Check out our latest July edition Newsletter for a summary of all the latest news and events in your association...
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In this video you can learn the basics of proper safe winching as we walk through the step by step best practices of an actual recovery procedure on a wooden trail scenario. Suggestions on required accessories like gloves, and straps to Winch Signals and Safety Tips all of which allow for comfortable safe winch operation. You too can look like a pro on your next recovery. Learn More: http://www.sfwda.org/education
This inaugural Omix ADA Jeep Heritage Festival has developed into a day full of activities for the whole family!
The awesome folks over at Rugged Ridge, Alloy USA, and other top brands also know as Omix ADA have opened up their warehouse & amazing Jeep vehicle collection for the first time to the public on Saturday, July 16th, 2016 from 10am-4pm. Looks like a fun for the whole family. Join SFWDA and check out the 36 Hours of Uhwarrie Competition Jeep JK or the Show N Shine outside. Or take stroll inside through one of the very best and most diverse collections of vintage Jeeps in existence, all for free. The only charge is to compete in the show n shine. Come check it out....I'll see you there.
For more info:
http://www.ruggedridge.com/jeep-heritage-expo-event-pass-july16th.html
or
https://www.facebook.com/events/241255899584204/
Join the North American XJ Association of Jeep enthusiasts on their annual Cherokee Crawl this time in beautiful Black Mountain, Harlan, KY.
The event will be (officially) July 1 and 2, but we'll have a number of people on site for informal trail rides the few days leading up to that. They are holding it at the Black Mountain Off-Road Park in Harlan KY and using the Harlan County Campground as our event headquarters. Saturday will be our big day with the raffle and the BBQ dinner that night. They reportedly hired the Harlan County Coal Burners, a competitive BBQ team, to feed everyone once again.
More Information on the event : http://naxja.org/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=364
Tellico Overlander’s Adventure Destinations 4x4 Adventures
The First T.O.A.D Event
The First T.O.A.D. = Tellico Overland Adventure Destination!
Come be a part of it starting on 19-21 Aug 16.
The TOAD Rally is for all ages, camping on site is free with purchase of
your jeep crew’s registration for $40, 2 adults per jeep and kids under 12 free.
Day Visitors Pass at the gate is $10 each adult per day and kids under 12 free. Food vendors will be on site if you don’t want to cook at your camp site.!! Electric and water camp
sites are limited and at additional cost.
Vendors and Sponsor question please call @ 423- 404-4164
LOCATION: 801 STEER CREEK TELLICO PLAINS, TN 37385.
Directions - Turn right off HWY 68 and 3miles
TOAD supports the CCRF Combat Casualty Relief Fund, a Tennessee National Guard support organization that support all the Tennessee National Guard soldier and airman.
Three days of several key event/happening!!1st annual TOAD GEO Trek Challenge Open: designated Route or 100 Miles of Tellico Mountain roads, both gravel roads with creek crossings and pavement roads, with 6 six key specific grid locations with hidden treasure for jeep team’s that register to take part in the GEO Trek Challenge, The challenge can be done in one day or you can do it in two. The cost to participate in the Treasure Trek is additional $5.00 each key designated location have a TOAD Key Treasure for all that take part.
Swap Meet: (Friday- Sunday) booth fee is $10 plus $20 Gate fee, booth size 10X10 (Individual, non-Vendor)
For Full Details check out their website; http://www.tellicooverlandersadventuredestinations.com/index.htm
Rock Corps would like to thank everyone for coming out this past weekend to the SFWDA Meet-N-Ride at the S.H.O.P. The temperatures were hot and so was the wheeling, I didn’t hear of much carnage so it sounds as though a good time was had by all. There was a quick introduction meeting to get people acquainted with Rock Corps, the SHOP, and the upcoming events for SFWDA. From there groups formed up and headed out to explore the park, Lunch time rolled around and hot dogs, hamburgers, and cold cut sub sandwiches were served with chips and cold drinks. After lunch more trail riding and park exploring was done until it was time to head back to our individual destinations.
Again Thank Each and Every One of you that came out to show support for Rock Corps and The SHOP and we look forward to seeing you again and coming out to enjoy our pride and joy called Sugar Hill Off Road Park
Sincerely
Rock Corps Board Of Directors
Below you can find a select few photos from my camera, while we have lots more from others as well as videos from the ride on the old event page with Facebook.
