Hi all, this year I'll again be facilitating an introduction to snow wheeling training session. This is open to anyone, and intended to provide an introduction of some snow wheeling concepts to folks who are somewhat new to the hobby, also refresh the skills of those more experienced, and provide a fun social event to anyone who would like to attend. Time dates are as follows....
Saturday, February 11.
Meet any time after 9:00. We'll start at 10:00
OHV Parking Lot, above Central City, past the cemetery https://goo.gl/maps/2s7SwT25BqNnBn5F7
By now you have put it together that this is the same day as the official snow run https://risingsun4x4club.org/xf/thr...-saturday-february-11-2023-yankee-hill.33529/ and you are correct. This is very intentional, and it's entirely up to you which group to join. If you want to get out and wheel, get first tracks through some drifts, exercise your straps, etc. then you'll want to get there early (8:30) and head up with @DomOfTheDead. More details on that are found in that run planning thread, linked above. Don't worry we'll bump into you guys a little later in the day.
If you'd like to instead take advantage of an opportunity to learn something new, talk about equipment, technique, even flex your own snow wheeling knowledge, stand around some more, socialize, then perhaps this session is for you. We'll cater the topics somewhat to the attendees, intended to give the group a little more confidence and experience with how to get out there safely and back home with a smile on your face.
Topics will include but are not limited to tires & tire pressure, basic vehicle equipment, recovery gear, vehicle dynamics and line selection. Like most training topics, it's impossible to be 100% comprehensive, rather the intent here is that everyone leaves with a more info than they had before they got there, an action list of what to do next, and like most things in life you tend to get out of it what you want to put into it. This is open to anyone, and any stock 4x4 vehicle. Bring warm clothes... especially boots, and jacket, hat and gloves... whatever makes you comfortable standing in a parking lot in the winter.
Last year we did a little driver training, talked about line selection, momentum, etc. as we hit the first little hill climb. We may do something similar again. Or we may decide we want to set up a couple recovery scenarios, doing a little deeper dive into attachment points, equipment, stuck assessments, and the like. Again pretty open to which direction this goes, we'll decide as a group once we cover a few basics. Oh but wait, there's more!!!!
This year for the first time ever we've partnered with the Colorado 4x4 Rescue and Recovery team! https://www.co4x4rnr.org/. They're going to be here also, will be bringing a few rigs & equipment for us to check out, do a presentation of their organization and what it does, and also participate in this training session with us. If you don't know them I'll just say that these guys are super legit- I can't wait to hear what they have to say and I have no doubt that I'll be learning something this day. check out their website and read through their Mission, I'm sure you'll see why we're so excited to have them join us for this.
Oh but hold on, there's even more!!!! We'll also be joined by @baja1d Travis from Outer Limit Supply, makers of super good first aid kits and other adventure gear. As we discuss topics of preparedness, safety, and potential injuries & health issues, his experience with this as a veteran wheeler, firefighter, EMT, and first responder is almost unparalleled... spend any amount of time with this guy and you'll walk away something new, that's a guarantee.
So bring some warm clothes, your great attitude, and come ready to engage in some great dialog centered around snow wheeling. Again, open to everyone. You don't want to miss this one!!!!
Saturday, February 11.
Meet any time after 9:00. We'll start at 10:00
OHV Parking Lot, above Central City, past the cemetery https://goo.gl/maps/2s7SwT25BqNnBn5F7
39°48'43.8"N 105°32'24.1"W
39.812161, -105.540024
By now you have put it together that this is the same day as the official snow run https://risingsun4x4club.org/xf/thr...-saturday-february-11-2023-yankee-hill.33529/ and you are correct. This is very intentional, and it's entirely up to you which group to join. If you want to get out and wheel, get first tracks through some drifts, exercise your straps, etc. then you'll want to get there early (8:30) and head up with @DomOfTheDead. More details on that are found in that run planning thread, linked above. Don't worry we'll bump into you guys a little later in the day.
If you'd like to instead take advantage of an opportunity to learn something new, talk about equipment, technique, even flex your own snow wheeling knowledge, stand around some more, socialize, then perhaps this session is for you. We'll cater the topics somewhat to the attendees, intended to give the group a little more confidence and experience with how to get out there safely and back home with a smile on your face.
Topics will include but are not limited to tires & tire pressure, basic vehicle equipment, recovery gear, vehicle dynamics and line selection. Like most training topics, it's impossible to be 100% comprehensive, rather the intent here is that everyone leaves with a more info than they had before they got there, an action list of what to do next, and like most things in life you tend to get out of it what you want to put into it. This is open to anyone, and any stock 4x4 vehicle. Bring warm clothes... especially boots, and jacket, hat and gloves... whatever makes you comfortable standing in a parking lot in the winter.
Last year we did a little driver training, talked about line selection, momentum, etc. as we hit the first little hill climb. We may do something similar again. Or we may decide we want to set up a couple recovery scenarios, doing a little deeper dive into attachment points, equipment, stuck assessments, and the like. Again pretty open to which direction this goes, we'll decide as a group once we cover a few basics. Oh but wait, there's more!!!!
This year for the first time ever we've partnered with the Colorado 4x4 Rescue and Recovery team! https://www.co4x4rnr.org/. They're going to be here also, will be bringing a few rigs & equipment for us to check out, do a presentation of their organization and what it does, and also participate in this training session with us. If you don't know them I'll just say that these guys are super legit- I can't wait to hear what they have to say and I have no doubt that I'll be learning something this day. check out their website and read through their Mission, I'm sure you'll see why we're so excited to have them join us for this.
Oh but hold on, there's even more!!!! We'll also be joined by @baja1d Travis from Outer Limit Supply, makers of super good first aid kits and other adventure gear. As we discuss topics of preparedness, safety, and potential injuries & health issues, his experience with this as a veteran wheeler, firefighter, EMT, and first responder is almost unparalleled... spend any amount of time with this guy and you'll walk away something new, that's a guarantee.
So bring some warm clothes, your great attitude, and come ready to engage in some great dialog centered around snow wheeling. Again, open to everyone. You don't want to miss this one!!!!
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