Welcome KOH!
WE BELONG HERE
Since 1987, the BlueRibbon Coalition (BRC) has fought to preserve recreation access to America’s public lands. Serving members in all 50 states, BRC is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit driven by grassroots energy. We work across all outdoor recreation sectors—4×4, dirt bike, ATV, snowmobiling, UTV, public watercraft, e‑biking, and more—to ensure every adventure is possible .
We’re among the few national groups with a storied history of defending access in court—including all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court— to protect your access to public lands.
When Johnson Valley was threatened this past fall, BRC brought together a coalition of off-road associations to direct advocacy efforts to ensure that military expansion would not impair the ability of King of the Hammers to operate.
While KOH is safe this year, the issue is ongoing. BlueRibbon Coalition is actively engaged in this process—monitoring developments, advocating for access protections, and preparing to respond if conditions change.
20 Years of Hammers
2026 marks the 20th anniversary of King of the Hammers. Combining desert racing, rock crawling, endurance, and mechanical innovation into a single event, KOH pushes both drivers and machines beyond conventional limits. VIP access puts you closer to the logistics, strategy, and raw engineering that define the race.
Twenty years ago, it started with a handful of rigs and a dream. Now it’s the largest motorized event on America’s public lands and showcases what motorized recreation can be when we have access to places like Johnson Valley. But that access isn’t guaranteed…
Defending Access to Johnson Valley
Nearly a decade ago the off-road community banded together to save the Hammers and access to Johnson Valley. However, public land access is never static. It is constantly, and often quietly, contested.
In September of 2025, a new military proposal once again threatened access to the Congressionality-recognized OHV recreation area of Johnson Valley. That’s when BlueRibbon Coalition and the off-road community stood our ground— again.
BRC brought together a coalition of off-road associations to direct advocacy efforts to ensure that military expansion would not impair the ability of King of the Hammers to operate. Our voice was heard when Rep. Jay Obernolte fought for off-roaders and Johnson Valley on the House Floor.
While KOH is safe this year, the issue is ongoing. BlueRibbon Coalition is actively engaged in this process—monitoring developments, advocating for access protections, and preparing to respond if conditions change.
How You Can Support our Mission
Donations Keep us Fighting
Every tax-deductible donation supports BlueRibbon Coalition’s mission to keep public lands— like Johnson Valley— open for motorized recreation.
Members Give Us Power
More members = better standings in court. We're also able to better represent our supporters in court, giving you better relief for injunctions and rulings.
Your Voice Matters
Subscribe to our newsletter to add your voice to our action alerts. Johnson Valley was originally saved because of thousands of letters people like you sent.
Donations Keep Us Fighting
Public land access is rarely lost in a single decision. It erodes through revisions, amendments, and “temporary” changes that quietly become permanent. Staying involved requires sustained legal, technical, and advocacy capacity.
Every donation supports BlueRibbon Coalition’s mission to keep public lands— like Johnson Valley— open for motorized recreation. Your donation helps:
- Legal action when access is threatened by closures, expansions, or policy changes
- Advocacy and representation in front of federal agencies and decision-makers
- On-the-ground defense of OHV areas used for racing, recreation, and industry
- Long-term protection so events like King of the Hammers don’t disappear
Johnson Valley still exists as a world-class off-road destination because people fight for it. And with your help, we won’t stop fighting.
Articles & Action Alerts
Latest Public Land Updates
The Antiquities Act is a Power Fit for A King: LANDs Act Would Rein In Presidential National Monument Designations and Protect OHV Access
The Antiquities Act of 1906 lets the president proclaim national monuments on federal land. Presidents of both parties have used it since. The framers fought a war to escape a...
Forest Service Headquarters Move Blocked by California Judge: Who Really Runs the Agency
Why Did a Judge Block the Forest Service Headquarters Move to Salt Lake City? This week, the Forest Service's plan to relocate its headquarters from Washington D.C. to Salt Lake...
Congress Can Overturn the Bears Ears Management Plan and Its OHV Access Restrictions
Jump to Form » On September 17, Sen. Mike Lee of Utah started the Congressional Review Act (CRA) process for the Bears Ears National Monument Resource Management Plan (RMP). The...