Colin T.
Colin is a passionate outdoorsman who combines his military and recreational experience to create a hands-on instructional environment that helps clients of all skill levels and backgrounds build practical skills and confidence.
After retiring from the U.S. military, where he served in a special operations role, Colin returned home to the mountains of southwestern Pennsylvania. He began working with True North nearly two years ago, initially consulting on our Mil-Nav Program before transitioning to teaching. He primarily works with service personnel preparing for the land navigation phase of assessment and selection courses.
An avid backpacker, Colin has completed multiple sections of the Appalachian Trail, but he is currently preparing to paddle the Ohio River from its headwaters in Pittsburgh to its confluence with the Mississippi.
His teaching philosophy emphasizes building competence and confidence under pressure through practical training.
Certifications
- Wilderness EMT
Why Choose Us?
True North has been consistently ranked as one of the top wilderness training programs in the country due to the unique expertise and commitment to student success that we bring to every course. We provide small class sizes, hands-on learning, skilled and passionate instructors, and courses for explorers at every level of experience.
Hands-on learning
We believe the best way to learn and retain knowledge is to develop the skills through hands-on training and application. This is especially true in emergency situations, where instinct and training provide calm and focus.
No experience required
We provide wilderness survival, land navigation, and emergency medicine training for explorers of all experience levels - from novice to professional or military. Every student can acquire the skills and mindset needed to master the outdoors.
Small class size
Our small class sizes enable us to focus on each individual student and ensure that they receive the instruction they need to both understand and retain the knowledge provided, ensuring that they will be able to access and harness these skills in the future.
Skilled instructors
Founder Erik Kulick brings a lifetime of unique personal experience and expertise to every training course, as a police officer, EMS provider, a Wilderness EMT, and a Fellow of the Academy of Wilderness Medicine.
Ready for an Adventure
Because Mother Nature doesn't care about your skill level. And She doesn't just give up because you've had enough. Get the skills you need to survive and conquer any situation!
