Course Catalog
Course Listing
From basic 4WD instruction to advanced technical driving and navigation skills, Barlow Adventures offers a wide range of trips and trainings throughout the year. Here is a complete list of courses and guided trips we offer. Check out our currently scheduled classes to register for a specific course, sign up to be notified when a class you are interested in is being offered, or ask us about booking a private custom training.
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Tangent or non-field courses: first aid, trail fixes, winch maintenance, etc. [No Pre-requisite required]
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100 - EXPLORERS: Overview of 4wd fundamentals, including prep, line choice and basic recovery.
101 - DESERT 4WD: Desert-specific 4wd fundamentals
102 - 4WD RECOVERY: Fundamentals of getting unstuck from analysis to basic gear and use.
103 - INTRO TO DUNES: Fundamentals of driving, recovery and navigating sand dunes.
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201 - INTERMEDIATE 4WD: 4wd prep, line choice and basic recovery in intermediate terrain difficulty. [Prerequisite: 100 or previous exp]
202 - INTERMEDIATE WINCHING: Deep dive into assessing and performing recoveries with a winch [Prerequisite: 102 or previous exp]
203 - INTERMEDIATE DUNE: Advanced techniques in driving, recovery and navigating sand dunes [Prerequisite: 100, 101, 103, or previous exp]
204 - TRAIL GUIDING: Introduce and develop your skills to be an effective trail guide [Prerequisite: 100 or previous exp]
210 - THREE DAY 4WD TRAINING: Multiday training course to develop vehicle & recovery skills [Prerequisite: 100, 101 or previous exp]
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301 - ROCK CRAWLING: Advanced techniques in driving finesse and line choice in big rocks. [Prerequisite: 201]
302 - ADVANCED 4WD RECOVERY: Complex facets of getting unstuck from analysis to gear and diverse uses. [Prerequisite: 202]
303 - ADVANCED DUNE & RECOVERY: Advanced techniques in driving, recovery, and navigating sand dunes. [Prerequisite: 203]
304 - TRAIL GUIDING: Real-world practice leading students on trail rides. [Prerequisite: 100 or previous exp]
310 - RUBICON TRAIL TRIP: Guided multiday adventure on the famous Rubicon Trail. [Prerequisite: Barlow training and/or previous exp]
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400 - TRAIN THE TRAINER: Identify and practice key skills to teach and lead others in 4wd recreation
[Prerequisite: Participants selected by application]450 - RUBICON ASSISTANT: Assist lead trail guide on Rubicon trips
[Prerequisite: Barlow course assistant, invite only]501 - PRO GUIDE SCHOOL: Train to lead organized/commercial trips into the backcountry, and back out.
[Participants selected by application]502 - PRO TRAINER SCHOOL: Master the skills to teach others the arts of 4wd and backcountry exploration.
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PRIVATE TRAINING: One-on-one training with one of our trainers. Customized to meet your goals, regardless of skill level.