Trail Etiquette

Trail runs should be safe and fun events for all participants. Off Camber Crawlers asks that you abide by the following rules of trail etiquette both while on club-sponsored runs and on other runs where you display the club logo. These rules are not intended to govern all behavior, but we believe they can serve as a consistent and useful guide for creating a safe and enjoyable trail run for everyone. Keep in mind that as an OCC member, your behavior on a run reflects not only on you, but also on the club.

• When you show up for a trail ride, it is your responsibility to ensure that your vehicle is trail worthy and reliable.
• Make sure that you have the mandatory minimum ride equipment - full size spare, tow strap, recovery points, jack and lug wrench, fire extinguisher, and trash bag.
• Obey all laws.
• Respect private land - Get the owner's permission in writing before entering private land.
• Preserve the environment - Stay on existing roads and trails.
• No drugs or alcohol on the trail.
• No littering. Pack it in -- pack it out.
• While on the trail keep the vehicle behind you in sight at all times. If it falls out of sight or seems to need help, slow down or wait and inform the vehicles in front of you that they need to do the same. You can use your CB or if you don't have one, use your horn. This applies on the trail as well as on the highway when traveling in a group.
• Be courteous on the CB; keep in mind that others may have children in their vehicles that can hear the CB.
• When meeting oncoming vehicular traffic, vehicles traveling up hill have the right of way.
• When meeting non- vehicular oncoming traffic (ATV's, motorcycles, mountain bikers or horseback riders), we will generally yield the right of way, but all decisions are to be made by the trail leader.
• If you feel uncomfortable about an obstacle, please ask for a spotter. There should only be one person spotting a vehicle over an obstacle, to avoid conflicting directions and confusion. If you have ideas on how to get a vehicle over the obstacle, talk to the spotter. If you stack rocks, put them back where you found them. The driver should designate who the spotter is and follow the spotter's direction.
• Give the vehicles around you plenty of room to maneuver on the trail. Do not tailgate. If the vehicle in front of you is going up/down a steep hill, wait until they are at the top/ bottom before you start.
• Be considerate of the drivers behind you and do not spend excessive amounts of time trying to conquer an obstacle. Not only does it make everyone wait, but it usually deteriorates the obstacle as well. It also increases the likelihood of vehicle damage. Three attempts per obstacle is a good rule of thumb.
• While on trail, the "call of nature" rules are - men to the left of the vehicles, women to the right of the vehicles.
• Please be considerate of others in selecting the volume level for your stereo. You need to be able to hear the CB radio and others would like to be able to make their own listening choices.
• Safety always comes first. Please know your vehicle limitations and think of your safety and the safety of others. Please respect your trail leader and his or her direction.

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