Winching & Recovery
Learn safe winch operation, and use of recovery ropes and straps.
Learn off road recovery techniques from the professional instructors who train search and rescue personnel, park rangers, firefighters, and the military.
When overlanding with others it is important for you to know how to use a winch or other recovery gear (such as kinetic ropes) since you may be called upon to help. Even is you don't have a winch on your vehicle, you can be a valuable asset to the group if you know the gear and can safely help. Helping on a recovery operation with little knowledge can get you or others seriously injured due to the tremendous forces involved. You can come to this class with no gear at all - you will use ours.
If you already have a winch, we can show you how to use it safely and effectively.
2025 DATES
July 27, 2025 - WINCHING AND REVOVERY- THIS CLASS IS FULL! Complete the contact form to get on waiting list.
2026 Dates:
Custom Off Road Training Dates for Groups of 8 or More at any location
Topics:
Types of equipment and weight ratings to meet your needs:
- Recovery straps and ropes Snatch Blocks
- Screw Pin Shackles
- Soft Shackles
- Chains
- Land Anchor
Winch Operation:
- Safe Winch Operation
- Winching Accessories
- Team Work with Winches
- Self Recovery
Problem Solving:
- Mechanical Advantage
- Direction Changes
- Multi-line Pulls
- Calculating Required Pull Force
- Calculating Required Anchor Force
Use of Recovery Straps and Ropes
- Proper set up
- Communication Between Drivers
- Actual dynamic recovery participation
Realistic Scenario The class will culminate in a realistic offroad scenario where you will be presented with a realistic recovery problem. You will decide what equipment is needed, you will calculate pull force required, you will rig the recovery, and you will execute the recovery, all under the guidance of our expert instructors. The Driving Company will provide all necessary gear for use in this course. At the end of the course, you will have all the information you need to decide what gear you want to buy for yourself.
NOTE: Unless you already have gear, do not buy anything new until AFTER you have attended this course. We have everything you will need, so you do not need to bring anything. This way, you will know exactly what to buy. If you already have gear, we will show you how to use it. Custom Courses Course Dates Available for Groups of 8 or More
Prices per person. Hollister Hills SVRA 1-Day Winching / Recovery: $350 per person We schedule these recovery classes on a day following one of our 1-day Basic Off Road Training classes so you can make a weekend of it!