4-DRV101: Introduction To Off Road Driving
Sunday, Feb 8, 2026  
11:30am – 1:30pm Onsite + One Hour Online Recorded Presentation

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Driver Only: $295
Driver + all passengers: $385
Priced using your own vehicle, rentals available at an additional fee.

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Learning, Adventure & Fun – our ‘Intro’ class consistently delivers all three! This class is a great way to experience off road driving without a major time commitment. Watch a recorded presentation covering off road driving technique, skills & tips before your training day. While onsite, you and your instructor(s) put theory to practice on NORA’s natural terrain obstacle courses.  Soon after, you are driving on rugged terrain including hills, trees, ledges, rocks and more with lesson stops on the trail. Training is safety focused with themes of people, vehicle and environmental preservation. Your onsite time at NORA is outdoors and in your vehicle. All students must register in advance to attend a class, no ‘walk-ins’ accepted.

***Winter weather is unpredictable and we may have snow on the trails. Vehicles must have 4-Low, front & rear recovery points and all terrain or mud terrain tires. If we have snow on the trails we will contact registered students and give the option to postpone training with full NORA class credit to apply within 1 year. If we deem the trails are not safe for training (i.e. extreme ice/deep snow), we reserve the right to cancel class with 24 hour notice and issue a full NORA class credit good for one year.

Length: 1 hour online recorded presentation + 2 hours on-site
Location: Your email will be enabled to view the online presentation about 1 week before your class. Onsite training is held at our Ellenville, NY Training Center.
Who: This family friendly class is an excellent introduction for anyone wishing to learn safe, low speed off road driving techniques used in Overlanding and recreational/commercial off road driving. This is also a great family fun experience.
Off Road Driving Experience Level: This is a beginner class for students with little or no experience.
What’s Covered: This hybrid class (online presentation & onsite instruction) includes an overview of common 4 wheel drive controls, driving on woodland terrain, working with a spotter, minimizing environmental impact and off-road driving safety. Students drive our obstacle courses and navigate a 1 hour trail drive with instructors walking by their side. Onsite terrain includes driving over rocks, tight woodland trails and hill sections.
Requirements: Bring your stock (unmodified) or modified 4 wheel drive vehicle with 4-low and front/rear recovery points.  Vehicle must be street legal, registered & insured. Drivers must have a valid drivers license. Due to the chance of snow on the trails, vehicles must have All Terrain or Mud Terrain tires.
Vehicle Rentals: Rent a NORA trail rig for the class; contact us to confirm availability before registering.

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We may have cancellations, if this class is ‘Sold Out’ send an email to info@nora4x4.com to get on the waitlist!

After checkout you will receive an email receipt. You will receive another email about 1 week before your class with additional details and links to the online video and waivers. PLEASE CHECK YOUR SPAM FOLDER. Contact info@nora4x4.com with any inquiries.

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NORA has worked with over 12,000 clients since 2011 and has received Tripadvisor's Travelers' Choice Award each year since 2020 for consistently earning great reviews from travelers. We are ranked within the top 10% of properties on Tripadvisor! Our team of instructors and guides are all passionate about what we do, and we strive to give you an exceptional experience. See our Testimonials.