Welcome to Skillz Day!

Where confidence meets capability.

Whether you just bought your first Jeep or you've been wanting to hit the trails but aren't quite sure where to start, Skillz Day is for you.

Originally developed by MetalCloak over a decade ago, Skillz Day was created to help new Jeep owners build the skills, confidence, and knowledge they need to safely enjoy everything their vehicle was designed to do.

Join Friends of Hungry Valley, CORVA, MetalCloak, American Offroad, and experienced volunteers for a full day of hands-on instruction at Hungry Valley SVRA in a fun, safe, and supportive environment.

For just $25 per driver and $15 per passenger, you'll leave with practical skills that will completely change the way you experience your Jeep.

What You'll Learn

Think of this as Off-Roading 101—only with real Jeeps, real obstacles, and real trail experience.

Throughout the day you'll learn:

• Understanding your Jeep's 4WD system and trail capabilities

• When and how to use lockers, sway bar disconnects, and low range

• Picking the best driving line through obstacles

• Tire placement and vehicle control

• Essential off-road safety

• What recovery gear every Jeep should carry

• Recovery fundamentals and live demonstrations

• Safe and effective winch operation

• Responsible recreation and helping protect access to public lands

What Is Skillz Day?

Skillz Day is a hands-on driving experience where you'll learn by doing—not by sitting in a classroom.

Experienced instructors, volunteers, and industry professionals will coach you every step of the way, giving you the confidence to enjoy your Jeep safely both on and off the trail.

Who Should Attend?

This event is perfect for:

• New Jeep owners

• Drivers with little or no trail experience

• Jeep owners wanting to build confidence

• Previous Skillz Day participants looking for a refresher

If you're already an experienced rock crawler or seasoned trail leader, this event probably isn't designed for you.

Jeep-Only Event

This Skillz Day is exclusively for Jeep vehicles in partnership with MetalCloak.

To ensure the training curriculum matches the vehicles on the course, only Jeep models will participate in this event.

Own another type of 4x4?

Don't worry! Friends of Hungry Valley is already planning a dedicated Skillz Day specifically for other makes and models in the future.

Date & Schedule

Saturday, September 12th, 2026

Novice Group

• Registration: 8:15 AM

• Drivers Meeting: 9:15 AM

Advanced Beginner Group

• Registration: 9:15 AM

• Drivers Meeting: 9:45 AM

Not sure which group to choose?

• First time off-roading? → Novice

• Been through Skillz Day before? → Advanced Beginner

Splitting the groups allows for smaller class sizes, more driving time, and more one-on-one coaching.

Location

Hungry Valley State Vehicular Recreation Area

Pro Tip: Fuel up before entering the park. The nearest gas station is outside the entrance.

Food & Refreshments

Your registration includes:

• Morning coffee & donuts

• Hot lunch courtesy of American Offroad

We also recommend bringing extra water, snacks, and drinks for the day.

Meet Industry Partners

Throughout the event you'll have the opportunity to meet with industry professionals and local organizations while learning more about:

• Off-road safety

• Airing down and airing up

• Vehicle recovery

• Trail repairs

• Land use and public access

• Responsible recreation

What to Expect

This isn't a lecture.

You'll spend the day behind the wheel learning real-world driving skills.

Morning

• Hands-on instructional stations

• Obstacle coaching

• Driving technique

• Recovery demonstrations

• Winching instruction

• Vehicle walk-arounds

Afternoon

Once you've learned the fundamentals, you'll head onto the trails to put everything into practice with instructors riding along and guiding you through real trail obstacles.

Registration

Driver: $25

Passenger: $15

Registration includes:

• Full day of instruction

• Guided trail experience

• Morning coffee & donuts

• Hot lunch

• Access to instructors and industry experts

Every registration helps Friends of Hungry Valley continue providing educational programs that promote safe, responsible off-road recreation.

Interested in Volunteering?

Skillz Day wouldn't be possible without our incredible volunteers.

If you'd like to help coach, spot, assist with registration, or simply be part of an amazing event, we'd love to hear from you.

info@FOHV.org

SLASH X SCARE BASH 2026

October 16th–17th, 2026 Slash X Café • Barstow, California

100% of Event Proceeds Benefit CORVA & FOHV

Guided Jeep Runs: Krawler Krew

Guided SxS Runs: All Terrain Concepts & 5150 Whips

REGISTRATION

Registration Fees

CORVA Lifetime Member: $65 CORVA Member: $75 Non-Member: $85

Registration Includes

• Dry camping at Slash X Café
• Camping opens Thursday, October 15th • 12:00 PM
• Registration opens Thursday, October 15th • 12:00 PM
• CTI Flex Ramp Competition, powered by MetalCloak

Event Shirts

Small–XL: $25 2XL–3XL: $30

SATURDAY BBQ DINNER

CORVA Member: $35 Non-Member: $40

Dinner Served: 5:00 PM

Menu

• BBQ Ribs
• BBQ Chicken
• Beans
• Salad
• Roll

SATURDAY RAFFLE

7:00 PM

Amphitheater Behind Slash X Café

Thousands of dollars in raffle prizes from our generous sponsors!

VENDOR BOOTHS

CORVA Business Sponsors

• FREE Vendor Booth
• FREE Camping
• Dinner and event shirts available separately

Non-Business Sponsors

• $250 Vendor Booth Fee
• Minimum $250 Raffle Prize Donation
• Camping Included
• Dinner and event shirts available separately

GUIDED TRAIL RUNS

FRIDAY

Pumpkin Eater

Extreme Jeep Trail

One of the Mojave's most challenging trails! Pumpkin Eater changes constantly as loose rock and obstacles shift with every group that travels through. Trail conditions vary depending on weather, traffic, and vehicle setup, making every run a little different.

Recommended Vehicle Requirements

• 40" tires recommended
• 37" tires with adequate recovery equipment
• Winch strongly recommended
• Recovery gear required

Driver Meeting: 1:00 PM Depart: 1:30 PM

American Offroad SxS Run

Enjoy a guided ride through the beautiful Mojave Desert.

Driver Meeting: 1:00 PM Depart: 1:30 PM

FRIDAY NIGHT SCARE POKER RUN

Everyone is Welcome!

Bring your Jeep, SxS, motorcycle, or other street-legal off-road vehicle for a fun evening poker run through the desert.

• Easy Night Run
• Family Friendly
• Costumes Encouraged!

Driver Meeting: 7:00 PM Depart: 7:30 PM

Volunteers Needed

We're looking for five clubs or volunteer groups to host poker checkpoints along the route.

SATURDAY TRAIL RUNS

Registration: 8:00 AM Driver Meeting: 8:30 AMTrail Line-Up: 9:00 AM

Bootlegger Canyon

EXTREME

A technical trail featuring:

• Steep hill climbs
• Loose rock and gravel
• Narrow canyons
• Two waterfalls
• Plenty of opportunities for new desert pinstripes!

Requirements

• Minimum 35" tires
• Front and rear lockers
• Maximum 25 vehicles

Achy Breaky

MODERATE

Features:

• Steep climbs
• Loose rock
• Gravel sections
• Most major obstacles have bypasses

Requirements

• Minimum 33" tires
• 2" minimum lift
• 4WD required
• Maximum 30 vehicles

Cougar Buttes 

EXTREME

A technical trail featuring:

• Steep hill climbs
• Loose rock and gravel
• Narrow canyons
• Two waterfalls
• Maximum 25 vehicles

• Minimum 35" tires
• Front and rear lockers
• 2" minimum lift
• Maximum 25 vehicles
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Smuggler's Pass 

EASY

Perfect for beginners and families.

Features:

• Scenic Mojave Desert landscapes
• Mild rock sections
• Off-camber terrain
• Tight squeeze canyons

Requirements

• Stock 4WD vehicles welcome
• UTVs & SxS welcome
• Maximum 40 vehicles

All Terrain Concepts & 5150 Whips SxS Runs

Fast-paced, guided rides through the scenic Mojave Desert.

All SxS Welcome

THANK YOU!

Thank you for supporting CORVA and FOHV.

Because of your participation, you're helping protect public lands, preserve access to our trails, and ensure responsible off-road recreation for future generations.

EVENT INFORMATION

Misty Sanders

661-747-4532

✉️ misty@americanoffroad661.com

CORVA Volunteer Trail Day

Volunteers Needed!

Join CORVA as we partner with the Southern California Mountains Foundation to help maintain and improve the trails we all enjoy! Together we’ll help keep our public lands safe, accessible, and open for future generations.

Date: Saturday, October 24, 2026

Meeting Location:
40971 North Shore Drive / Hwy 38
Fawnskin, CA 92333

️ Volunteer Activities

• Trail maintenance
• Installing and replacing trail signs
• Clearing brush and debris
• Working alongside the Southern California Mountains Foundation

Volunteer Incentive

The first 100 volunteers to sign up will receive a FREE CORVA T-shirt!
While supplies last.

Required PPE & Clothing

For your safety, the following is required:

✅ Hard Hat
✅ Safety Glasses/Eye Protection
✅ Work Gloves
✅ Ear Plugs/Hearing Protection
✅ Long Sleeve Shirt
✅ Long Pants
✅ Closed-Toe Shoes or Work Boots

⚠️ Please come prepared. Volunteers without the required PPE may not be able to participate in certain work activities.

Whether you’ve volunteered before or this is your first time, we’d love to have you! Every sign installed, every branch cleared, and every hour donated helps protect access to our public lands.

Trails don’t stay open by themselves—they stay open because volunteers like YOU make it happen!

Join the effort. Protect our trails. Preserve our future. ️