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Beyond the Driveway: One-Day Off-Road Basics
Empowered to go farther, smarter
Start your overland journey with experts by your side. If you’re new to your van or RV, and the idea of driving it anywhere beyond your driveway is intimidating, this event is for you.
Whether you're worried about city streets, leveling, power, or even dumping your tanks for the first time, we'll guide you through it all in a safe, supportive, small-group setting.
1 Day Only | 5 Vans Accepted
This isn't a rally or a big group campout. It’s a highly personalized, hands-on course for those who are brand new to overlanding.
What You'll Learn
- Manage power, water, and waste in your exact van or RV
- Understand your rig’s systems (solar, batteries, plumbing, etc.)
- Hands-on confidence to plan and execute van-based overland adventures
- Build connections with fellow beginners to caravan with afterward
What’s Included
- Hands-on coaching for your exact rig
- Fully guided drive segments with on-road and off-road instruction
- 1:1 systems walkthrough (electrical, plumbing, waste, solar)
- Campsite setup support: leveling, security, power management
- Essential tool list
- Custom event t-shirt for each attendee
- Small group attention (max 5 vans / 10 people)
- Post-event 1:1 consult (within 2 weeks) to answer any additional questions
Location: Snoqualmie Pass, WA
Stay close to home! Just one hour from Seattle, our hand-picked site on Snoqualmie Pass offers beautiful views, easy access, and wide open space. No tight RV park turns, no hookups, no airing down. Fresh mountain air, level ground, and room to learn.
Exact location and arrival instructions will be provided upon registration.
Who Should Attend?
- Anyone with a new van or RV who wants to be more familiar with their rig
- No specific upgrades needed, this course is appropriate for any van on stock suspension and tires.
Skill Level: Complete beginner. No experience required
Vehicle Requirements: Stock van, Class B RV, or AWD adventure van with standard clearance. No special gear required.
Schedule Overview
- Deep dive and Q&A into your unique van
- Van systems (power, water, heat, AC, troubleshooting)
- Power management (solar, alternator, inverter basics)
- Field exercises & systems demos
- Lunch provided
- Emergency preparedness and basic self-recovery techniques using recovery boards
- Finding water, dump stations, and safe overnight spots
- Building your first solo route and boondocking experience
- Final Q&A
- Group photo & optional guided caravan departure
Prefer a weekend long adventure with more training and secret campsites? See our Weekend Beyond the Driveway course.
Support Team: Includes on-site assistant and safety coordinator.
Why Choose This Course?
This isn’t a course about getting rescued. It’s a course about never needing rescue because you’ll develop the skills, confidence, and knowledge to handle situations yourself.
This course prepares you to enjoy the overlanding lifestyle independently and safely.
You’ll also connect with other new adventurers, many of whom become future trail partners and lifelong friends.
About Your Pack Leaders
What if your van builder had already lived your dream? And survived your worse case scenario?
25+ years off-road recovery experience with overland vehicles, living in vans, boats, RVs, and expedition vehicles traveling off-grid, in all conditions.
40+ years combined camping experience from casual car camping to serious wilderness expeditions.
Survival, medical response, and field operations expertise. Skills honed over decades of training and real-world application.
15+ years of professional van building personally designing and constructing custom expedition vehicles for off-road travel and long-term living.
Our training is built from experience earned the hard way: on trails, in storms, and thousands of nights under the stars.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Each Wolf Pack event is intentionally capped at a small number of vehicles (usually 5–10) to ensure a personal, high-quality experience. Registration is first come, first served.
We welcome Sprinter vans, adventure vans, Class B RVs, small overland builds, and similar adventure vehicles. Specific requirements are listed in each event description. Feel free to reach out if you're unsure whether your setup is a fit.
Yes! Passengers and partners are welcome unless otherwise noted for a specific event. We encourage bringing someone to share the experience.
In general, well-behaved dogs are welcome at most events. However, some locations or activities (like certain state parks, recovery trainings, or wildlife areas) may have restrictions. Pet policies will be clearly listed per event.
Wolf Pack events are designed to run rain or shine. We believe real adventure includes real conditions. In cases of extreme, unsafe weather (such as wildfires, floods, or severe storms), we will reschedule or refund as needed.
A packing list and tools list will be provided after registration, customized for each event. Expect to bring basics like food, water, fuel, sleeping setup, recovery gear (where applicable), appropriate clothing, and basic van necessities.
Some events include group meals or community cookouts; others are self-catered. Details are listed on each event page. We encourage participants to bring their own essentials regardless to stay self-reliant.
Due to the small group sizes and advanced planning, Wolf Pack event registrations are non-refundable within 30 days of the event. However, if you need to cancel earlier, or if we must reschedule due to weather or emergencies, we’ll work with you fairly.
Perfect! Our events are designed to help beginners and intermediate adventurers build real skills and confidence. No ego, no judgment, just growth.
If you can comfortably walk around a campground, crouch, lift light gear, and hike short distances on uneven ground, you’ll be fine. We adjust our pace to the group. No extreme hiking or climbing required.
Yes! Attendees of Wolf Pack events are invited to join future trips, advanced courses, and exclusive experiences.
