Basic Wilderness Survival Course 28-29 MAR 2026

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 may have the option to sleep in their constructed shelters one night. 

Students will learn:

• Basic shelter construction
• Basic Firecraft
• Basic knots
• Water purification
• Survival nutrition
• Basic tool upkeep

No experience or gear is absolutely required for the class; however, the following gear may improve your experience. There is some student gear available to borrow.

Recommended Gear:

• Full Tang Bushcraft 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