Trip Schedule

Guest Information and Safety Requirements
CA4WDC Safety Requirement Checklist

Trail Ratings
(Our Difficulty Rating System)

	1	Could be done in 2wd. Ok, for stock vehicles and novice drivers.
	2	4WD required. May require some additional clearance from stock. Moderately challenging to novice drivers.
	3	At least a 2" lift and some kind of traction aid (posi at least) highly recommended. Challenging for the inexperienced driver.
	4	Above requirements plus at least one locker required. Inexperienced drivers discouraged. Challenging to the experienced driver. Possible damage to vehicle.
	5	Experienced drivers only! At least a 3"lift, 33" tires, locker front & rear recommended, winch may be helpful. Probable damage. (You'll be lucky to escape this one unscathed!)

2008 SCHEDULE

DATE	CLUB RUNS	LEADER	RATING
JAN 19	Anza Borrego	Rick Shaffer	3+
FEB 16	Rattlesnake Canyon	Paul Coursey	3
MAR 16	Calico	Paul Coursey	4
APR 19	Joshua Tree Geocaching	Ric Jones	3
MAY 17	Miller Jeep Trail	Dale Rice/Paul Coursey	2
JUN 21	Rincon Road	Karyn Villa	3
JUL 19	Big Bear - John Bull Trail	Mike Kelley	3+
AUG 8-10	Sierra Trek	CA4WDC	3-4
SEP 20	Big Bear Geocaching	Ric Jones	3
OCT	Bishop Area		3+
NOV	Club Picnic & Run		3	?
DEC	No Run

This page was last updated on Saturday December 29, 2007

If you are planning on joining us on one of the runs, please call the trip leader the week of the trip and let him know you are coming.

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Guest Information

Guests, if you wish to attend a run, please call the trip leader and let him know you are coming. Also, your vehicle must meet these "bare minimum" safety requirements:

CB Radio.
Tow Strap and front & rear tow points (hooks or loops).
Tires with adequate tread depth, and a working full-size spare tire.
First aid kit.
Fire Extinguisher.
Vehicle upgrades including Locking Differentials, Big Tires, High-Lift Suspension, etc., as listed on individual trip descriptions, are considered safety requirements because some trails simply can not be navigated safely without these goodies. For your own safety and to avoid undue hardship to others, please do not attempt to participate without equipment that is required, according to difficulty ratings, by misrepresenting your vehicle. Visitors are required to sign a liability waiver prior to each event.

Referring to the California Association Of Four Wheel Drive Clubs checklist below may also help you more adequately prepare your vehicle.

CA4WDC Safety Requirements Checklist

Vehicles participating in events sanctioned by the California Association of Four Wheel Drive Clubs must be maintained to conform to highway safety standards, as well as meet the minimum requirements listed below:

Roll bar or full cage or factory installed hard top.
Functional parking brake or micro lock.
Tow strap or rope (recommended rated at 2 times the vehicle weight).
First aid kit.
Jack capable of lifting the vehicle and a tool capable of removing lug nuts.
Spare tire equal to or within 3 inched of existing tires on the vehicle (no temporary spares).
Fire extinguisher with gauge indicating good/full, appropriately stored.
Seat belts for all passengers.
Antennas must not exceed 4'6", except when longer antennas/whips are required by certain OHV areas.
Adequate attachment points front and rear, i.e., tow hooks, receiver, etc. Tow balls are not generally recommended.
Battery hold downs (no bungie cords).

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