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19th Annual Lost Lizard Fun Run

Who’s ready to TEST YOUR STRENGTH at Lost Lizard 🦎 Fun Run?
All off-roaders welcome—motorcycles, ATVs, UTVs, 4x4s. You can still register at the event.
✨TDS gang will be at Checkpoint #6!✨
✨Giant Raffle with over $30,000 in prizes✨
♦ Family-friendly OHV Route
♦ Six Checkpoints with Fun Games
♦ Great Prizes for best hand, second best hand and worst hand
Base Camp located in Superstition OHV Area at The Dip
32.897429, -115.720522
Approximately 20-Mile Course
This is not a race!!

 
EVENT LINK: www.facebook.com/events/3796532617296026/

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Tierra Del Sol Four Wheel Drive Club of San Diego presents BlueRibbon Coalition with a check for $10,000

On behalf of all our members and supporters, TDS was proud to present BlueRibbon Coalition with a check for $10,000 this evening at the Trail Hero kick off party. This donation is to fund their new legal initiative within BRC. We are so impressed with the work that BRC do and want to ensure we do our part to support their awesome work in keeping our public lands open. Thank you to Ben Burr for being there and a big shout out to Rich Klein for accommodating the donation on stage this evening.

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Keeping public lands open – Tierra Del Sol donates $1000 to Friends of Oceano Dunes

TDS was proud to present a check for $1,000 to Friends of Oceano Dunes fundraiser this weekend. It’s vital that we support all efforts to keep our public lands open including the beaches at Oceano Dunes/Pismo Beach. Tierra Del Sol is a family oriented not-for-profit 4×4 club based out of San Diego, California set on keeping our lands open for family oriented off-roading fun. For more information on how you can get involved – consider becoming a TDS Club member.

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Join us for the TDS Coast Cruise

Join the Tierra Del Sol four-wheel drive club and friends for our ‘topless’ coast cruise on July 13th. We will meet in the Home Depot parking lot at I-5 and Palm Avenue at 8am SHARP! We start the cruise in Imperial Beach and cruise along the coast until we reach Oceanside! Be sure to have a full tank of gas and bring a ‘trail lunch’.

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2017 Tierra Del Sol – Day One

Celebrating its 55th year, the 2017 Tierra Del Sol is one of the largest and most highly anticipated 4×4 gatherings in the desert Southwest, bringing off-road enthusiasts from hundreds of miles around. Finally back at its traditional location of Truckhaven, TDS brought out the usual assortment of enthusiasts, vendors, and some of the best-known names in the off-road industry, including BFGoodrich, Dynatrac, Nitto Tire, King Shocks and many others. The Ocotillo Wells OHV area also had a booth set up with wildlife specimens, and the unfortunate casualty of one of the infamous flash floods that can occur in the area.

Food vendors offered everything from tacos to tri-tip, gyros and boba milk tea, as well as plenty of commemorative apparel. Of course, the Four Wheeler Network and Jp magazine were well-represented at the event, with Jp tech editor Verne Simons bringing his Mopar big-block-powered Jeep pickup by the Four Wheeler booth, attracting plenty of attention from attendees. Check out our gallery below of the vendor area of one of the desert Southwest’s most well-known off-road events!

View the original story and photos at Four Wheeler.com

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Bower Media Adventures – TDS Desert Safari 2016

Original post located at Bower Power Hour

TDS Desert Safari It started off with a long week, not feeling well, a recording session the night before and a wedding rehearsal on Friday night, let’s throw a little dirt into the mix on Thursday with a quick trip to Tierra Del Sol. Well,  that was the plan, but even the best laid plans don’t always work out. I ended up getting really sick and had to flip a coin and focus on my health for a day. If I can’t be well, I really can’t do anything well. So I asked forgiveness for missing the wedding rehearsal dinner on Friday night and stayed home Thursday with a one-day adventure planned for Friday.

For those that think this is a glamorous life, I may change your perception after this story. It consists of 10 hours of driving for 8 hours of being at the event. I wouldn’t trade those hours for anything. Up and out the door by 5am, I cheated and dropped down into the seat of my Mach1 Mustang to make the drive a little more under the radar, if you want to say, than in the big truck. We all know how I feel about the truck, less miles on it cuts the variables for 6.0 problems!

TDS Desert Safari I arrived a little before 11 and was greeted with a smile from Bo Neece who happened to be at the new gate. Everything was brand new this year – Tierra Del Sol forced into moving locations because of a BLM permit issue that had challenged the event.  Like everything new, it may be different, but I think it was great. The new location was literally just on the other side of the highway from the old location. Folks were able to drive their vehicles on the road or up the wash to see the vendors.

I drove up the road this time… Bo led my little car to a safe parking zone and scooped me up in the Polaris Ranger for a drive around the vendor area. I think it was awesome. There was plenty of room for all the vendors, and more!  I think I heard there were over 80 vendors present, and when I say vendors, I really mean industry leaders all circled up and ready to talk to folks.

