4 Wheel Drive Training (4WD) and Guide School

We provide training clinics in which inexperienced SUV & 4-Wheel Drive (4WD) owners gain expertise required to safely and confidently negotiate their vehicle off-road.

In order to master 4x4 driving skills, We offer a number of exciting off-road adventures.

(Badlands Off Road Adventure's Services)

Click here for a document with a complete calendar of Badlands Off-Road 2009 Events or follow the Schedule tab for all scheduled dates for an event of interest.

Our Southern California location allows us to operate our training school year round. Many of our clinics are conveniently located 50 miles north of Los Angeles with easy access from LAX airport.

You can fly into LAX
Rent a car
Drive north into the scenic Los Padres National Forest area
Check in using our hotel package
We will meet you in the morning at the classroom with a 4WD vehicle for two days of

" We had a great weekend offroading through Goler Gulch and Last Chance Canyon a few weeks ago. The trails were moderate to difficult.(some quite difficult due to the big rocks in the canyon) I felt so confident and relaxed while I was driving thanks to my 2 day offroad training with you. I knew exactly how to handle every obstacle we encountered with skill. Everything I learned in your class came in handy on the two days of offroading. I also had alot of fun since I felt so confident. I know I would not have driven these trails had I not taken the classes. I probably would have been too intimidated. Thanks for your great offroading school. "
Charlie Yoon

Watch a video of one of our adventures

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YDng1FdAer8

Is damaging an expensive vehicle or the risks of off-highway driving keeping you from using your 4-wheel drive vehicle? Then review the 4x4 off-road training schedule and register for a 4x4 class to learn the right way. You will save more then the cost of the clinic by learning how to avoid vehicle damage and towing charges. You will also save money by buying the right equipment the first time! But more importantly you will learn how to drive safely to protect yourself and your passengers

If you have a group that requires 4x4 off-road training, contact us. Flexible hours and locations for 4x4 off-road training can be arranged.

The classes listed are designed for the recreational 4WD driver. A unique, focused 4-wheel Drive clinic is available for groups who use four wheel drive at work. Specific themes can be worked into the 4x4 off-road training for corporate users (e.g. safety, team work, etc.). The off-road training location is flexible and can be arranged on your site.

Make it Fun. Make it Safe.

" Hey, Tom. I have made it to Montana. Because of the condition of the roads where I want to go, I am using 4WD by necessity almost every day, and I call upon my May 12 training with you just about as often. I have yet to encounter an obstacle I couldn't pass or a hill I couldn't climb. And just knowing how to perform the actions correctly has prevented me from doing any cosmetic damage to my truck.
I am getting to know the truck mechanically as well -- in addition to the frequent inspections I do per your training, I installed an aux battery and split-charger system (with a roof-rack- mounted solar panel to help trickle-charge when sitting dormant on location). Directly inspired by your rig, I also built a wood deck in the bed and installed an Engel 45 fridge (cold beer with just-caught brook trout -- sweet).
I am still studying the excellent book and other materials you gave me, but you were right-- time behind the wheel was the main thing I needed. I spent 10 days traveling from CA to MT and followed a strict no-motel/no-KOA rule, which put me in the dirt (and into some great, completely secluded flyfishing territory) quite a bit. By the time I got here to Montana, all the terrain I have encountered has been familiar and usually trivial to pass through. No Montanan that has led me or accompanied me has batted an eye at my skills (although they are a pretty non-judgmental lot in general here, and I have yet to hear a single word of 4x4 jargon -- if you make it up the hill, you made it up the hill).
As you can probably tell, I consider the day of training I had with you a terrific bargain. You threw quite a bit at me, but I've spent the time since following up on every bit of it that I could remember. So thanks. "
BF

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Upcoming Events (see Schedule Tab for complete list) (click heading below for event details)
Getting Started Off-Road-Day 1:	Jan 10,2009
Getting Started Off-Road-Day 2:	Jan 11,2009
Getting Started Off-Road-Two day Clinic:	Jan 12,2009
Sand Clinic	Jan 24,2009
Rocks Clinic	Jan 24, 2009
Advanced Winch & Recovery Off-Road Clinic:	Feb 06, 2009
Getting Started Off-Road-Day 1:	Feb 07,2009
Getting Started Off-Road-Day 2:	Feb 08,2009
Getting Started Off-Road-Two day Clinic:	Feb 09,2009
Want to make a difference? Each participant will become a Tread Lightly! Trainer. This clinic will be held in Primm, NV the day before the CA4WDC 50th Annual Convention. Tread Lightly!: Tread Trainer Certification Clinic:	Feb 13,2009
Rut & Ridges Clinic	Feb 21, 2009
Rocks Clinic	Feb 22, 2009
Bread Crumb Trail A basic GPS Clinic	Feb 28, 2009
Badlands Off-Road can provide a vehicle for use in connection with our off-road training and adventure events. Please contact us for details. Vehicle Rental Detail
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What our customers have to say:

"I would to thank you and your staff for a very informative and enjoyable 4x4 basic training class. The pace and content of the classroom session was excellent , as was the hands on driving portion , I now feel a lot more confidant about taking my family and a $30,000 plus vehicle off highway. The pace of both sessions was just right, and at no time did I feel rushed. I look forward to taking another one of your classes, and or, trail rides in the future."
Regards
Gordon Crosby

"My wife and I would like to thank you for such a great time! I know the whole group had a lot of fun and it was because of you it happened. I loved the challenge at each turn. Since taking your beginners class at Hungry Valley, I tried putting into effect everything I was taught. I have been doing some small runs but nothing like we did today. I needed to know my overall limitations - mental, physical and vehicular abilities. I have set most fears aside and let my Jeep do all the work along with a bit of guidance. What were the Alps in Hungry Valley are now sand dunes. Today was more than I ever expected! My wife truly enjoyed the 4 wheeling trip and we will be four wheeling together as a couple."
Victor Villa

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If you feel that a tune up of your skills and knowledge would be helpful, prior to taking the written and field exam for the Certified I4WDTA Trainer, sign up for one or more of the clinics offered by Badlands Off-Road Adventures.