Quarterly 4x4 Training Day
- Thread starter sLcREX
- Start date
Tacoma
Et incurventur ante non
- Location
- far enough away
Wow. It looks almost.. nice out in those pics. In reality, drizzly rain and wind. 
Donner
Isuzu junkie
- Location
- Weber County, Utah
I took the camera, can't believe I didn't snap a single pic.
sixstringsteve
Well-Known Member
- Location
- UT
I'm editing the GoPro footage right now. It'll be up in a day or two. I'll post it here once it's all together.
iamsparticus
Take your Rig to the Edge
- Location
- Ogden,Ut
wish i could of made sorry for bailing had a customers bumper we need to finish and ended up working on it all weekend hope everyone had a good time even though the rain tryed to ruin it. I was looking forward to seeing your truck in action steve its my favorite rig you have had so far
sixstringsteve
Well-Known Member
- Location
- UT
I didn't even put it into 4wd, I was spotting the whole time. So you didn't miss anything there.
iamsparticus
Take your Rig to the Edge
- Location
- Ogden,Ut
I see well would of been fun anyway how bad was the weather there? It poured ran then snow up here all day
xjtony
Well-Known Member
- Location
- Grantsville, Ut
We had a little weather. Friday night i thought I was going to get blown away.
my dome tent
My son sleeping through getting pounded by the tent
The temp Friday night was not too bad, but it got a little chilly Sat. Good event!
I was not able to attend the Friday trainings due to some family obligations, but I have no doubt that they were as good or better than the last event. From what I've heard, and what I can imagine, the weather was beating down on those attendees Friday night. High winds, rain, sleet, and snow all persuaded folks to pack it in and tuck tail, but all hunkered down and were smiling Saturday morning when I found them.
As the wind pounded the garage doors to the team garage Saturday morning, we were welcomed by the aroma of bacon, eggs, and pancakes. Local Jeep gurus and heroes, Teraflex, provided a breakfast feast for event participants. Brain food that would be needed to supply the needed energy to soak in and process the trainings of the day. Much ground was to be covered, all from the comfy camp chairs from within one of the team garages at Miller Motorsports Park.
Kurt Williams, from Cruiser Outfitters, kicked off a three hour Tread Lightly! training. To bring in the meat of the discussion was Dave Jeppessen from the local BLM office. Dave and Kurt covered the Tread Lightly! material like pros, and fielded a barrage of questions from new and seasoned wheelers alike.
Dave Jeppessen giving the Tread Lightly! training
Dave Jeppessen giving the Tread Lightly! training
Attendees soaking in the Tread Lightly! principles
Dave Jeppessen giving the Tread Lightly! training
Seperating the body of attendees into several groups for brainstorming situations that may occur while on the trail, and how we can handle them.
Kurt Williams tying up the Tread Lightly! instruction
After a 30 minute lunch break, we were back into classroom mode as Kurt covered a very informative training on recovery gear, and techniques. Everything from different types of straps, winch wire vs winch rope, to weight/force calculations in different recovery scenarios. Lots of gear was presented, and stories of instances where some were used, or what could have been done better. This is a popular training among new and seasoned because well, gear is cool; and it's cool to be prepared with not only the cool gear, but how to properly use it.
Kurt W covering proper selection and deployment of numerous types of recovery straps
After Kurt's recovery training wrapped up, Marc Bryson gave us a 20 minute training on basic trail/obstacle reading and spotter techniques. Much of this is to set up a few examples of what to do, and what not to do as some of this is new to many. This is to be a quick precursor to the next training; the hands-on driving out on the course.
We all packed up and headed out to the rock course to get a feel for our rigs as we listened to spotters. I've been off-roading for 12 years now, and have experience in mean Moab trails, leisure country road exploring, as well as both competitive rockcrawling and desert racing; and I have to say it's a blast to hop in a stock vehicle and learn how to wheel it successfully. Every vehicle is different, and there's something special about building a relationship with a new-to-you-rig as you figure eachother out. I hopped in my new-to-me 1991 Mitsubishi Montero and got in line to have Marc Bryson guide me through the obstacle course that he had set up. I was in line behind Maldito X, and watched as he pounded his rear bumper a bit, caught air with his passengerside tire, and clawed up a rock wall... Knowing the rocks at MMP well, I knew that I could do the same; but I requested that Marc help me out with a good line to prevent body damage for the time being. We both agreed on a line that looked promising, and I committed as I dropped down into the small cravass. Minor bumper rubbage, the front driver tire 4' in the air, and the Montero crept out of the situation like a champ. Needless to say, i'm loving the factory rear limited slip. I played around on a few different lines on the hills to see what the Montero could do with mudcaked tires, and I am impressed. Despite the rainy into snowy cold weather, there were more folks out on the 4x4 course this event than the previous event which had fair weather.
Braving the cold wet weather, voluteer spotters assist newb wheelers hoping to gain some knowledge
View from my Montero awaiting my turn on some slippery rocks
It seemed to me that there were many happy attendees, sponsors, land managers, and volunteers. This time around everyone left a winner, being the massive amounts of information received, the hands-on training on course, and the goodies donated by Teraflex, Trasharoo, and Cruiser Outfitters.
A huge thanks to all!
As the wind pounded the garage doors to the team garage Saturday morning, we were welcomed by the aroma of bacon, eggs, and pancakes. Local Jeep gurus and heroes, Teraflex, provided a breakfast feast for event participants. Brain food that would be needed to supply the needed energy to soak in and process the trainings of the day. Much ground was to be covered, all from the comfy camp chairs from within one of the team garages at Miller Motorsports Park.
