Jeep Academy 2022

[Atticus]

Anyone signed up for Jeep 4x4 academy for this year if so where/when
Enrolled my wife in March class in Arizona

She is nervous doesn’t drive off road that much trying to build her confidence up so I can relax
what should she expect
And yes I’m the not allowed to
talk(per wife)passenger for class

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[Atticus]

It is just a one day class ?

 

[Alan_Hepburn]

My wife and I have done the classes the past 2 years - the first year I drove my JT and last year she drove her JKU. It was her first time yanking the lever into 4WD and she had an absolute blast!

 

[OHJeeper]

I am registered for Ohio (Killbuck) on Friday, August 26th. My first one!

 

[AZJT]

I did the Phoenix/Wickenburg one last year - LOTS of fun. No water-type terrain, but certainly other types of terrain and various lessons. Well worth it - in short, I found my Gladiator is just as capable as many other very-modded Jeeps that are out there (I have a 2" level kit and 35s). I was able to do absolutely everything all the other Jeeps were able to tackle.

Absolutely recommend it to anyone who's interested - the guides are patient, friendly, and help out in every aspect they can. They'll divide you into two groups - one AM (before lunch) and one after; each group does the same routes, just in opposite order.

Here's some video my wife took (apologies for the vertical platform - others have already given me crap about that):

If you search "Jeep Academy" on YouTube, there are plenty of videos, including a few from Wickenburg.

 

[brianinca]

We did the "beta test" in 2020 in Hollister Hills CA, my wife did the driving and really REALLY enjoyed it. She feels a lot more confident if she is driving off-road (typically carrying passengers that don't fit in my YJ). Even better, she is on-board with getting an overlanding/off-road trailer, because the crowds at RV sites are getting OLD/on her nerves. We've dry camped no problem with our 24' travel trailer, but there are so many places you simply cannot go, an Opus is on our shopping list.

My VP at work took his wife to this year's Hollister Hills, I suggested it and admit to being relieved she had a great time. I warned him to sign up immediately, they'd expanded to four days and Fri/Sat/Sun were completely full. He wasn't sure if Thursday filled up or not.

So, two for two for getting the better halves tuned in to wheeling!

Anyone signed up for Jeep 4x4 academy for this year if so where/when
Enrolled my wife in March class in Arizona

She is nervous doesn’t drive off road that much trying to build her confidence up so I can relax
what should she expect
And yes I’m the not allowed to
talk(per wife)passenger for class

 

[Atticus]

Just got home from academy day
In Arizona my wife was driving today so she could get more comfortable with driving off road
She had a blast
Well worth it for her confidence boost

 

[Gvsukids]

Anyone signed up for Jeep 4x4 academy for this year if so where/when
Enrolled my wife in March class in Arizona

She is nervous doesn’t drive off road that much trying to build her confidence up so I can relax
what should she expect
And yes I’m the not allowed to
talk(per wife)passenger for class

https://www.jeepgladiatorforum.com/...ces-registration-opens-next-week.51997/unread

 

[JET_83]

Schooling for off road, interesting…

 

[IOS-XR]

We’re going to the “Badlands” one in May. Can’t wait!

 

[Atticus]

Make sure the wife gets to drive an experience it
If you notice in video front driver tire come off ground because sway bar attached (sport model) she noticed it and commented about it
Got home and she said order new rock jock sway bar so it won’t happen again

she approved parts without negotiating for her to get something

WIN WIN WIN

 

[BAT]

I tried for the Texas class but it filled up quick. Same for last year. Wish they would hold multiple per year (LOL)

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