Texas classes generally are not run in July/August due to the heat

Why take a class from Offroading101.com? We remember what it was like to show up to our FIRST EVER off road event. Our anxiety level was high as we did not know what to expect and did not want to damage our rig. Would we be the one to hold up the group? Would our questions be stupid? How do I go over the obstacle that the person in front of me just went over? Will I damage my rig? At what point will the rig flip over on me? How/why did I just complete the obstacle that someone directed me over? Will I be able to drive my rig home after the event? Does the person helping me have my best interest in mind? So many more questions……

This class is designed to provide the personal attention to EACH driver and answer all those questions with a combination of a group and personal setting! This is NOT a follow me class and is a great opportunity for the person that is shy as well as the person that is outgoing so that we can all learn and minimize that awkward feeling of being the new person on the trail. Once the class is complete, you will have that comfort level to be able to join others on the trail and have the confidence to keep up….and maybe even lead and not damage your rig! See the types of classes we offer down below: Levels 101, 201, 250, 301, 401 & private.

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Current student count as of October 2026: 1400+ students!

New classes are always being posted up. Keep an eye out on the schedule.

Spotters 101

While this class is offered, usually twice a year, it is designed to give you the basics of what to start looking for to safely navigate obstacles. A great spotter is one who has a significant amount of seat time (years of experience). We will start you down the road of what to be aware of when outside the rig. This is always a good skill to learn when you wheel with a group.

Now you have a bit of wheeling experience under your belt, you will want to understand what a good spotter thinks about. Being on the other side of the wheel and responsible for getting a rig safely thru an obstacle is huge and can be very intimidating. This class is a way to get on the other side and learn how to look at the whole picture to see what you need to be aware of when spotting a driver. We will put you directly into the spotters seat (with us at your side) to work with you to see the differences of each rig, what to look for, the lines, how to predict what will happen and stay calm when things seem like they are getting sketchy. This will be a great class for those of you that want to learn more about the ins/outs of what to look for, how to lead and utilize others to help you be successful. This will build your self confidence in off roading and how to work with other people. This will be a smaller class size so that we can give you the benefit of our experience and get thru as many different situations as possible. While there is no substitute for seat time and experience, this class will start you down the road of understanding what you need to think about when spotting.

We strongly suggest that you have completed the Offroading101, 201 and the 301 classes (or similar), have your recovery gear with you and ready to go, be familiar with how to use the gear and a GMRS radio.

Required Gear

– GMRS radio

– Fire extinguisher

– Medical bag

– Tire air down tools

– Recovery strap

– Shackles

– Recovery point

Offroading 101 @ BVORR

Our foundation class takes you through all the basics of using your 4×4, so you understand what it is truly capable of. You will work through 12 unique obstacles, each one only about 5 to 10 feet long, so you experience it quickly and move on to the next. Along the way you will learn the difference between 4 High and 4 Low, off-camber driving, approach, breakover and departure angles, lockers, and the other essentials every off-roader should know.

Price: $199.99 per rig and driver, and guests riding along are free. Location: 6250 Hwy 47, Bryan, TX 77801 (GPS for the gate: 30.613206, -96.419921). Gates open at 9:00 AM, class starts at 9:30 AM sharp, and we wrap up between 4:00 and 4:30 PM. Your park entrance fee is included. See the Before Your Class page for what to bring and how the day runs.

The things that we will cover in class include, but are not limited to the following items: seat position, steering wheel handling, left foot braking, hand signals, radio communications, recovery gear, differentials, lockers, leans, 4 high, 4 low, approach angles, breakover angles, departure angles, sway bar, lines, articulation, slider/body protection selection, tire pressure, skid plate, wheel selection, transmission usage, trail courtesy, how to work with a spotter and how to keep cool under pressure.

SUGGESTED ITEMS: your rig and yourself.

Location: 6250 Hwy 47 Bryan, TX 77801 or use the GPS coordinates to exacting location using any mapping program: 30.613206,-96.419921

Quick link to google maps: https://www.google.com/maps/place/30%C2%B036’47.5%22N+96%C2%B025’11.7%22W/@30.613206,-96.4221097,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x0!8m2!3d30.613206!4d-96.419921

Offroading 201 @ BVORR

The 201 picks up right where the 101 left off. It is held at a private, closed park in Bryan, Texas, where you practice on man-made obstacles in a very controlled environment with no public traffic. The obstacles run about 10 feet to 20 yards long, so you stay in each obstacle longer than you did in the 101, and that extra time in the obstacle is what really builds your skill set.

