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It takes a lot of people to keep hundreds of miles of trails on public land open for use and ready to accommodate tourists and locals who want to enjoy the mountain scenery of south central 1 Utah

One person who has done an exemplary job over. the past few years is Brady Dart.

Dart writes the weekly Trail Tips piece for The Richfield Reaper but he is also the Paiute ATV Committee chairman. The Paiute ATV Committee provides coordination between the Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, local government agencies and communities.

"He puts in a lot of hours," said Max Reid, recreation coordinator for Fishlake National Forest. "He does it because he loves the sport."

Dart got involved with the Paiute ATV Trail Committee after some friends invited him to a meeting. Dart's day job is at U.S. Gypsum in Sigurd.

"I just kind of fell in naturally," said Dart. "There are a lot of really good people there:"

Dart is in his second year as the chairman of the committee, which is a three-year appointment.

"He's a fellow who has rolled up his sleeves and put something back," said Reid.

In addition to his duties with the committee, Dart also helps with the annual Rocky Mountain ATV Jamboree. He participates with the organization of the event as well as rides. He also helps rally volunteers for each year's ATV Jamboree, which draws more than 600 riders to the area each year.

Another part of Brady Dart's drive to be involved is to encourage safe riding. "If it saves one kid, it's all worth it," said Dart.

In recent months, Dart has had to continue his work with the trail committee while doing what he can to support his wife, Nila, who is dealing with a severe illness.

The Darts have two children, Cameron and Kira.

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Editors Note: The day after  this article apeared in the Richfield Reaper, Brad's wife Nyla Elaine Hopper Dart, 45, passed away due to cancer, July 3, 2003, in Richfield, surrounded by her husband and son. Nyla has fought a courageous battle and is now in comfort and peace. In many ways she won the war on cancer. She no longer struggles to make it through another day and can enjoy a life now of running and playing with her family and friends that welcomed her to the other side.

Our condolences go out to the Dart family. Nyla will be missed by all who knew her.