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Category: Safety

Redundancy Makes Sense Off-Road

  By Tom Severin December 18, 2021 December 29, 2021 2021 Articles, Camping, Equipment, Safety, Things To Know
Sunset

Anyone old enough to remember the Apollo space program may recall hearing the term redundancy. Back then, NASA was referring to extra electronics or other systems in the space capsule and lunar module. Today’s commercial aircraft also employ a certain amount of redundancy. In either case, the principle is the… Continue reading

Ham Radio is an indispensable part of any trip

  By Tom Severin September 15, 2021 September 15, 2021 2021 Articles, Communications, Deadly Mistakes, Safety

A recent trip on the Rubicon trail showed the value of radio communication. We experienced multiple incidents from a fire chasing us to an overturned Jeep with injuries and a request for spare parts. Forest fires continue to burn in dozens of locations in the western U.S. Yet four-wheelers still… Continue reading

Avoid 6 PM News – Don’t Start A Wildfire

  By Tom Severin August 13, 2021 August 15, 2021 2021 Articles, Camping, Deadly Mistakes, Land Use, Outdoor Health, Safety

Each day brings more troubling news about the devastating wildfires raging in the western U.S. The Dixie Fire, in northern California, has burned more than 500,000 acres, including most of the town of Greenville. As I write this, on Aug. 12, the fire is less than one-third contained. In Montana… Continue reading

Four-Wheeling for Seniors

  By Tom Severin March 20, 2021 March 29, 2021 2021 Articles, Safety, Things To Know

Four-wheeling is truly a family affair. Participants are highly encouraged to bring spouses, children, grandchildren, even grandparents along for the ride. And while driving off-road requires certain skills, there are no age limits. As long as the person can competently maneuver a vehicle over the chosen course, he or she… Continue reading

Don’t be a Wuss! Get a Shot.

  By Tom Severin August 19, 2020 October 28, 2020 2020 Articles, Outdoor Health, Safety

Back in June I discussed numerous safety issues related to four-wheeling. I wanted to offer a reminder, because many four-wheelers were getting back on the trails after being away for an extended period. (See Safety Off-Road Is No Accident.) Following up on that theme, I thought this is a good… Continue reading

Safety Off-Road is no Accident

  By Tom Severin June 18, 2020 June 18, 2020 2020 Articles, Safety

After nearly three months of living in near seclusion, many four-wheelers are anxious to get back on the trails. But this gap in 4WD activity may have caused more than just automobile parts to go rusty. It’s possible that various safety skills need to be jump started to bring the… Continue reading

Are You Keyed Up?

  By Tom Severin October 13, 2019 October 13, 2019 2019 Articles, Equipment, Safety, Vehicle

Last month I impressed upon you the importance of storing the winch controller near the driver’s seat. (Read the article here.) This month I offer an even more important reminder: Buy at least two additional copies of the ignition key. Carry an extra copy when you’re out. Whether four-wheeling or… Continue reading

Where is Your Winch Controller?

  By Tom Severin September 22, 2019 September 22, 2019 2019 Articles, Deadly Mistakes, Safety, Things To Know

Mt. Patterson was our destination that beautiful autumn day. Part of the Sweetwater Range and located on the western edge of the Great Basin, Mt. Patterson’s summit offers a commanding view of that area. The drive entails a slow climb on a one-lane shelf road. I was leading a group… Continue reading

Refresh Your First-Aid Kit

  By Tom Severin June 14, 2019 June 16, 2019 2019 Articles, Safety

Summer has arrived, which means the four-wheeling season is kicking into high gear. Now is a good time to inspect all your gear, including first-aid kits. First-aid kits are easy to overlook. They’re usually tucked away and tend not to get used often. But when you did need one¦well, it’s… Continue reading

Pros and Cons of Four-Wheeling Alone

  By Tom Severin September 12, 2018 August 26, 2019 2018 Articles, Safety
Recovery

Bob said he had to get back. We were two days into a three day trip through the Mojave Desert. He assured me that he knew the way back. At one-point Bob arrived at a river crossing. He had crossed it several times in the past. Normally it was only… Continue reading

Offer a Helping Hand

  By Tom Severin April 20, 2018 April 24, 2018 2018 Articles, Safety

Something just didn’t seem right. We were westbound on the Red Rock Randsburg highway late one Sunday afternoon in July. Another hot day in the Mojave Desert “ about 100 degrees. Just as I crested the top of a hill, I could see a disabled vehicle on the right shoulder about a… Continue reading

Wilderness First Aid Training Valuable On And Off The Trails

  By Tom Severin April 26, 2017 May 31, 2017 2017 Articles, Safety

We were returning from the Easter Safari at Moab. It was a nice drive that Saturday: sunny and warm but gusty. Soon after turning onto I-15, my radio crackled. Tim, one of my friends, excitedly reported a major accident involving a vehicle that had just passed him in the fast… Continue reading

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