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• Always carry a litter bag ...
make sure all refuse is removed
from any campsite before
leaving.
• Take extreme care with open
fires, camp stoves and lanterns.
• Never park your vehicle over
dry grass or other combustible
materials that could catch fire
from the heat of the vehicle’s
exhaust system.
Traveling to Remote Areas
It makes sense to plan your trip,
especially when going to a remote
area. Know the terrain and plan
your route. You are much less
likely to get bad surprises. Get
accurate maps of trails and terrain.
Try to learn of any blocked or
closed roads.
It’s also a good idea to travel with
at least one other vehicle. If
something happens to one of
them, the other can help quickly.
Does your vehicle have a winch? If
so, be sure to read the winch
instructions. In a remote area, a
winch can be handy if you get
stuck, however you’ll want to
know how to use it properly.
Getting Familiar with
Off-Road Driving
It’s a good idea to practice in an
area that’s safe and close to home
before you go into the wilderness.
Off-road driving does require
some new and different driving
skills. Here’s what we mean:
• Tune your senses to different
kinds of signals. Your eyes, for
example, need to constantly
sweep the terrain for unex-
pected obstacles. Your ears
need to listen for unusual tire
or engine sounds. With your
arms, hands, feet and body,
you’ll need to respond to vibra-
tions and vehicle bounce.
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