Big outdoor companies supporting trail closures in moab?

[pbkid]

Hey all, I thought I would share this information as I know many of us here enjoy 4x4 trails and getting outdoors. Especially in Moab.

There was a letter written to the Obama administration by the Outdoor Industry Association (OIA), requesting that they close certain areas of Moab to increase the preservation of canyonlands. Read below.
Also, see further below for a list of companies that supported this attempted closure. There is good information on blue ribbon coalition's website, as well as Area BFE on facebook has written a letter to each of these companies requesting their take as many offroad enthusiasts use these companies. Its great to see that many of these companies have now been asked to have their name taken off the letter, as they do not support it. Unfortunately, some of the biggest supporters, like CamelBak, have taken a hard stance against 4x4 use in the areas around Canyonlands.
If you flip over to Area BFE's page on Facebook, they have posted all the responses they have received so far regarding this matter. (this is a fresh attempt at closures, this letter was writen this month. Im trying to find a copy of the letter I read this morning so all can see)

http://www.sharetrails.org/alerts/2012/11/20/important-followup-on-massive-national-monument-pushed-in-utah

http://matchbin-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/public/sites/269/assets
This makes me sad because I generally support a large number of companies on this list.
The link from Pirate- http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/land-use-issues/1103042-urgent-bad-news-utah.html

The list-
Black Diamond Equipment
Backcountry.com
Eastern Mountain Sports
Petzl
Western Spirit Cycling
Patagonia
PROBAR LLC
Gregory Mountain Products
Mountain Hardwear
Canyon Voyages Adventure
Rim Tours
Teva
Moki Mac
Moab Cliffs and Canyons
Jansport
Lost River Clothing
Company
Skinny Tire Events --Road Cycling in Moab
Red Wing Shoes
Canyonlands Field Institute
Miguel’s Baja Grill
Camelbak
Magpie Adventures
Ekletica Cafe
Prana
Moab Coffee Roasters
Osprey Packs
Horny Toad Activewear
With Gaia Design
Marmot Mountain, LLC
North Face
Nichols Expeditions
American Recreation Products
Nikwax Waterproofing
White Horse Residential Homes
Bergans USA, LLC
The Conservation Alliance
Desert Bistro
Aspen Skiing Company
Backbone Media LLC
High and Wild
Adventure Bound River Expeditions
Ute Mountaineer
Far Out Expeditions
Loki Outerwear
Whitewater West
Bryce Valley KOA Kampground
4 Corners Riversports
Pine Needle Mountaineering
Imlay Canyon Gear
Mountain Waters Rafting and Adventure Co.
Deer Hill Expeditions
Red Desert Adventures
Kling Mountain Guides
Open Sky Wilderness Therapy
Verde PR and Consulting
Venture Snowboards
The Family Outing
New Belgium Brewing
Neptune Mountaineering
International Mountain Equipment
La Sportiva
Scarpa
Trio Restaurant Group
GTHI
The Access Fund
SOAR Communications
Stohlquist WaterWare
Outside Adventure Film School
Outdoor Utah Adventure Guide
Veterans Expeditions
Fishpond Inc.
Excalibur Distribution/DMM Inc.
American Alpine Club
Stonewear Designs
SNOCRU
NRS
Chalk Bag Specialist
Quality Bicycle Products
Asana Climbing
Wild Iris Mountain Sports
Alpine Sports
Oceanmedix.com, LLC
The Base Camp
Thompson Manufacturing Inc.
Outdoor Research
International Mountain Guides
Logan Outdoor Products/Camp Chef
Far Bank Enterprises
Mountain Gear
Ultralight Adventure
Peak Sports
Montrail
Treasure Mountain Inn
Mountain Tools
Mammoth Mountaineering Supply
Christoph & Company
Wilson’s Eastside Sports
Desert Rock Sports
Grassroots Outdoor Alliance
Midwest Mountaineering
River Sports Outfitters
Burton Snowboards
Jetboil, Incorporated
Mammut Sports Group
Penguin Brands
River Runner Outdoor Center
Pack and Paddle
Pack Rat Outdoor Center
Rabbit Mountain
Equip
Exped

[tjh]

Seeing this (Pack and Paddle) on the list ....I feel like I've been betrayed.

[VXorado]

I guess I'll stop drinking Fat Tire. :sighgray:


Petition:
https://petitions.whitehouse.gov/petition/not-exclude-4x4-community-enjoying-our-recreational-lands-country/s6BHJcKn

[Triathlete]

Kind of sucks that so many companies with direct ties to the outdoor community back crap like this!

[pbkid]

Thats what really amazed me, was how many of these companies i own their products and support.
Gopro
Camelbak
North face
Burton
Petzel
Patagonia
New belgium
Mammut
Jetboil
Etc...

Keep in mind, many of these companies now have been requested to have their name taken off the list as they dont support the closures.

[vt_maverick]

You guys shouldn't be surprised at all. What do these companies all have in common? Their business revolves around activities (potentially) impacted by offroading. And I'm betting many of the companies with "Adventures," "Expeditions," or "Tours" in their name believe they'll reap big new revenues when their 4x4s become the only method of travel to isolated outdoor areas.

[VXorado]

You guys shouldn't be surprised at all. What do these companies all have in common? Their business revolves around activities (potentially) impacted by offroading. And I'm betting many of the companies with "Adventures," "Expeditions," or "Tours" in their name believe they'll reap big new revenues when their 4x4s become the only method of travel to isolated outdoor areas.

That's why I'm irritated New Belgium is on the list. Brewing beer in Colorado makes you an expert in designating land use in another state. Right... :upsetgray

[ZeroSix]

Let he without sin, cast the first stone....

I am all for it if they close thoroughly for everything and for everybody..

Limited use is not preservation. humans will be humans. Just a different scale.

[Triathlete]

Let he without sin, cast the first stone....

I am all for it if they close thoroughly for everything and for everybody..

Limited use is not preservation. humans will be humans. Just a different scale.

You must be a Sierra Club supporter. :confused: