Military Off-Road Courses
4×4 Training for Military & Special Teams
Why a course in 4×4 Driving Techniques? Many of the zones where your team is working are in developing countries with limited to no infrastructure, bad or no roads, in harsh and difficult terrain – far away from support. Being able to get from A to B, or just away from A, can be critical for the success and efficiency of your project, not to mention the safety of your team.
Nature Explorer instructors have decades of experience in 4×4 off-road driving, both in and outside of Iceland.
Our main instructor is a member of the I4WDTA (Int. 4 Wheel Drive Trainers Association) and has trained military forces both in Iceland and in Afghanistan for ISAF and NATO forces.
Iceland has a lot to offer for 4×4 training and so does Nature Explorer.
Haukur Parelius – Hawk is an internationally certified 4×4 trainer and member of the Int. 4×4 Trainer‘s Association. He is the founder and proprietor of Nature Explorer and has been off-roading on 4×4’s for years before starting the company. He knows Iceland intimately, driving across unbridged rivers in the highlands and on glaciers. He has also driven in Africa and in Afghanistan for ISAF as a MOT-driver as well as trained military teams in off-roading techniques. Hawk is a former member of Icelandic Mountain Search & Rescue, has a Master‘s degree and is an experienced lecturer and instructor.
Included:
• 4×4 off-road training by our expert trainers
• Rental 4×4 vehicle
• Fuel
• Copy of lectures and slides
• Use of tools and equipment (winches, tow-ropes, repair-kits etc)
• Accommodation for the entire period, dbl occupancy
Excluded:
• Food and drinks
• Flights to/from Iceland
Optional:
• Sgl suppliment
• Non-driving partners welcome at discounted rate
Why a course in 4×4 Driving Techniques?
Many of the most spectacular places in the world are in the wilderness, with less infrastructure, bad roads or exciting tracks, with various obstacles to cross and far away from the nearest service station. Having the training and skills will make any 4×4 trip more safe, more fun and you will be more confident. Besides, it‘s a lot of fun.
Main Objective
To make the drivers be able to maximize their ability to cross difficult terrain safely without damaging the vehicle. The higher level of know how will build your confidence and expertise as an off-road driver. This will increase your effectiveness as a driver and decrease costs.
Other Objectives / Milestones
After the course, you will be able to cross harder terrain with less problems, get loose when stuck, cross un-bridged rivers and have experience in all type‘s terrain. Furthermore, you will know where to go (route selection) and how, what the vehicle can and can not do as well as how to fix basic problems in the field
Benefits
More completed trips and higher level of efficiency
Increased safety for you and your fellow travelers
Decrease in maintainence cost of vehicles and equipment
More up-time in the field
Higher level of know how and more self confidence
Why Iceland
Iceland has a great variety in difficult terrain within short distances so it´s easy to get training in all conditions, incl. un-bridged rivers, sand, snow, rocky terrain and bad roads. Icelander´s have a strong 4×4 culture and expert knowledge in the field.
