Author: Matt Ion

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    4WDABC In The News

    ByMatt Ion

    [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Header” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”Header” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Header” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”] Visits, Interviews, and Mentions in the news and other media. [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”CBC Radio 1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”Matt on Stewardship” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ background_size=”initial”…

  • Dogmatism and Sharing

    ByMatt Ion

    Dogmatism “the tendency to lay down principles as incontrovertibly true, without consideration of evidence or the opinions of others” We have been witnessing a ton of dogmatism in society for the last half dozen years. Discussion on any subject seems to split into two camps that yell their ‘truth’ at the other expecting understanding and…

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    4WDABC Wheeling Wisely Train-The-Trainer 2023

    ByMatt Ion

    [et_pb_section admin_label=”section”] [et_pb_row admin_label=”row”] [et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text”] It is with great pleasure and excitement that the Four Wheel Drive Association of British Columbia can officially announce the opportunity for members to apply for the second round of our Train the Trainer off-road training program being held this coming September 10th-16th at Apex Mountain, British Columbia,…

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    The Backroader Magazine – Back On Track

    ByMatt Ion

    After various delays over the past couple of years, the wheels are turning again on the production of our beloved Backroader Magainze! We’re looking for YOUR stories about life on BC’s backroads – tell us about your trips, adventures, cleanups, rig builds, even your backcountry recipes. How about your scariest “whoops” moment, your most Red…

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    BC Announces $10M Outdoor Recreation Grant

    ByMatt Ion

    On May 1st, the Government of BC announced they would be providing a $10 million dollar grant to the Outdoor Recreation Council, of which the 4WDABC is a member, to be used for the improvement of all aspects of outdoor recreation. ORCBC has researched, studied and advocated for this fund’s development over the past number…

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    Greenstone Mountain Fire Tower

    ByMatt Ion

    [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.20.2″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″] In pursuit of our two organizations’ shared goals of backcountry stewardship and saving historic structures for future public enjoyment, the Logan Lake ATV Club and the Four Wheel Drive Association of…

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    NOTICE OF 2023 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

    ByMatt Ion

    The 4WDABC AGM will be held via Zoom at 10:00 AM on March 18, 2023.  This year’s elections will be for six Director positions and an appointment for the Treasurer position.   Open Director Positions for Election for the 2023 4WDABC AGM: Vice President (2-year term) (Incumbent VP is not seeking re-election) Communications (2-year term)…

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    Working Together: Motorized Recreation and the Cascade Gondola

    ByMatt Ion

    [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.19.5″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″] Unleash the clichés! We are stronger together… we can work within the system… we’re all on the same side… You’ve heard them all. Probably dismissed them most of the time. But…

  • “Where’s my sticker?” Updated Jan. 31

    ByMatt Ion

    [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.19.5″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”] By now, all active members who have verified their mailing addresses should have received their 2023 calendar. We’ve also been working hard to make sure missing membership packages get caught up. We’ve mailed…