Del Albright

2015 - The Year of Better Times for All by Del Albright I consider myself a top shelf, full blown, get 'r done Patriot and love this country -- albeit a few times these past few years I've had to remind myself to stand proud in spite of the antics of some of our political leaders.  But no matter, I still wish all a Happy New Year and a new year of hope and better times.  I've been shot at in three countries and will never surrender my love of our freedoms.  I hope you will stand with me in 2015 and make some change that really counts.

The American Bantam Jeep Project Coming in 2015 as a Mini-Series on TV SNEAK PREVIEW with Del Albright Big thanks to MetalCloak for the studio time, props and support.   View it on YouTube here: http://youtu.be/MJf0eFQrjxQ

  LEARN OR DIE: BOOK REVIEW FOR RECREATIONAL LEADERS  By Del Albright Caroline Cornell interviewed Edward Hess, author of Learn or Die: Using Science to Build a Leading-Edge Learning Organization , in Communication World Magazine (Dec. 2014), the voice of the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC).  The link is below.  I took Mr. Hess's words and just substituted "companies" and "businesses" with our OHV words like Groups and Organizations to show how his wisdom and advice applies to off-road groups as much as it does to today's business world.     So when you read this really valuable article (link below) about technology and learning, see if this hits you the way it hit me as to how it relates to off-roaders and backcountry recreation groups.   Here are some highlights that slapped me across the face as applying to those of us in the recreational world, especially those in leadership positions. ...

YOUTH IS THE FUTURE OF MOTORIZED OUTDOOR RECREATION LET'S GET THEM OUTSIDE!  By Del Albright Kids in the outdoors -- such a crucial part of the future of outdoor recreation. The Wilderness Society, Sierra Club and about every other enviro/eco organization has a focused youth program designed to get kids outside with an indoctrinat ion towards protecting, preserving but not really "using" our resources. Look but don't really touch.  Then those of us who love motors and exploring by vehicle have to compete with electronics, video games, ear buds, pods and pads, We have a few OHV groups with great programs for kids, for sure! But I don't think nearly enough. We have to find ways to empower our children to enjoy, use smartly, conserve wisely, appreciate, and yet be able to ensure a future of access for all.  There is a difference in youth involvement between the various motorized sports.  Dirt bikers get their kids on a machine nearly as soon as the litt...

Post by RLTC Volunteer Training . Saying thanks to all the great sponsors of the upcoming VLLS training in February near Sacramento, CA.

Big Sale Today Only -- the American Dream Are your freedoms being bought? By Del Albright This is not about the "sky is falling" or some presumptuous opinion I might have about how our government and economy works.  This is about some facts that will scare you and make you wonder just how much our freedoms are at stake, every day. Your FREEDOM is for SALE! RANGE Magazine is a fact-filled, well researched publication that I read from cover to cover every issue.  And the Winter Issue (on sale now) just slapped me upside the head -- again.  I'm reminded of an article I did many years ago called "The Vicious Green Circle" (http://www.delalbright.com/articles/vicious.htm) wherein I tied things together like The Wildlands Project, Wilderness Study Areas, Buffer Zones, Clean this and that Acts by Congress, Landscape Level Planning, ecosystem management, sound buffers, and on and on. RANGE just tied it all together even MORE! This Winter issue expla...