- Location
- Far West Suburb of Chicago
I thought it would be a good idea to let newbies ask questions here at this thread.
1. Park opens at 9:00 am Saturday. Get there early to pay your admission and get your flag. I suggest you get there Friday and pay for Saturday. The line Saturday morning is long and it'll delay us getting out on time. The admission price to the Badlands is not included in your Winterfest fee. Also, I suggest you buy a red flag at your local Menards or Home depot. If not, you pay the price at the Badlands. there flagpole has a half inch male connector on the end.
2. Be ready for some damage. If you have never been to the Badlands, and have never wheeled before, try being a passenger the first day. There usually are plenty of open seats.
3. Each year we typically have a group of about 10 jeeps for each leader group. FOllow the leader procession. You will need a cb to communicate to the guy in front of you and behind you. Other handheld radios do not work. It must be a cb. (However, a CB is not recommended equipment for a
event)
a. ALWAYS ALWAYS ALWAYS have sight of the vehicle behind you. This prevents the group loosing a member or someone taking a wrong turn.
4. ALways allow room for the guy in front of you to get over and obstacle and have room to back up safely and quickly if he needs. Sometimes they don't make it over an obstacle and will need to reverse unexpectedly. You will also come across blind spots. Once you clear an obstacle, tell the driver behind you when it is clear. Do not go into a blind spot until you hear the driver in front of you say clear. You may need to call out to him if he forgets.
5. Occasionally, we will need to stop and help each other over obstacles. If you ever have a problem, just yell out. we will stop and get you through it. While, we are standing around helping each other. it is a good time to introduce yourself to each other.
These are just a few ideas. Please post up any questions or any thoughts you have.
BOB
1. Park opens at 9:00 am Saturday. Get there early to pay your admission and get your flag. I suggest you get there Friday and pay for Saturday. The line Saturday morning is long and it'll delay us getting out on time. The admission price to the Badlands is not included in your Winterfest fee. Also, I suggest you buy a red flag at your local Menards or Home depot. If not, you pay the price at the Badlands. there flagpole has a half inch male connector on the end.
2. Be ready for some damage. If you have never been to the Badlands, and have never wheeled before, try being a passenger the first day. There usually are plenty of open seats.
3. Each year we typically have a group of about 10 jeeps for each leader group. FOllow the leader procession. You will need a cb to communicate to the guy in front of you and behind you. Other handheld radios do not work. It must be a cb. (However, a CB is not recommended equipment for a
event)a. ALWAYS ALWAYS ALWAYS have sight of the vehicle behind you. This prevents the group loosing a member or someone taking a wrong turn.
4. ALways allow room for the guy in front of you to get over and obstacle and have room to back up safely and quickly if he needs. Sometimes they don't make it over an obstacle and will need to reverse unexpectedly. You will also come across blind spots. Once you clear an obstacle, tell the driver behind you when it is clear. Do not go into a blind spot until you hear the driver in front of you say clear. You may need to call out to him if he forgets.
5. Occasionally, we will need to stop and help each other over obstacles. If you ever have a problem, just yell out. we will stop and get you through it. While, we are standing around helping each other. it is a good time to introduce yourself to each other.
These are just a few ideas. Please post up any questions or any thoughts you have.
BOB
Last edited by a moderator:
