Trail Recovery Training - Saturday, June 8th
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Trail Recovery Training - Saturday, June 8th
We have scheduled Matt Balazs, with https://www.ontrailtraining.com/, to facilitate an all-day Recovery Course for our group of Bronco enthusiasts.
Here are the specifics;
Day: Saturday, June 8th, 2019
Time: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Where: 7858 Kelty Trail, Franktown, CO (Scott's place)
Cost: $75 (If this is what keeps you from coming, please let me know and we will find a workaround).
There will be Hamburgers and Hot Dogs/Brats provided for lunch.
You will need to bring: Folding chair, drinks for yourself, 1 "side" enough to serve 4 people. (like a bag of chips, or cookies, or whatever you like with burgers/dogs). You do NOT need to be in your Bronco, but if you want to bring your recovery gear Matt will take a look at it for you and give you some input/ideas. He found my winch was spooled incorrectly, which severely hindered the serviceability.
Matt is one of less than 100 International 4 Wheel Drive Trainers Association Certified trainers worldwide, and we are lucky to have him here in our area. He does all the training for the CO 4x4 Rescue and Recovery organization, along with many others.
If there is something specific you would like covered, please let me know and Matt will accommodate.
I think you will all enjoy the course, and will definitely help us all as we go into the wheeling season.
PLEASE RESERVE YOUR SPACE BY SENDING ME YOUR NAME, PHONE NUMBER AND EMAIL TO SCOTT@BARNES5.COM
HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!
Here are the specifics;
Day: Saturday, June 8th, 2019
Time: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Where: 7858 Kelty Trail, Franktown, CO (Scott's place)
Cost: $75 (If this is what keeps you from coming, please let me know and we will find a workaround).
There will be Hamburgers and Hot Dogs/Brats provided for lunch.
You will need to bring: Folding chair, drinks for yourself, 1 "side" enough to serve 4 people. (like a bag of chips, or cookies, or whatever you like with burgers/dogs). You do NOT need to be in your Bronco, but if you want to bring your recovery gear Matt will take a look at it for you and give you some input/ideas. He found my winch was spooled incorrectly, which severely hindered the serviceability.
Matt is one of less than 100 International 4 Wheel Drive Trainers Association Certified trainers worldwide, and we are lucky to have him here in our area. He does all the training for the CO 4x4 Rescue and Recovery organization, along with many others.
If there is something specific you would like covered, please let me know and Matt will accommodate.
I think you will all enjoy the course, and will definitely help us all as we go into the wheeling season.
PLEASE RESERVE YOUR SPACE BY SENDING ME YOUR NAME, PHONE NUMBER AND EMAIL TO SCOTT@BARNES5.COM
HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!
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Re: Trail Recovery Training - Saturday, June 8th
email sent
Rob
74 Ranger EFI351w, 4r70w, ARB 5.13 9in, ARB 5.13D44, and a bunch of other goodies. Best of all the family memories.
04 Mustang Cobra, KenneBell 2.2 feeding a lot of boost on E85. Tire shredding machine
New project: 77 Bronco Ranger, body work and more body work.
Very little left of a 72 durango tan explorer sport
74 Ranger EFI351w, 4r70w, ARB 5.13 9in, ARB 5.13D44, and a bunch of other goodies. Best of all the family memories.
04 Mustang Cobra, KenneBell 2.2 feeding a lot of boost on E85. Tire shredding machine
New project: 77 Bronco Ranger, body work and more body work.
Very little left of a 72 durango tan explorer sport
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Re: Trail Recovery Training - Saturday, June 8th
Replied to your PM. Let me know if you need any further information.
Thanks again!
Thanks again!
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Re: Trail Recovery Training - Saturday, June 8th
OK Folks -- Registration for this event is CLOSED. If you would like to be on a waiting list in case someone cancels, please shoot me an email.
The good news is that the registration fee has dropped to $65 due to the large number of attendees!! I will be sending out emails later this week with more details to to all those who are registered. Looking forward to spending the day with you guys. Scott
Here is the attendee list. Please let me know if I've missed someone, or added someone I shouldn't have.
NAME
Steve Santa Cruz
Kirk Inderbitzen (Kinder)
Miguel Salcido
Chris Greenwood (LandShark)
Mike Root (NascarMike)
Jeff Warn (Rock Crusher)
Rob Bent (Zoso)
Brian Finney
Mike Eckenwiler (Eck)
John Hedrick (D&D72)
Jason Naughtin (Toolman)
Robert Richey (Bobs 2 68's)
Colin Wichers (Cw72)
Dave Wixom  (ManTruck)
Matt Baumann
Tim Harendt (BroncoRaider)
Alex Shultz
The good news is that the registration fee has dropped to $65 due to the large number of attendees!! I will be sending out emails later this week with more details to to all those who are registered. Looking forward to spending the day with you guys. Scott
Here is the attendee list. Please let me know if I've missed someone, or added someone I shouldn't have.
