18 Mar Tread Lightly! Announced as Funding Recipient of The Rugged Ridge Trail Access Program by RealTruck  

NORTH SALT LAKE, UT. (Mar 18, 2024) – Tread Lightly!, a U.S.-based nonprofit dedicated to promoting responsible outdoor recreation through stewardship and educational programs, announced it has been awarded funding from the Rugged Ridge Trail Access Program by RealTruck.

This funding will support an upcoming Tread Lightly! trail maintenance project on 3D Hill in Moab, Utah during Easter Jeep Safari 2024.

“We are proud to partner with RealTruck through its Rugged Ridge Trail Access Program,” said Matt Caldwell, Executive Director of Tread Lightly! “Thank you to RealTruck for its commitment to protect motorized trails across the country through this program.” 

Fueled by its mission to create, protect and maintain, RealTruck’s Trail Access Program donates up to $5,000 per organization depending on the needs and scope of the project. Grants are designated for education, stewardship, legal fees, or any other activity advocating the conservation of public and private land, and access to recreational trails.

“We at RealTruck are excited to partner with Tread Lightly! as we work to help steward the North American trail system,” said Frank Bisciotti, RealSource Editor. “Tread Lightly!’s approach, and presence as an industry leader, naturally sets the bar high when it comes to responsible trail use and environmental conservation. Together we will clear the trail for a brighter, tidier, future in off-road recreation”

For more information on The Rugged Ridge Trail Access Program by RealTruck visit, www.realtruck.com. To learn more about Tread Lightly! Visit www.treadlightly.org.

About Tread Lightly!
Tread Lightly! is a national nonprofit organization with a mission to promote responsible recreation through stewardship programs and ethics education. Tread Lightly!’s educational message, along with its unique training and restoration initiatives are strategically designed to instill an ethic of responsibility in outdoor enthusiasts and the industries that serve them. The program is long-term in scope with a goal to balance the needs of the people who enjoy outdoor recreation with our need to maintain a healthy environment. Tread Lightly!’s award-winning materials, programs and services are solutions to some of the nation’s most pressing recreation issues. Individuals and businesses can commit to Tread Lightly! and protect outdoor access by becoming a member at www.treadlightly.org.

About RealTruck
RealTruck is the premier manufacturer and digital destination of accessories for truck, Jeep®, Bronco® and off-road enthusiasts around the world. Globally headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan, RealTruck’s 5,000+ associates operate from 72 facilities across four continents. RealTruck’s industry leading product portfolio, which includes the Husky Liners total vehicle protection brand, boasts over 850 patents and pending applications. The company’s omni-channel retail approach delivers a seamless consumer experience online at RealTruck.com, as well as through its 12,000+ dealer network and automotive (OEM) partnerships. For more information, visit www.realtruck.com.

For more information contact:
Jerrica Archibald
801-627-0077
jerrica@treadlightly.org