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CLUB: COALMONT INVASION UPDATE

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WHAT A FANTASTIC JOURNEY WORKING TOWARD THE COALMONT 4X4 INVASION. It is turning into a very successful event. They already have participan­ts from the east coast of Canada and from our neighbours to the south, making the Coalmont 4x4 Invasion a coast-to-coast internatio­nal event.

It is sure to be an action packed weekend with fun challenges using your 4x4. Test your suspension on the RTI ramp, or ‘become one’ with your rig on the vehicle size teetertott­er. Let’s not forget the trade-show where vendors will show you what’s new in the offroad industry to help you better equip your rig, and hopefully you’ll find some great deals!

There will be learning sessions, morning and afternoon, for the newbie to the experience­d offroad enthusiast. If you want to test your newfound skills, you can take in one of the guided trail runs each day.

After your day on the trails, Myles Murphy and the Outlaws will be performing Friday evening so you can burn off any residual adrenalin.

And what does A.W.A.R.E & After The Blacktop Ends (ATBE) have up their sleeves for Saturday? Well you will have to attend to find out. You may have to take the following week off… just to recuperate.

Five years ago, ATBE set a goal and put a plan in motion. The goal was to unite the various off-road groups who share a common interest in offroading; Jeep, Toyota, Land Rover, Chevy, Ford, Ram, Nissan (you name it). The Coalmont 4x4 Jamboree is culminatio­n of those efforts. ATBE is not a brand-specific group and they believe that if we all work together we can make a positive impact for our off-road community.

Sessions offered on the environmen­t, how to tread lightly with off-road activities (proper respect and use of trails), may sound boring, but it is a vital aspect we all must be A.W.A.R.E. of, to sustain the offroad sport for years to come.

If you haven’t already purchased your tickets, do it now and make sure to join them at the Coalmont 4x4 Invasion Jamboree! More informatio­n and tickets can be found at www. afterthebl­acktopends.com.

Driver/rig tickets are only $175.00 for the weekend and include a camping spot, sessions, trail rides, four meals, entertainm­ent, door prizes, activities and much more!

We would not have this level of interest if it were not for the efforts of the very dedicated people that have helped turn a dream into reality. The Coalmont 4x4 Invasion is taking place in Coalmont, BC from July 5 - 8 2018 and it is going to be a fantastic time for all attendees.

 ?? Contribute­d by Brent Boychuk ??
Contribute­d by Brent Boychuk

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