Brian, I was responing to your post (although I guess in a slightly indirect way). I'm sure everyone who attended took home different perspective but for me the the event was not so much about the drivng but more about people, trips, vehicles and equipment. Deffinatly a completly different experiance than say a typical off-road vehicle weekend event with lots of focus on off-raod driving.
Well-put! Thank you. Yes, there will only be a few courses out where it involves your vehicle.
Anyone who wants to call me or email me directly (I don't visit the forums every day) I would be happy to talk about kids in vehicles during the actual classes that involve driving or recovery. I just don't want 1) little kids (toddlers especially) running around when someone is deploying winch gear, lines, etc., or backing up or learning how to handle a sandy obstacle . . . and 2) distracted parents wondering where their kids are! Also, really little kids should not be in the vehicles when we're practicing things like driving side slopes or sand maneuvering. One slip up and you roll . . . I don't think parents want that either.
SO - that said, the driving is such a small part of this.
It's about overlanding - the majority of the classes-- the VAST majority -- are intended to educate and inspire people to get out and explore. So many of the workshops (MOST) your kids (if they are not tiny and prone to disrupting) will be welcome to attend!!
Again, this is NOT about just 'wheeling.' It's about the whole experience and it is about inspiring and educating . . . about families for sure. Which is why kids are free and we provide FREE daycare.