TDS Desert Safari Bo dropped me off at the main stage that set right in between the registration booth and Raceline Wheels.  I hung a right to visit with Greg from Raceline Wheels and all the folks from BFGoodrich Tires that was right next to him. We chatted for awhile, the plans for this year are amazing! So much fun to come!!  Then I wandered towards the registration booth, beer garden and the event clothing area. All were packed with people, a great turn out for a Friday. I was love the response – it doesn’t seem like the folks minded the change. From the beer garden, which I want to say I did not have the opportunity to participate in this year, we could see the RC Car area, mud pit and obstacle course that folks could play around in.  We could also see where the BFGoodrich Tires had a area to test the new KO2 tires by driving either Ruby or Brute.

Unfortunately for time, I didn’t get to wander too far out of the main vendor area. I did sweet talk the guys into driving off the course for a minute and down by the Salton Sea to take a couple of pictures. What an awesome adventure that was until I stepped out of the jeep into a whole bunch of broken up sea shells and fish bones in my flip flops…that hurt. Speaking of flip flops, it was gorgeous out there all day – nothing like California March in Flip flops and a tank top!

TDS Desert SafariAfter saying my hellos and my goodbyes it was time to load up the little car and head home. I left right around 6:30 and was home by midnight. You know that sensation you have when you have been on a boat all day and then get off and it still feels like you are moving? Yeah, that’s how I felt when I got into bed that night.  I was really glad that I was able to go to this year’s Desert Safari, and the wedding on Saturday was amazing too. It was here in Arizona at the Falcon Field Commemorative Air Force Museum that is packed with amazing old planes. Matt and I actually successfully pulled off a black tie getup, we were fancy. I am glad that I was allowed the opportunity to do both.

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Wheeling With Sol: The 54th Annual Desert Safari

The 54th Annual Desert Safari, hosted by the Tierra Del Sol Four Wheel Drive Club of San Diego, took place at a new venue this year, which offered lots of new and exciting off-road activities for attendees. As one of the longest running off-road events in the nation, the Desert Safari helps raise funds to fight land closures and keep our trails open. The reason for the venue change this year is a perfect example of why it is so important for off-roaders to get involved and support the cause. The previous location at Ocotillo Wells State Vehicular Recreation Area (OWSVRA) is 80,000 acres of open riding, adjacent to 500,000 acres of protected Anza-Borrego Desert State Park. Environmentalists have been filing lawsuits since 1993 seeking to end the open riding policy, claiming that is damaging natural resources.

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“TDS Four Wheel Drive Club decided to actively fight the lawsuit”

The activists have again filed seeking protective status for the Flat-Tailed Horned Lizard ((Phrynosoma mcallii), despite being told three times previous that, “In conclusion, OHV activity does not appear to be a significant threat to flat-tailed horned lizard habitat throughout its range at this time, nor is it likely to become a significant threat in the foreseeable future” (Federal Register, Volume 76 Number 50, Department of the Interior, 2011). Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility (PEER) and the Desert Protective Council (DPC) have filed suit against California State Parks, claiming that they are violating the Public Resources Code by allowing open riding in a designated open riding area. California Fish and Wildlife agreed to study the request again, and no permits were to be issued during the study period which ended in February. The TDS Four Wheel Drive Club decided to actively fight the lawsuit and partnered with CORVA (California Off Road Vehicle Association) and Ecologic Partners for the long and expensive battle.

Rather than cancel the long-running event, Tierra Del Sol was able to find a new venue capable of hosting the large crowd of off-roaders. The Desert Safari headquarters was ultimately relocated to the West Shores Marina and RV Park, a short distance away on the Salton Sea. Palm Wash and Anza Ditch provide off-road access from camping locations in Ocotillo Wells, or attendees could camp on the beach. TDS then undertook the daunting task of finding a new home for the trail run. They met with the owners of the nearby Red Earth Casino, and the Torres Martinez Desert Cahuilla Indians agreed to allow TDS to build new trails on their privately owned property. Unfortunately, after all of the back-breaking work put into creating the new trails, the environmental review could not be completed in time for the trails to officially open for the event.

Remember. If you don’t fight for it, you are going to lose it.

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The obstacle courses were made of boulders, huge tires, and concrete tubes. It was a little extreme for stock 4x4s, but moderately modified rigs had no trouble navigating the course.

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The tube obstacle course named Dale’s Drive was extremely difficult. We watched a few people decide to back off after only going a few feet. We were surprised that we didn’t witness any breakage, a fact that’s largely contributed to the level of rigs and drivers attempting to complete the course.

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The mud pit was a popular attraction and had a large crowd of people throughout the event.

