National Off-Highway Vehicle Conservation Council

What National Off-Highway Vehicle Conservation Council does

National Off-Highway Vehicle Conservation Council (NOHVCC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1990 and headquartered in Vaughn, Montana, that develops and delivers education, training, and resource materials to advance responsible off-highway vehicle (OHV) recreation in the United States. Its programs serve federal, state, and local land managers, OHV club leaders and associations, and individual riders across all 50 states plus DC and Puerto Rico through a network of State Partners. Core offerings center on the Great Trails educational ecosystem — the Great Trails Guidebook (authored by Dick Dufourd, available as a free digital download or $30 hard copy), Great Trails Workshops (2–3 day hands-on training events delivered nationwide), and the Interactive Online Field Guide — together with a Safety Ethic program, a Grant Opportunities portal aggregating federal and private funding sources, and a Find a Local Organization directory.

NOHVCC generates revenue through a diversified nonprofit mix: individual and organizational donations; federal grants administered through the Recreational Trails Program (FHWA) and state-level grant programs; private foundation and industry funding from Right Rider Access Fund, Trail Trust (Fox Factory), Yamaha, and Polaris T.R.A.I.L.S.; modest publication sales of the Great Trails Guidebook; and registration fees for its rotating Annual Conference and paid workshops, while many workshops remain free due to grant subsidization. Its go-to-market is community-led and event-driven, relying on State Partner referrals, in-person workshops, the website (nohvcc.org), email newsletters, and webinars rather than traditional sales channels.

The organization operates as the national coordinating body between the OHV enthusiast community, federal land management agencies (notably a 2014 strategic partnership with the Bureau of Land Management on the National Motorized Recreation Action Strategy), and state recreation authorities. Additional partnerships with the US Forest Service, Colorado Off-Highway Vehicle Coalition, Minnesota DNR, Minnesota Four-Wheel Drive Association, American Trails, and the Society for Outdoor Recreation Professionals extend its delivery footprint. NOHVCC runs a small staff (11–50 employees, including Executive Director Marc Hildesheim and Project Manager Tom Metsa) and has grown incrementally for over three decades, with concurrent multi-state workshop rollouts, accredited continuing-education offerings, and an annual conference that rotates cities as the primary community touchpoints.

Name

National Off-Highway Vehicle Conservation Council

Legal name

National Off-Highway Vehicle Conservation Council

Website

https://www.nohvcc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

NOHVCC is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, founded in 1990, that delivers education, training, and resources for sustainable off-highway vehicle trail management, serving federal and state land managers, OHV clubs, and riders across all 50 states through workshops, guidebooks, and federal agency partnerships.

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Headquarters

HQ city

Vaughn

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Donations and Contributions: NOHVCC is a nonprofit 501c3 organization that relies on donations from individuals, clubs, and organizations that support responsible OHV recreation.
2. Grant Funding: NOHVCC receives grant funding from government programs (Recreational Trails Program through FHWA, Colorado Parks and Wildlife OHV Grant Program, Minnesota DNR) and private foundations (Right Rider Access Fund, Trail Trust/Fox Factory).
3. Publication Sales: Sale of Great Trails Guidebook hard copies for $30 per book. Digital download is free for registered website users.
4. Conference and Event Revenue: Registration fees for Annual Conference and training workshops. General registration, exhibitor, and sponsorship tiers available. Scholarship programs available.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

NOHVCC develops and delivers educational programs, training workshops, and resource materials for responsible off-highway vehicle (OHV) recreation. Its core offerings include the Great Trails Guidebook and curriculum, hands-on Great Trails Workshops across the country, a Safety Ethic program for riders, grant assistance, mapping tools, and advocacy for OHV access on public and private lands. The organization serves land managers, OHV clubs/associations, federal and state agencies, and individual riders.

