In preparation for the 2026 “wheeling” season, DOC-NH has partnered with STL OFFROAD and member/instructor Ned Crystal. Ned is the only certified I4WDTA trainer (International 4 Wheel Drive Trainers Association www.i4wdta.org) in New England outside of NY. This one day class will cover all aspects of Basic Recovery. From gear/ratings, minimum kit to carry, trail preparations to understanding and how to use recovery gear in a safe, efficient and proper manner. You are encouraged to bring your Rover, all your gear and plan on lot’s of hands on experience.

Students will learn:

• Gear, Ratings and resistance force calculations

• Vehicle 360° survey and Stuck Assessments

• I.D.P.E. process

• Manual Self Recovery methods

• Traction Extractions (flat towing, dead vehicle towing, traction board assist)

• Momentum Extractions (K-ropes)

• Winching 101 (all things winch operation, Single line pulls (1:1), redirect pulls and double line pulls (2:1)

• Location: STL OFFROAD, Alton, NH.

Cost to attend: $200.00 per person (this is normally a $350 per person class). Bring your vehicle and any recovery gear you have for evaluation and questions. STL OFFROAD gear will be used in class. Students should dress appropriately for weather conditions, wearing durable water proof boots, have work gloves and any other PPE applicable for trail rated situations. Lunch is BYOB and please bring a camp chair. To reserve your DORC-NH only spot, visit www.stormtrooperlandy.com/calendar . Spots are limited for this event. Questions, call/text STL OFFROAD @ 678-779-8572, email: info@stormtrooperlandy.com