Well done Ladies. The recently-concluded WSFFM 6th outdoor recreation challenge for those

who love the outdoors was a blast. There was no holding-back for the gutsy and the adventurous

ladies who stepped into their “battle gear” and rumbled in their 4x4 machines.

It took sheer guts and passion as these ladies who braved the off-road hazards, the dirt tracks,

swift-flowing river to finish the course. Apart from the fun, this adventure was very educational

for the ladies, schooling them on the technical make-up of the 4x4 vehicle, on safety, off-road

driving techniques, and more importantly safety when driving and during rescue.

Part of the course was at night, through a swift flowing river and drive through rugged, muddy

and slippery terrains.

They also learnt about ‘tubing’ where an individual rides on or sits on an inflatable tube,

normally a free-floating tyre tube conveyed by the current of the river. ‘Tubers’ paddled with

their hands. They were given appropriate safety gear such as life vests and advised to wear

protective water shoes.

To warm up for the day’s grueling activities, there were Stick2stix aerobics exercises in the

mornings before breakfast.

All our guides, ‘pilots’ and marshals were very knowledgeable, helpful, friendly and

professional.

The whole exercise, apart from its physical attributes, also showed participants a side of

them they didn’t know existed. As they discovered their courage they found new confidence

in themselves. Not to mention, of course, the positive interaction and team building with

others.

Prizes were given to the 3 best teams that scored the highest marks. The 1 st prize took

home RM1,500 and a hamper each. 2nd prize was RM1,000 and a hamper each and the 3rd

prize , RM500 and a hamper each. The prize money was sponsored by Mr Tan Boo Lai and

Puan Sheeda. All the hampers were sponsored by Puan Sri Shariffa Sabrina, President of

WSFFM and Tanah Aina Sdn Bhd. All participants received a certificate for participating in

the 4x4 outdoor challenge.

**Next Year’s event will be ‘Women Eco-Challenge 2013’ at Tanah Aina, Bentong, Pahang.

Kee Poh Siew

1st May 2012 

 

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