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Trail Guide
Want to go on a trail ride, but not sure which trail to take? Maybe you want to attempt a Badge of Honor trial but want a trusted person to accompany you? Get an experienced trail guide for your next over-landing or off-road adventure.
Do you want to start exploring the trails around the Colorado Springs area, but feel nervous about going with unknown drivers? Perhaps you and your friends want to tackle a Badge of Honor trail such as Holy Cross for the first time and you would like someone to help be an extra spotter for difficult obstacles? No matter your reason we have experienced trail guides who can act as spotters, navigators, and trip organizers for your next adventure. Trail guide trips can be as simple as a day trip to explore new trails off of Rampart Range or Old Stage to multi-day drips on difficult trails throughout Colorado. When booking with Beast Off-Road Recovery you can rest easy knowing you will have a guide who has extensive knowledge of many trailers in the area but is an expert at recovery if you were to slide off the trail during your adventure. Jeff Dunn, owner of Beast Off-Road Recovery has over 30 years of experience in 4-wheel drive adventures (to learn more please read our About page). We would be happy to help you plan your next adventure!
Trail guides can be one-on-one with an experienced guide or sign up for groups of 5. Prices will vary depending on the number of people and the duration of the trip. We can act as an event organizer with advice and equipment to bring, navigate, and scheduling of multi-day trips to simple 2-hour adventures.
Click the link below for more information and a quote on our trail guide opportunities!
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Off-Road Recovery Classes
Just got a 4×4 vehicle and want to learn how to recover it in case you get stuck? This class will teach you how to use your recovery gear and what gear is recommended for Colorado conditions. Sign up now for a 2-hour class!
Recovery classes will cover using a winch, tree savers, jacks, soft shackles, and more. Learn what gear you will need for traversing Colorado mountain roads in all weather conditions. Many people are nervous about exploring trails out of fear of getting stuck in remote areas without the ability to call for help. Many responsible off-road drivers get recovery gear but lack the confidence or experience to use it when they get stuck. In this class, you will learn from the experts where to attach recovery points on your vehicle and others. You will learn how to set up your winch with different recovery rigging options such as straight angles, side angles, and even doubling your pull strength. Receive guides on what types of gear are used the most for this area for recovery saving yourself time and money from struggling through the mountains of advertising on this subject. The best part actually put your gear to use and gaining valued experience by going through recovery scenarios with your vehicle.
Classes can be one-on-one with an instructor or sign up for groups of 5. Prices will vary depending on the number of people in a group. Groups get a discounted per-person rate!
Click on the link below to get more information and a quote on our classes!
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Off-Road Classes
Just got a 4×4 vehicle and want to learn how to take it off-road? This beginner class is a great way to learn the capabilities of your vehicle and how to start your adventures in off-roading. Sign up now for a 2-hour introductory class!
Beginner classes will cover topics such as airing down your tires, trail signs, navigation apps, and take you on your first mountain trails. The class is 2 hours long so you will have a chance to drive on some beautiful Colorado trails with an experienced instructor. Gain knowledge and experience that will empower you to explore nature with confidence.
Classes can be one-on-one with an instructor or sign up for groups of 5. Prices will vary depending on the number of people in a group.
Click the link below to get more information and a quote on our classes!
Loaded 20′ truck and ice… Stuck between a rock and a hard place
This unfortunate truck renter had a little bad luck thanks to ice and snow. The rear of the truck was less than my finger away from the shed and the front bumper was about 8 inches from the tree, with a large boulder at it’s base. He was maneuvering it to unload and slid sideways on the slope when the tires lost traction on the ice. I had to winch the truck sideways without damaging the shed or the truck. Four different winches from different locations got it out and spun around to be able to unload into the garage. Morrison CO. still has lots of snow on the ground.
Driving after your tire is flat.
Driving after your tire is flat is never a great idea. Sometimes it may be a necessity if you have no other options. You have to weigh your options and also consider the chances for body damage.
This Volvo owner was just finishing up a long drive from Texas and didn’t have a lug wrench or a jack. This tire damage was a result of a nail that punctured the tire and then driving it the half mile to his house. As you can see, the tire ate into the inner fender. What you can’t see is the damage it did to the plastic fender behind the tire. This tire could have been saved with a simple tire plug, had the owner simply pulled over.
This Ford got a flat while doing 75 on the highway and then driving to the closest exit before pulling over. Luckily for the owner the tire only rubbed slightly on the inner fender, with no significant damage.
Both of these vehicles had the whole tread come off of the wheel, which can be very dangerous. Although both owners got lucky and didn’t damage the wheel.
Low profile tires have very little sidewall and are prone to doing this if driven flat. Always pull over as soon as safely possible.
New contract signed.
I’m happy to announce that we have just signed a contract with the largest rental fleet in the country. U-Haul has joined our list of customers to be covered by our services in this area. We look forward to their business and want them to know they will get the same great service we offer to everyone.
Another great review
I really appreciate it when a customer leaves a great review. It makes it so worthwhile. Thank you very much, and I appreciate your business.
When using sand for traction.
I know that some people carry sand or kitty litter to use as a traction enhancer when in the snow.
And the idea is simple, the sand gives more traction for the tires to grip.
But…. You must remove the sand from the bag for it to perform as expected…
In this instance, I’m not quite sure that would of helped either. But on the bright side, they still have a bag of sand for the next time they get stuck …
Valentines Day snow storm.
Here’s a few recoveries from over night. From Payton to Cañon City, all before 6 AM.
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