After participating in several off-road activities as a beginner, I have gathered some key takeaways that may help others better prepare for their rides. 1. Choose a Mobile Carrier with Coverage in Mountainous Areas Off-road riding often takes place in remote mountain regions or valleys where mobile signals can be weak or nonexistent. If an emergency arises and you don’t have a satellite phone, a reliable mobile carrier becomes your lifeline. In Taiwan, for example, Chunghwa Telecom provides coverage even in high-altitude locations like Yushan (Jade Mountain). There have been multiple occasions where I had no signal with my FarEasTone SIM card, while my riding buddies with Chunghwa Telecom were…