Newbie offroader...Read this.

[stagger_lee]

Its a trail ethics and off road common law write up. Even though its from an crapterra guy, there is a lot of good info any newbie should read.

http://xterra101.com/trailethics.htm

[BST1YET]

definately worth reading whether you are new to wheelin or just need a refresher about proper conduct

[Spuds]

Always be aware of your conduct out in the wilderness.

When I used to have my CJ we were new to the area and joined a 4 Wheel Drive Club to meet some people. On one outing we traveled over over some dubious trails that looked like they were probably private property. But when the trip leader took a pair of bolt cutters to a lock on a gate I decided it was definately time to turn around.

[Agriv8r]

great info, thanks...

[stagger_lee]

The most annoying thing I run into was #11 in etiquette. Definately a good refresher course I thought even for the experienced.

11. Uphill has the right of way.
If the trail is too narrow to pass then you have to back up the hill to a point where you can turn off so the person coming up can pass. However if you're coming up the hill and you see a place to pull off before you get to the downhill vehicle pull off and wave them down.

[BlueTJCO]

ATTN: All H3 owners....

this would also be a GREAT read for anyone new to offroading, and very important to anyone attempting to wheel a stock H3....

http://www.trucktrend.com/features/c...ing/index.html

Consumer Feature: Getting Unstuck

Truth, Tips, and Life-Saving Advice
By Mike McNessor
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[3Hummer]

Originally Posted by stagger_lee

The most annoying thing I run into was #11 in etiquette. Definately a good refresher course I thought even for the experienced.

11. Uphill has the right of way.
If the trail is too narrow to pass then you have to back up the hill to a point where you can turn off so the person coming up can pass. However if you're coming up the hill and you see a place to pull off before you get to the downhill vehicle pull off and wave them down.

Aight' i was reading another artical about offroad etiquette, and they said the oppisite, which i bieleve sounds more reasonable, i mean its easier to back down a hill that you havent gotten all the way down yet, then to back up a hill that you already got over the peak.