REC-201 Getting Unstuck Winching Skills: Workshops & Trails
Sunday, July 20, 2025  Click For More Recovery Class Dates
9am – 2pm
$415 Driver w/own vehicle
$95 each passenger
$35 Pre-class Spotting & Vehicle Control Basics workshop (8:15am-9am)

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This class may also be taken as Private Training with one-on-one instruction. 

Our ‘Getting Unstuck: Winching Skills’ class teaches you vehicle recovery techniques that all off road drivers should know. Includes workshops that teach proper use of common recovery gear with focus on winching. After the workshops the instructors lead students on a trail ride where workshop knowledge is put to task on steep terrain. Training is safety focused on people, vehicle and environmental preservation. Students may bring their own vehicles with 4-Low and front/rear recovery points or rent a NORA vehicle for use on the trails.

Length: 5 hrs on-site (9am – 2pm)
Location: Ellenville Training Center, NY
Who: This class is highly recommended for anyone who operates a vehicle off-road or in low traction terrain.
Off Road Driving Experience Level: All experience levels are welcome. Students should have experience working with a spotter and driving off road with good throttle control, or they should take the optional pre-class workshop. Trail ride includes mountain trails with steep, rocky terrain. By-passes are available for stock vehicles. Our Essentials or Intro classes are recommended prerequisites but are not mandatory.
Optional Pre-Class Workshop: If you have little or no off road driving experience you should sign up for pre-class workshop on spotting & throttle control basics.
What’s Covered:  Workshops for vehicle-to-vehicle and vehicle self-recovery using Tow Strap, KE Rope and Traction Boards.  NORA provides all recovery gear, however students are welcome to bring their own equipment. Winching workshops and trail lessons include direct pull and use of pulley blocks. (NORA’s REC-101 class offers comprehensive training on traction boards, KE-rope and recovery straps). Class includes a 30 minute break for lunch (meal not included), students are encouraged to bring their own snacks, meals and non-alcoholic beverages.
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. Drivers must have a valid domestic or international license.
Vehicle Rentals: NORA trail rig rentals are available; Contact us to reserve a trail rig before registering.

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