OUTSTANDING TRAILS PROGRAM
It's that time of the year again....$4,000 can go a LONG WAY for your club and OHV Trail. You must earn it but read up on the details and let us know if SFWDA can help point you in the right direction to benefit another local club again.
The BFGoodrich® Tires Outstanding Trails program was established in 2006 to raise awareness for responsible use and preservation of off-road trails while providing support in the trails’ conservation efforts. Through 2015, the Outstanding Trails program has recognized over 40 off-road trails and clubs across North America. The program has provided more than $150,000 in grants in support of the various trails conservation efforts.Trails are nominated for uniqueness, terrain type and enthusiast following.
Learn More & Apply Today;
http://www.bfgoodrichtires.com/outstanding-trails-program.page
Join the Southern Four Wheel Drive Association for the 30th edition of the premier Southeastern U.S. trail riding event at Golden Mountain Park, September 22-25, 2016 and support Dixie Run 2016.
Dixie Run is one of two core events for SFWDA each year and this year's event will be the 30th and likely the best yet.
Register Here;
http://www.sfwda.org/event-calendar#id=125&cid=1044&wid=201
Our event schedule will include guided Excursion rides on Friday afternoon and Saturday to some beautiful scenic local vistas; scheduled trail rides at Golden Mountain Park and Ladies Only rides for all size vehicles. Free riding throughout the weekend on all trail as well.
Dixie Run 2016 will also include a Kids play area and other family friendly activities including a Saturday afternoon of fun for the kids.
All pricing includes access to the trails at Golden Mountain Park, a Saturday night dinner, and camping on site for 3 nights. SFWDA and our supporting Business Partners will be supporting a raffle on Saturday evening.
Come join us and share a great weekend on the Cumberland plateau in Middle Tennessee and support the Southern Four Wheel Drive Association this great legacy event, Dixie Run 2016. #dixierun30
If you aren't yet an SFWDA Member and would like to attend, please go to our Member Registration Page where you can join our association and register for DixieRun all at once!
Be sure to register early to take advantage of special pricing!
* DixieRun 2016 SFWDA Member registration Pricing
Drivers Registration -
Before August 1 $89
August 1 - Sept 19 $99
Onsite Sales - $109
Passenger Registration
(16 and Over) $24 / $29 / $39
Under 16 $12
Under 6 FREE
Saturday Only Driver $49 / $49 / $59
* Raffle tickets will be available throughout the weekend.
Register Here;
http://www.sfwda.org/event-calendar#id=125&cid=1044&wid=201
* Please note, No Refunds can be granted if requested after September 12, or more than 60 days from date of purchase.
Omix-ADA's Jeep Collection is open to the public for the first time and you're invited. This event will include a Jeep Show & Shine (limited spots available), Awards, Prizes, Games, Food, and a whole lot more! FREE to the Public.
Register for the Jeep Show or come and enjoy the collection & mingle with Jeepers! http://www.ruggedridge.com/event
Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests inviting everyone to their
Collaborative Learning Workshop
When
Thursday June 16, 2016 from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM EDT
Where
North Hall Community Center
4175 Nopone Road
Gainesville, GA 30506
Please join the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests as we embark on an exciting new path, kicking off with this Collaborative Learning Workshop.
We hope this workshop will be a catalyst for building community capacity to work together to realize shared goals - in any arena - and also to awaken and strengthen our communities' connection to our public lands. This forest needs you.
Participants will gain valuable ideas and skills that can be applied to solving problems and making decisions in collaboration with other organizations, governments, and communities.
By learning collaboration techniques together, we can build a shared language and establish mutual expectations. This workshop will feature collaboration experts from across the country and across perspectives - community members, academics, and land managers - to share their experiences and knowledge with you.
Beginning this fall, we will be reaching out to partners, stakeholders and community members through a series of conversations aimed at realizing a shared vision to address complex conservation challenges across a single large landscape on the Chattahoochee National Forest.
We will need your knowledge and insights right from the start in order to plan the right work in the right places for the right reasons.
This is something new for us. We are working to build our skills and capacity for collaboration, and want to help boost yours in the process, too.
We encourage you to come to learn and grow - together with us.
Register Now!
I can't make it
If you have questions about the workshop, feel free to contact Judy Toppins (770/297-3061, jrtoppins@fs.fed.us,) or Mike Brod (770/297-3090, mbrod@fs.fed.us.)
Thank you for your attention and response, and I so look forward to learning and growing with you during this exciting phase in our forest's history.
Sincerely,
Betty Jewett
Forest Supervisor
Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests