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Esprit de Four Safety Clinic

Event Details

Time: May 18, 2013 all day
Location: Hollister Hills SVRA
Website or Map: https://maps.google.com/maps?…
Event Type: clinic
Organized By: Blowtorch Betty
Latest Activity: May 19, 2013

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Event Description

It's that time of year again... Esprit de Four is hosting its semi-annual Safety Clinic at Hollister Hills SVRA on Saturday, May 18th. As part of the event, participants can camp out in Area 5 on Friday and Saturday nights. Camping and day use fees are included in the cost of the clinic. I am a member of Esprit de Four and will be volunteering at the event.

This is a great introduction to basic off-road driving skills. It's where I spent my first day off-road in my FJ, and I found it extremely helpful. The morning starts with a classroom session and equipment demos. You will learn many safety tips, such as what to do if you feel your truck starting to roll over (a great technique I've made successful use of 3 times now). In the afternoon, you will head out in small groups. Experienced spotters will take you through several obstacles at the main obstacle course (everything is optional) and various exercises such as tire placement, followed by a couple of trails. If the Ravine / V-notch is not too rutted out, you will have the chance to be guided through that challenging obstacle by spotters with decades of experience (that's the part that got me hooked on wheeling!). There is a barbeque and slide show at the end of the day.

All makes and models of 4WD vehicles are welcome. This clinic isn't just for newbies. It's also great for those with some experience to expand their knowledge and get some one-on-one instruction.

http://www.espritdefour.com/dynamic/?page_id=26

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Comment by Blowtorch Betty on May 19, 2013 at 1:24pm: Glad you guys made it out. I just got back. It was absolutely BAKING down there this morning.

Comment by Revoked on May 19, 2013 at 6:30am: We had a great time. Realized we took off without saying bye, sorry!

Comment by Blowtorch Betty on May 17, 2013 at 11:07am: The gate to Area 5 should remain open - I didn't get there until after 9 when I did the clinic. Once you guys get there, you can set up camp anywhere there's space.

Comment by Revoked on May 17, 2013 at 7:15am: We are leaving Sac tonight at about 5 - hope they dont lock the gates after dark?

Comment by Stinger on May 14, 2013 at 8:27pm: Just registered.

Revoked: Wanted to camp this weekend, but doesn't look like it's happening.

Comment by Blowtorch Betty on May 14, 2013 at 7:34pm: I will be there!

Comment by Revoked on May 14, 2013 at 7:39am: We are planning on camping Friday night, anyone else?

Comment by Stinger on May 13, 2013 at 10:46am: Wanted to do slick rock, but since I don't have any armor other than rails I think I will see if there's new techniques to keep my rig in one piece instead.

Comment by LuvDirt • (Keith) on April 20, 2013 at 12:09pm: I'm undecided on Slick Rock for that weekend. I will probably check this out if I don't head up to Alpine.

Comment by Revoked on April 17, 2013 at 4:54pm: Looking forward to getting a feel for the Hundy offroad. I really want to learn to pick lines for myself, seeing as how I am driving a boat now lol.