Winter Laning

As we now have snow and lots of idiots going out to play I wrote this for our laning group

WINTER LANING PREP.

Think it’s time we reminded everyone about this. When leaders offer to show people routes they have certain minimum expectations about those following them. If you don’t meet these then it’s only fair to tell the group you are in BEFORE setting off, they can then choose whether to take you.

Well maintained vehicle with tax, MOT and insurance

4 wheel drive of some sort. Low box or equivalent and diff lock if appropriate. I know some vehicles have different stuff but whatever it is should be working

Minimum AT tyres with plenty of tread

Recovery points designed for off road recovery, not tie down points or stuff that screws into the bumper.

At least a tow rope designed for high loads. Not a bit of string from the pound shop

Outdoor clothing and appropriate footwear, even the passengers. Change of clothes, gloves, extra clothes and sleeping bag or blanket are also advised

Food and drink in case you are stuck for hours

At least one spare tyre with appropriate tread and that fits your vehicle. Tools to change wheels

Recovery service as groups will only try to get you help back to tarmac and phone signal

Plenty of fuel

Anything I’ve missed ?

If stuck dont ask for help from LZR

I try not to lane in the snow it covers a lot of nasties. Looks like you have covered everything.
Just remember if you use a small cooker to use it outside the motor or vented area.

I would add a basic tool box with some “that could be handy” items in it.
Of course the handy list will depend on what you have experienced in the past.

I would also agree very much with

suew said:

Think it’s time we reminded everyone about this. When leaders offer to show people routes they have certain minimum expectations about those following them. If you don’t meet these then it’s only fair to tell the group you are in BEFORE setting off, they can then choose whether to take you

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Just cos the guy in front got through, can you?

J