SFWDA delegates meet with the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest to discuss current RTP projects plans for 2016

A number of SFWDA members had a very open dialogue today with the Recreational team from the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest to discuss current RTP projects, plans for 2016 and facilitate the introductions of Jay Bird, Past President SFWDA and GBR, as our Georgia Co-Trails Representative; and Ken Sutz, long standing SFWDA and GBR member, as our Georgia Recreational Trails Program (RTP) Representative. As a critical OHV Stakeholder, we want to thank both Jay Bird and Ken Sutz for volunteering for these critical roles as Dave Logan moves on with new professional commitments with Omix-ADA (Rugged Ridge), one of our supporting SFWDA Business Members.

Dave Logan is retiring after a long term as Georgia RTP Representative

We also want to thank Dave Logan for his volunteer commitments since 2008 in representing the Georgia Bounty Runners and our association, SFWDA, in both of these roles. Dave has also been critical in the development of our SFWDA Educational Video series over the last few years and will continue to serve as a resource and adviser. Thank you Dave Logan for your service.

http://www.fs.usda.gov/detailfull/conf/recreation/?cid=stelprdb5427592&width=full

We're excited to announce the "S.R.B." band will be appearing live at TrailFest 2016

Join us at TrailFest in AOP on Saturday evening immediately following the main announcements, awards, and raffle when we will "Launch" the weekend away as we Thank You for coming and supporting SFWDA!  Join us at the main pavilion for an evening full of Live Music, a Bonfire, Food Vendors with a special late night menu, and good ole' fun the whole family is sure to enjoy!

  S.R.B.'s variety of popular and classic southern style rock & country is great entertainment for all ages! Scott Freels ( Professional Lead singer, Bassist & Song Writer ) and Barry Freels ( Lead guitar and professional blue grass player) have played for 20+ years around the Southeast. They joined with Randy Ruffner ( Rhythm guitar roots in country and gospel) and Sam Teddar (Drummer who is also a singer, song writer and guitar player) to form S.R.B. several years ago to play the music they love best,  soulful music in country and classic rock.

They have played around the Tennessee area to including many four wheeling events like, The S.R.R.S. series, Dixie Run 29. We are delighted to have them back again to put on a show on for all who come. 

#trailfest2016
#trailfest13 

Registration is Now Live! for the 13th Annual TrailFest 2016 Adventure Off Road Park, April 29 - May1, 2016

Just some of the enhancements at this years TrailFest 2016

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All new Trailfest 2016 Shirt Design

• Each registered vehicle will be issued a unique identifying event sticker along with their registration pack. Various benefits are available to those who register early so why not show it off with pride. 
• New & Enhanced Education Seminars & Demos will be available on a limited availability.
• Exclusive Early Registrant Raffle of a Warn Winch will be awarded separate of all other raffle prizes to one of only the advanced event registrants. (No additional purchase necessary) 
• Test your Skills on the new Expanded Obstacle Course / Dirt Track with added Technical Obstacles creating a more challenging opportunity still manageable for all vehicles.
• Timed Uphill Multi-Class Challenge, everyone can have a shot against the clock up the hill. Bring what you got and compete among your equal level rig for a prize & trophy. 
• Expedient Raffle Awards with more amazing prizes from Top brands and Sponsors.
• More Food Vendors, including more options, more often. 
• More details are in development, but it's planned to be the biggest and best ever TrailFest event. 

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13th Annual SFWDA TrailFest 2016 Event Registration will be going live on January 2, 2016 at 11am

 The 13th Annual TrailFest 2016 registration will be launching live on our website next Saturday, January 2, at 11 am so be sure to mark your calendar now and join us at Adventure Off Road Park in S. Pittsburg, TN April 29-May 1, 2016. 

Early registrants not only save money, you also enjoy exclusive promotions, so be sure you to be a part of the best TrailFest yet! We'll see you on the Trail.

#trailfest2016

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Just some of the enhancements beyond what you would normally expect at this years TrailFest 2016

• Each registered vehicle will be issued a unique identifying event sticker along with their registration pack. Various benefits are available to those who register early so why not show it off with pride. 
• New & Enhanced Education Seminars & Demos will be available on a limited availability.
• Exclusive Early Registrant Raffle of a Warn Winch will be awarded separate of all other raffle prizes to one lucky advanced event registrants. (No additional purchase necessary) 
• Test your Skills on the new Expanded Obstacle Course / Dirt Track with added Technical Obstacles creating a more challenging opportunity still manageable for all vehicles.
• Timed Uphill Multi-Class Challenge, everyone can have a shot against the clock up the hill. Bring what you got and compete among your equal level rig for a prize & trophy. 
• Expedient Raffle Awards with more amazing prizes from Top brands and Sponsors.
• More Food Vendors, including more options, and more available. 
• More details are still in development, but this year is planned to be the biggest and best ever TrailFest event. 

