Intro to Off-Highway Recovery
Sat, Aug 24
|Central City, CO, USA
Getting stuck isn't usually p[art of the plan for any 4WD trip, but it happens. Prepare yourself for the inevitable! $100 for one vehicle and driver $50 for each additional passenger Youth under age 18 are free $50 per additional passenger Youth under age 18 free
Time & Location
Aug 24, 2024, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Central City, CO, USA
About the event
Getting stuck isn't usually p[art of the plan for any 4WD trip, but it happens. Prepare yourself for the inevitable by learning:
- How to approach a recovery scene safely
- Stuck assessment
- Calculate loads and apply basic rigging to recover using a winch
- Evaluate and select gear based on industry best practices
- How to safely and effectively operate a winch
- Learn several of the ways the Hi Lift may be used safely and effectively
- Several methods to apply mechanical advantage
- Adjust line lengths with an Xlock and other line locks
This course will use a combination of lecture and practical skills demonstration and you will be driving your vehicle on a 4WD trail. All recovery gear is provided, but participantsd are encouraged to bring any gear they have questions about.
Minimum Vehicle Requirements:
- High clearance vehicle with 4WD and low range
- 32" tires and a full size matching spare
- Recovery points front and rear