NAME
Steve Santa Cruz
Kirk Inderbitzen (Kinder)
Miguel Salcido
Chris Greenwood (LandShark)
Mike Root (NascarMike)
Jeff Warn (Rock Crusher)
Rob Bent (Zoso)
Brian Finney
Mike Eckenwiler (Eck)
John Hedrick (D&D72)
Jason Naughtin (Toolman)
Robert Richey (Bobs 2 68's)
Colin Wichers (Cw72)
Dave Wixom  (ManTruck)
Matt Baumann
Tim Harendt (BroncoRaider)
Alex Shultz
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Re: Trail Recovery Training - Saturday, June 8th
I don't need to go to this if I just wheel with at least one of you guys.
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Re: Trail Recovery Training - Saturday, June 8th
Depending on the condition the Baja race bronco comes back in-- we can put it on its side and learn techniques of flipping back over a rollover! Of course I am hoping that is not the case, haha...
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Re: Trail Recovery Training - Saturday, June 8th
always a spot for you!Viperwolf1 wrote:I don't need to go to this if I just wheel with at least one of you guys.
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Re: Trail Recovery Training - Saturday, June 8th
thatΓÇÖs some bad mojo right thereEck wrote:Depending on the condition the Baja race bronco comes back in-- we can put it on its side and learn techniques of flipping back over a rollover! Of course I am hoping that is not the case, haha...
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Re: Trail Recovery Training - Saturday, June 8th
I predict I won't be any less busy after the race. I just got a transmission in the mail today.ScottBarnes wrote:always a spot for you!Viperwolf1 wrote:I don't need to go to this if I just wheel with at least one of you guys.
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Re: Trail Recovery Training - Saturday, June 8th
I love this kind of stuff, looking forward to it
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Re: Trail Recovery Training - Saturday, June 8th
Eck wrote:Depending on the condition the Baja race bronco comes back in-- we can put it on its side and learn techniques of flipping back over a rollover! Of course I am hoping that is not the case, haha...
Or perhaps we can take a page from another bronco lesson on what fluids to put in the engine to properly lubricate it [emoji3]
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Re: Trail Recovery Training - Saturday, June 8th
landshark wrote:Eck wrote:Depending on the condition the Baja race bronco comes back in-- we can put it on its side and learn techniques of flipping back over a rollover! Of course I am hoping that is not the case, haha...
Or perhaps we can take a page from another bronco lesson on what fluids to put in the engine to properly lubricate it [emoji3]
Why do lessons always cost so much money??? LOL
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Re: Trail Recovery Training - Saturday, June 8th
landshark wrote:Eck wrote:Depending on the condition the Baja race bronco comes back in-- we can put it on its side and learn techniques of flipping back over a rollover! Of course I am hoping that is not the case, haha...
Or perhaps we can take a page from another bronco lesson on what fluids to put in the engine to properly lubricate it [emoji3]
Ouch!

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Re: Trail Recovery Training - Saturday, June 8th
I'm interested, but not sure yet what that weekend holds. When do you need final word by?
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Re: Trail Recovery Training - Saturday, June 8th
I've had one drop, so I thought I would get this back in front of everyone. I've had about 1/2 confirm with payment, so if your plans have changed please let me know ASAP. I'll be going shopping for burgers/brats, etc next week and would like to have a firm headcount. I'm also attending the Advanced Recovery Course this weekend, so if there are things that I think this group would benefit from I'll make sure Matt adds it for our class.
Looking forward to seen you all.
Scott
Looking forward to seen you all.
Scott
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Re: Trail Recovery Training - Saturday, June 8th
ScottBarnes wrote:I've had one drop, so I thought I would get this back in front of everyone. I've had about 1/2 confirm with payment, so if your plans have changed please let me know ASAP. I'll be going shopping for burgers/brats, etc next week and would like to have a firm headcount. I'm also attending the Advanced Recovery Course this weekend, so if there are things that I think this group would benefit from I'll make sure Matt adds it for our class.
Looking forward to seen you all.
Scott
I just sent you payment
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Re: Trail Recovery Training - Saturday, June 8th
landshark wrote:ScottBarnes wrote:I've had one drop, so I thought I would get this back in front of everyone. I've had about 1/2 confirm with payment, so if your plans have changed please let me know ASAP. I'll be going shopping for burgers/brats, etc next week and would like to have a firm headcount. I'm also attending the Advanced Recovery Course this weekend, so if there are things that I think this group would benefit from I'll make sure Matt adds it for our class.
Looking forward to seeing you all.
Scott
I just sent you payment
Thanks brutha -- I wasn't really chimpin' for payment.. just trying to make sure I have a good headcount!
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Re: Trail Recovery Training - Saturday, June 8th
If we end up with an empty slot I'll bring my dad. I know he was interested somewhat.
Rob
74 Ranger EFI351w, 4r70w, ARB 5.13 9in, ARB 5.13D44, and a bunch of other goodies. Best of all the family memories.
04 Mustang Cobra, KenneBell 2.2 feeding a lot of boost on E85. Tire shredding machine
New project: 77 Bronco Ranger, body work and more body work.
