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WOMEN’S SPORTS & FITNESS FOUNDATION 4X4 OUTDOOR RECREATION CHALLENGE 2012 TERATAK RIVERVIEW, ULU BERNAM, SELANGOR 27TH – 29TH APRIL 2012 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 Pictures as per the below, and video can be viewed here; |
