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Bill Burke's
On the Road...
Scroll down page for
training details, links to past events.
All 4WD vehicle brands with a
2-speed transfer case are welcome.
50% deposit will reserve
your space.
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Call
970-858-3468 to register.
2-Day On the Road... training courses are for all
drivers,
from novices to
highly experienced. $465/vehicle includes
both days and 1 or 2 adults
in
vehicle. 1-Day
Advanced Courses focus
on more challenging hands-on scenarios, using
practical
exercises with winches, Hi-Lift Jacks, and other recovery tools
as well as more advanced
exercises using lockers.
Scroll down for detailed description and vehicle requirements
for all
courses. Sign up
for Updates here.
If you are looking for private, one-on-one training
with Bill, or
Trail Leader Training while we are in the
following locations, Bill may be available.
Just ask! Please email
or call. Thank you.
2008 Training Courses
*On the Road...Pembroke
(VA). 6/27-6/28.
$465/veh. Limit 8 vehicles.
*Pembroke 1-Day In-Field
Advanced Recovery. 6/29.
$250./veh. Limit 6 vehicles.
*On the Road...Uwharrie (NC).
7/18-7/19.
$465./veh. Limit 8 vehicles.
*Uwharrie 1-Day In-Field Advanced Recovery.
7/20.
$250./veh. Limit 6 vehicles.
Vehicle Requirements Regular Course:
Frame-mounted tow points, CB
(handheld okay),
no air dams (an air dam is typically a plastic trim
strip
hanging down below the front bumper) and good spare tire.
Vehicle Requirements Advanced Course: same as regular
course, plus
oversized
tires,
traction enhancement device, solid protection
points.
Winch a bonus,
but not required.
Call
970-858-3468 to register.
"I had a great
time at the class... It was great to hear some
advice and instruction from an expert."
C. Ludwig, AZLRO, 3/08
Dear Fellow Off-Roaders: I want
to thank all of you for making the On The Road
Training in Arizona such a great
experience. Your companionship and help made this
experience truly wonderful! It goes without saying
that immense gratitude goes to Bill Burke for his
knowledge, understanding, and awesome teaching
style." Kal Masri, Jan '08
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General description of On the Road...
These 2-day training events are
geared toward beginner to moderate skill levels,
but experienced skill levels will also learn more than they
thought possible as
well as increase awareness. Emphasis is on safety. Courses
include vehicle
preparation, negotiating the terrain, picking a proper line, map
and compass,
recovery techniques using Hi-Lift jack, winch, and other tools,
vehicle
preparation and back country awareness. Included is both theory
and
hands-on driving techniques. Many handouts are included.
Courses are extremely comprehensive learning environments, with
hands-on
demonstrations and opportunities taking place on the trails.
Tips and tricks for
negotiating the terrain will be blended with discussions,
challenges and
obstacles to teach owners about their vehicle's capabilities.
You will learn:
●how to be more prepared (vehicle/personal) when going on the
trail
●how to negotiate the rough terrain
●how to do a quick field fix when something on your truck breaks
●how to pick a proper line and how to spot another driver
●basic and advanced recovery techniques
●suggestions for modifying your truck and much, much more.
Instruction by Bill Burke
will get you there
and
back safely,
answer your
4-wheeling
questions, show you the correct way
to
drive
and recover using
environmentally-
friendly procedures, and
give
you
historical anecdotes of the
area.
CANCELLATION
POLICY ALCOHOL
POLICY
"Bill's
knowledge
and
expertise
is unsurpassed,
matched
with his
wit and
down-to
earth
approach.
Makes the
training
a
fantastic
experience."
Dave
Marchand,
On the Road...MA, 6/03
Dear Bill:
I took your On The
Road course in Moab (Sept 2006)... I have
just returned
from our Spring Break trip to the Maze... Thanks
to your advice, I put in an Old
Man Emu suspension. In addition, your
course gave me the skills and confidence
I needed to make the Maze trip a success and
fun. Without your training, I would
have had a white-knuckle, nail biting, sphincter-tightening
experience instead of
the wonderful time we all had. I enjoyed the
challenge
of the drive with the
comfort your course gave
me. No scrapes--despite
being f fully loaded with 4
people, 4 mountain
bikes, food, and 35 gal of water.
Thanks again.
Eric Ball, Walla Walla, WA
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A little about
Bill Burke...
On the Road...Tillamook
(OR) Sept 2007
(Todd
Smith)
Video
and pictures OTR...Moab 2007 by Jon & Bonnie L.
On the Road...Pembroke
June 2007 (Jeff Bridges)
On the Road...Pembroke
June 2007 (William
Rogers)
On
the Road...Uwharrie
May 2007
(Dave & Kelly)
Courtesy of Ruth
& Jay OTR...Uwharrie May
2007.
Click to enlarge.
On the Road...AB Nov 2006
On The Road...Moab Sept. 2006
(Jay O'Hare's friend Nelson)
On the Road...AB March 2006 (Michael Fournier)
On the Road...ABorrego March 2005
On the Road...Anza Borrego November 2004
Expedition Exchange
On the Road...Moab September '05
On the Road...Moab Oct
-
Jennifer Wheeler
...
Shirley Murrow
...
Rich & Carol
Ron Mundell
Herb
Pokorny
OTR...AB Nov '02
Houston Land Rover Club
OTR... Nov. '03
Vinnie
Torrone
OTR...MA Jun '03
Israel
Gattengo
OTR...MA June '03
Bob
Palmer
OTR...AB Nov '02
"...thanks for a fantastic weekend. I
appreciate all you both have done to
help me improve my off-road
knowledge and skills."
(S. Burman, OTR...AZ, 4/03)
"I would like to thank you again for
a job WELL DONE!
I'll
remember
the experience for a
lifetime. The knowledge gained
was
awesome."
(G. Shapiro, OTR...Withlacoochee 11/03)
"As always, your
professionalism and depth of knowledge exceeded
expectations." (M. Routh, Advanced Recovery
Class, 2/07) |

Suggest
pre-trip
check-up
for your
vehicle to catch
any
problems before you
get on
the trails.
Check
fluid levels,
belts
and hoses,
filters,
wheel
bearings,
check
brakes, current
registration
and
insurance,
extra
parts, etc.
Private
Training
Trail Leader
Training
Instructor
Training
Industrial
Training
"I really learned a lot and
have a
much greater
appreciation for the art
and fun of 4- wheeling.
...We
did get stuck at one
point...
I employed your
"patience,
planning and
practice" approach
along
with the "stuck assessment"
and we got unstuck -
it worked!"
Jay O'Hare, CO -
On the Road...Moab 9/06
"It was
great to be able to
practice
my spotting
skills..." Herb Pokorny,
On the Road...AZ 4/03
"Your driver
training
weekend
was
everything
I was
led to
expect,
top
notch!"
Scott Preston,
On the Road...MA, 6/03

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