Graham M., Maj (Retd)
Graham is an experienced wilderness survival and land navigation instructor who draws on decades of military experience to help clients of all backgrounds develop practical skills, sound judgment, and confidence in the outdoors.
A retired British Army Major, Graham grew up in Northern Perthshire, Scotland, where he developed an early appreciation for the outdoors while exploring the surrounding woods and hills. In 1986, he completed his first survival course, sparking a lifelong passion that continued throughout his 37-year military career.
Graham served as a Survival, Evasion, Resistance, and Escape (SERE) and Land Navigation instructor, gaining extensive experience delivering training around the world, including the United States, Europe, the Mediterranean, the Middle East, Asia, and Africa.
Graham recently relocated to Northern Virginia with his wife, where he is enjoying retirement and exploring his new surroundings.
Certifications
- Retired Military
- NCFE Defence SERE Advanced Survival Instructor Award
- NCFE SIA Level 4
- Wilderness First Aid
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!
