GAIA GPS Navigation

FRIDAY 01:00pm – 02:00pm

An in depth tutorial to navigating the ONF using the Gaia Mapping Platform. Learn how to cross map between the USFS maps and Gaia to find legal and safe routes. Lessons that can be applied to any national forest route planning.

INSTRUCTOR: MATT MCCLELLAN

Winter Camping

FRIDAY 02:00pm – 03:00pm

Do you desire to camp/overland year round but are turned off by the difficulties surrounding winter and the weather? If so, this course is designed to touch on many different aspects to consider surrounding camping/overlanding in the winter, more-so than in the traditionally 3-season setup. This information is based on this instructor’s experience over the last 25+ years of camping in all conditions.

INSTRUCTOR: LUCAS ANTES

First Aid & Trauma Care

FRIDAY 03:00pm – 04:00pm

Arterial bleeding can result in death within minutes. Those adventuring in the outdoors you can experience many different types of injuries and traumas.

This course will provide training and understanding of how to deal with trauma. Students will get hands on training on:

  • Communication / Planning
  • Tourniquet application
  • Wound packing
  • Chest seals
  • Extraction
  • Gear selection

INSTRUCTOR: SWITCHBACK OUTDOOR SAFETY

Overlanding on a Budget

FRIDAY 04:00pm – 05:00pm

We often see the glamorous side of Overlanding. Rigs kitted out with the best gear, laid out to travel miles of trails for days on end. Unfortunately, not all of us can afford those types of rigs or all that gear, at least not in the beginning. This course is designed to help Overlanders of all levels kit their rigs and themselves out without breaking the bank, and maximize what can be done on a budget. Whether you’re new to Overlanding or are looking to pick up some money saving tips, this course is right for you.

INSTRUCTOR: LUCAS ANTES

I4WDTA Trainer introduction to Off-road Recovery

SATURDAY 10:00am – 01:00pm

This in depth, 3 hour course will outline the safe use of the common recovery tools and equipment. From electric winches, kinetic ropes to traction boards, we’ll discuss safe application and techniques of numerous recovery options.

INSTRUCTOR: SCOTT WRIGHT

Winter Camping

SATURDAY 01:30pm – 02:30pm

Do you desire to camp/overland year round but are turned off by the difficulties surrounding winter and the weather? If so, this course is designed to touch on many different aspects to consider surrounding camping/overlanding in the winter, more-so than in the traditionally 3-season setup. This information is based on this instructor’s experience over the last 25+ years of camping in all conditions.

INSTRUCTOR: LUCAS ANTES

Overlanding on a Budget

SATURDAY 03:00pm – 04:00pm

We often see the glamorous side of Overlanding. Rigs kitted out with the best gear, laid out to travel miles of trails for days on end. Unfortunately, not all of us can afford those types of rigs or all that gear, at least not in the beginning. This course is designed to help Overlanders of all levels kit their rigs and themselves out without breaking the bank, and maximize what can be done on a budget. Whether you’re new to Overlanding or are looking to pick up some money saving tips, this course is right for you.

INSTRUCTOR: LUCAS ANTES

First Aid & Trauma Care

SATURDAY 04:00pm – 05:00pm

Arterial bleeding can result in death within minutes. Those adventuring in the outdoors you can experience many different types of injuries and traumas.

This course will provide training and understanding of how to deal with trauma. Students will get hands on training on:

  • Communication / Planning
  • Tourniquet application
  • Wound packing
  • Chest seals
  • Extraction
  • Gear selection

INSTRUCTOR: SWITCHBACK OUTDOOR SAFETY

GAIA GPS Navigation

SATURDAY 05:00pm – 06:00pm

An in depth tutorial to navigating the ONF using the Gaia Mapping Platform. Learn how to cross map between the USFS maps and Gaia to find legal and safe routes. Lessons that can be applied to any national forest route planning.

INSTRUCTOR: MATT MCCLELLAN