Basic Wilderness Survival Course 6-7 DEC

Course Description:

The Basic Wilderness Survival course is a 2-day course designed to introduce students to the basic techniques of wilderness survival. Students will leave the course with the knowledge to survive 3 days in the woods with what they may carry on their person, no matter the conditions. 

The majority of the class is taught outside, rain or shine, so bring the appropriate clothing for the weather. Students will have the option to sleep in their constructed shelters one night. 

Students will learn:

Basic shelter construction

Basic Firecraft

Basic knots

Water procurement

Survival nutrition

Basic tool upkeep

No experience or gear is absolutely required for the class; however, the following gear may improve your experience. You will need a full-tang bushcraft-style knife for the firewood processing lab.

Recommended Gear:

Full Tang knife

notebook/ pens

Wool socks

Suitable boots

Small Backpack/ Ruck

Poncho/Gore-Tex Jacket

Backpacking-style personal tarp

Ferro rod

Paracord

Foam sleeping pad

Sleeping bag

Metal canteen cup for boiling water in

Nalgene-type bottle for water

Leather work gloves