Trip Reports · May 2010

Recovery and Spotting class with Bill Burke

Bytomas May 7, 2010October 18, 2026

I spent the weekend of April 24 with Bill Burke in Moab for an advanced recovery and spotting class. This is the second advanced recovery class that I have taken and I really enjoyed the refresher.

We spend the first day working recovery scenarios as well as covering correct recovery gear usage.

The second day was spent on the Strike Ravine Trail going over spotting technique and vehicle dynamics on the trail. Working with 6 different vehicles through a few very technical sections was of great value. We were able to view and discuss the different lines that the vehicles needed to take to accommodate their capabilities.

I love these training sessions and the improved knowledge and abilities that I walk away with.

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dale durham says:

May 12, 2010 at 11:06 AM

As usual, great write up!

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Richard Chase says:

June 18, 2010 at 8:59 AM

Bill is running one of there classes in Maine the weekend of July 10th and 11th. Here is the announcement for anyone interested.

https://www.cascoind.com/RHC/BillBurkeOnTheRoadMiane.pdf

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