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Instructor |
Facility and Term |
Overland Certified™ Program |
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OT200c |
Comprehensive Certification Course- 7-Day Field and Classroom Training Course |
Arizona Instructor Team Colorado Instructor Team |
Arizona: 8 - 14 February Colorado: 3 - 9 May Colorado: 5 - 11 July Arizona: 4 - 10 October |
$1,240 |
A week-long, comprehensive overland training course, providing driver training, recovery skills, equipment and logistics courses and the cultures and conservation capstone. With this course, Wilderness First Aid or equivalent, and a HAM license or qualified elective, a student can receive overland certification within 7-days. The course covers Overland Certification modules 1 - 4 and is designed to accommodate students traveling to Colorado or Arizona without a vehicle, or desiring to accomplish the certification in a condensed format. |
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OT210c |
Vehicle Operations and Recovery; 4WD - 3 Day Field Course |
G. Jackson S. Brady |
Colorado: Pending Arizona: 13 - 15 March Arizona: 5 - 7 June Arizona: 11 - 13 September |
$385 |
Students will become familiar with vehicle systems and equipment specific to cars and trucks. Significant instruction and practice on driving in dirt and special circumstances that arise in expedition environments. Special attention will be paid to keeping expedition vehicles running in arduous conditions. |
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OT218c |
Vehicle Operations and Recovery; ADV Moto - 3 Day Field Course |
T. Hillsamer M. Applegate |
Arizona: 31 Jan. - 1 Feb. Arizona: 28 - 29 March Arizona: 16 - 17 May |
$385 |
Introduction to motorcycle systems and ergonomics. Practice in riding at low speed in technical environments and for recovering a stuck motorcycle. Special attention is placed on keeping an adventure motorcycle operating and serviceable under expedition conditions. Note: Expedition Woman Course pending |
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OT222c |
Expedition Equipment Research and Operations 3 Day Field and Classroom Course |
G. Jackson J. Hanson |
Schedule Pending |
$320 |
Learn the fundamentals of equipment selection from clothing to computer systems. Emphasis placed on the science behind equipment operation to allow intelligent selection for specific conditions. Loading and lashing are covered in great detail to optimize equipment use and saftey. |
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OT232c |
Expedition Logistics 3 Day Field and Classroom Course |
G. Jackson S. Brady |
Schedule Pending |
$320 |
Expedition logistics reviews the essential skills of team selection, route planning and navigation, border crossings, visas and vehicle shipping. Additional emphasis reviews planning for contingencies, fuel/water/food storage and consumption estimates and vehicle preparation. Introduction to expedition leadership. |
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OT242c |
Cultures, Conservation and Required Addendums 3 Day Classroom Course. Capstone |
J. Hanson G. Jackson |
Schedule Pending |
$320 |
Learn how to travel and camp, while making as little impact on the land as possible, all while respecting and helping to preserve the cultures and languages of the host countries. Tread Lightly- Tread Trainer course curriculum will be reviewed, in addition to an introduction to the Overland Society and it's mission. |
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OT250c |
Wilderness First Aid- 16-24 Hour Course |
NOLS Instructor |
Contact Overland Training for available course dates in your area |
N/A |
WFA is the lowest level of medical certification permitted to receive Overland Certification. Other levels of training can satisfy this certification requirement, like Wilderness EMT, Wilderness First Responder, etc. Contact Overland Training staff to discuss equivalencies. |
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OT260c |
HAM License- Technician or greater |
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N/A |
Satisfies elective course for Overland Certification. A HAM license permits the operator to transmit and receive communications with mobile, handheld and base units throughout the world (transmitting is regulated by local laws and reciprocal agreements with other countries). Effective communications and awareness of high-performance communication solutions is an important skill for the prepared overlander. |
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Professional Leadership Training
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| OT405 | Expedition Leadership: Introduction Two-day Field Training Course |
S. Brady G. Jackson J. Hanson |
Schedule Pending |
