Exploring Overland offers custom training weekends (or weekdays)—with no more than six people per session. In 2023 opportunities will be made available as enquiries are made. You pick the modules you are interested in, and the number of days of training desired. Modules include:
Basic off-pavement driving skills (how four-wheel-drive systems work; how to read terrain; optimizing gearing and traction in all conditions)Vehicle preparation, maintenance, and safety for extended overland travel;
Elements of recovery: use of sand mats; Hi-Lift jack use; assisted recovery (using a second vehicle) ;
Basic winching (for someone with no or very little hands-on winching experience);
Advanced winching (double- and triple-line pulls; redirected pulls);
Advanced driving skills (soft terrain; off-camber situations; failed hill climbs; steep descents);
Other requests
Dates ranges where trainings are available are:
March 1, 2024 through May 12, 2024 (with more dates possible later in the year; also locations in interior Alaska during summer).
Meals are not included.
Training is in remove locations suitable to the student/s needs. Camping overnight is preferred. If returning to Tucson each night is necessary, there will be a $45 surcharge per trip.
The cost is $400 per day per person for totally custom training, and you can choose any number of days (we will consult with you based on your curriculum desires if it’s enough time).
For a couple, who travel together and are learning together, we would offer a 25% discount on the training fee (not including the food).
If you are interested, please send us an email and we’ll take it from there!