Four Wheeling in Bad Weather

OK, I know what you are going to say. What fool drives in bad weather.
But for those seeking crazy adventure, bad weather can turn boring dirt tracks into wild pools of off road glory.
Given rain, the atmosphere heats up and for some, the change in the environments composition creates a primevel link to nature.

The best start to off road use is to make sure you have backup plans.
This includes plenty of Diesel in the tank, charged mobile phone, high protein snacks and drinks and company. If you have a mate who owns a four wheeler too, all the more better, as each can be the others rescuer.

Now why do you want to go off road? Is it the sound of your huge grunty engine pumping out the power of hundreds of horses, or is it the thrill of getting to places where the sane would not dare to pass? Or could it be the fact that you are witnessing nature first hand and you want to stop at your destination (s) and explore like adventurers do. Whatever the reason, you are sure to be questioning yourself when you get stuck! But don't contemplate too much, for ponderers stay at home, while adventurers gain the stories.

A word of caution. Any time you feel like you cannot pass a ford, cross a steep ridge or tackle loose mud, follow your feelings and DO NOT pass. My belief is a true professional off road user knows his boudaries and knows his vehicles boundaries. If you get stuck, you fail. If you pass, something you thought you could not, you fail too. Because stupidity should never be credited for. That being said, if we follow a rule a mate gave to me, then this blog would have little or no purpose. That is: " Only go off road if you must reach a destination to save a persons life. There is no need to go off road and damage your vehicle and risk danger for mere pleasure" Regardless to say, today he is bored and not interesting to talk to.