Tips for trail runs where there are multiple rigs, no matter how obvious it seems:

• When making turns onto new trails or roads, use blinkers, and wait for the rig behind you to see the turn.
• If you aren't the tail-gunner, keep checking the rearview for the rig behind you.
• Tail gunner watch your mirror for faster groups, i.e. atvs, pass the word on the cb so the group can moveover and flag the faster group on.
• In general, on tight trails, when meeting oncoming traffic whoever is going uphill has right of way. In practice (usually), whoever can get to a pull-off spot easiest usually does.
• If you stack rocks to get over an obstacle, unstack them when you get over (unless the person behind you needs to use them, at which time it becomes his/her responsibility).
• Never grab a winch hook and tell the driver to "spool out" or spool the winch out yourself. If you or the driver hits the 'spool in' button by accident, your hand can easily be sucked into the winch. Instead, spool out or instruct the driver to spool out and wait for the hook to fall from the fairlead, and then grab it.
• NEVER stand near a winch or strap in use. When winching put the hood up to protect the drivers. One person calls the shots. Wrap the cable with a blanket.
• No straps with hooks.
• One spotter. Period! (see Spotter’s Guide)
• Follow the directions of the Spotter, he/she probably see things you don't.
• Do not follow too close. Leave at least a few vehicle lengths. Stay in sight. If you need to stop speak up. Don’t leave us wondering where you are.
• Have emergency contact info on hand for all drivers and passengers. If something happens we need to know who to call for you. Also need medical info on it. IE blood type allergy info etc. It’s also not a bad idea for the trail leader to have a copy of your contact info.
• Watch your cussing. Some folks don’t want to hear it, kids don’t need to hear it.
• On hills, whether climbing or descending wait for the all clear before going.
• Don't push your rig to do things it isn't setup to do. You're just going to break something - and that's no fun!
• Make sure that everything you are packing in is tied down.
• If you don't feel comfortable attempting a section of trail let someone know. They may know an easier way of doing it or a bypass.
• Don't try and talk someone into doing something they aren't comfortable doing.
• Remember you're out there to have a good time! Don't plan a long run and start late. A lot of places you go wheeling have very impressive scenery/nature/just random places to see. If you don't have time in your day to stop you miss out. A big part about wheeling is getting places and seeing things you wouldn't be able to otherwise. If you just drive right on through you'll miss a lot.