They Don’t Want You In The Backcountry | BRC Update | Ep 145
About this episode
JD discusses land access issues and advocacy for motorized recreation with Ben Burr from the Blue Ribbon Coalition.
JD is joined by Ben Burr from Blue Ribbon Coalition for a straight-up land access scoreboard on the fights shaping the future of motorized recreation. Ben breaks down the rescission of the BLM Public Lands Rule, the Roadless Rule fight, Moab route reassessments, the San Rafael Swell, WEMO closures in the Western Mojave Desert, and why the minimization criteria could become a serious threat to OHV access nationwide. They also talk about local advocacy groups, fieldwork, the Outdoor Americans with Disabilities Act, and why off-roaders need to submit meaningful comments instead of assuming someone else has it covered. If you care about public land access, trail closures, Jeep trails, overlanding, OHV routes, or keeping backcountry roads open for people who cannot simply hike in, this episode is one to share. 📍Trails and Destinations Moab Area Trails, Utah Labyrinth Rims / Gemini Bridges Travel Management Area, Utah San Rafael Swell, Utah Henry Mountains Road, Utah Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, Utah Western Mojave Desert / WEMO Route Network, California Chuckwalla National Monument, California Rock Springs Field Office, Wyoming Colorado Roadless Areas 🛠️ Gear and…
People in this episode
Host: JD Marshall
Guest: Ben Burr
Topics covered
- land access
- motorized recreation
- public lands
- OHV access
- advocacy
- outdoor legislation
Keywords
- land access
- motorized recreation
- BLM Public Lands Rule
- OHV routes
- advocacy groups
- outdoor legislation
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Blue Ribbon Coalition, Trails Preservation Alliance
Products: 2026 Polaris RZR PRO S
Books & works: ChatGPT
Places: Moab Area Trails, San Rafael Swell, Western Mojave Desert, Chuckwalla National Monument, Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, Colorado Roadless Areas
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