| $485 | The success of most expeditions is measured by the effectiveness, planning and problem solving skills of its leaders. Overland Training focuses on a in-field professional management program that will develop the critical thinking and management skills of the participants by reviewing team dynamics, cascading event models and risk management. Student will resolve real-world challenges by assessing the environment and personal influences, analyzing available options and taking decisive action. Qualifies as an elective towards Overland Certification. |
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| OT410 | Expedition Guiding Three-day Field Training Course |
S. Brady G. Jackson J. Hanson |
Schedule pending |
| $485 | This course is designed to train individuals and commercial organizations in the skills necessary to guide paying clients in the outdoors, including outside US borders. Our instructors will share their experiences and "lessons learned" while guiding in the Jungles of Central America to the Massai lands of Central Africa. Particular emphasis is placed on expedition planning, setting client expectations, mitigating risk, obtaining permits and developing resources in the host regions. Prerequisite: Overland Certification. |
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Specialty and Elective Courses |
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| OT118 | Introduction to Adventure Motorcycling | T. Hillsamer | Arizona: 27 March Arizona: 15 May |
$280 |
Introduction to adventure motorcycle operation, with particular emphasis on safety, bike handling, balance and ergonomics. Basic exercises on a closed dirt course will develop confidence and capability in the new rider, and prepare them for the ADV Moto OT218c course. Riders will be required to wear a helmet and protective gear for all exercises.
For riders without their own motorcycle, a small displacement dual-sport can be rented during the course for an additional charge of $110. |
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| OT125 | Introduction to Expedition Photography One-day field course |
J. Hanson B. Slobe |
Schedule Pending |
| $185 | The introduction to expedition photography reviews equipment selection and equipment care, image composition and environmental considerations (lighting, seasons, temperature). Introduction to data workflow and image storage. Particular emphasis is placed on basic skills for improving photographs taken while overlanding. Just a few improvements in photographic technique can have lasting effects on the quality of your images. | ||
| OT425 | Advanced Expedition Photography Two-day field course |
J. Hanson B. Slobe |
Schedule Pending |
| $380 | Advanced expedition photography provides instruction on skills, equipment and preparation required to capture high-quality images for use in editorial and commercial photography assignments (or just taking the best pictures possible for your own enjoyment). Advanced equipment selection, testing and field repair are reviewed, along with developing a specification for basic kit required for efficient field use. Comprehensive field exercises will develop the students efficiency and effectiveness with a camera in difficult environments. The course will end with advanced work-flow and field data management exercises and a final group critique. Course includes the textbook, Photography in the Outdoors, by Jonathan Hanson
Prerequisite: Introduction to Expedition Photography or instructor approval. |
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| OT130 | Introduction to Expedition Videography One-day field course |
J. White | Schedule pending |
| $280 | Introduction to expedition videography reviews equipment selection and equipment care, image composition and environmental considerations (lighting, seasons, temperature). Introduction to data workflow and video storage. Particular emphasis is placed on basic skills for improving motion video taken while overlanding. This course will also introduce basic editing using iMovie (Mac), and will help make the difference for your footage being a "home movie" and ready for the iPod. | ||
| OT430 | Advanced Expedition Videography Three-day field course |
J. White | Schedule Pending |
| $485 | Advanced expedition videography provided detailed instruction on equipment selection, set-up and service while operating in the field. A series of video exercises will form the foundation for additional critique and skill-building. Unique locations are chosen for the field course to challenge the student as a videographer and story teller. Once field video capture is complete, the training shifts focus to data management and workflow, and finally in-field editing and production. The final practicum results in a 60 second adventure clip, which will be evaluated by the instructor and fellow classmates.
