VANCOUVER ISLAND – Foundations of Four Wheeling (FOFW)

THIS EVENT TAKES PLACE NEAR DUNCAN, BC.

Meetup is Saturday, May 25, 2024, at 8:30 AM at coordinates 48°50’09.2″N 123°44’33.5″W – turn off at the substation at 6995 Mt. Prevost Rd. and travel approx. 1km up the gravel (click the link, Google Maps can navigate you right to it).

The focus of the first course of this series, “Foundations of Four-Wheeling,” is to take you through the basics and help make you comfortable in your off-road vehicle in various common situations and obstacles.

Course topics include trip planning/preparedness for an afternoon adventure, understanding your vehicle while looking at it in a 360-degree view, trail safety and etiquette, the importance of airing down, trail driving, and if time permits, simple recovery.

In this day-long class, you will safely learn with our trained instructors in a controlled, real-world environment. On-trail skills you’ll learn include picking a line, spotting, hill climbing and descent, off-camber (side-hill), and driving in different terrain conditions, to name a few. Our classes are small, allowing you to interact with the other students and share your experiences while learning from each other, and you will be encouraged to practice each of your new skills in our Hands-On training style.

The day will conclude with learning the basics of vehicle recovery using a recovery strap, important post-trip procedures, and airing up before heading home.

By the end of the course, you will gain confidence in yourself and a better understanding of your vehicle, allowing you to head out on your adventures and be safer.

BE SURE TO BRING:

• Chair
• Bug spray
• Clothing for outdoor conditions (warm, rain-proof coat and pants; hiking or mud boots as appropriate to the weather)
• Work gloves
• Lunch / Snacks / Non-alcoholic Beverages
• Pen & Paper
• TP/toiletries – NO FACILITIES ON SITE

No additional equipment is required, although we strongly recommend you have a full-size spare. Part of the day will be learning about the tools available to help you make purchasing decisions. You’re welcome to bring and ask questions about any other equipment you already own, particularly air-down/air-up tools.

Cost of this event is $150 for current 4WDABC individual members. Each person attending will require their own ticket. This will be a very busy and action-packed day, so please, no children or pets.

Click here to sign up as a new member or click here renew your membership. If paying by credit card, your membership/renewal will be active immediately upon receipt of payment, after which you may return to this page. If paying by e-transfer, please allow a couple of days for us to apply your payment to your account.

IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS, PLEASE CONTACT US AT askthetrainers@wheelingwisely.ca