4DRV-201: Off-Road Driving Essentials
Saturday, October 18, 2025
12pm – 5pm Onsite + 1.5 Hour Online Recorded Presentation
Ellenville, NY

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1st Driver: $425
2nd Driver: $195
Passengers age 13+: $95
Kids age 7-12: $50
Priced using your own vehicle, rentals are available at additional fee.
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Learning, Adventure & Fun – our ‘Essentials’ class consistently delivers all three! 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. A delicious sandwich or salad lunch from local eateries is included for all participants. 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.

Length: 1.5 hour online presentation + 5 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 class is an excellent choice 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: For both no experience and experienced off road drivers.
What’s Covered: This hybrid class (online presentation & onsite instruction) covers 4 wheel drive systems, driving on various terrain, working with a spotter, minimizing environmental impact and off-road driving safety. Students drive on our obstacle courses and navigate our 75-acre trail networks with instructors and guides walking by their side. There are plenty of natural terrain obstacles used as lesson stops along the way.
Vehicle Requirements: Bring your stock (unmodified) or modified 4 wheel drive vehicle with 4-low.  Vehicle must be street legal, registered, insured and drivers must have a valid license.
Vehicle Rentals: Rent a NORA trail rig for the class; contact us to confirm availability before registering.
Lunch on the trail is included: We have supported our local economy for many years by offering lunch selections from local markets.
Hunter Day Tour Add-On: Register for an Essentials class and add a 2025 Hunter Mountain Day Tour for $375  (discount) at the time of registration. Select the Hunter add-on below and you will receive a coupon code (please allow 48 hours) that may be used for any 2025 Hunter full or multi-day tour. Note you need to provide your own 4WD vehicle with 4-Low, we don’t offer rental vehicles at Hunter.

NORA Swag (shirts, hats, etc.) available for purchase at your class.

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 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.