CT4WD Basic Offroad Course

[freeze]

We kinda talked about this at the last meeting. There are people who've wheeled for a long time and people who've just gotten into the sport.

Perhaps we'd put on a educational wheeling course for a really low fee that would teach the basics of wheeling, winching, trail etiquette and Treading Lightly.

I believe a day like this would be great to have everyone on the same page so we all abide by the same values and etiquette.

Who'd be in for a Wheeling Course?

[874runnersr5]

I'd like to learn more, im not to bad.. i know my limits, my angles, wheel placement.

[Doc McCoy]

What were you thinking there Nathan? Is this an official course of somekind? Are we getting a certification?

[oriontaco]

I dont need this course, I am a professional!!!!

I would be in forsure, I am one of the noobs that Freeze speaks of so this would be something I could really use.

[freeze]

What were you thinking there Nathan? Is this an official course of somekind? Are we getting a certification?

More along the lines of a gold star....

[freeze]

Gold star http://illiweb.com/fa/i/smiles/icon_cheers.png and.....

Kinda like an official course. Something that would run every two months so the new guys to the Association would go through a course to get them inline with the similar techniques we'd use. (Spotter signals, Winching safety, Trail Etiquette, etc...)

[874runnersr5]

We should try to use the land rover course outside their dealship lol.

[freeze]

haha... I'm sure they'd love us with open arms!

[turnandburn]

I'd been in. But i don't get to Calgary to much anymore, what with my little 18 month old boy and another one coming in June.

[ed'syota]

I'm new to all of these but got an idea on what to do.... for sure I'm in

I just have to get my rig ready http://illiweb.com/fa/i/smiles/icon_bounce.gif

[freeze]

Awesome... we'll plan this out at the next meeting since there is interest. I think perhaps we'd use this course for new members of CT4WD as an intro to the Association and make sure we're all on the same page.

[RedApe]

Awesome idea!

[Tarzan]

I suggest we use he gravel pit at Mclean to hold this course as it has everything needed to design a course. Once the course/class is done we coud run the easy way to the falls for lunch and then those who want to try more can split off after the others are guided out safely.

[Doc McCoy]

Awesome idea!

Ah ... I see you knew about this thread already.

[freeze]

We need some members to step up to help organize this event.

What will be required:

At least 2 years of wheeling[/*:m:tsqsxh1h]
Want to help others become better wheelers[/*:m:tsqsxh1h]
Understand the Tread Lightly! principals (http://www.ct4wda.com/tread-lightly/)[/*:m:tsqsxh1h]
Positive [/*:m:tsqsxh1h]
Stoked on life....[/*:m:tsqsxh1h]
We need 5 people... say I

"I" http://illiweb.com/fa/i/smiles/icon_biggrin.png

[RedApe]

I....potentially x2, as my wife is an avid wheeler as well.
Nathan, I`ll drop you an email/PM offline.

[RedApe]

Awesome idea!

Ah ... I see you knew about this thread already.

hehe...apparently I did....but lost it. Teehee.

[freeze]

Awesome Keith! Thank you and having your wife will be a great addition. We need to encourage more women to get into the Association!

3 more positions left.....

[Tarzan]

Eye

[Doc McCoy]

Boo ... not qualified. I might go up to Edmonton and try this course out though.

Safari Offroad Park - Off Road Instruction (http://www.safarioffroadpark.ca/offroadinstruction.php)

It's a bit pricey but ... sounds kinda fun too.

[RedApe]

Boo ... not qualified. I might go up to Edmonton and try this course out though.

Safari Offroad Park - Off Road Instruction (http://www.safarioffroadpark.ca/offroadinstruction.php)

It's a bit pricey but ... sounds kinda fun too.

Ya mean Nathan could make $$ at this?? lol

[RedApe]

http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=26192

Just an aside...not steeling our thunder here at all, as it's limited to Jeeps only.

[freeze]

haha... awesome! Not to worry... we'll just have to make sure ours is top notch.

[Doc McCoy]

Damn it ...

the Afrikans have beat us to it.
http://www.4x4training.co.za/

[Tacorossa]

I would be up for some sort of a beginners course. I like the idea of setting something up at Maclean Creek. If the price is decent, count me in.

My wife and I just had our first baby about a week ago, and he is keeping me on a budget :lol:

[RedApe]

I would be up for some sort of a beginners course.

My wife and I just had our first baby about a week ago, and he is keeping me on a budget :lol:

First: CONGRATS!

Second: you sound like a prime candidate for the beginners course...can't wait!

[Tacorossa]

I would be up for some sort of a beginners course.

My wife and I just had our first baby about a week ago, and he is keeping me on a budget :lol:

First: CONGRATS!

Second: you sound like a prime candidate for the beginners course...can't wait!

First: THANKS!

Second: You're probably right. This is my fist 4x4 truck. I've done some offroading at Maclean Creek in the past, but in my buddies purpose built 79 GMC Sierra. Not quite the same as I should probably learn the finer details on how to keep my daily driver in good condition. I also do a substantial amount of offroading as a part of my job, but again, not in my truck. I wouldn't be as careful in a company truck as I would in my own right?

[freeze]

We have been working pretty hard on a really good course and I think most will be surprised!

The Introductory Course and 101 Course will have a great deal of information regarding how to use your vehicle, the basics of Off-Road techniques, the basics or recovery techniques, trail etiquette, spotting techniques, and Tread Lightly!..... just to name a few.

The intro course is mandatory for all members if they are to participate in the Trail Runs, however the 101 course is highly recommended.

[FJ-Fidel]

The intro course is mandatory for all members if they are to participate in the Trail Runs, however the 101 course is highly recommended.

So when is this going to to happen?...I'm Not qualified:(

[freeze]

No worries, you'll still be able to run the June Run. We're just in the process of nailing down the calendar for the intro courses. We'll have these dates this week.

[Spooky08]

i am going to do it ! once everything is set up !

[Tarzan]

Me too and I've been wheeling since the eighties.

...I'm Not qualified:(

[freeze]

July 11th is the date for the first intro course the location is still being decided.

[Tarzan]

Dang I won't be back by then oh well maybe catch the next one.

[Heeltoe989]

July 11th is the date for the first intro course the location is still being decided.

Darn!

I hate busy summers! I guess I'll be in for the next one.

[Sprockett]

I'd also really like to go to this as suggested but I am in Hawaii from the 7th to the 16th.