Trans Ozarks Expedition - ADVANCED - March 27-29

Trans Ozarks Expedition - ADVANCED

March 27–29
3 Days / 2 Nights

Start & End: Ozark National Forest, Arkansas
Minimum Vehicles: 5
Maximum Vehicles: 8
Guides: Jayston Landon, Rick England
Cost:$650

Overview

This trip is designed for experienced drivers and well-prepared vehicles looking to apply advanced skills in real terrain over multiple days.

This is not a training course and not suitable for beginners. Participants should arrive with:

• Prior off-road experience

• Solid vehicle setup

• Comfort operating independently under guidance

The focus is on:

• Technical terrain

• Route commitment

• Driver judgment

• Efficient group movement

Instruction may occur organically in the field, but this is an application-forward experience, not a training event.

Tentative Trip Schedule

Day 1 – Friday, March 27

Arrival & Commitment

9:00 AM – Pre-Trip Briefing

• Meet & greet

• Communications check

• Vehicle and recovery gear review

• Route overview and expectations

Late Morning – Afternoon

• Entry into technical terrain

• Progressive obstacles

• Controlled recoveries as required

Evening

• Camp setup in remote location

• Evening discussion:

  • Hi-Lo campfire debrief

  • Review of challenges encountered

Day 2 – Saturday, March 28

Full Commitment Day

9:00 AM – Camp Departure

• Long day of technical driving

• Limited bypasses

• Terrain may include:

  • Rock

  • Mud

  • Steep ascents/descents

  • Water crossings (conditions dependent)

Midday

• Field lunch (self-supported)

Afternoon

• Continued technical terrain

• Recovery operations as necessary

Evening

• Hi-Lo campfire debrief

• Review of challenges encountered

Day 3 – Sunday, March 29

Exit & Recovery

Morning

• Camp breakdown

• Final technical sections

Late Morning – Midday

• Trail exit

• Trip concludes midday to early afternoon.

Cost Includes

• 1 vehicle / 1 participant

• Professional guiding

• Group coordination and route planning

• Recovery support and field repair assistance

• Ozark 4x4 T-shirts & stickers

Not Included

• Food or beverages

• Fuel

• Camping equipment

Participants must be fully self-supported for meals and personal needs.

For vehicle requirements, experience expectations, and policies, please check our FAQ. If you are concerned about the difficulty in this, please contact us.