My First Recovery with SNORR
I finally went on my first SNORR recovery with Gold Rush. This was one of those rare recoveries that did not need to be completed as soon as it was reported. So, it was rescheduled for early the next morning. It was for this elderly man who got his Silverado 4x4 stuck when he ventured off onto a seldom traveled dirt road that turned into a wash. The sun was setting when he hit a large rock that stopped him. He didn't know about the rock and kept trying to go forward. But this just caused his tries to dig large holes lowering the truck down to the frame.
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I teamed up with Bryan, another SNORR volunteer. We met up at the coordinates indicated in the app we use for recoveries. All available volunteers monitor this app for incoming recoveries. This is where the person requesting assistance was camping. His name was Ken. Ken rode with Bryan in his jeep and led us to where the vehicle was stuck, about two miles from Ken's camp.
I followed Bryan as we entered a narrow wash with dirt banks on both sides. Once we reached the vehicle we got out and walked up to access the situation. Bryan, who has a lot of experience with recoveries, determined the best approach was to use the winch on his jeep and pull the truck backwards out of the holes it had dug. We got the winch line hooked up with a single line pull.
On our first attempt the truck did not move, but instead Bryan's jeep was slowly creeping forward. So, Brian stopped. We reassessed and prepared for a second attempt. We dug out behind the rear wheels and placed a traction board behind each wheel.
On our second attempt, Bryan's jeep was still creeping forward. So we prepared for our third attempt by using my truck as an anchor for Bryan's jeep. For this attempt I was instructed by Bryan to set in my truck, engine running, in 4-low, and the transmission in reverse. When he started to pull with the winch I gave my truck a little gas. Just enough that I would be more than a dead weight anchor but would actually be exserting rearward force to help keep Bryan's jeep from moving.
This worked beautifully and Ken's truck popped right out. We got all the equipment unhooked and stored away and finished up the required paperwork. We then backed up our vehicles until we could turn around and headed out.
We made sure Ken arrived safely back to his camp where we said our goodbyes and proceeded home. It feels good to help others in need.
Be prepared. Before you go offroad, visit the SNORR website at snorr.vegas. Near the bottom click on "Get Help". This page will inform you on how to get help from SNORR if you ever need it.
If the vehicle you are driving offroad ever becomes stuck and you cannot unstick it yourself, you can call SNORR at 702-706-2330. Volunteers will be dispatched to help you. We volunteer our time and resources for free, but donations are appreciated and help our expenses and the organization's operational costs.
And if you would like to join us in our mission to help others and learn some off-roading skills or put the skills you have to work, visit the SNORR website and learn about SNORR and how to volunteer.
I highly encourage you to attend the SNORR 101 Recovery Class. Whether you want to volunteer or not, this is valuable information for anyone venturing off road.
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I teamed up with Bryan, another SNORR volunteer. We met up at the coordinates indicated in the app we use for recoveries. All available volunteers monitor this app for incoming recoveries. This is where the person requesting assistance was camping. His name was Ken. Ken rode with Bryan in his jeep and led us to where the vehicle was stuck, about two miles from Ken's camp.
I followed Bryan as we entered a narrow wash with dirt banks on both sides. Once we reached the vehicle we got out and walked up to access the situation. Bryan, who has a lot of experience with recoveries, determined the best approach was to use the winch on his jeep and pull the truck backwards out of the holes it had dug. We got the winch line hooked up with a single line pull.
On our first attempt the truck did not move, but instead Bryan's jeep was slowly creeping forward. So, Brian stopped. We reassessed and prepared for a second attempt. We dug out behind the rear wheels and placed a traction board behind each wheel.
On our second attempt, Bryan's jeep was still creeping forward. So we prepared for our third attempt by using my truck as an anchor for Bryan's jeep. For this attempt I was instructed by Bryan to set in my truck, engine running, in 4-low, and the transmission in reverse. When he started to pull with the winch I gave my truck a little gas. Just enough that I would be more than a dead weight anchor but would actually be exserting rearward force to help keep Bryan's jeep from moving.
This worked beautifully and Ken's truck popped right out. We got all the equipment unhooked and stored away and finished up the required paperwork. We then backed up our vehicles until we could turn around and headed out.
We made sure Ken arrived safely back to his camp where we said our goodbyes and proceeded home. It feels good to help others in need.
Be prepared. Before you go offroad, visit the SNORR website at snorr.vegas. Near the bottom click on "Get Help". This page will inform you on how to get help from SNORR if you ever need it.
If the vehicle you are driving offroad ever becomes stuck and you cannot unstick it yourself, you can call SNORR at 702-706-2330. Volunteers will be dispatched to help you. We volunteer our time and resources for free, but donations are appreciated and help our expenses and the organization's operational costs.
And if you would like to join us in our mission to help others and learn some off-roading skills or put the skills you have to work, visit the SNORR website and learn about SNORR and how to volunteer.
I highly encourage you to attend the SNORR 101 Recovery Class. Whether you want to volunteer or not, this is valuable information for anyone venturing off road.