Trip Ratings and Standards Guide
Easy
Touring type trip; well-formed roads or tracks; may require use of 4WD; no recovery likely.
Vehicle: Suitable for standard unmodified 4WD in good mechanical condition.
Driver: Suitable for novice and beginners.
Medium
Trip may present dirt, mud, and sand tracks; hill climbs; descents; water crossings.
Vehicle: off-road tyres recommended; good suspension; suitable soild recovery points; mechanically sound.
Driver: Suitable for drivers with some off-road experience.
Hard
Expect a combination of very steep climbs and descents; side slopes; deep water; muddy, rough or overgrown tracks. Recovery situations are likely.
Vehicle: Should have good ground clearance and suspension; off-road tyres in good condition; suitable solid recovery points. Recovery gear must be carried at all times.
Driver: Suitable for experienced drivers.
Extreme
Expect all of the conditions outlined above plus low-range 4WD. Winching and snatching required.
Vehicle: Off-road tyres in good condition; good ground clearance; good suspension; suitable solid recovery points fitted. Recovery gear must be carried in/on the vehicle at all times.
Driver: Suitable for very experienced drivers only; driver must be a club member; participation will be at the discretion of the trip leader.
Before attempting an extreme run we highly recommend you complete the accredited driver training course we offer twice a year. The course is also suitable for any drivers wanting to increase their knowledge and skills of all aspects four-wheel driving.
Easy
Touring type trip; well-formed roads or tracks; may require use of 4WD; no recovery likely.
Vehicle: Suitable for standard unmodified 4WD in good mechanical condition.
Driver: Suitable for novice and beginners.
Medium
Trip may present dirt, mud, and sand tracks; hill climbs; descents; water crossings.
Vehicle: off-road tyres recommended; good suspension; suitable soild recovery points; mechanically sound.
Driver: Suitable for drivers with some off-road experience.
Hard
Expect a combination of very steep climbs and descents; side slopes; deep water; muddy, rough or overgrown tracks. Recovery situations are likely.
Vehicle: Should have good ground clearance and suspension; off-road tyres in good condition; suitable solid recovery points. Recovery gear must be carried at all times.
Driver: Suitable for experienced drivers.
Extreme
Expect all of the conditions outlined above plus low-range 4WD. Winching and snatching required.
Vehicle: Off-road tyres in good condition; good ground clearance; good suspension; suitable solid recovery points fitted. Recovery gear must be carried in/on the vehicle at all times.
Driver: Suitable for very experienced drivers only; driver must be a club member; participation will be at the discretion of the trip leader.
Before attempting an extreme run we highly recommend you complete the accredited driver training course we offer twice a year. The course is also suitable for any drivers wanting to increase their knowledge and skills of all aspects four-wheel driving.