Price: $239.99 per rig and driver. Your park entrance fee is included. Suggested gear: a medical kit, tow strap, shackles, a fire extinguisher, and a communications radio.

The things that we will cover in class include, but are not limited to the following items: Swaybar usage, articulation, line placing/picking, recovery gear in more detail and how to use, planning for failure, air compressors, tread lightly, trail etiquette, flexing, breakover/departure angles, recovery using winches/straps, leadership, bumping, momentum, hill climb/descent, using transmission for climb/descent, hill descent, blind climb/drop, maneuverability, articulation, tire placement, finesse, suspension, shocks, slides and seat time.

We end the class by taking group and individual pictures. It will be a opportunity for a detailed discussion about what you learned and for all the new questions that come up. Cost of the class includes entry fee into the private park. Arrive early and you will have time to take your doors and put your top down if you wish.

SUGGESTED ITEMS: Medical kit, tow strap, shackles, fire extinguisher, communications radio, your rig and yourself.

Location: 6250 Hwy 47 Bryan, TX 77801 or use the GPS coordinates to exacting location using any mapping program: 30.613206,-96.419921

Quick link to google maps: https://www.google.com/maps/place/30%C2%B036’47.5%22N+96%C2%B025’11.7%22W/@30.613206,-96.4221097,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x0!8m2!3d30.613206!4d-96.419921

Offroading 250

The 250 is everything you get in the 201, but done on live trails. It is held at Hidden Falls Adventure Park, which is open to the public, so you run real trails alongside other off-roaders while you build seat time and take part in at least one group recovery scenario.

Price: $249.99 per rig and driver. Location: Hidden Falls Adventure Park. Please note: the park entry fee is not included in the class price for the 250.

Suggested Items: Don’t forget to pack a medical kit, tow strap, shackles, fire extinguisher, communications radio, and of course, your rig and adventurous spirit.

Location: Hidden Falls Adventure Park

Offroading 301

The 301 builds on everything you learned in the 201 and 250 and pushes you even further. You will put those skills to work on trails with climbs, off-camber sections, and water crossings at Hidden Falls Adventure Park.

Price: $269.99 per rig and driver. Location: Hidden Falls Adventure Park.

The things that we will cover in class include, but are not limited to the following items: guided group run, communications, trail etiquette, recovery, break over, momentum, articulation, safety, rig awareness, tire placement, working together, leadership and seat time.

SUGGESTED ITEMS: Swaybar quick disconnects, medical kit, tow strap, shackles, fire extinguisher, communications radio, your rig and yourself.

Offroading 401

Enjoying your off road rig and want to travel to some cool places? Watch out for these classes as they will be designed to run for 2-3 days and go to some local places that are within 8 hours of Houston. This will be a way for you to get out and wheel your rig safely and experience some of the beauty that nature has to offer. Since we will be going as a group, you wont have to worry about getting lost or taking a trail that you are not ready for. More to come as we get these planned!

Group Classes

Interested in setting up a class just for your group? We can do that as well. Contact us and we can schedule a date and set it up so that only your group can sign up and attend. We find that this can be fun and add to the camaraderie of the group. Depending on the number of people the cost will differ. Reach out to us for more information.

Class cost is determined by the level of class and number of drivers.

Private Classes

Classes are scheduled upon your request. Not wanting to take the class with others and run something with 1×1 instruction? Let us know and we can set it up for you. Sometimes it is more comfortable to do things privately and we understand and appreciate this perspective. We are willing to do a class for an individual that will run you thru all the items you would like to cover. This is a great way to learn more about you rigs capabilities and try them out without the pressure of having other drivers around you and you get dedicated instruction for the entire time. These classes are completely customizable by going thru a single class in a shorter time frame to setting up a multiple day adventure. These are also scheduled on demand, so reach out to us and ask how we can set something up to meet your needs.

SUGGESTED ITEMS: Your rig, yourself and any off road gear (not required) that you have.

Cost: starting at $749.99 and will increase depending on requests.

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