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“Remember. If you don’t fight for it, you are going to lose it”

It’s not often we see mud in Southern California, especially after a few years of drought. So, it was a real treat. The kids were especially digging the wet dirt.

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There was even a fun obstacle course for RC cars.

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Icon Vehicle Dynamics was showing off some beautiful truck builds in the vendor area. This overland-themed Toyota Tacoma on Nitto Trail Grapplers was one of our favorites.

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There was a large mix of vehicles on hand at the show. This nicely modified Jeep Wrangler Unlimited caught our eye over the weekend.

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Johnson’s Landing Café had a beer garden where attendees could relax while watching the fun and Vendor Row was set up adjacent to the obstacle courses. Over 100 industry vendors were in attendance, and Polaris offered demo rides in their 2016 RZR XP Turbo and Polaris ACE 900 SP models.

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Keeping with tradition, after the $150,000+ raffle Saturday night, the event wrapped up with a fantastic fireworks show over the Salton Sea. TDS deserves many kudos for their hard work to make this a successful event despite facing many challenges. The new venue brought many great additions to the event, and everyone we talked to had a fantastic time. We’re looking forward to seeing the new trails open next year!

 

Written by: Lori Carey, March 10, 2016

https://www.drivingline.com/articles/wheeling-with-sol-the-54th-annual-desert-safari/

 

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TDS Desert Safari Continues Generous Support of BRC

Announcement by Del Albright

POCATELLO, ID, (06-15-2015) — Fifty-three years strong, the world-famous Tierra Del Sol (TDS) Desert Safari once again proves how a great club and an awesome event champion responsible family recreation with a generous $5000 donation to BRC.

“Our club puts together a weekend packed full of adventure, excitement and fun for the whole family,” said Bill Kassler, President, TDS Four Wheel Drive Club. “From an epic trail ride, a vendor show, a world famous opportunity drawing and a fireworks show, I’m sure you will have a great experience. Our event has been showcased as one of the top 10 events to attend by Petersen’s 4-Wheel & Off-Road magazine.”

Desert Safari is the largest four wheel drive event on the west coast, and the longest standing event that supports numerous charities with hundreds of thousands of dollars in donations over the years. Charities include veteran groups, local fire department and volunteer organizations, land use/access organizations galore, the California 4 Wheel Drive Association (CA4WDA), the fight for Ocotillo Wells and Truckhaven, 4Wheel to Heal, and of course, BlueRibbon Coalition (BRC).

“I’ve been attending TDS Desert Safari for BRC for over 15 years,” said Del Albright, BRC Ambassador, “and this 50 member, family-oriented club, has a special place in my heart. No other club in my 35 years of land use work has done so much or contributed so greatly to the fights to keep our lands open and our access alive and well. Stacie and I have taken our Jessica to Safari since she was about 5 years old (she’s now almost 15) and her comment to me at that tender age still lives in my mind as we approached a slippery hill climb that had a simple bypass: “We don’t take no stinking bypasses.”

Every year the vendor area features some 100+ vendors that have just the right part to upgrade your 4Ă—4. Trail rides offer a challenge to all experience levels of wheelers, from mild to wild. The world famous opportunity drawing features over $100,000 dollars in prizes, and uniquely, each prize package is pushing $1000!

Bo Neece, club member and long time event organizer pointed out: “Our club has a long tradition of making sure you have a great time in the desert while helping us keep our recreational lands open and supporting worthwhile charities.”

“BRC is a national land use charity that relies on clubs and events like the TDS Desert Safari,” said Martin Hackworth, BRC Executive Director. “We cannot do what we do without this kind of generous and dedicated support. Thank you, Tierra del Sol Four Wheel Drive Club.”

For more information about Tierra Del Sol’s Desert Safari the first weekend of March every year, and to register, visit www.tds4x4.com.

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The BlueRibbon Coalition (BRC) is a national non-profit organization that champions responsible recreation and encourages a strong conservation ethic and individual stewardship, while providing leadership in efforts to keep outdoor recreation alive and well — all sports; all trails. With members in all 50 states, BRC is focused on building enthusiast involvement with organizational efforts through membership, outreach, education and collaboration among recreationists.1-800-BLUERIB – www.BlueRibbonCoalition.Org.

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Mission Accomplished

 

Thanks to a generous grant from the Tierra Del Sol Four Wheel Drive Club (TDS) of San Diego the 4×4 trails are now safer and more user friendly in the Inyo National Forest and surrounding BLM area. The TDS supplied the money and the Eastern Sierra Four Wheel Drive Club (ES4WD) supplied the leg work and muscle to get the job done.