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If you have not been before, take a sneak peek. Family fun atmosphere, and trail riding action from  the 2015 Trailfest

For some archived event photos, videos, and more check out our TrailFest legacy page below....

TrailFest Legacy

http://www.sfwda.org/trailfest-legacy

Fall Meet & Ride at Choccolocco Mountain OHV Park

Beautiful weather, great people, great turnout! We graciously thank the whole Warner Robbins Jeep Club for all their effort hosting this successful event. We filled a trailer full of toys for the tots and helped support a local OHV park, all while having a GREAT time! Be sure to join us at the next Meet and Ride.

From Oscar Indreland ; President of Warner Robbins Jeep Club :
"On behalf of the Warner Robins Jeep Club it truly was our pleasure to be apart of this. Seems everyone had a great time. Few broken parts here and there but that's part of the game. We ended up with nearly 100 vehicles and almost double that in people. The WRJC had a blast and we hope everyone else did too."

Dixie Run 29 is a Huge Success, Thank You to everyone for your support!

Dixie Run 29 is a Huge Success. 
Thank You to everyone for your support! 

 That's right, now that we have reviewed the results of the event we can say for sure that Dixie Run 29 was a hit. We broke almost all prior records for this long time event. With just under 800 total attendees and 487 rigs we have pushed this event to another level raising more money than ever before. Not only did we raise a considerable amount of money for our Association we have also added many new members including 15 new Premium Members. Thank you to each and every one of you who came out and enjoyed Golden Mountain Park together as part of the SFWDA family. 

What will the money raised do for our sport and community, well that is actually up to you all; our loyal members, clubs, and OHV parks. That's right, the SFWDA is a non-profit organization and as such we have a Grant Program for all active members to utilize. These funds are offered in grants up to as much as $5,000 per applicant for a variety of uses. Apply soon and get your your group involved. Grants are useful to educate enthusiasts, maintain and develop  OHV trails, construct OHV park improvements, and more. 

In case you missed it or you would like to check out photos from the event and look for your rig, take a peek at our Official Photographer for the event Image Off Road Photography. These great folks have provided hundreds of images for us all to browse and purchase. 

You can purchase directly from this link, including digital downloads. Enjoy!

Album 1
http://www.imageoffroadphotography.com/…/Dixie-Ru…/i-xHbHgXt

Album 2
http://www.imageoffroadphotography.com/Events/Dixie-Run-2015-Album-2/

Album 3
http://www.imageoffroadphotography.com/Events/Dixie-Run-2015-Album-3/i-nt4SHxZ

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 Next up is our Meet & Ride on November 14th, at Choccolocco Mountain Park . Hope you can join us!

Don't forget about TrailFest 2016 at Adventure Off Road Park which we plan to make bigger and better. Then mark your calendars for Dixie Run 30 at GMP September 23-25th.

Dixie Run 29 Photo Albums are available to download NOW! 3 Whole Albums worth

First off, I want to say how thankful we are for all the effort from Image Off Road Photography. Christy Mote and Thomas Boyd have demonstrated tremendous effort at our  most recent SFWDA events.  Our core mission is Conservation * Education * Recreation. Recreation is the payoff and the reason why we all work so hard to maintain the right to access trails and why we work so hard to maintain our OHV trails. Often when out wheeling it's hard to get good pictures and rarely can you even get a good selfie while on the trail. Photographs help us to keep those memories forever, which is something that often run astray as we age. Well, Image Off Road Photography (IORP) has done it once again. Go ahead right now and check out the 3 whole albums she uploaded for us to peruse. Then be sure and order a few photos, a collage, or maybe even a wall print from her directly online. Christy and her team do this all without compensation from us, so please show your appreciation for their talent, time and effort and buy some images. You won't regret it and then you also wont forget it. ) 

You can purchase directly from this link, including digital downloads. Enjoy!

Album 1
http://www.imageoffroadphotography.com/…/Dixie-Ru…/i-xHbHgXt

Album 2
http://www.imageoffroadphotography.com/Events/Dixie-Run-2015-Album-2/

Album 3
http://www.imageoffroadphotography.com/Events/Dixie-Run-2015-Album-3/i-nt4SHxZ

It is time for the 2015 Southern Four Wheel Drive Association Fall MEET & RIDE!

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Come join SFWDA at Choccolocco Mountain; everyone's invited to our 2015 SFWDA Fall MEET & RIDE! 

