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Off-Road Driving & Professional Services Training in Ellenville & Hunter, New York
Northeast Off-Road Adventures, Inc (NORA- established 2011) offers 4WD & Overland training, driving tours, team outings and adventure programs serving commercial, government and private sector clients. NORA’s unique SOAR program helps guests and groups with mobility disabilities enjoy adaptive outdoor recreation. Venues include our private 75-acre mountain top facility in Ellenville, NY and Hunter Mountain Ski Resort. Our certified instructors and professional guides provide a highly structured learning experience with focus on safety. Located just 90 minutes from New York City, NORA is "Learning, Adventure and Fun"Off Road School, Tours & Events
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JULY Public Class Schedule
4DRV-201: Off Road Driving Essentials 4WD @ 12:00pm: Sat 7/19
4DRV-202B: Boot Camp 2-Day w/Recovery Basics: Sat-Sun 7/19-20
REC-201: Recovery & Winching: Sunday 9am – 2pm: 7/20
Hunter Mountain Tours, Saturday 12pm-5pm: 7/26
Hunter Mountain Tours, Sunday 10am-3pm: 7/27
Overland Excursions: Jul – Oct
2025 Full Public Calendar
Private Training
ADVENTURE TOURS
Passenger Ride-Along (Ellenville)
We drive, you ride!
Passenger Ride-Along (Hunter Mtn)
We drive, you ride!
PUBLIC GROUP DRIVING TRAINING
Public 4-Low Driving Classes (Ellenville)
Training & instructional trail driving!
Public All Wheel Drive Classes (Ellenville)
Training & instructional trail driving!
PUBLIC VEHICLE RECOVERY TRAINING
Getting Unstuck I Recovery Basics (Ellenville)
Embrace getting stuck!
Getting Unstuck II: Winching Skills (Ellenville)
Safe winching, and more safe winching!
Getting Unstuck III: Advanced Terrain Recovery Skills (Ellenville)
Advanced gear and techniques!
Private Driving & Recovery Training (Ellenville)
Tailored to your needs!
HUNTER MTN OFF-ROAD TOURS
Public Driving Tours (Hunter)
A different kind of mountain climb!
Private Driving Tours (Hunter)
A whole mountain to yourselves!
PUBLIC OVERLAND EXCURSIONS
Overland Trips (NY, MS, VT, NH)
Take the path less traveled!
GROUP EVENTS
Business Outings (Ellenville)
Get out of your comfort zone!
Celebrations (Ellenville)
Not your typical bachelor party!
Media & OEM Events (Ellenville & Hunter Mtn)
Wow your audience!
PROFESSIONAL SAFETY TRAINING
Off-Road Training for Emergency Services (Ellenville or your location)
Safety First!
ADAPTIVE ADVENTURES FOR MOBILITY IMPAIRED GUESTS
Specialized Outdoor Adaptive Recreation (SOAR) Experiences
Helping others!
– Rental Vehicles @ Ellenville
Rental Rigs Available For Classes & Events
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– See NORA FAQ’s
GIVE THE GIFT OF ADVENTURE – Celebrations, Birthdays, Anniversaries!
Shop Gift Certificates: Public Group Classes, Private Training & Tours
Since 2011, Team NORA has professionally instructed over 11,000 students for off-road driving, vehicle recovery and Overlanding skills. Whether you’re a beginner or have off-road driving experience, join us for Learning, Adventure & Fun. Use your own vehicle or rent one of ours.
NORA Alum Hollie Fowler of MischiefMakerTV recently shared her experience of entering the off-road world with a video about where it all started – right here! Check out her amazing video:
NORA training teaches you:
– People Preservation: Driver & passenger safety
– Vehicle Preservation: Precision techniques to avoid damage
– Environmental Preservation: Limit impact on terrain
NORA training is for:
– Beginner through advanced driving skills
– Safe use of vehicle recovery equipment
– Recreational & professional services
– Family adventure & fun
Want more of a visual overview? Join instructor Alex in this short video showcasing our class info and some Frequently Asked Questions:
Our SOAR program offers amazing experiences for guests with mobility impairment (i.e. spinal cord injuries, stroke, disease, amputees). We offer outings with rehabilitation hospitals, individuals and groups using our off-road wheelchairs & equipment.
NORA was also featured in Field & Stream Magazine and News 12’s Road Trip Close to Home segment! We were also chosen by Ford & Good Morning America for the live TV broadcast reveal of the new Bronco July 2020. Click the Pics:
NORA in Field & Stream
News12 visits NORA
NORA chosen for Ford Bronco Live TV Reveal Jul 14, 2020
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