It started in the summer of 2013 when the TDS announced that due to a very successful Jeep Sweepstakes they would fund ground-level projects to benefit 4×4 trails. At that same time the ES4WD Club was having preliminary discussions with the Inyo National Forest about how to distribute the new California Trail Users Coalition (CTUC) maps. They are terrific maps and they need to be in the hands of the four wheelers exploring the area. One of the primary goals of the map is to keep the OHVs on the legal roads and not create new ones. Furthermore, some of the information on the map, such as “Most Difficult” and “Difficult” sections of the trails needed to be on the ground in certain locations. The problem arises when a driver encounters a difficult trail and it is very hard to turn around or back out.

The mission had three parts to it. First, the Inyo National Forest had to agree to allow for “Difficult” and “Most Difficult” signs to be placed on the trails and for the installation of a kiosk with the map information. Second, the TDS Club needed to approve a grant to pay for the project. Third, the ES4WD Club would have to get all the materials and install everything. By the end of 2013 the Forest Service approved the project and the TDS issued a check for $4,247 to the ES4WD Club to pay for it. During 2014 the BLM also approved a kiosk and the ES4WD club installed everything on the trails.
A big thank you also goes to everybody that bought Jeep Sweepstakes tickets. You probably did not win a Jeep but you helped to make four wheeling a fun experience in the Eastern Sierra.

www.easternsierra4wdclub.com

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CORVA, TDS, and Ecologic Team Up to Oppose Ocotillo Wells Lawsuit

The California Off-Road Vehicle Association (CORVA), Tierra Del Sol Four Wheel Drive Club (TDS), and Ecologic Partners are pleased to announce they have joined forces to oppose the lawsuit seeking to end open riding at the Ocotillo Wells State Vehicular Recreation Area (OWSVRA). Last year, Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility (PEER) and the Desert Protection Council (DPC) filed suit against State Parks, claiming the open riding policy at Ocotillo Wells SVRA was damaging natural and cultural resources. Jesse Barton of Sacramento has represented CORVA since they filed for intervener status last year, and will continue representing the organization. Joining him will be David Hubbard of Gatzke Dillon & Ballance (Carlsbad), attorney for TDS and Ecologic.

PEER and DPC filed suit in Sacramento Superior Court alleging that State Parks is violating the Public Resources Code in their management of Ocotillo Wells. The Attorney General has aggressively defended State Parks’ management of the OWSVRA.

Now CORVA, TDS and Ecologic will be partnering to make sure every possible argument in favor of OHV recreation is developed and argued in this effort to keep OWSVRA open. “The more legal advice we have to help litigate this matter the better” agreed Harry Baker, CORVA President. “TDS has members whose families have recreated in this area for generations” said Tim Augustine, President of TDS, “we felt the more pairs of legal eyes reviewing this, the more likely we are to come out with a win”. Jesse Barton and David Hubbard will collaborate on developing the legal briefs necessary to convince the judge that State Parks has not abused its discretion in the management of the Park and that the natural and cultural resources continue to be protected effectively according to the law.

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Open Riding Lawsuit in Ocotillo Wells Will Go To Court

May 8, 2014- Superior Court Judge Timothy Frawley overruled the demurrers by filed by State Parks stating that the court finds that PEER/DPC have alleged facts sufficient to constitute a cause of action for mandate based relief based on State Parks alleged abuse of discretion in allow an open riding policy.

In English this means that the Judge thinks there is enough evidence to allow the case to move forward. Tierra Del Sol and EcoLogic will immediately move to intervene in the case to defend open riding in the park. Please like our Facebook page and check our website for updates.

If you would like to help TDS with the legal bills associated with this case please click Donations below.

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THE FIGHT IS NOT OVER!

THE FIGHT IS NOT OVER! Ocotillo Wells “Open Riding” lawsuit update. PEER and DPC have filed an amended petition for writ of mandate in the case. Our attorney will be reviewing the document and advising us on how to proceed. Stay tuned to our Facebook page for more updates.

If you would like to read the actual amended petition please go to https://services.saccourt.com/PublicDMS/Search no prescription viagra.aspx
And enter 80001495. The full case number is 34-2013-80001495 but you only have to type in the last part b/c the 34-2013 is already there.

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52nd Tierra Del Sol Desert Safari

The members and families of Tierra Del Sol would like to invite you to our 52st TDS Desert Safari. Reserve February 28th though March 2nd, come out and experience the magic and splendor of  southern California’s finest wheeling. This year will be another epic event with fantastic vendors onsite, an awesome trail, the best raffle on the planet (over $100k in prizes), and yes after last’s years outrageous fireworks show….we are going to do it again. TDS holds the largest weekend event and the proceeds assist us in fighting to keep Public Lands open.

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State Parks Responds to OWSVRA Open Riding Lawsuit

California State Parks has filed a response to the lawsuit that wants to limit open riding in the Ocotillo Wells SVRA (OWSVRA). The State has a filed what is called a demurrer. The basic thrust of the demurrer is that Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility (PEER) and The Desert Protective Council (DPC) have improperly invited the court to intervene and tell State Parks how to run the OWSVRA, something the law does not allow.  In order to pursue this lawsuit, PEER/DPC must identify a particular ministerial (non-discretionary) task, required by law, that State Parks has failed to perform; and PEER/DPC has not done so.