Product overview

NOHVCC operates as a nonprofit organization that provides a comprehensive suite of programs, materials, and services for OHV (Off-Highway Vehicle) recreation management and stewardship. The core offerings center on the Great Trails educational ecosystem, which includes the Great Trails Guidebook (comprehensive trail management handbook), Great Trails Workshops (hands-on training sessions), and the Great Trails Interactive Online Field Guide. Beyond trail education, NOHVCC offers a Safety Ethic program for riders, a Grant Opportunities portal connecting organizations with funding sources, a Find a Local Organization directory, OHV mapping resources, a job board, and an Annual Conference. The organization also runs initiatives like the Minnesota Border-to-Border Touring Route in partnership with state agencies. NOHVCC's portfolio is educational and informational rather than software-based, focused on promoting responsible OHV recreation through training, resources, and community engagement.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Great Trails Guidebook: Great Trails: Providing Quality OHV Trails and Experiences - internationally recognized guidebook authored by Dick Dufourd and published by NOHVCC, serving as the curriculum for NOHVCC's Great Trails Workshops
• Great Trails Workshops
• Safety Ethic Program

Products and services

• Great Trails Guidebook A comprehensive trail management handbook titled 'Great Trails: Providing Quality OHV Trails and Experiences' authored by Dick Dufourd. Available as a free digital download for registered website users or as a $30 hard copy. It serves as the foundational curriculum for NOHVCC's Great Trails Workshops and is targeted at trail managers, construction supervisors, engineering staff, contractors, and OHV club volunteers.
• Great Trails Workshops 2-3 day hands-on field training workshops focused on the design, layout, construction, maintenance, and management of sustainable OHV trails. Based on the Great Trails curriculum, these workshops serve trail managers, construction supervisors, engineering staff, contractors, OHV club volunteers, and other stakeholders. Multiple workshops are hosted annually across different locations, often funded by grants making them free or low-cost.
• Great Trails Interactive Online Field Guide A downloadable digital field guide providing interactive resources for trail planning, design, and maintenance. It complements the Great Trails Guidebook and workshop curriculum with practical field reference materials for trail managers and OHV club volunteers.
• NOHVCC Safety Ethic Program A safety education program promoting responsible OHV use, including requirements for appropriate safety gear (DOT-compliant helmet, goggles, gloves, boots, long pants, long sleeves), staying on designated trails, and avoiding substance-impaired operation. Targeted at individual OHV riders of ATVs, ROVs, and dirt bikes.
• Grant Opportunities Portal A resource portal connecting OHV clubs and organizations with grant funding opportunities including the Recreational Trails Program (RTP), Yamaha OHV Grants, Polaris T.R.A.I.L.S. Grant, Right Rider Access Fund, Conserve Nevada, Legacy Trails Program, and Fox Factory Trail Trust.
• Find a Local Organization Directory A state-by-state directory connecting OHV enthusiasts with local clubs, associations, and organizations that share NOHVCC's responsible recreation ethic. It helps riders find riding partners, volunteer opportunities, and community connections across all 50 states plus DC and Puerto Rico.
• OHV Mapping Applications A collection of mapping applications and resources for OHV trail navigation, route planning, and trail information access across various states.
• NOHVCC Job Board An employment resource connecting OHV recreation professionals with job opportunities in the off-highway vehicle industry, land management agencies, and related organizations.
• NOHVCC Annual Conference An annual gathering bringing together OHV enthusiasts, land managers, agency representatives, and industry stakeholders for education, networking, and professional development. Features workshops, sessions on OHV management best practices, mobile field experiences (e.g., Polaris Testing Facility), learning credits in partnership with American Trails, and exhibitor booths.

