Sierra Foothills Overlanders completed the following training as of 4/25/18:

• • • • • • • • Winch basics - 2 hrs in the evening using direct line pull and directional change. Training information came from Bob Wohlers (with permission).
               
             
       

• • • • • • • • Jack orientation, all types and when/where to use. 1/2 day
               
             
       

• • • • • • • • Tire repair, plugging and sidewall repair, valve stem replacement. This was done two times over the year. 1/2 day each
               
             
       

• • • • • • • • GPS/Comm field day. Set up course off-road with several way points. Once they reached the first one, the participant made contact with a ham operator at the top of the trail prior to get coordinates for next point. 1/2 day
               
             
       

Education conducted at monthly meet-up;

• • • • • • • • Camp kitchen demo by various members
               
             
       

• • • • • • • • Traction board demo
               
             
       

• • • • • • • • Heat exchanger demo (hot water for showers) by one of our members
               
             
       

• • • • • • • • GPS/Navigation - in-rig set ups and practice with tablets
               
             
       

• • • • • • • • Communications - came up with standard comm plan and practiced using radios.
               
             
       

• • • • • • • • DIY solar tube shower - demo and assembly of shower with parts list by one of our members
               
             
       

Future education/training:

• • • • • • • • Survival class, one full day. Out of state instructor.
               
             
       

• • • • • • • • Vehicle extrication, concentrating on using tools in our rigs to extricate a patient after a rollover. Practice vehicle acquired.
               
             
       

• • • • • • • • High Lift jack practice. Set up and use the High Lift for pulling a rig backwards when you are by yourself.
               
             
       

• • • • • • • • Advanced winching.
               
             
       

• • • • • • • • First aid class specific to vehicle-based travel.
               
             
       

• • • • • • • • CPR class.
               
             
       

• • • • • • • • Chain Saw classes with the Forest Service - required by USFS for the cleanups on our adopted trail.