New for 2019: Overland // Off-Road Training September 25th - 27th. This two day course is open to a limited amount of participants and will include two full days of hands on training with your vehicle, in depth first aid/trauma care classwork, map and compass orienteering, and an opportunity to take your HAM license test.

Cost of training includes a Driver Pass to the Rally Sierras September 27th - 29th, and includes all dinners and lunches for both events.

Attendees will leave the full experience with important off-road driving skills and techniques under their belt to safely explore more!

Each attendee will be responsible for their own camping/lodging costs. Click here to make your reservation online at Camp Edison!

**UPDATE** CAMP EDISON IS NOW 99% BOOKED FOR THE WEEKEND. Overland Bound has reserved ample 'overflow' spots for attendees. Please email [email protected] to request a space if you were not able to reserve online. We will get you into a spot!

Schedule

Schedule subject to change.

Wednesday, September 25th

4PMCheck-In Begins

Arrivals and check-in at event HQ.

6PMWelcome Dinner

Get settled and connect with educators and fellow trainees over a fully catered dinner and campfire. Non-alcoholic beverages provided.

Thursday, September 26th

8AM - 11AMTire Repair 101

Get hands on training for a variety of different tire failure scenarios off-road. Learn about the tools and techniques required to get back home safely.

11AM - 12PMLunch

Lunch and non-alcoholic beverages provided.

12PM - 2PMOrienteering 101

Go back to basics with map, compass and ruler navigation. Includes hands on application with coursework around HQ/Camp.

2:30PM - 5:30PMFirst Aid and Trauma

A brief overview of the basics taught by Chris in the Bootcamp section of the Overland Bound forums followed by more in depth coverage on how to handle emergency medical situations off-road/off-grid.

6PMDay 1 Wrap Up & Dinner

Another fully catered meal with non-alcoholic beverages and campfire to wrap up the day.

Friday, September 27th

8AM - 11AMOff-Road Training Part 1

Classroom and hands on time with Brenton.

11AM - 12PMClassroom Discussion & Lunch

Lunch and non-alcoholic beverages provided.

1PM - 4PMOff-Road Training Part 2

Continuation of classwork with Brenton with hands on time.

4PM - 5PMWrap Up

Full wrap up of the 2 days of training and transition to the weekend Rally!

Friday PM - Sunday AM Rally Sierras

Sunday, September 29th

9AM - 11AMHAM Technician Test

Official test to receive your HAM technician license administered by Pat Mandas, KG6JXZ. Test takers are encouraged to go to hamwhisperer.com to study prior to the exam. $15 testing fee included in training tuition cost.

Instructors

Brenton Corns 4XFar Adventures, Land Rover Experience Driving Instructor

Certified instructor for Land Rover at Land Rover Experience Carmel. With 10+ years experience driving off road, planning multi-week trips, performing vehicle recoveries, and spotting drivers through tricky terrain, Brenton knows what it takes to get you out to the middle of nowhere and back home safely. He has also been teaching these vital skills for many years.

Chris Solis MD FACS Acute Care and Trauma Surgeon

Above and beyond being an Advanced Trauma Life Support Instructor, and Flight Surgeon for the East Bay Regional Parks, Chris is a passionate outdoorsman and teacher. He spends his professional time as the Chair Department of Surgery Sutter Delta Medical Center, and his personal time off-roading in his Camel Trophy Defender 110.

Andrea Shaffer Orienteering & Navigation

Rebelle Rally navigator for 2 years, competing in both 2016 and 2017. This October will be her 3rd time as a navigator. "I absolutely love map and compass navigation, and love helping others to learn it as well!"

Pat Mandas

KG6JXZ, WPUB330 Licensed Amateur Radio operator almost 20 years. Accredited volunteer examiner (VE) Laurel, ARRL 15+ years. Licensed GMRS operator 20+ years. Emergency Coordinator, Stanislaus County Amateur Radio Emergency Services (ARES). Amateur Extra Class. Overland Bound member #7193. Communication Committee Overland Bound.

Location Information

Location Name
Camp Edison
Address
42696 Tollhouse Rd, Shaver Lake, CA, 93664 US
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