Ed Melcher, an avid snowmobiler and outdoor recreation enthusiast, along with various community members, were noticing the closure of trails and access in Montana and beyond. These concerned community members investigated ways to further prevent the closure of land and in 2005 decided to create a non-profit organization that could be used to raise money and fight all land use and access issues that occur. This organization has been an essential tool throughout the last few years and has helped maintained access to areas that would have otherwise lost access.
Ed still is the chairman of the board, with a board that consists of mostly outdoor recreational dealership owners and the heads of outdoor recreational groups.