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“I’ve been a high performance driving instructor for the last 15 years coaching students to learn about their vehicles capabilities on a race track. I’ve always wanted to learn about off-roading and get into that part of the motorsport world so I decided to be a student for a change. NORA 4×4 was first class. Their instruction and focus on safety was superb but most of all they are really nice team that put you at ease and let you focus on learning, being safe and having fun. I rented one of their vehicles and was amazed by it’s capabilities. Bottom line, I learnt a lot, had fun and will be back again for more instruction.” – Kish G, May 2023
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4DRV-300: Next Level Driving Skills
Our ‘300 Level’ Driving Skills’ classes teach you driving techniques to get past more challenging obstacles with focus on vehicle preservation and safety. The classes build on our popular Intro and Essentials classes and give the student more experience driving on steeper terrain with rocks, ledges and trees at NORA’s private mountain top trail system. Instructors lead the group in their own vehicle and stop at select locations for lessons on the trail. While this is not a vehicle recovery specific class, recovery (under NORA instructors guidance) may be needed, especially in wet/low traction conditions.

4DRV-300 Level Classes are on sale through Feb 28, 2025.

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4DRV-301 Coach & Drive – Intermediate Terrain
Priced $395 per vehicle, includes 1 driver and all passengers in your own vehicle (age 7+)
10am – 2pm: Sat 5/3, Sun 7/13, Sat 9/27. Additional dates pending
This class is recommended as a follow-up to our Intro to Off Road Driving class (4DRV-101 or 4DRV-102) and continues to focus on driving technique. Your NORA instructor is in the lead vehicle as the group follows through much of the trail network driven in our Essentials driving (4DRV-201) class and includes some additional terrain.  There are integrated stops along the trail as your instructor coaches the group through more challenging trail obstacles.

4DRV-302 Coach & Drive – Advanced Terrain
Priced $395 per vehicle, includes 1 driver and all passengers in your own vehicle (age 7+)
10am – 2pm: Sat 5/3, Sun 7/13, Sat 9/27. Additional dates pending
This class is recommended as a follow-up to our Off Road Driving Essentials or Bootcamp class (4DRV-201 or 4DRV-202) and continues to focus on driving technique. Your NORA instructor is in the lead vehicle as the group follows through advanced technical terrain including steeper hills and off-camber, gate-keepers, mud and much more. There are integrated stops along the trail as your instructor coaches the group through more challenging trail obstacles. While vehicle recovery is not the focus of this training, it is likely to be needed especially in wet trail conditions. NORA offers a specific vehicle recovery training class on the same advanced terrain (REC-301).

Length: 4 hours target, may run a little longer based on trail conditions. Includes Coach & Drive Preparation online video (to be viewed prior to onsite).
Location: Ellenville Training Center, NY
Who: These classes are a great choice for experienced off-road drivers who have worked with a spotter, have good brake/throttle control in 4-Low, and have solid experience driving over rocks and on steep hills. Drivers should also have a good understanding of their vehicles’ features including lockers, sway bar disconnect, etc., if applicable. For drivers new to off-roading, our Off-Road Driving Essentials, Getting Unstuck or 2-Day Off Road Boot Camp classes are recommended before taking our ‘300 Level’ driving skills classes.
Off Road Driving Experience Level: Experienced driving off-road in 4-Low.
What’s Covered:  Driving techniques over varying mountain terrain including steep ledges, large rocks, steep hills, off camber and mud. Class includes a short lunch break (meal not included) with instructor Q&A. Students are encouraged to bring their own snacks, meals and non-alcoholic beverages.
Vehicle 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 with 31″ tires or larger. Drivers must have a valid domestic or international license.
Vehicle Rentals: Rent a NORA trail rig for the class; contact us to confirm availability before registering.

These classes may also be taken as Private Training with one-on-one instruction.

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NORA has worked with over 11,000 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.