Esprit de Four 4×4 Safety Clinic
Ξ May 24th, 2007 | → 0 Comments | ∇ Four Wheeling |
Alright guys, I know I havn’t posted on this website in a while. Mostly its because I havn’t done any sort of 4 wheeling or hiking type stuff. I’ve mainly been mountain biking, which I encourage you to check out my other website, pedaldamnit.com.
However, this past weekend, I was able to get out with my 4 wheeling club and help put on our bi-annual 4×4 safety clinic. This was the first clinic that we’ve had in a long time where there was a full class on Saturday. This has always been a fulfilling event for me as a wheeler. I, as well as other club members have the opportunity to get new people in our sport.
Part of the enjoyment comes from helping people build confidence in themselves as well as confidence in the capabilities of their vehicles.
Saturday as I mentioned was a full boat. We had 41 vehicles with 13 double drivers. We teach the class down in Hollister Hills SVRA and we even had a student come from far south as San Diego, what a trooper.
The days were full, with me showing up at Hollister on Friday afternoon. After setting up my camp site down in Area 5, I, along with other club members pre-marked the trails.
Saturday also started early, as I usually take the task of helping out with the vehicle safety inspection. Basically we go over a list of items and safety equipment that 4 wheelers should carry. From there, my duty for the clinic was to be trail lead, for which we take the students out on trail as well as to various obstacle areas for which they get to practice their skills.
Saturday finishes with a tri-tip dinner and some campfire talks.
The weekend was good, the TJ did good. I’m happy.