Very little left of a 72 durango tan explorer sport
74 Ranger EFI351w, 4r70w, ARB 5.13 9in, ARB 5.13D44, and a bunch of other goodies. Best of all the family memories.
04 Mustang Cobra, KenneBell 2.2 feeding a lot of boost on E85. Tire shredding machine
New project: 77 Bronco Ranger, body work and more body work.
Very little left of a 72 durango tan explorer sport
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Re: Trail Recovery Training - Saturday, June 8th
just sent payment
may have a conflict so if I am unable to attend somebody can go in my place
may have a conflict so if I am unable to attend somebody can go in my place
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Re: Trail Recovery Training - Saturday, June 8th
Thanks Jeff ΓÇö Hope you can make it.Rox Crusher wrote:just sent payment
may have a conflict so if I am unable to attend somebody can go in my place
If there are others that want to attend, we donΓÇÖt have a hard cap on attendee number. I was at the advanced training yesterday, and I spoke with Matt about incorporating things from the intro and advanced training into our class. I think itΓÇÖs going to be a good day.
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Re: Trail Recovery Training - Saturday, June 8th
Looking forward to this class. Have watched several questionable recoveries over the years so will be good to attend this class to learn the proper techniques.
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IΓÇÖve been ΓÇ£partΓÇ¥ of questionable recoveries! Lol. The Advanced class this past weekend was just confirmation that IΓÇÖm lucky to not have killed myself or someone else. The info might be redundant for some, but IΓÇÖm pretty sure everyone will pick up a few things they didnΓÇÖt know or hadnΓÇÖt thought about before. Besides...Broncos, burgers, and brats! Lol. Here are a few pics from this past Sunday.Booger wrote:Looking forward to this class. Have watched several questionable recoveries over the years so will be good to attend this class to learn the proper techniques.
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Re: Trail Recovery Training - Saturday, June 8th
OK everyone ΓÇö we have a great group lined up and it should be a fun day.
I did have 2 last minute cancellations and I want to make sure there is not someone who would like to go, but just canΓÇÖt justify the $65. ItΓÇÖs OK! Come on and join us. Like most things, IΓÇÖve ΓÇ£over done itΓÇ¥ when I bought groceries, so there will be plenty.
ALL I need you to do is shoot me an email at scott@barnes5.com to let me know youΓÇÖre coming, and IΓÇÖll send you the logistics. No one needs to know who paid/didnΓÇÖt.
Hope to see you guys tomorrow! Scott
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I did have 2 last minute cancellations and I want to make sure there is not someone who would like to go, but just canΓÇÖt justify the $65. ItΓÇÖs OK! Come on and join us. Like most things, IΓÇÖve ΓÇ£over done itΓÇ¥ when I bought groceries, so there will be plenty.
ALL I need you to do is shoot me an email at scott@barnes5.com to let me know youΓÇÖre coming, and IΓÇÖll send you the logistics. No one needs to know who paid/didnΓÇÖt.
Hope to see you guys tomorrow! Scott
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Re: Trail Recovery Training - Saturday, June 8th
If you sent me a message thru the forums about attending and wondered why I havenΓÇÖt responded, PLEASE email me. Apparently there is something wrong the messaging system and my replies arenΓÇÖt getting sent. My email is scott@barnes5.com. Or txt/call 972-816-1108.
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Re: Trail Recovery Training - Saturday, June 8th
Id like to Thank Scott again for hosting and arranging the recovery class
I really didnΓÇÖt know what to expect but needless to say today exceeded my expectation and was by far the most informative introduction to some basic recovery equipment and how they work along with the proper way to use them! Matts a great instructor and imo this ΓÇ£entry levelΓÇ¥ training is a must have for everyone wanting to get into 4x4 trail riding.
I highly recommend taking this courses
I really didnΓÇÖt know what to expect but needless to say today exceeded my expectation and was by far the most informative introduction to some basic recovery equipment and how they work along with the proper way to use them! Matts a great instructor and imo this ΓÇ£entry levelΓÇ¥ training is a must have for everyone wanting to get into 4x4 trail riding.
I highly recommend taking this courses
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Re: Trail Recovery Training - Saturday, June 8th
Scott thank you again for hosting this class. Now I am thinking of a winch for the 1/2 cab and more parts for my high lift.
Thank you again
Thank you again
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Re: Trail Recovery Training - Saturday, June 8th
I agree with you fellows on this class. It should be attended by everyone that wants to go off road. Even those of us that have done it for years learned a thing of two about what equipment to get and how to really use it (like using a Hi Lift the right way). Thank Scott for putting this together. I bet there are a bunch of guys thinking of the next class.
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Re: Trail Recovery Training - Saturday, June 8th
IΓÇÖd like to send a GREAT THANKS to Scott Barnes for hosting yesterday. Very informative, and a very fun get together!!
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Glad you guys could make it out and found it useful! Always a good day when a bunch of Bronco folks get together! 

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So was Monday an expensive day as we thought it might be after the class Saturday?
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Spiritual owner of the now Zoso mobile (1974 Bronco Ranger - EFI 351W-4R70W-ARB front and rear-STC softtop- High Country hood-3 1/2" WH lift- Cross inboard rear shock mnt- Duffs bumpers- Warn 8274- 33's- Cheby disc conversion)