One current course schedule
STAGE5 Course Dates & Registration
See future Intro and Advanced sessions, participation prices, included meals and passes, requirements, and live registration in one place.
Information checked Courses, dates, prices, meals, and registration requirements checked against MERUS and Flybook. Live availability and the selected checkout terms are final.

Availability is confirmed in Flybook
Course cards show the dates currently listed by MERUS. Open Flybook to confirm live Driver and Right Seat availability before making travel plans.
Upcoming course dates
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Level 1
Intro courses
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Intro to Off-Road & Vehicle Recovery
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- Driver
- $510
- Right Seat
- $297.50
- Meals
- Five included
- Arrival
- 8:00 a.m. both days
Use Flybook to confirm current Driver and Right Seat availability.
Check September Intro AvailabilityOpens the selected course in Flybook.
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Intro to Off-Road & Vehicle Recovery
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- Driver
- $510
- Right Seat
- $297.50
- Meals
- Five included
- Arrival
- 8:00 a.m. both days
This date is listed by MERUS; confirm registration availability with the Park Office before planning around it.
Check December Intro AvailabilityOpens the selected course in Flybook.
Level 2
Advanced courses
Prerequisite: Completion of STAGE5 Level 1 is required.
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Advanced Off-Road Driving & Recovery
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- Driver
- $510
- Right Seat
- $297.50
- Meals
- Five included
- Arrival
- 8:00 a.m. both days
STAGE5 Level 1 is required before this course. Use Flybook to confirm current Driver and Right Seat availability.
Check November Advanced AvailabilityOpens the selected course in Flybook.
Driver and Right Seat pricing
Both registration options include the five-meal Hospitality Package, Daily Entry, and Daily 4×4 Passes. Live checkout shows the final total and terms.
Driver
$510per participant registration
Hands-on classroom, controlled exercise, test-track, and trail learning in the registered vehicle.
Right Seat (Passenger)
$297.50per participant registration
A non-certificate learning option with the same instruction and observation, without the driving portion.
Meals and onsite stays
Five-Meal Hospitality Package
Included with Driver and Right Seat registrations.
- Day 1
- Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
- Day 2
- Breakfast and lunch
Optional onsite accommodations
Onsite cabins, RV sites, and camping are optional and additional. Reserve lodging separately and check the arrival instructions for the selected stay.
Compare cabins, RV sites, and campingArrival and preparation
Every guest must complete a MERUS waiver.
Each participating vehicle must have a working GMRS radio and working fire extinguisher.
Booking asks for an emergency contact and the vehicle make, model, year, tire size, and lift information.
Arrive by 8:00 a.m. on both course days and follow the final schedule and instructions in the registration confirmation.
Park rules and waivers
Review current park rules and complete the required waiver for every participant.
Read park rules and safetyArrival and directions
Use the current directions and the final arrival instructions in the registration confirmation.
Get directionsCancellation and changes
Review the current cancellation policy and the terms shown with the selected registration before checkout.
Read the cancellation policyCourse date questions
When should I arrive?
Arrive by 8:00 a.m. on both course days and follow the final schedule in your registration confirmation.
Can I stay at MERUS during the course?
Yes. Onsite cabins, RV sites, and camping are optional and booked separately.
Are Daily Entry and 4×4 Passes included?
Yes. Daily Entry and Daily 4×4 Passes are included with both Driver and Right Seat registrations.
What if the course I want is not available?
Contact the Park Office for current course-registration guidance. A waitlist action is shown only when MERUS provides one.
Choose a STAGE5 session
Check the course, prerequisite, and participation option before continuing to live registration.
Course dates, availability, prices, requirements, and terms can change. Verify current information online before traveling.
Live booking: https://go.theflybook.com/Book/1361/495bbd8e-0cfa-4a42-a13f-2989a796424a/13672
Park Office: (806) 944-5393