Just as true, however, is how all those happy feelings can come crashing down when we discover that one of our favorite areas has been […]
OHV Volunteers Nail Another Project
BOUNTIFUL — Summer is in full-swing, which means OHV trail volunteers are out in force and working double-time to help ensure our natural resources are well maintained and safe for everyone. On Saturday, July 15th, a group of these volunteers gathered together up above the Bountiful B for some much-needed cleanup work. The group comprised […]
Volunteers Clean Up Ward Canyon
As its name suggests, Bountiful is an area with much to offer in the outdoor recreation world; especially when it comes to Ward Canyon. Because of this beauty and popularity, as well as its proximity to the city, portions of the canyon can quickly become “over loved.” To help keep this beauty intact, it takes […]
Volunteers Install New Beacon Transceiver at Monte Cristo
MONTE CRISTO — Winter is in full swing and the mountains have been immersed in deep snow. This has been great news for snowmobilers, who are loving the several feet of snow being dumped each storm. However, with our beloved powder comes an increase in avalanche danger. There has been a substantial amount of avalanche […]
Snowmobile Season Is Here, So Are The Volunteers
December is around the corner and the snow is starting to fall; meaning snowmobile lovers across the state are firing up their rigs and preparing the upcoming season. Rather than preparing their personal set ups, some OHV enthusiasts are helping prep the trails that are beloved by so many. Members of the Utah Snowmobile Association and […]