As we near the conclusion of this generation’s Basic Training, Lesson 5 was all about putting everything we’ve learned into action.

The day kicked off at dawn with a quick recap of the journey so far and a rundown of the objectives for the day. With spirits high, we set off for our drive.

The morning began with a steady warmup, but just a few minutes in, we hit our first hiccup—a student’s car had a locked-up handbrake. Fortunately, we were close to the exit and managed to guide the car to a recovery area without much delay.

With that little hurdle behind us, we got back on track, easing into the warmup session. Once the convoy demonstrated solid discipline, it was time to raise the stakes. We pushed the limits and introduced teamwork challenges designed to mold them into a cohesive unit. By the end of the session, the team nailed it, and we wrapped up the lesson right on schedule.

This new crew is coming together beautifully, showing impressive off-road progress. I’m excited for the grand finale next week as they gear up for graduation. Huge thanks to Nial for the incredible support—see you all on the slopes !