4x4 Training

Barlow Jeep School helps off-highway drivers achieve fundamental four-wheeling skills through hands-on experience, with the emphasis on safety, responsible 4-wheel drive practices, and ethical land use. Clients gain an awareness of the principles of 4x4 driving, and learn about the available resources for continuing to build skills and knowledge. This way, experience may be gained in a safe and fun manner, rather than by costly trial and error.

These are comprehensive off-road driving lessons, designed to provide education in all aspects of recreational four-wheeling:

Safety

4x4 Driving technique & vehicle dynamics

Recovery techniques

Trail etiquette

Four-wheel drive route finding & navigation

Off-Highway & outdoor preparedness

Whether you are brand new to off-pavement driving or an experienced four-wheeler looking to hone your 4x4 driving skills with an expert on-hand, Barlow Jeep School provides a step-by-step course for trail analysis and driving techniques. A good grasp of the fundamentals of vehicle dynamics and traction principles benefits all levels of off-road drivers.

Barlow Jeep School clients spend the majority of the lesson time behind the wheel—we believe the most effective way to learn is by hands-on experience.

Barlow Jeep School offers cost-effective group courses, or private courses by appointment. Contact us for a current schedule of classes. Click here for course descriptions.

Explore

Explore the capabilities of your own Jeep or other four-wheel-drive vehicle (see our Vehicles page for information on SUVs and 4x4s for which instruction is available).

Learn:

How do I safely negotiate tough obstacles?

Where can I go with my 4x4?

What is 4x4 trail etiquette? 

How should I prepare to go into the backcountry?

What do I do if I get stuck or lost?

And more...

Are you ready for the challenge of Barlow Jeep School? If so, contact us today to book your course, or talk about your options with a Jeep School instructor.

Barlow Jeep School guides people from around the world into the backcountry of Arizona by four-wheel drive. We organize special off-roading events throughout the Southwest and provide production location scouting services. We train private individuals, industrial clients and military professionals in proper 4x4 technique, off-road and trail safety, and four-wheeling etiquette.

Barlow Jeep School operates as a permitted Outfitter/Guide on the roads and trails of the BLM, and is a member of and advocate for the Tread Lightly! Program.