Monday was training night.
Most of the training this year has been based on the new cliff equipment; and for a change the Station Officer (SO) decided we needed a change. So it was off on the cliffs to revisit our off road driving skills and to improve knowledge of the local area, notably the cliffs and walks around the quarries west of Anvil Point. He also wanted to reinforce the point that if the terrain looks too tricky for a vehicle then get out and walk…obviously this lesson had nothing to do with the team getting the truck stuck twice in two weeks…well at least we’re consistent!
So eight men in two 4wds driving round the cliff top spotting new routes, revisiting old routes and checking we have the necessary keys for all the padlocked gates.
Most of the training this year has been based on the new cliff equipment; and for a change the Station Officer (SO) decided we needed a change. So it was off on the cliffs to revisit our off road driving skills and to improve knowledge of the local area, notably the cliffs and walks around the quarries west of Anvil Point. He also wanted to reinforce the point that if the terrain looks too tricky for a vehicle then get out and walk…obviously this lesson had nothing to do with the team getting the truck stuck twice in two weeks…well at least we’re consistent!
So eight men in two 4wds driving round the cliff top spotting new routes, revisiting old routes and checking we have the necessary keys for all the padlocked gates.
…and no one got a vehicle stuck! Sounds fun…and it was…but useful training as the tracks are muddy and difficult to negotiate, even more so in the dark under rescue conditions.
And then back to the station to wash the vehicle off….although it appears John is sweeping stuff up again. He’s got a habit of doing that!
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