Kurt Williams, from Cruiser Outfitters, kicked off a three hour Tread Lightly! training. To bring in the meat of the discussion was Dave Jeppessen from the local BLM office. Dave and Kurt covered the Tread Lightly! material like pros, and fielded a barrage of questions from new and seasoned wheelers alike.
Dave Jeppessen giving the Tread Lightly! training
Dave Jeppessen giving the Tread Lightly! training
Attendees soaking in the Tread Lightly! principles
Dave Jeppessen giving the Tread Lightly! training
Seperating the body of attendees into several groups for brainstorming situations that may occur while on the trail, and how we can handle them.
Kurt Williams tying up the Tread Lightly! instruction
After a 30 minute lunch break, we were back into classroom mode as Kurt covered a very informative training on recovery gear, and techniques. Everything from different types of straps, winch wire vs winch rope, to weight/force calculations in different recovery scenarios. Lots of gear was presented, and stories of instances where some were used, or what could have been done better. This is a popular training among new and seasoned because well, gear is cool; and it's cool to be prepared with not only the cool gear, but how to properly use it.
Kurt W covering proper selection and deployment of numerous types of recovery straps
After Kurt's recovery training wrapped up, Marc Bryson gave us a 20 minute training on basic trail/obstacle reading and spotter techniques. Much of this is to set up a few examples of what to do, and what not to do as some of this is new to many. This is to be a quick precursor to the next training; the hands-on driving out on the course.
We all packed up and headed out to the rock course to get a feel for our rigs as we listened to spotters. I've been off-roading for 12 years now, and have experience in mean Moab trails, leisure country road exploring, as well as both competitive rockcrawling and desert racing; and I have to say it's a blast to hop in a stock vehicle and learn how to wheel it successfully. Every vehicle is different, and there's something special about building a relationship with a new-to-you-rig as you figure eachother out. I hopped in my new-to-me 1991 Mitsubishi Montero and got in line to have Marc Bryson guide me through the obstacle course that he had set up. I was in line behind Maldito X, and watched as he pounded his rear bumper a bit, caught air with his passengerside tire, and clawed up a rock wall... Knowing the rocks at MMP well, I knew that I could do the same; but I requested that Marc help me out with a good line to prevent body damage for the time being. We both agreed on a line that looked promising, and I committed as I dropped down into the small cravass. Minor bumper rubbage, the front driver tire 4' in the air, and the Montero crept out of the situation like a champ. Needless to say, i'm loving the factory rear limited slip. I played around on a few different lines on the hills to see what the Montero could do with mudcaked tires, and I am impressed. Despite the rainy into snowy cold weather, there were more folks out on the 4x4 course this event than the previous event which had fair weather.
Braving the cold wet weather, voluteer spotters assist newb wheelers hoping to gain some knowledge
View from my Montero awaiting my turn on some slippery rocks
It seemed to me that there were many happy attendees, sponsors, land managers, and volunteers. This time around everyone left a winner, being the massive amounts of information received, the hands-on training on course, and the goodies donated by Teraflex, Trasharoo, and Cruiser Outfitters.
A huge thanks to all!
sixstringsteve
Well-Known Member
- Location
- UT
great report Jason. You need a job as a writer for a 4x4 mag. And your rig flat out impressed. That thing was amazing.
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SiRed91
Member
- Location
- Woods Cross
Had an absolute blast on the course
xjtony
Well-Known Member
- Location
- Grantsville, Ut
One thing that I really took away from this was the importance of our relationship with the BLM. The fact that we had two guys out from the BLM office out to talk with us really shows that they are willing to work with us to keep the land open for use. The BLM has very limited resources (both with personnel and budget), but they took time to come speak to us about land issues. Their job is to help protect the land under their control and keep it available for future use. I personally would like to be able to take my grandchildren( my son is 7, so this is a long term goal ) out to see the kind of things that I grew up with, and to let them experience the great outdoors. With the limited resources the BLM has to work with, they need eyes and ears out on the trail to bring up problems or improvements that could possibly prevent problems in the future. They also need the muscle to help keep the lands and trails we all like to use intact. Just think of what we could do if everyone on this board dedicated 2 weekends out of the next year to service projects that were directed or organized by the BLM. Just some food for thought,.
) out to see the kind of things that I grew up with, and to let them experience the great outdoors. With the limited resources the BLM has to work with, they need eyes and ears out on the trail to bring up problems or improvements that could possibly prevent problems in the future. They also need the muscle to help keep the lands and trails we all like to use intact. Just think of what we could do if everyone on this board dedicated 2 weekends out of the next year to service projects that were directed or organized by the BLM. Just some food for thought,.
sixstringsteve
Well-Known Member
- Location
- UT
Great point Tony! I know Dave expressed interest in continuing to be involved in these training days. We plan on building on this great relationship with future projects and training days.
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R0ckStar
Rock on, be strong
- Location
- Salt Lake City
airmanwilliams
Well-Known Member
- Location
- Provo, Utah
thanks for the photos. looks like bad weather or not you guys had a GREAT time.
- Location
- The Land Northward (Bountiful), Utah
Tony. I have that highlift jack handle you lent to Ryan last time. PM me and I'll try to get it to you.
xjtony
Well-Known Member
- Location
- Grantsville, Ut
It's no biggie Stratton. I'll meet up with ya at some point soon.
Raleigh
OMF Dave
- Location
- VIVA LAS VEGAS
There were people taking all sorts of pics, where are they all?