Anyone done Raptor Assault in Utah?

[BuLLZ3Y3]

How good is this class for a complete novice? The only time I've ever used an alternative driving mode was when I put my Honda Civic in Sport Mode. The RR is going to be my first truck and I really want to use it to its full potential and get outdoors.

Speaking of, anyone have any good recommendations on parks to visit on a drive down from WA? Could probably swing through Colorado and Arizona to visit some family, I imagine the Raptor handles mountain passes through the Rockies with ease. I am thinking of making this a two-week outdoor vacation with the family, bringing my wife as a second driver and my 5-year old, who'll be 6 by then.

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[radial]

How good is this class for a complete novice? The only time I've ever used an alternative driving mode was when I put my Honda Civic in Sport Mode. The RR is going to be my first truck and I really want to use it to its full potential and get outdoors.

Speaking of, anyone have any good recommendations on parks to visit on a drive down from WA? Could probably swing through Colorado and Arizona to visit some family, I imagine the Raptor handles mountain passes through the Rockies with ease. I am thinking of making this a two-week outdoor vacation with the family, bringing my wife as a second driver and my 5-year old, who'll be 6 by then.

I think so. I would classify myself as a novice (first truck, no prior off-road driving or motorsports experience) and it was just right for me. Making it part of a family trip is a great idea. I wish I had been organized enough to arrange something along those lines.

 

[quickstang1]

I went last week and I thought it was great! The instructors were great too. The whole experience was very enjoyable.

The swag was unexpected and a great addition too. The free embroidered backpack was very nice!

 

[Antman450]

Does anyone have experience with any dog boarding/daycare nearby? I’ll be traveling with my pup, camping and hoteling for a few weeks. He would be fine in the hotel room during the class and drive, but I don’t want him to have to hold it all day.

I travel with my dogs a lot. I use rover.com to find people who have doggie daycare right in their house. These are my two boys below.

 

[RaptorRudy]

RR Assault was the coolest thing I ever did. Here’s some pics:

 

[jburl2]

Looks really awesome. Can't wait to make the trip.

 

[Locust13CT]

I'll be there next Friday!!! pretty excited!

 

[intendo]

I went yesterday. Top notch instructors and the Ranger Raptors are stock. The point is to show you how much fun you can have without making a buch of mods. The only things they added were chase and front bar lights which are needed to see the truck in front or behind you in the dust. They added a roll bar for safety. Everything else is a stock 2024 Ranger Raptor including the bugs like the sticky drive mode selector. They don't have the ProCal installed.

Since we did have to drive on the road, tire pressures were 32psi.

It was a full day of rock crawling, off roading, mountain trails, steep accents and decents, and short Baja race courses.

NOTE: The limited liability does not mean you are covered for everything. If you break a mirror off, you have to pay for it. If you roll a truck, you may have to pay for the whole truck. If you do $10k worth of damage, you may only have to pay $5k. They said they have never had an issue yet.

We took them out of the garage and all trucks looked shiny and new. We brought them back a total dusty mess inside and out. There retailers must be amazing since these trucks have been used/abused almost 100 times.

There is an instructor for every 3-4 cars and they use radios to tell you everything that is coming up.

We used every drive mode except towing and locked rear/front diffs when needed.

The highlight of the day is when the instructors combine the 2 Baja courses and take you out for a trip to show how far and fast they can be pushed.

NOTE: There is no jump. That is only for the F150s. The instructors say it is a waste of time to get your truck 6 inches off the ground ?

The course is well worth the money just to find out everything your truck can do.

 

[NightRanger]

Thanks for all the info, will be there the 18th, looking forward to it.

 

[Locust13CT]

I went yesterday. Top notch instructors and the Ranger Raptors are stock. The point is to show you how much fun you can have without making a buch of mods. The only things they added were chase and front bar lights which are needed to see the truck in front or behind you in the dust. They added a roll bar for safety. Everything else is a stock 2024 Ranger Raptor including the bugs like the sticky drive mode selector. They don't have the ProCal installed.

Since we did have to drive on the road, tire pressures were 32psi.

It was a full day of rock crawling, off roading, mountain trails, steep accents and decents, and short Baja race courses.

NOTE: The limited liability does not mean you are covered for everything. If you break a mirror off, you have to pay for it. If you roll a truck, you may have to pay for the whole truck. If you do $10k worth of damage, you may only have to pay $5k. They said they have never had an issue yet.

We took them out of the garage and all trucks looked shiny and new. We brought them back a total dusty mess inside and out. There retailers must be amazing since these trucks have been used/abused almost 100 times.

There is an instructor for every 3-4 cars and they use radios to tell you everything that is coming up.

We used every drive mode except towing and locked rear/front diffs when needed.

The highlight of the day is when the instructors combine the 2 Baja courses and take you out for a trip to show how far and fast they can be pushed.

NOTE: There is no jump. That is only for the F150s. The instructors say it is a waste of time to get your truck 6 inches off the ground ?

The course is well worth the money just to find out everything your truck can do.

Was there on 7/11/25 and this post is pretty spot on, For us tire pressure was 32psi in the front and 28 psi in the rear according to the instructor. Def would have been more comfortable at a lower psi but they're really tight on staying on schedule to get back by 4pm and don't want to waste time airing up/down so the mid pressure is a decent compromise.

There was "kind of a jump" on the instructor course, the professional photos that were taken by the guy on the dirt bike def had a few photos of trucks with all four tires in the air (6-8 inches maybe?) More of like a ramp with a drop off rather than a jump. I'll go thru them and post them later.

Food day before and lunch is decent. Also they do a really good job of supplying you with all the water/drinks you need and also bathroom breaks at the porto pots, so you don't really need to bring water with you in a backpack or something like i did.

100% worth going to. I was pretty on the fence and am glad we made the trip.

Also coming from Connecticut, I handled travel by flying into Vegas for 2 days, then drove to Zion for a day, next to Bryce Canyon for a day, and finished it off in Salt lake city for the finals two days for the class with a red eye flight home after the class (long ass day). Beautiful drive with all the scenic roads up and ended up putting 779 miles on the rental.

 

[cozzishc]

Anyone done the Raptor Assault out in Utah?

DO IT! Just phenomenal!!!!!

 

[MulchBags2]

I travel with my dogs a lot. I use rover.com to find people who have doggie daycare right in their house. These are my two boys below.

What kind is he and how old?

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