The hearing regarding the demurrer is scheduled for December 13, 2013.  If the demurrer is granted, the entire case would be dismissed viagra online prescription free. Tierra Del Sol’s attorney has decided to wait until the results of the hearing are known before moving forward. Keep in mind that we lose nothing by waiting. If the court denies the demurrer and allows the case to move forward we are still able to intervene. This is simply a matter of a couple anti-public access groups wanting to tell State Parks how to do its job. No need to muddy the waters further. Thank you for your continued support and interest! Stay tuned to the TDS website and Facebook page for updates.

Click the link below for the State Parks Response

State Parks Demurrer (7-17-13)

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TDS membership voted to intervene on behalf of California State Parks

On June 19 the Tierra Del Sol 4 Wheel Drive Club (TDS) membership voted to intervene on behalf of California State Parks in the recent lawsuit that was filed by two anti-access / environmental groups to prohibit open riding in the Ocotillo Wells State Vehicular Recreation Area (SVRA). TDS will file as an intervener, which allows us to have direct input in the defense of State Parks and Ocotillo Wells SVRA

TDS has held its annual Desert Safari in the Ocotillo Wells SVRA or in the Truckhaven area just north of it for 51 years. The TDS Desert Safari attracts thousands of visitors to the area on the first weekend of March every year. TDS has a long history of donating proceeds from the Desert Safari event to groups that help keep land open for OHV recreation. Due to the direct impact on our event and the threat to our home riding area, the TDS membership felt the need to be actively involved. By filing as a named intervener, TDS will have firsthand involvement in the case.

TDS has hired David Hubbard of Gatzke, Dillon & Ballance LLP to represent them in this matter. Stay tuned for more details on partnerships with other OHV groups to help defend Ocotillo Wells.

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Lawsuit Filed Against Ocotillo Wells SVRA!

On May 21, 2013 Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility (PEER) and the Desert Protective Council (DPC) filed a lawsuit to stop open riding in the Ocotillo Wells State Vehicular Recreation Area (SVRA). The suit alleges that California Department of Parks and Recreation (State Parks) is not enforcing various Public Resources Codes with respect to trail maintenance and environmental protection.

Tierra Del Sol 4 Wheel Drive Club is currently consulting with our attorney on the best way to respond to this lawsuit. The Ocotillo Wells SVRA is a very special place to our members. Not only has it been the location of our Desert Safari, but many of us have raised our families there.  This park was set aside specifically for open OHV recreation.

The Ocotillo Wells SVRA is currently in the process of updating its general plan. The general plan process allows for all users involved to have a say in how the park is managed.  TDS has participated in the general plan process by providing comments.  We have recently contacted State Parks to restart the stalled planning process.  By filing this lawsuit both PEER and DPC have hijacked this process. They have attempted to silence all other voices except for their own.

State Parks has thirty days to respond the lawsuit. It is our hope that State Parks will defend its management policy at Ocotillo Wells and force the plaintiffs to come up with scientific data to prove their allegations.

To that end, Tierra Del Sol has already contacted our state representatives to help ensure that State Parks defends its open riding policy. We urge you to contact your state representative and ask them to encourage State Parks to defend against the lawsuit.

You can locate who your representatives are with this link https://findyourrep.legislature.ca.gov/

Sample letter

Or you can use the CapWiz Letter Generator at https://cal4wheel.com/access-issues/action-center and click on Take Action.

Stay tuned for updates in the near future. We hope to have news regarding Tierra Del Sol and this lawsuit very soon.

TDS

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Los Coyotes Indian Reservation

Rumors are circulating on the internet in the 4WD community that the Los Coyotes Reservation is open for 4 Wheeling. Those rumors are WRONG Extra resources.
The Reservation is open on weekends and holidays for Camping ONLY. (Camping is restricted to the Main Campground.)

The graded roads beyond the campground, to the old Lookout Tower, Choke Cherry Valley and 4 Corners to the Helo Pad are open. All other roads and trails on the reservation are CLOSED even though there are no signs indicating so. If it is not a graded road, it is CLOSED.

The Los Coyotes Band now has its own Tribal Police Force who can, and will, enforce the rules.

Representatives from the San Diego 4 Wheelers, TDS and JustRuns are in discussions with the Tribe about possibly allowing limited 4 Wheeling on a Special Permit basis. No decision has been made by the Tribe. It will be a few months before a decision is made. If they do decide to open to 4 Wheeling it will be on a limited, pre-arranged “Special Permit” basis.

We hope for a favorable decision by the Tribe, however, anyone violating the Closed Areas risks causing the Tribe to make an unfavorable decision.

