Yellow Dog Offroad
Yellow Dog Offroad offers training in offroad vehicle recovery and operation out of Pagosa Springs, Colorado. We teach offroad recovery techniques to industry standards to keep you safe and moving on the trail.
An article about the recent Yellow Dog training for the Creeper Jeepers Gang out of Durango was published in the Colorado 4wd Association’s Colorado High Trails magazine. Read the article here.
Class Descriptions:
| Basic Offroad Recovery – Pagosa Springs, CO Learn to select, size and utilize off road recovery gear safely and effectively. Recovery gear types and use Gear selection and sizing for your rig Recovery points and connections Stuck Assessment Recovery Calculations Hi-lift basics Vehicle to Vehicle Winch Rigging and Use | Next Class: Spring 2027 Price: $150 |
| Hi-Lift Jack – Pagosa Springs, CO A session focused on how to safely operate the most versatile tool in offroad recovery. You’ll get hands on doing recovery with the Hi Lift. Jack operation Maintenance and repair Safe lifting and lowering Hi Lift winching Practical application (hands on) | Next Class: Spring 2027 Price: TBD |
| Offroad Recovery Techniques – Pagosa Springs, CO Learn some typical recovery techniques with hands on scenarios (pre-requisite of Basic Recovery or equivalent) Hi-Lift winching and casting Dead vehicle trail tow Colorado Classic (aka pendulum) Recovery Heavy load / large vehicle winching Belaying of a dead vehicle down an incline | Next Class: Spring 2027 Price: TBD |
| Overland Sprinter 101 Understanding your van and how to get the most out of it off pavement Precision Driving/Spotting Jacking and tire changing/roadside repairs Sprinter recovery basics Hands on recovery · Winching exercise · Vehicle to Vehicle (KRR) exercise | Next Class: Summer 2027 More Info |
| Private Custom Classes We will design a private class to fit you or your groups needs. | Contact to start the discussion. |