The project is the second trail maintenance event supported by a new Tread Lightly! program called HUMMER's Recreation Rescue. Thanks to funding from HUMMER and the help from local volunteers, Tread Lightly is providing project grants to recreation projects around the country to ensure land remains accessible for responsible recreationists.

 
"It is imperative that open access to public land remains available for future generations," said Martin Walsh, HUMMER general manager. "The HUMMER Recreation Rescue projects are a great example of the private and public sectors working together to ensure the future of off-road recreation."

 
The Bald Mountain project will kick-off with a volunteer workday on Friday, August 1 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The volunteer team will work to improve and stabilize a section of the Bald Mountain trail that is subject to erosion during the spring snow thaw and summer storms. The group will also close and restore any unauthorized routes that have developed over time. The project will conclude with the development of a trail map and brochure to ensure that visitors drive only on the designated routes and learn the Tread Lightly principles to responsible recreation.

 
Two local clubs, The Mountain Toppers and Clovis Independents have volunteered to "adopt" the trail system and maintain it when work is completed.

 
"This project is a great opportunity for the Forest Service and the forest visitors to work with Hummer and Tread Lightly!, who are dedicated to providing recreational experiences while protecting the integrity of the forest," said Greg Marks, Sierra National Forest Off Highway Vehicle Manager.

 
The Bald Mountain OHV, near Shaver Lake, Calif. is one of 12 OHV trails in the Sierra National Forest. The trail provides recreationists with access to the top of Bald Mountain and is the only OHV route in the district that is open year-round.

 
Interested volunteers or members of the media can contact www.treadlightly.org

 
HUMMER's Recreation Rescue is a program promoting volunteerism and conservation for off-road recreation sites across the country. More information about Recreation Rescue can be found at www.treadlightly.org.

 
About HUMMER
HUMMER is a division of General Motors Corp. (NYSE: GM), the world's largest vehicle manufacturer, which employs about 266,000 people globally. HUMMER is a premium off-road vehicle manufacturer with sales in 37 countries and a product line-up that consists of the H2, H2 SUT, H3, H3 Alpha and all-new H3T. Information on HUMMER products is available at www.hummer.com.

 
About Tread Lightly!
Tread Lightly!, Inc. is a national nonprofit organization with a mission to proactively protect recreation access and opportunities in the outdoors through education and stewardship initiatives. Tread Lightly! is the nation's signature ethics message for outdoor enthusiasts that use motorized vehicles. The organization also offers unique training and restoration programs strategically designed to instill an ethic of responsibility in a wide variety of outdoor enthusiasts and the industries that serve them. More information is available at www.treadlightly.org.

 
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Contacts:
Nick Richards
HUMMER Communications
313-665-9292
313-720-9541
Nick.Richards@gm.com
 
Monica Clay - Tread Lightly!
(800) 966-9900
monica@treadlightly.org