Wilderness Survival
Wilderness Survival Program
Survival begins before the emergency occurs. No matter your experience or skill level, our Wilderness Survival Program teaches you how to prepare, stay safe, and respond with confidence when it does.
Our instructors bring decades of experience working with clients of all skill levels and backgrounds. They create a learning environment that encourages questions, builds confidence, and helps each participant get the most from their training so they can get outdoors and achieve their goals.
Our survival training reflects the same approach taught in the U.S. military, emphasizing preparedness, adaptability, and practical improvisation with the gear and skills to apply them. It provides the calm, focused mindset needed to protect yourself and others while supporting rescue efforts.
- Training designed to build confidence through practical, hands-on instruction.
- Small class sizes that prioritize training quality and client outcomes—not volume.
- Private training available to meet your group's goals and schedule needs.
We’re often asked these questions about this course...
In the event that a participant withdraws from this course within fifteen (15) to thirty (30) days of the program start date, course payments will not be refunded, but instead will be applied to a future course within six (6) months of the original course date. In the event that a participant withdraws from this course within fourteen (14) days or less of the program start date, course payments will not be refunded. In the event that True North must cancel this course due to instructor illness or injury, a death or sickness in the instructor’s immediate family, unsafe conditions in the training area, or in response to a government issued quarantine order, all payments will be refunded in full; or upon request by participant, any payments made may be applied to a future scheduled course date.
Our courses aren’t meant to be easy, and that’s the point. But while you need not be training for the Olympics, you should be in good enough physical condition such that you can hike through the woods with a great attitude - even if you are sweating and huffing! Trust us, we take a lot of breaks, and we have never had a student not be able to physically complete a course. If you have any questions or concerns, we recommend that you contact us. We’ll be happy to alleviate your fears!
We will provide you with a list of recommended equipment prior to your course. However, since one of the course goals is to teach you about gear and offer you a chance to “test drive” it before you buy it, if you don’t have an item, don’t feel compelled to buy it right away (especially if it’s expensive). Instead, either contact us to see if we can loan or share an item, make a suggestion for what to purchase, or use one of our numerous equipment rental partners that previous clients have happily used.
Our students truly come from all backgrounds and represent a wide variety of interests. In a class of ten people, it is common that the youngest is 16 and the oldest 70, with a broad mix of ages in between. Also, our courses are fairly consistently comprised of 50% female students. Certainly, many hikers and backpackers register, but we also get many rock climbers, hunters, scout leaders, outdoor educators, adventure racers, and forest rangers.
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Mother Nature doesn't care about your skill level, and she won't ease up when you've had enough. Gain the skills and knowledge you need to survive and thrive in an emergency!
