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.  

2023 Dates

You do not need a winch or any gear- we have everything! Learn first, buy your own gear later.

June 4, 2023 - This date is full! Complete the contact form to get on  waiting list.

July 23, 2023

Sept 10, 2023

Oct 22, 2023

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: $330 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!