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