4WDABC Maintenance Run Guidelines
Plan/Supplies before you get there if you are aware they are needed
- Repair materials (Paint, Paint Bruch, Screws etc)
- Garbage bags
- Lyme
- Chainsaw (if you have one, if not then be prepared trees may have fallen in trail and you can’t proceed)
Overview prior to trip
- Brief overview of Agenda of trip
- Identify other VHF people – if there are others, one at back of pack, one at front of pack, frequency, 146.46
- Review airing down and provide guidance if needed
- Explain to any inexperienced drivers what to expect
- Identify experience of people with you (do they know what four low & four high is for etc)
- Explain zero tolerance for drugs or alcohol
- Identify who is taking garbage out
- Explain to always keep the person behind you in sight before making any “turns” so people do not get lost – ideally in sight at all times, too much dust may not allow at all times
- Explain that the driver of a vehicle who requires spotting, picks someone they are comfortable with following.
During Trip
- At beginning of any obstacles, explain to new drivers what to expect
- Identify anyone who may need to be spotted over an obstacle, ensure they safely overcome the obstacle and are guided where needed
- Take note of anything that may need to be brought/repaired on the next trip and report to Kim
- Empty garbage cans
- Clean up garbage around rec sites
- Check outhouse and Lyme if needed
- Clean up trail as needed with chainsaw if fallen trees