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BFGoodrich® Tires Announces 2013 Outstanding Trails Winners

MOAB, Utah (March 27, 2013) – BFGoodrich® Tires, in collaboration with Tread Lightly! ® and United Four Wheel Drive Associations (UFWDA), today announced the winners of the  2013 Outstanding Trails program.  Nominated for uniqueness, terrain type and enthusiast following, the trails selected for this year’s program are:

 

  • Dutch John Trail at the Uwharrie National Forest in Troy, North Carolina
  • Kansas Rocks Recreation Park in Mapleton, Kansas
  • Truckhaven in Salton City , California

 

Since its inception in 2006, The Outstanding Trails program has been dedicated to the responsible use and preservation of off-road trails. In the last eight years, Outstanding Trails has recognized more than 30 off-road trails throughout the country and has awarded over $115,000+ in grants in support of trail conservation efforts.

 

“The legacy of the Outstanding Trails program is a great source of pride for BFGoodrich,” said Duane Thomas, brand communications manager for BFGoodrich Tires. “We’re grateful for the efforts of the many four-wheel drive clubs and their volunteers for working with us in our quest to help maintain some of North America’s most beautiful trails.”

 

BFGoodrich Tires 2013 Outstanding Trails

During the course of the year, BFGoodrich Tires will be at club events associated with these trails to highlight the uniqueness of each location, educate off-road enthusiasts on the responsible use of the trails and present a $4,000 grant to each club to assist in the preservation of trail access.

 

  • Dutch John Trail at the Uwharrie National Forest is a 2.1-mile trail maintained by The Carolina Trail Blazers 4WD Club, a family oriented club formed in 1971. The Carolina Trail Blazers 4WD Club was instrumental in the development of the Uwharrie Off-Highway Vehicle trails, which it has been maintaining since they were first opened to 4WD use.

 

  • Kansas Rocks Recreation Park is a not-for-profit park open to the public, boasting trails for beginners and experienced outdoor enthusiasts alike.  The park is maintained by The Brush Beater Jeep Club and is open to all makes of four-wheel drive vehicles.

 

  • Truckhaven is the host of the annual Tierra Del Sol Desert Safari. The trails consist of sandy washes, rocky canyons, deep gorges with near perpendicular walls and great hill climbs. Tierra Del Sol has a history with this area going back over 50 years and is involved with constant renovations and improvements for Truckhaven to improve the quality of its off-road trails.

 

“The three trails and clubs recognized in 2013 are some of the best we’ve seen to date,” said Lori McCullough, executive director of Tread Lightly!. “We are excited to see the great work that these clubs will do to help improve and conserve access to these trails.”

 

”For the past eight years, UFWDA has been honored to be a partner in the Outstanding Trails program,” said Jim Mazzola, President of UFWDA. “The more than 30 grants provided by BFGoodrich as part of the Outstanding Trails program have made a tremendous impact helping preserve some of the most beautiful off-road trails available.”

 

About the Outstanding Trails Program

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 2013, the Outstanding Trails program has recognized over 30 off-road trails and clubs across North America.  The program has provided more than $115,000+ in grants in support of the various trails conservation efforts.

 

Both Tread Lightly! and UFWDA are non-profit organizations dedicated to responsible and ethical outdoor recreation.  BFGoodrich Tires collaborated with these two groups to select the finest off-road trails and continues to work with these organizations on restoration and education initiatives.

 

About BFGoodrich Tires

Using motorsports as a proving ground for more than 40 years, BFGoodrich Tires is involved in every type of racing, including sports car, drag, desert, dirt, rally and extreme rock crawling. BFGoodrich Tires combines technological expertise with vast motorsports experience, delivering a high-performance tire for every type of vehicle. Visit BFGoodrich Tires at www.BFGoodrichTires.com, on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/BFGoodrichTires  or on Twitter at www.Twitter.com/BFGoodrichTires.

 

About United Four Wheel Drive Associations

United Four Wheel Drive Associations is the world’s leading representative of all-brand, four wheel-drive enthusiasts. UFWDA benefits, developed and tested over the past 30 years, include four-wheel-drive safety and awareness education; such user ethics programs as adopt-a-road, conservation volunteer and volunteer trail patrol; assistance with new club formation; education seminars to aid four wheelers through complex state and federal programs affecting trail access; internet forums designed to instantly connect members globally; a legislative advocate and nationally recognized attorney who works exclusively for four-wheel-drive enthusiasts to protect access and prevent road and trail closures. For more information on the UFWDA log on to www.ufwda.org, or call 1-800-44-UFWDA (800-448-3932).

 

About Tread Lightly!