Quantifiable outcome

• Doe Mountain Recreation Area encompasses more than 8,600 acres of scenic mountain terrain
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Named customers8 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• American TrailscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Partnership to offer learning credits at NOHVCC Annual Conference. American Trails is an approved provider for APA Certification Maintenance credits and ASLA LA CES credits. Sessions also eligible for NRPA CEU equivalency.
• International Off-Highway Vehicles Administrator's Association (INOHVAA)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024INOHVAA holds annual conference in conjunction with NOHVCC conference and participates in regular NOHVCC conference sessions. INOHVAA supports learning credits opportunity.
• Bureau of Land Management (BLM)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2014NOHVCC partnered with BLM in 2014 to develop a National Motorized Recreation Action Strategy to help BLM develop individual state action plans for high quality OHV opportunities. This process has created state-specific OHV action plans in multiple states where BLM manages public land.
• Colorado Off-Highway Vehicle Coalition (COHVCO)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHost partner for Colorado Annual Training Workshops. COHVCO works with NOHVCC to deliver training to Colorado OHV community with support from Colorado Parks and Wildlife OHV Grant Program.
• Minnesota Four-Wheel Drive Association (MN4WDA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner with NOHVCC and MN DNR on Border-to-Border Touring Route planning and implementation. MN4WDA proposed funding for touring routes and proposed maintenance fund for roads on the route.
• Northwest Motorcycle AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Great Trails Workshop in Randle, Washington. NMA Executive Director Marc Toenyan led tours of Heavy Maintenance Crew projects. Camping and networking events strengthen community.
• Doe Mountain Recreation AuthoritycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Great Trails Workshops at Doe Mountain Recreation Area in Tennessee. Executive Director Charles Ridlehuber emphasized the investment in trail quality and region's outdoor recreation economy.
• Stay The TrailminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerColorado responsible riding program that participated in Penrose Great Trails Workshop presentations alongside NOHVCC and BLM.
• Society for Outdoor Recreation ProfessionalsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNOHVCC partnered with SORP to deliver webinar on trails as climate resilient infrastructure using Prison Hill Recreation Area as case study.
• Carson City Parks, Recreation & Open SpaceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for Prison Hill Recreation Area management. NOHVCC assisted with development and implementation of management plan and trails plan to improve recreational access and protect natural resources.
• United States Forest ServicecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUSFS participates in Great Trails Workshops and partners on trail projects. Representatives from USFS attended advanced workshop sessions in Washington.
• Trans-CascadiaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization that contributed to success of Washington Great Trails Workshop. Represents trail stewardship efforts in the Pacific Northwest.
• Minnesota Department of Natural ResourcescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner on Great Trails Workshop and MN Border-to-Border Touring Route. DNR contracted with NOHVCC for touring route planning and implementation with MN4WDA.
• Chinook AssociatesminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerTrail consulting firm led by Kim Frederick/Kim Fredrick providing expert instruction at Great Trails Workshops. Brings decades of trail design, construction, and maintenance experience.
• Sasquatch Trails (Jason Wells)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerTrail design and maintenance firm led by Jason Wells with more than 30 years of experience. Provided instruction at Washington Great Trails Workshop with extensive hands-on training.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• BlueRibbon Coalition: A national nonprofit advocacy organization focused on preserving responsible motorized recreation access on public lands. Directly comparable as a peer OHV recreation advocacy nonprofit competing for the same constituency, agency relationships, and industry funding.
• American Trails: A national nonprofit that advances trail development, education, and advocacy. Directly comparable — American Trails is a co-partner on NOHVCC's Annual Conference learning credits and serves an overlapping trail-manager audience.
• Tread Lightly!: A national nonprofit that promotes responsible outdoor recreation ethics through education and stewardship programs. Directly comparable as a peer recreation-ethics nonprofit with similar rider/OHV and outdoor recreation education missions.
• Society for Outdoor Recreation Professionals (SORP): A professional association for outdoor recreation managers and planners. Comparable as a peer organization delivering outdoor recreation education and webinars; SORP is explicitly a NOHVCC webinar partner.
• Coalition for Recreational Trails: A coalition that advances the federal Recreational Trails Program and recognizes trail project achievements. Directly comparable as a national trail advocacy body funded through and aligned with the same RTP funding stream NOHVCC helps clubs access.
• Outdoor Recreation Roundtable: A national coalition of outdoor recreation trade associations, businesses, and nonprofits. Comparable as a peer umbrella organization convening outdoor recreation stakeholders, including OHV interests, around federal policy.

Emerging players

• Right Rider Access Fund: A 501(c)(3) charitable fund created in 2011 by the OHV industry to support access. Comparable as a close financial partner that supplements NOHVCC's industry advocacy efforts — operates adjacent rather than competitively.

Broad incumbents

• Motorcycle Industry Council (MIC): A national trade association representing the motorcycle and OHV industry, including manufacturers and dealers. Comparable as a broader industry body whose members fund NOHVCC's Right Rider Access Fund and overlap on rider education and access advocacy.
• Recreational Off-Highway Vehicle Association (ROHVA): A specialty vehicle industry body focused on ROV/UTV safety, training, and responsible use. Comparable as a peer organization focused on ROV education, supported by the same Right Rider Access Fund ecosystem.
• Specialty Vehicle Institute of America (SVIA): The national trade association for ATV manufacturers, focused on ATV safety training and access advocacy. Comparable as a peer organization promoting safe ATV use; an industry co-supporter of the Right Rider Access Fund alongside NOHVCC.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

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