When:

November 14, 9 AM CST

Where:

Choccolocco Mountain ORV Park 1312 Louise Dr. SW Jacksonville, AL 36265 33.807620, -85.736513 (Directions Below)

What:

* " Toys for Tots" Charity Toy Drive
* SFWDA News & Updates
* Trail Riding
 

This Fall the SFWDA Meet and Ride will be hosted by the Warner Robins Jeep Club at Choccolocco Mountain ORV Park in Jacksonville, Alabama. We are also collecting new unwrapped toys for the local Warner Robbins chapter of the USMC Toys for Tots charity. We wil be collecting toys in the morning. Choccolocco MTN is a large and fantastic park that has terrain available for every type of 4x4 from bone stock to heavily modified. From the infamous “Boat Ramp” to the tamer and scenic “Chicken Trail” this fantastic park truly has something for everyone.

The WRJC will be leading groups for those unfamiliar with the park. Their plan is to have guides for all difficulty levels from beginner to advance. Maps will also be available for those adventurous types that want to explore everything that Chocco has to offer.

The schedule for the day will be as follows.
(All Times Local)

• 8-9am Collection of Toys for Tots
• 8:30am Sign in and Registration (There is a fee to use the park and it is detailed below)
• 9:00am SFWDA Meeting
•  10:00am(ish) Trail Rides
• Noon (ish) Lunch (Trail Guides will bring everyone back to base for lunch)
• 1:00pm (ish) More Trail Rides!

Park Rate:

• Event is free for everyone except for the park fees

• One Day Riding Pass: $20 per driver $5 per passenger

• Weekend Riding/Camping Pass: $30 per driver $10 per passenger (Weekend pass includes primitive camping)

Some simple rules:

1. Absolutely no Drinking and Driving. Period.
2. ALWAYS remember that we are a Family Based club and there are usually a lot of kids around.
3. All drivers must have a valid driver’s license
4. Tree Savers must be used at all winch points
5. Seat Belts must be worn at all times by every occupant of the vehicle
6. Stay on designated trails

Directions:

1. Once you are in Jacksonville turn East at the Sonic on Whites Gap Road
2. Take first left on Church Avenue SE
3. Take a right on Gardner Drive SE
4. At the Y stay right onto Louise Drive SE
5. Take the 2nd Right onto Forest Drive and climb the short hill.
6. At the top of the hill take a Right onto Forney RD
7. Park is just ahead on left

Links:
http://www.choccoloccomountain.com/
http://www.sfwda.org/
http://wrjeepclub.com/
http://www.jeepsontrails.com/off-road-park/choccolocco-mountain-orv-park-and-campgroundalabama/

Free Shipping on all orders placed at Dixie Run - from Wide Open Design

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Wide Open Design is excited to attend the 29th Annual Dixie Run as a vendor.  This is one of our favorite events of the year.  We will have all our latest products on display at our tent with a bunch of parts and accessories for sale.  A lot of our parts are too big or too custom to bring with us, so we are offering a show special for anything purchased at the event we will ship for free!  Everything from fabrication tabs and brackets to complete engines and axle assemblies, we have it all.  Stop by our tent, grab some stickers, and check out our latest products on display for your trail rig.

Rock Corps "Crawl-O-Ween " Ride for Autism" & 5th annual 4x4 Toy Run

 Rock Corps " Crawl-O-Ween "
Ride for Autism & 5th annual 4x4 Toy Run

Let's all show our support for a great event from Chip Price, Tony Wilson, and our friends with the Rock Corp 4x4 club in Marion, NC.

This year Rock Corps 4X4 will be presenting to the public for the first time, our newly acquired property. We call it, The S.H.O.P. , which stands for, Sugar Hill Offroad Park.
100 acres of wheeling and camping.
As for the past many years, we have had a toy run to aid the McDowell County Social Services with gifts and of Money. This year, we will be doing the same. Also we will be making a donation to Autism. The land owner we lease from has a son with autism and that was one of our agreements when we leased the property, was that we were going to donate to this. so, TWO great causes that our wheeling will benefit!
As you see the dates, you can see where it just so happens to fall on Halloween. We will be searching for a sponsor for a best costume! We would also be interested in a sponsor for a Truck and treat event for the kids, Saturday evening!

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Mark your calendars
Get your rigs ready

Let's have some fun, and help two very worthy causes! 

Gate fees:

$10 per person, $10 per rig for a day, or for the whole weekend!
Bring a toy, and get $10 off admission!
Kids 14 and under free, with a parent or guardian
100% of profits will go to the beneficiaries. The only thing deducted will be our expenses to put this event on.

For more details check out the Facebook Event Page:

https://www.facebook.com/events/952761864778945/