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Wilderness Advanced First Aid Course June 7, 8, 9, & 10 2013
We need everyone interested to sign up now. We have to have a minimum number of students to run the class.
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The Wilderness Advanced First Aid clinic will provide you with skills, knowledge and training to handle life threatening medical emergencies and allows you to be better prepared to protect your family in an emergency. Wilderness Advanced First Aid is a four day immersion into general medical concepts and Basic Life Support skills. This course teaches what to do with a medical emergency when help is miles away and calling 911 isn’t an option. If you plan to become a Wilderness First Responder, this is the first 4 days of the 8 day Wilderness First Response course. You can take the second 4 days at a later time (within 3 years).
" The Wilderness First Aid was one of the MOST USEFULL clinics I have ever attended, due in large part to the effort you and Josh put in to make it all possible. "
Joe de Kehoe
Note - this is a four day class and you must be at least 18 years old. If you are interested follow these links.
More Details...
You can register directly at http://www.4x4training.com/calendar/calendar.php#WFA
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We provide Military and Government 4-Wheel Drive training.
Contract Number GS-07F-225AA ; CAGE 4U0P2
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We provide a comprehensive series of training clinics for recreationalist.
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We offer a number of exciting off-road adventures.
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Private one on one training sessions can be arranged.
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We may be able to help you recover a stuck or damaged vehicle. Call and give us the details.
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See a comprehensive list of Badlands Off Road Adventure's Services
Our Southern California location allows us to operate our training school year round. Many of our clinics are conveniently located 50 miles north of Los Angeles with easy access from LAX airport and the Bakersfield airport (BFL).
- You can fly into LAX, rent a car, and drive north into the mountains of the scenic Los Padres National Forest area. Then check into one of the nearby hotels.
- We will meet you in the morning at the classroom with a 4WD vehicle for two days of instruction and fun!
- Bakersfield airport (BFL) lets you avoid the congestion of LAX with flights from San Francisco, Denver, Phoenix, and Vegas. With the drive to the classroom only 60 to 90 minutes, you could even book a hotel in Bakersfield.
Our Getting Started Driving Off-Road Clinic is the idea place to start if you are just getting into Overlanding or recently purchased a 4-wheel Drive vehicle to pull behind you RV.
Charlie Yoon
Is damaging an expensive vehicle or the risks of off-highway driving keeping you from using your 4-wheel drive vehicle? Then review the 4x4 off-road training schedule and register for a 4x4 class to learn the right way. You will save more than the cost of the clinic by learning how to avoid vehicle damage and towing charges. You will also save money by buying the right equipment the first time! But more importantly you will learn how to drive safely to protect yourself and your passengers.
If you have a group that requires 4x4 off-road training, contact us. Flexible hours and locations for 4x4 off-road training can be arranged.
The classes listed are designed for the recreational 4WD driver. A unique, focused 4-wheel Drive clinic is available for groups who use four wheel drive at work. Specific themes can be worked into the 4x4 off-road training for corporate users (e.g. safety, team work, etc.). The off-road training location is flexible and can be arranged on your site.
Make it Fun. Make it Safe.
I am getting to know the truck mechanically as well -- in addition to the frequent inspections I do per your training, I installed an aux battery and split-charger system (with a roof-rack- mounted solar panel to help trickle-charge when sitting dormant on location). Directly inspired by your rig, I also built a wood deck in the bed and installed an Engel 45 fridge (cold beer with just-caught brook trout -- sweet).
I am still studying the excellent book and other materials you gave me, but you were right-- time behind the wheel was the main thing I needed. I spent 10 days traveling from CA to MT and followed a strict no-motel/no-KOA rule, which put me in the dirt (and into some great, completely secluded flyfishing territory) quite a bit. By the time I got here to Montana, all the terrain I have encountered has been familiar and usually trivial to pass through. No Montanan that has led me or accompanied me has batted an eye at my skills (although they are a pretty non-judgmental lot in general here, and I have yet to hear a single word of 4x4 jargon -- if you make it up the hill, you made it up the hill).
As you can probably tell, I consider the day of training I had with you a terrific bargain. You threw quite a bit at me, but I've spent the time since following up on every bit of it that I could remember. So thanks. "
BF
- She can be a back-up driver: If something happens to you, your wife could drive out. Chances are, the training course will teach her how to overcome most of the challenges she’ll face on trails. Even if you’re out cold, she should be able to drive you out or at least get you to an extraction point.
- Building confidence: Learning to drive off-road entails mastering new skills. It involves unusual terrain, special driving techniques, and different equipment, like standard transmissions. Experiencing all these while under the watchful guidance of a trained instructor builds confidence.
- Better all-around driver: Off-road skills are put to use in the city during bad weather, such as a snowstorm or heavy rain. In the aftermath of an earthquake or tornado, there could be sinkholes or debris in the roadway. Drivers need to negotiate around those obstacles. That’s standard procedure in four wheeling. Someone who has taken a 4WD course is better able to handle these difficult and stressful situations.
- Additional spotter: The best spotters are also good drivers. Having gone through a 4WD course, your wife will be able to read the trail as well as you, providing you a valuable second set of eyes.
One catch, guys: If your wife starts to enjoy off-road driving, you may end up the spotter. But that’s OK, right? On the other hand, your wife may still just want to sit and enjoy the ride. Encourage her to get behind the wheel on occasion to keep her skills sharp.
Wait - one more catch: You may end up buying another 4 wheel drive vehicle just for her! - An extra driver to spell you: Driving off-road, as you know, is very demanding. Fatigue can set in after just a few hours. It’s a comforting to know that a skilled driver can take over if needed.
- Companionship on the trails: Fishing buddies are great, but you can’t beat having your spouse along. You experience the adventure together, share great memories, and really bond while outdoors.
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| Advanced Winch & Recovery Clinic: | Jun 01, 2013 | ||
| Tire Repair & Hi-Lift Mini Clinic: | Jun 02,2013 | ||
| Wilderness Advanced First Aid Course | Jun 07,2013 - Sign up now. | ||
| Getting Started Off-Road - LA: | Jun 08,2013 | ||
| Advanced Beginner Clinic- LA: | Jun 09,2013 | ||
| Rocks Clinic | Jun 15, 2013 - Get Ready for the Rubicon | ||
| Rocks Clinic | July 06, 2013 - Get Ready for the Rubicon | ||
| Tire Repair & Hi-Lift Mini Clinic: | July 07,2013 | ||
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If you feel that a tune up of your skills and knowledge would be helpful, prior to taking the written and field exam for the Certified I4WDTA Trainer, sign up for one or more of the clinics offered by Badlands Off-Road Adventures or ask us about the next Instructor Training Clinic.
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