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Safety
Requirements Checklist
All vehicles must be maintained
to conform to highway safety standards, as well as meet the minimum
requirements listed below (Exceptions apply for SUV's):
1. Roll bar or full cage or factory hard top
2. Functional Parking brake or Mico-Lock
3. Tow strap or rope. (recommend rated at 2 times the vehicle weight).
4. First aid kit (what do you want when you are hurt?)
5. Jack capable of lifting the vehicle and a tool capable of removing lug nuts (don't
forget your wheel locks)
6. Spare tire equal to or within 3 inches of existing tires on the vehicle. (no temporary
spares).
7. Fire extinguisher with gauge indicating good/full, appropriately stored (not a missile
hazard)
8. Seat belts for all passengers
9. Antennas must not exceed 4'6" (54"), (except when longer antennas/whips are
required by certain OHV areas). measured from
mount on body, bumper, etc.
10. Adequate attachment points front and rear, i.e., tow hooks, receiver, etc. Tow balls
are generally rated for only 2,000 pounds, and that is when hooked to a
trailer. They can come off with devastating results.
Do not use a tow ball for any form of vehicle recovery operations.
11. Battery hold downs (no bungie cords)
Blizzard Brigade, Glacier Assault, Tundra Trek, Snowcat,
Iceberg trail rides:
It is recommended that you have:
1) Oversize tires in good condition.
2) Good clearance under the vehicle.
3) At least one limited slip or locking differential.
4) Closed vehicle with functioning heater and defrosters.
5) Functioning windshield wipers and washers.
Friday Night Run, Siberian Express, Klondike Express, Avalanche Express trail,
and Frostbite Extreme:
This trail has special equipment requirements. Each vehicle will be checked at the staging
area. Vehicles not meeting these requirements will be
directed towards another trail. You are required to have:
1) 33" Oversize off road tires in excellent condition.
2) At least one limited slip differential, with lockers preferred.
3) Minimum 12" clearance between frame and ground.
4) Winch, come along, or hi lift jack.
5) CB radio.
6) Blankets or sleeping bag for each person.
7) Drinking water and extra food.
8) Tools.
9) Any spare parts you may need.
10) Extra clothing, winter outerwear, and snow boots for each person.
11) Tire inflation equipment.
Frostbite
Extreme - same as above except for 35" tires in excellent
condition, Lockers front & Rear (no limited slips)
For more information, please contact either Contact Pat or Mike Bashore, registration
chair, at 530-878-1414, patnmikeb@inreach.com
Hope to see you real soon at
Winter Fun Festival 2008 |
