Offroad safety and recovery for Geocachers Event Cache

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Hidden : Friday, November 23, 2012
Difficulty:
4 out of 5
Terrain:
3 out of 5

Size: Size: not chosen (not chosen)

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Geocache Description:

This event will give you an opportunity to learn how to stay safe while looking for caches hidden in remote parts of the desert. You will also learn how to recover your vehicle when you inevitably get stuck.

Please post a "Will Attend" log if you plan on sttending so that I can send you some material to read in preparation for the event

We will meet near an old abandoned farm house at the base of a large dune at 0930 AM. The training will involve a lot of strenuous physical activity and getting dirty. Pack lots of drinking water and a light lunch. Shade will be available at the meeting point. The event will last about 4 hours and you will receive an introduction, along with some practical exercises, to the following:
  • trip preparation and gear selection
  • offroad convoy etiquette
  • Caring for the environment
  • 4 wheel drive vehicle types and setup
  • adjusting tyre pressure to suit the terrain
  • sand driving techniques
  • recovery techniques

What to bring:
  • hat and sun screen
  • Chair for each person in your party
  • closed shoes for walking on hot sand (you can still burn your feet wearing sandals)
  • Drinking water and liquid refreshments (please no alcohol for the sake of your and everyone else's safety)
  • Light lunch

Bring the following if you have it available (do not rush out to buy this for the event if you do not have it)
  • Shovel
  • tyre pressure guage
  • air compressor
  • first aid kit
  • 4wd vehicle (SUV)


Expect to have a lot of fun learning some new skills with your fellow geocachers.

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