Esprit de Four 4WD Safety Clinic

<p>The clinic introduces people with little or no 4-wheeling experience to off-pavement driving, safety and trip planning. More experienced drivers can also learn what they and their vehicle are capable of in varied terrain, with support from experienced instructors.</p><p>The program includes classroom instruction (an online narrated presentation beforehand, plus recovery demonstrations and Q&amp;A on the morning of the clinic), two guided trail tours rated easy to moderately difficult, and one-on-one guidance through obstacles such as Tire Placement, Stair Steps climb, Frame Twister and Quarry Circle. Obstacles are optional.</p><p>Most four wheel drive vehicles with a low range (trucks and SUVs) are welcome, including electrically controlled low range vehicles such as Rivians and Cyber Trucks. No side-by-sides, ATVs or RZR-type vehicles. Students provide their own lunch; FRS radios are lent to students. An optional BBQ dinner is offered Saturday night, and camping at Area 5 is included for Friday and Saturday nights (no hookups; campfire subject to fire restrictions).</p><p>Registration for the May 15, 2027 clinic is expected to open sometime in March 2027, with a waiting list available for early notification. Esprit de Four holds two clinics per year, in May and September, on the 3rd Saturday.</p>