Tread Lightly! is a national nonprofit organization with a mission to promote responsible recreation through ethics education and stewardship programs. Tread Lightly!’s award-winning educational message, along with its training and restoration initiatives are strategically designed to instill an ethic of responsibility in outdoor enthusiasts and the industries that serve them.  The program is long-term in scope with a goal to balance the needs of the people who enjoy outdoor recreation with our need to maintain a healthy environment.  Tread Lightly! offers unique programs and services to help remedy current recreation issues. Individuals and businesses can commit to Tread Lightly! and protect outdoor access by becoming a member at www.treadlightly.org.

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TDS Announces Winner of the Sweepstakes Jeep

Dear Friends:

The Tierra Del Sol Four Wheel Drive Club of San Diego, would like to proudly announce that the winner of the TDS 50th Desert Safari Sweepstakes Jeep look at more info.

The winner of this vehicle is Reniejean Factor, she lives in San Diego and is a nurse who works at a convalescent home.

She bought one ticket on Saturday at the San Diego International Auto Show, her sons hearing her name, drawn by “Hot Rod” Holly Ansman and U/T Wheels Editor Mark Maynard, called her and she came to the booth to claim her prize.

They were all very excited as they are already the owners of a Jeep Grand Cherokee.
The vehicle will be delivered to them tentatively on Saturday 1/5 in a presentation at Jack Powell Jeep in Escondido, Ca.

Wayne Miller
TDS Sweepstakes Chairman

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51st Annual Desert Safari

The members and families of Tierra Del Sol would like to invite you to our 51st TDS Desert Safari. Reserve March 1st, 2nd and 3rd and come out and experience the magic and splendor of southern California’s finest wheeling. This year will be another epic event with fantastic vendors onsite, an awesome trail, the best raffle on the planet, and yes after last’s years outrageous fireworks show….we are going to do it again.

Registration is now open and online at www.tds4x4.com/2013-desert-safari/online-event-registration. You can register for the event, purchase your commemorative t-shirts or sweatshirts in various sizes, styles, and colors, download a mail-in registration form if you still use the US Postal Service, and you can still purchase a ticket for the Sweepstakes Jeep that was awarded to TDS during the last Desert Safari. Tickets for the Sweepstakes Jeep are only available online until midnight on the 22nd of December, with the drawing being held at the San Diego International Auto Show on December 30th at 2:00pm. Rules, regulations and local places to pick up your Sweepstakes tickets are online at www.tds4x4.com/jeep.

This year we are busily prepping for another fantastic event and we urge you to go online to order your t-shirts as each year we work to ensure availability of the right sizes and colors, but inevitably we end up not being able to meet everyone’s specific needs, so if you order online you can be assured of the right size, color and style.

Please check out and LIKE our “Tierra Del Sol Desert Safari” Facebook page so that you can stay connected to the latest updates as we approach the event, and you can see pictures of our 51st logo on both the website and Facebook page online doctor prescription for viagra.

In closing, we would like to thank all of our families, friends and sponsors for their commitment to our sport, for the energy and sacrifices they make to put this event on each year and especially you, our guests, who have shown extraordinary support over the past 50 years allowing us the privilege to keep the tradition alive.

Register online and buy shirts, Sweepstakes tickets and please join us on March 1st, 2nd and 3rd for the 51st TDS Desert Safari.

Help us out as we are a not-for-profit club and the proceeds from this event go to keep our sport alive…so tell a friend

Happy Trails,
Bob Alexander
Public Relations Director, TDS Desert Safari

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Jeep Donates Sweepstakes Vehicle

One of the hottest vehicles in the California market will find its way to one lucky winner courtesy of the Jeep brand and the Tierra Del Sol 4 Wheel Drive Club of San Diego.

2012 marks the 50 year anniversary of one of the largest and longest running annual Jeep events in the country, the San Diego-based Tierra Del Sol 4 Wheel Drive Club’s Desert Safari. In celebration of this milestone, Jeep has donated a 2012 Jeep Wrangler Sport to the club, which it has accessorized with parts from Mopar(r), Katzkin and Goodyear. For the next nine months, the up-fitted Wrangler will be transported to several locations and events throughout southern California, giving the club the opportunity to educate the public about land-use issues and sell raffle tickets for the vehicle’s eventual auction in December at the San Diego International Auto Show.

“We are honored to recognize Tierra Del Sol Four Wheel Drive Club and the 50th Anniversary of their Desert Safari event,” said Jason Stoicevich, Director, Chrysler Group LLC’s California Business Center. “For more than over 50 years, this club has been promoting the enjoyment and protection of our natural resources, family outdoor living and responsible trail use, values that the Jeep brand has also been supporting for more than 70 years.”

“Tierra Del Sol Four Wheel Drive Club of San Diego is honored to work with Jeep on this monumental project,” said Joseph Smith, Club President. “Funds raised will go to the club’s mission of “Keeping Public Lands Open” and the education of responsible off highway vehicle use.”

Mopar, Chrysler Group LLC’s service, parts and customer-care brand donated a significant amount of parts and accessories to the vehicle up-fit. All parts are available for consumers to purchase and have installed at local Jeep dealers.

