Trail Etiquette
General
- Don't go out alone!!!
- Be prepared. Make sure you have food, drink, and clothing for the weather conditions.
- Use common sense.
- Maintenance is important! Please, make sure your vehicle is trail worthy. It is not good to break because of something that obviously should have taken care of before you come to the run.
Convoy
When out on the trail system, it is very easy to lose people. Thus it is very important (especially if anyone is not familiar with the trail) that participants follow the convoy rules.
- The most important - make sure the rig behind you makes the correct turn at intersections. This may involve waiting for a while.
- Make sure the rig behind you is ok, does not get lost or left behind.
- If you don't see the rig behind you for 3-4 min. - STOP! Its not fun being left behind.
- This all applies going up and also coming back down!
Trail Boss
What are others expecting of you and what should you be prepared for as Trail Boss?
- Know the trail system you plan to run - its difficulty and vehicle requirements.
- Be able to advise people on what type of run this will be.
- Be prepared and on time.
- Have a drivers meeting before the run to inform all involved of the general plan.
- Prepare to break the group up if it gets too big and delegate other leaders.
- Arrange the group in a sensible order (intermix winch rigs).
- Provide guidance and common sense for safety; make people aware of potential problems.
- Remain with your group until everyone gets back.
Joining a Run
You hear about a run, either directly or through the grapevine. Common courtesy generally says:
- Contact the Trail Boss. If you have any doubts, tell them what you drive and ask their opinion. Be prepared to wait for the next run if it sounds inappropriate for you.
- Listen to those with more experience and read between the lines. Generally you will not be told 'No' flat out - but there will be hints. Listen for them.