Vice President's Autobiography

Vice President Karen Crosby

• AFFILIATIONS: Idaho Recreation Council (IRC), Elk City Dust Devil's ATV Club, Idaho State ATV Association, Blue Ribbon Coalition (BRC), Idaho Department of Park and Recreation - Idaho City Trails volunteer, Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Life Member, Project Management Professional (PMP), Former President of Gem State ATV Association
• RECREATIONAL INTERESTS:  Exploring Idaho's public lands and trails, ATVing, 4WDing, Jetboating, fishing, hunting and camping
• HOME STATE: Idaho
• FAVORITE TRAIL/AREA: Elk City 505 Divide Trail, Owhyee Front Trail system, Salmon River, South Fork of the Clearwater River, Danskin Trail System
• ACCOMPLISHMENTS:  IRC OHV Economic Impact coordinator.  I am working with all OHV (Trail Machine, UTV, ATV) user groups and the Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation to facilitate a statewide survey on resident and non-resident OHV expenditures. Successfully assisted IRC's OHV Gas Tax Campaign and served on a team to help lobby the Idaho Legislature to revert back Idahoan's OHV Gas Tax to the Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation. ATV Safety Certification.  IRC Outdoor Recreation Week Coordinator and led a team of volunteers in creating the IRC website.  As the IRC Outdoor Recreation Week Coordinator, I led a group of statewide volunteers in coordinating ATV rides, delegated dealership involvement and media campaign.  This effort raised the awareness regarding our outdoor recreation opportunities within Idaho's rural communities, promoting economic benefits, public access and responsible recreation activities.  Proactively champion responsible ATV use by working with Idaho's state and federal agencies (Nez Perce National Forest Service, Idaho Department of Fish and Game, Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation).  Served on the Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation - Recreational Trails Program Advisory Committee. Volunteer Trail Brushing Leader for the Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation - Idaho City Trail system. Participated in Recreation Resource Advisory Committee (RRAC) Listening Session.
• COMMENTS/GOALS FOR ISATVA: I believe in Idaho State ATV Association's mission and desire to ensure that Idaho ATV riders have a place at the table when decisions are being made that affect their interests.   Access continues to be an ongoing challenge in Idaho from Travel Management Plans with BLM and National Forest Service to ATV legislation and regulations.  Education is needed on access, how Idaho ATV registration money is being handled and raising awareness to Idaho State ATV Association's accomplishments.  We need to continue building new alliances with businesses, individuals, agencies and other multi-use interest groups.  I look forward to continuing Idaho State ATV Association's mission and working together with the Idaho ATV community.