Incredible New Life Experience – David W, June 2022
“I wanted to share this experience with my 25 year old daughter. It was the first time either one of us were off road. We had great instruction from Scott as well as our guide Sam. It was such a fun and educational experience that I have recommended NORA to my friends. If you like driving or nature you have to do this. We hope to get back soon for our next level of education.”
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2025 NORA OPEN HOUSE
June 1, Ellenville, NY
Adventure is calling, register today.

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For stock or modified vehicles with 4-low, or select all-wheel-drive models, with front/rear recovery points.  Vehicles must be street legal, registered & insured, or rent one of our trail rigs. Training is safety focused on people, vehicle and environmental preservation.  NORA training has consistently won awards each year since 2019.

For students interested in developing a solid set of off-road driving & recovery skills via multiple classes and workshops, NORA Training Programs offer a comprehensive series of training experiences.

For those looking for more trail time, NORA’s Trail Pass Program for Alumni offers members discounts on classes, tours and Overland Excursions along with Trail Pass Member only offerings.

Questions? Click here for NORA FAQ’s

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Private training with a dedicated instructor is available most weekdays & select weekends, click the link and fill out the form to get started.

Public Class students share training, see below for schedule and online registration.

Student vehicles require 4-Low & recovery points, for sizes up to mid-size trucks (i.e. Tacoma, Gladiator).
Full size trucks (i.e. F150, Ram 1500, Tundra, etc.) require private training.
NORA vehicle rentals are available, contact us to confirm before booking your class.

2025 Public Offerings

• Click on Class Code For Description & Pricing
• Click on Class Date To Register
• Dates Are Tentative Until Blue-Linked

4-Low Beginner Part Day: Driving & Trails
4DRV-101:  Introduction to Off Road Driving Saturday @ 11:30am: 8/2,  12/6
4DRV-102: Vehicle Specific Introduction to Off Road Driving:
– Sat  4/12,   6/7  9:30am-12:30pm:  Jeep Wrangler & Gladiator
– Sat  4/12,   6/7  1:30pm-4:30pm: Ford Bronco & Ranger
– Sun  4/13,  6/8 9:30am-12:30pm: Toyota 4Runner & Tacoma
– Sun  4/13,  6/8 1:30pm-4:30pm: Ineos Grenadier & Quartermaster

AWD Beginner Part Day: Driving & Trails
AWD-101:  Introduction To Trail Driving with All Wheel Drive:  Sat 5/3,  Sun 5/4,  Sat 8/2
AWD-102:  Trail Driving & Recovery with All Wheel Drive:  Sun 6/8,  Sat 9/13

Beginner & Experienced Full Day: Driving & Trails
4DRV-201: Off Road Driving Essentials 4WD @ 9:30am: Sun 5/4,  Sat 12/6
4DRV-201: Off Road Driving Essentials 4WD Saturdays @ 12:00pm: 4/26, 5/17, 6/21, 7/19, 8/16, 9/20, 10/18, 11/15

Beginner & Experienced Multi-Day: Driving, Trails & Recovery
4DRV-202B: Boot Camp 2-Day w/Recovery Basics: 4/26-27,  6/21-22,  8/16-17,  10/18-19 
4DRV-202W: Boot Camp 2-Day w/Winching Skills:  5/17-18,  7/19-20,  9/20-21,  11/15-16

Experienced: Night Trail Driving
NIT-101: Night Trail Driving on Forest Trails: 4/26, 5/17, 6/21, 7/19, 8/16, 9/20, 10/18, 11/15
NIT-102: Night Trail Driving on Technical Terrain: Dates Pending

Experienced: Next-Level Trail Driving
4DRV-301: Coach & Drive – Intermediate Terrain 10am – 2pm: Sat 5/3,  Sun 7/13,  Sat 9/27
4DRV-302: Coach & Drive – Advanced Terrain 10am – 2pm: Sat 5/3,  Sun 7/13,  Sat 9/27 

Getting Unstuck: Vehicle Recovery Workshops & Trails
REC-101: Recovery Basics: Sun 9am – 2pm:  4/27, 6/22, 8/17, 10/19
REC-201: Winching Skills: Sun 9am – 2pm: 5/18, 7/20, 9/21, 11/16
REC-301: Advanced Trails & Recovery: Sun 6/15,  Sat 10/25

Specialty: Adventure Vans (i.e. Winnebago Revel, Sprinter, Freightliner, Quigley, etc.)
Contact us for Private Training

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2025 Off-Road Workshops

WKSP-101 Vehicle Spotting
WKSP-102 Expect The Unexpected
WKSP-103 Trail Leadership
WKSP-104 Basic Overnight Forest Survival Skills
WKSP-105 Intro to Navigation: Paper Map & Compass
WKSP-106 Vehicle Maintenance & Confidence

2025 Hunter Mountain Training Tours

Day Driving Tour With Optional Saturday Sunset Drive

Hunter Driving Tour Schedule (Spring/Summer)
Saturday 12pm-5pm: 5/24, 6/28, 7/26, 8/23
Sunday 10am-3pm: 5/25, 6/29, 7/27, 8/24

Hunter Driving Tour Schedule (Fall Foliage)
Saturday 12pm-5pm: 9/27, 10/4, 10/11, 10/18
Sunday 10am-3pm: 9/28, 10/5, 10/12, 10/19
Monday 10am-3pm: 10/13 (Columbus Day)
Purchase a Hunter Tour Gift Certificate now and select your tour date later.

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2025 Overland Training Workshops

OLND-101 Intro to Overlanding: Trip Planning & Gear: 5/3, 8/2
OLND-102 Intro to Overlanding: Vehicle Preparation: pending
OLND-103 Intro to Overlanding: Communications: pending
OLND-104 Intro to Overlanding: Meal Planning & Cooking: 6/8, 9/13
OLND-105 Intro to Navigation: Handheld & Vehicle Mounted GPS Systems: 6/8, 9/13

2025 Overland 3-Day Excursions

OLND-JLY – 4 Wheel Drive: “Mountain To Mountain” (easier terrain) 7/11-13
OLND-AUG – AWD & 4 Wheel Drive: “Mountain To Mountain” (easier terrain) 8/8-10
OLND-SEP – 4 Wheel Drive: “Mystery Tour” (harder terrain) 9/5-7
OLND-OCT – AWD & 4 Wheel Drive: Ghost Tour (harder terrain) 10/10-12 ___________________________________________________________________

Private Training for Women’s Rebelle Rally
Email info@nora4x4.com

Passenger Ride-Along Adventure, Ellenville, NY
Click here for private ride-along tours

Anti-Kidnapping & Hostage Survival 3 & 5 Day – Call us for details and booking.

All 2025 purchases for classes, tours and Overland Excursions qualify for NORA’s 2025 Customer Appreciation Holiday Raffle held in December.

Gift Certificates: Give The Gift Of Adventure!

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Gift Certificates Available:  Click here to shop Class Gift Certificates

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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.