Civilian Winching & Recovery

   Learn off road recovery techniques from the professional instructors who train search and rescue personnel, park rangers, firefighters, and the military.  

 We have all necessary gear.  Come to class and learn about what you need, then purchase your gear later.  Already have a winch or specialty recovery gear? We will show you how to use it safely.  

2021 Dates

May 23, 2021 Winching & Recovery

June 20, 2021 Winching & Recovery

July 18, 2021 Winching & Recovery

August 22, 2021 Winching & Recovery

Sept 19, 2021 Winching & Recovery

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. This way, you will know exactly what to buy. Custom Courses Course Dates Available for Groups of 8 or More​   

Prices per person. Hollister Hills SVRA 1-Day Winching / Recovery: $320We 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!