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Western Adventures 4X4 Driving School & Guide service is proud to be part of the International 4-wheel Driver Training Association (I4WDTA).  The I4WDTA is setting the bar for 4 wheel driver instructors. Its members have adopted the latest training training techniques and standards which make them the best instructors in the world.

You will need to bring your vehicle with a at least 3/4 tank of gas, and have a folding chair, hat, comfortable clothes and shoes. We will be on the trail at lunch time, so plan to bring a lunch and non-alcoholic drinks for the day. We will be getting familiar with our vehicles and with driving skills (you might get some dirt or grease on your hands). Due to how much information we will be covering it is to your advantage to arrange to leave children at home. You will learn in a day what takes many people years to learn on their own.

The basic class is not enough for some people who want more practice with sand, rocks or recovery. We have a second day with more time honing the skills of driving in sand and rocks. This class is only $199 when booked in conjunction with our Intro. class.

During the hot summer months when we move the class to the higher mountains where we cover only the rocks and recovery. As a separate class this in included in our intermediate class. Call our office to book this intermediate or our advanced classes.

Areas we will cover are:

Planning and Preparedness

 Itinerary, Check List, Vehicle Inspection and Safety.

Mechanics of 4-Wheel Drive

 2 or 4 wheel drive,  Changing tires and basic repairs.

Vehicle Modifications

 Lockers, Tires, Springs, Gear Ratios, Winch - and what you need them for.

Food

 Manifold Cooking, Ice Chest, Water, the quick and fast way to prepare for the off-highway adventure.

Safety

 First-Aid Kit and what to carry.

Supplies Check List

 Daily, Camping and Extended Adventures

Camping Gear

 Food,  Water, Tents, Sleeping Bags, Ground Cloth (Pads),  Stove, Lanterns,  Chairs,   Ice Chest, Pots and Pans, Table, Utensils, Personal Items.

Map Reading

Map, Compass, Engineer (Lenstatic), G.P.S. and Maps.

Where can I Go?

 How do I find places to go?

Trail Ratings

 1 to 4+, 1 to 10, and Forest Service Ratings

Survival

 Items at hand, equipment and coming out in tact.

Clothing

 What to take in the vehicle.

Driving Skills (this is where we spend most of our time)

Tire Placement, Clearances, Getting unstuck, Sand, Snow, Mud, Rocks, Uneven Terrain, Up and down  Hills, Starting in Gear, Tow strap, Winching, and more.

Once you have gone through the class, you will have the handouts and the proper exposure to enjoy the art of 4-wheeling in a safe and responsible manner.  As with any sport, it takes practice to become proficient.  You will improve with every experience.  Our adventures are the perfect way to start your exploring and improve your skills.

After you finish this class you will be able to get the most out of your experience exploring the back roads and trails in your vehicle.

The cost of this class is $279 - That includes all books and hand outs.  The classes are scheduled as requested or we currently have the dates shown below reserved for classes.

S&R = Sand & Rocks
R&R = Rocks & Recovery

Year 2007 Driving School Dates:

Additional dates are available upon request.