Mopar Parts List:
Black fuel door – 82210285AB
Locking gas cap – 68030940AA
Hood lock, keyed to ignition- 82213051
Black taillight guards – 82210270AC
Black rock rails – 82210574AD
All weather rubber floor mats – 82210164AC
Black 5 hole wheels – P5155978
2″ lift kit – P5155208
Heavy-duty front bumper – 82211715AC
Heavy-duty rear bumper – 82209744AB
Winch, Warn 9.5ti – 82209325AD

Other supplier sponsors include:
Goodyear provided the tires: www.goodyear.com
Katzkin provided the leather seats: www.katzkin.com

Tierra Del Sol will be displaying this vehicle throughout Southern California. For a list of events and to purchase tickets click here.

View official rules

Tierra Del Sol Four Wheel Drive Club was started in 1961 in response to a need in San Diego County for a four wheel drive Search & Rescue organization. It has flourished into the 50-family member club that it is today. Club members enjoy the full experience of the outdoors using their four-wheel-drive vehicles in responsible four-wheel recreation. Tierra Del Sol Four Wheel Drive Club of San Diego is a not-for-profit San Diego-based 4 Wheel Drive Club.

The club culminates every year with the Tierra Del Sol Desert Safari event and fund raiser. This is the first event of this type in the United States to hit the 50 year milestone.

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Ocotillo Wells 4×4 Training Area Help

Tierra Del Sol and Ocotillo Wells State Park are partnering to build a couple of new obstacles in the Training Area park. We’re building a pyramid and a series of stair steppers. These pictures are from Prairie City SVRA in Rancho Cordova.

TDS is purchasing the list of materials below. If anyone has a line on a concrete contractor who would loan or rent out this laundry list, let me know. Reply here or a PM works.
Also looking for a reasonable concrete boom truck contractor for a week.
We will be starting this project early next month.

• 64 ea. 2”x12”x20’
• 208 ea. 2”x4”x20’
• 91 ea.4”x4”x20’
• 44 ea. 4’x8’ 3/4 “ CDX Plywood
• 150 ea. ½” x20’ rebar
• 1100 pcs Burk Snap Ties

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Desert Safari 2012 Reached New Heights

Desert Safari 2012 is now history, and the dust is settling.  The weather was perfect and it was a great time.  The Tierra Del Sol club is very grateful that you chose to share the 50th Desert Safari with us.  We met great people, great vendors, ran great trails.  Then to add to it, we all had a chance to win some of the $165K in prizes, and watched an awesome fireworks show.  We just want to say thank you!

On first count we reached a new attendance record of 1768 registered participants get more.

I know we had a few problems with T-Shirts this year by having much fewer than we needed for all of the participants and their families.  In the next week or so we will be putting together a plan to place, fill, and ship you your shirts if you were one of the unlucky ones to get there early to purchase your shirts.

Please forgive us for this oversight.  This is a serious roll of the dice when it comes to estimating how many shirts, sizes and colors we will need a month or so later.  Especially when we reach new heights.  Our trusty crystal ball did not work well this year.  Because of this, we are working to get an alternative solution in place.

Please use the link at the top of the webpage to join our guest list.  This way, once we turn the website back on for shirt orders, you will received a notification.

 

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TDS – The Early Years Vol 1

This is taken from film captured during first Tierra Del Sol Desert Safari’s starting in 1967. This is the famous Truckhaven area near the Salton Sea. The Desert Safari is a huge annual event held the first weekend in March and has grown into one of the largest in the country. This is rare footage of the very start of the grand event. More videos to come as time permits. Hope you enjoy this little snippet of history.

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2012 TDS Desert Safari is our 50th Anniversary! ! ! ! !

Tierra Del Sol is proud to announce the 50th Desert Safari to be held March 2nd, 3rd and 4th in the Truckhaven Hills area of the North Ocotillo Wells SVRA.  This area is one of the most beautiful and scenic areas in Southern California.

 

The 50th annual Desert Safari will again present an awesome trail for all skill levels within the 4×4 community.  Guests will have an opportunity to meet a variety of vendors and join in the spectacular “TDS Raffle” with over $150K in prizes.

 

You can expect more exciting news and additions to an already great event as we gear up to celebrate the 50th Safari so save these and we hope to see you in March.

 

Tierra Del Sol is a not-for-profit family oriented 4×4 club located in San Diego, CA that continues to use proceeds from the Desert Safari to fight land closures and keep trails open.

 

For more information on Tierra Del Sol and the 50th Annual Desert Safari, please visit www.TDS4x4.com and www.TDSDESERTSAFARI.com.

 

Bob Alexander

Public Relations Director

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This is a rain or shine event.  There are no refunds based on weather.

Pre-Registration will be open starting in December.  If you missed pre-registration please come on out and register at the event.