This is a 2 part course:

 

Part 1: Online Classroom component (90 minutes)

Part 2: Full Day Driving Component

 

The online session will cover basics of 4WD, principles of safety & responsibility, vehicle components, and more. This is followed by hands-on driving component on public Class VI roads in your own vehicle. The course will lay the groundwork necessary to get out onto the trails and provide you with the basic skills necessary to tackle that next level adventure! No previous experience is required. This course is suitable for lightly modified 4wd vehicles.

 

Topics to be covered include:

• Vehicle and driver preparation

• Tread Lightly

• Terminology and vehicle specifications important for off-highway driving

• How to understand vehicle capabilities

• Basic driving techniques for different obstacle types

• Line selection and wheel placement

• Introduction to recovery

• Guided instruction while driving your own vehicle

 

NOTE: There is risk of vehicle damage in this course so protective equipment like Rock Sliders and Skid Plates are highly recommended but not necessary.  Please accurately represent the condition of your vehicle in the registration form so that we can plan accordingly.

 

Required Vehicle Equipment: 

• 4WD with working Low range

• Front and Rear recovery points

• Radio (GMRS Recommended, FRS ok), if GMRS a FCC license is required - we can loan you an FRS radio if needed

• These trainings require street legal, insured, registered vehicles and valid drivers licenses.  

 

Required Personal Items:

• Clothing suitable for any weather during the day (classes are held rain or shine)

• Sturdy footwear for walking safely on trails

• Work gloves

• First aid kit

• Bug spray and sunscreen as required

• Lunch/snacks

• Water/non-alcoholic beverages/snacks for all vehicle occupants

• Any special medications or foods you may need during the course of the day

 

Optional Equipment: 

• Aftermarket bumpers and recovery points

• Locking Differentials

• Winch and winch kits

• Any gear on which you would like instruction

 

General Course Information:​

• Guests are welcome but must be registered to the vehicle.  Day of guests will be charged admission at the standard guest rate and be required to complete a waiver on site.  Cash (exact change) is required for day-of guest registrations. Additional vehicles may NOT be added on the day of the event without prior approval.

• This purchase is NON-REFUNDABLE, but we may be able to transfer your registration to a different date if needed (this is not guaranteed).

• Classes are rain or shine - bring along your own weather-appropriate clothing. Don’t forget any bug spray, sunscreen, etc you may want. We’ll be in the woods. There are bugs.

• There is always the possibility of contact between the vehicle and ground or the vehicle and trail features.  Courses are selected to minimize the possibility of damage but we cannot prevent all contact from occurring.  Please keep this in mind.

• Weather conditions may change the conditions of the trail and the instructor will try to ensure that conditions are appropriate.  If trail conditions are poor we may substitute other driving opportunities or reduce the amount of driving on the trip.  We promote responsible outdoor recreation and will work with our best judgment to prevent trail or vehicle damage.

• Please bring along any special medications or foods you may need during the event.  Your instructors are first aid trained, but if there is something specific they should know please inform them in private at the beginning of the course or let us know in advance. (i.e. severe food allergies, insect allergies, asthma, etc and the locations of your epi-pen/inhaler are important for us to know in case of emergency!)

• Well-behaved dogs are welcome, but must remain leashed and under your control at all times. You must carry proof of rabies vaccination. If your dog is unfriendly (with other dogs or people) or disruptive, you will be asked to leave and no refund will be provided.

• We must be strict about guest behavior during the course.  We will not permit horseplay, unsafe driving, disregard for coaching or spotting, use of drugs or alcohol during the event, or disrespectful behavior towards ENH staff or other participants.  Participants violating these policies will be asked to leave the event without refund.

• A waiver is required for all participants and guests. Our waiver can be found here.