Prerequisite: Introduction to Expedition Videography or instructor approval. |
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| OT160 | Expedition Nutrition and Food Preparation One-day field course |
K. Hall |
Schedule pending |
| $185 | Proper nutrition and efficient food preparation are critical components of an expeditions success. Napoleon coined the phrase, "an army marches on its stomach", and so does a long-term vehicle-dependent expedition. Food storage and preparation in developing countries can put significant strain on an expedition team. This course reviews the critical elements of food logistics, storage and preparation. | ||
| OT480 | Advanced Vehicle Preparation: 4wd Two-day course |
S. Brady G. Jackson |
Schedule pending |
| $320 | A 4wd vehicle, like any other piece of expedition equipment, requires proper preparation for the demands of a given journey. While some overland expeditions favor a lightly modified vehicle, certain undertakings demand the greatest preparation and modification to the base platform. The Vehicle preparation course focuses on developing an expedition specification, researching route conditions, seasons and regulations and balancing vehicle modification with GVWR. Particular emphasis is placed on vehicle loading, the effects of modification on vehicle handling and safety and research and testing techniques to determine the best methods for preparing your 4wd for global travel. | ||
| OT418 | Advanced Vehicle Preparation: ADV Motorcycle Two-day course |
T. Hillsamer | Schedule pending |
| $320 | Riding an adventure motorcycle on any overland expedition requires careful planning and discipline to balance equipment requirements, fuel range, handling, trail performance and safety/reliability. The ADV Motorcycle course will focus on developing an equipment and motorcycle specification for the area of intended travel, with strict attention placed on minimizing weight and maintaining good handling and safety. | ||
| OT110 | Introduction to Adventure Trailer Towing |
Schedule pending |
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| $210 | You just (or are about to) purchased an awesome, capable new overlanding trailer, but have limited experience on proper towing on the trail and highway and the idea of backing a trailer down a shelf-road is a concern. This introduction course will review proper trailer connection, wiring and safety inspection, followed by basic trailer towing and handling. The course will end with a series of trail and closed course exercises to improve your precision while towing forward and in reverse. | ||
| OT410 | Advanced Adventure Trailer Towing Two-day course |
Schedule pending |
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| $320 | Advanced trailer towing is a two-day course that focuses on advanced trailer towing skills and advanced trail towing scenarios. Particular emphasis is placed on trailer set-up, load distribution, tongue weighting, brake systems and field repair. Towing skills include hill climbing, cambered obstacles, advanced backing skills, marshaling (spotting) and trailer recovery techniques. | ||
| OT422 | Advanced Field Repair: 4wd Two-day course |
Schedule pending | |
| $380 | The advanced field repair course focuses on predictive and preventative maintenance strategies, failure-mode diagnosis, advanced troubleshooting and assessment. Field exercises will challenge your troubleshooting skills and develop confidence and creativity in solving mechanical failures. Additional instruction includes developing a spares and tools specification, researching common failures and resources for assistance while in the field. | ||
| OT428 | Advanced Field Repair: ADV Motorcycle Two-day course |
Schedule pending | |
| $380 | The advanced field repair course focuses on predictive and preventative maintenance strategies for adventure motorcycles, failure-mode diagnosis, advanced troubleshooting and assessment. Field exercises will challenge your troubleshooting skills and develop confidence and creativity in solving typical motorcycle mechanical failures, including tire/wheel removal and repair, repairing broken and bent components, etc.. Additional instruction includes developing a spares and tools specification, researching common failures and resources for assistance while in the field. | ||
| OT219 | Expedition Woman Three-day course |
K. Hall | Schedule pending |
| $380 | A weekend workshop where women learn Overland Essentials, from basic trail spotting and vehicle recovery, proper clothing for the environment, staying fit and clean, food preparation and storage, trail etiquette and awareness, basic first aid, water usage and conservation, and the importance of positive group dynamics. Tread Lightly/Leave no Trace principles will be applied. |
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| Please note that custom training is avaliable and that courses listed with 'schedule pending' can be scheduled on short notice. We welcome your inquiries and questions. | |||
