Every year, the Tri-State ATV Club sends part of what we raise from our events and raffles to BlueRibbon Coalition. I want to take a minute to show you what that money has been doing, because the last stretch has been one of the best runs for public land access in a long time.
A presidential Executive Order backing access. BRC pushed hard for federal policy that treats recreation as a legitimate use of public land and eliminates the federal rules that have been used to close thousands of miles of trails, and that effort paid off when President Trump sigend Executive Order 14408 titled, “Removing Unnecssary and Counterproductive Restrictions on Access to Federal Lands” Federal agencies are now rewriting their rules to comply with this order, which will eventually result in increased access and reopened trails.
The Roadless Rule on its way out. For over two decades, the 2001 Roadless Rule has locked up tens of millions of acres of National Forest land from new roads and motorized access. BRC has fought it for years, and the move to rescind it is a major step toward local, common-sense forest management.
Monument boundaries brought back in line. Oversized national monument designations have been used to close routes people have driven for generations. BRC has been leading the fight against abuse of the Antiquities Act, and after Bears Ears and Grand Staircase Escalante National Monuments were reduced in size, millions of acres have been reopened for access.
Utah trails on track to reopen. After closures that shut down routes many of us have ridden for years, BRC’s work has the San Rafael Swell, Labyrinth Canyon, and the Henry Mountains on track to reopen trails that were closed under previous plans.
Multiple lawsuits, all active right now. Anti-access groups file in court constantly, and when BRC isn’t in the courtroom, closures win by default. BRC is currently fighting seven active cases to protect our routes.
Operation: Accessible is BRC’s push to pass the Outdoor Americans with Disabilities Act, which would protect motorized access for disabled riders, veterans, and Americas who can’t hike into the backcountry. For many people, an OHV is the only way they’ll ever see these places. The bill has already progressed in the Senate Natural Resources Committee, and Representative Kennedy has agreed to champion it in the House. BRC has brought advocates to Washington, D.C. to keep it moving, and those trips are paying off with growing support.
To keep up this momentum, BRC is giving away a custom 2026 Polaris RZR through a sweepstakes. The sweepstakes funds the lawsuits, the advocacy and the work in DC. Every entry gives you a shot at a custom 2026 Polaris RZR PRO S 4, plus a trailer and cash, or $30,000 cash if you’d rather. It closes October 4.
To show their gratitude for our support BRC is giving Tri-State members a code to get double entries.
Enter here: https://blueribboncoalition.org/sxs-sweepstakes/?promo=TRISTATE2X
Our club has put real money behind this fight because we know what happens when nobody shows up. This is a way to add to our impact. Take five minutes, grab a few entries, and feel free to share this with your riding friends.
