Are you ready to finally learn how to properly drive your Land Rover? The LRCSD is excited to announce the 2023 Bill Burke Offroad Workshop!  This event combines ‘classroom’ style learning, as well as plenty of hands-on instruction and offroading.

For more information about Bill, check out his website: https://bb4wa.com/

**Past Bill Burke trips have filled up quickly – register soon to secure your spot! This event is limited to 8 vehicles, additional registrations will be waitlisted. 

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Trip Description:

• Rating: Moderate
• Special event details:
  • When: Sunday-Monday, Feb 26-27
  • Location: Anza Borrego desert
  • Accommodations: Primitive campsite included. You may make alternate arrangements at your own expense.  
  • Cost: $250 per vehicle (Full payment required to secure your spot. See payment options below.)
  • Description: This is a live instruction event led by the legendary Bill Burke! Using environmentally-friendly procedures, attendees will learn the correct way to drive and perform recoveries. The off-road routes are designed to provide comprehensive learning opportunities, where you’ll receive hands-on demonstrations of terrain navigation. This experience is an excellent opportunity for you to become familiar with your vehicle’s full capabilities. Well-behaved kids of appropriate age and Well-behaved dogs of all ages are welcome.
    • You will learn:
      • How to be more prepared (vehicle/personal) when going into the backcountry
      • How to negotiate rough terrain
      • How to do a quick field fix when something on your truck breaks
      • How to pick a proper line and how to spot another driver
      • Basic and advanced recovery techniques
      • Suggestions for modifying your truck and much, much more

Time & Place to Meet:

• Meet: Sunday, Feb 26, 8:30 am, Depart: 9:00 am
• Where: Ave Nordeste in Borrego Springs
  • This is a dirt lot across from: Christmas Circle Community Park, Borrego Springs, 92004.
  • It sounds confusing, but it’s really easy to find. If in doubt, look for the other Land Rovers.

What to bring:

• Required:
  • Meals and snacks for both days.
  • Drinking water (Gallon per day per person, consider pet’s needs if applicable)
  • Camping gear appropriate for primitive camping
  • Any necessary tire changing tools, including anti-theft lug nut keys
  • 1 Bundle of firewood (at least, if camping)
  • 2 days of fuel
  • Recovery points/adapaters ready for use
• Recommended:
  • All-Terrain tires
  • Sunscreen and hat
  • Amateur 2m radio with external antenna (very highly recommended)
  • Any emergency & recovery gear you may have
  • Vehicles with smaller gas tanks, additional gas recommended
• Recommended if camping:
  • Weather can be unpredictable – checking the National Weather Service report is recommended.

Desination information: Anza-Borrego Desert State Park
Frequency: 2M: 147.580 MHz
RSVP/Register: Sign up below
Trail Leader: Mark LaVine

If you have questions or need more info, don’t hesitate to Contact the trip Trail Leader.

PAYMENT OPTIONS

By check:

• Mail the check to:
  Land Rover Club of San Diego
  P. O. Box 502816
  San Diego, CA 92150-2816

Paypal (preferred)