Wilderness Survival
Wilderness Survival
Learn a wide variety of modern outdoor survival skills in our 2-day Wilderness Survival class.
In this class you will:
Learn the priorities of survival, both mental and physical
Build a tarp shelter and stay the night in it
Learn how to safely collect and purify water with several easy methods
Make fire in many ways, including optics, electricity and spark rods
Learn camp skills and top survival tricks, like sharpening your knife on a rock
Build lethal traps, and discover nutritious wild edibles
Learn about survival kits, how to signal for help and how to avoid getting lost in the first place
Course Dates: Held on November 12-13, 2024.
Course Location: Held at our home location near Hartwood. Va. Detailed directions are emailed upon enrollment.
Required Equipment: Food and drinks for yourself for two days, appropriate clothing and wet weather gear for the expected weather, a knife (fixed blade preferred), a tarp for shelter (6x8 or 8x10 feet, or some similar size), 100 feet of cord, sleeping bag and a pen to take notes.
Recommended Equipment: Some seating is available at camp, but please bring a camp chair if you have one. Personal camping gear like tents, stoves, lights and other gear are welcomed and encouraged.