Wilderness Survival 101

Wilderness Survival 101 will introduce you to the essential skills and knowledge needed to handle emergencies in the outdoors. Based on the same modern approach taught in U.S. military survival schools, this hands-on course covers the fundamentals of preparedness, essential gear, and the Seven Priorities for managing any emergency. By the end of the day, you’ll have gained the confidence and competence to feel safer, more capable, and ready for your next adventure.

This course is open to participants of all skill levels, outdoor activities, and backgrounds so no prerequisites are required. Each class is routinely attended by a mix of hikers, hunters, trail runners, car-campers, and folks new to the outdoors. Regardless, they all share the desire to learn an invaluable skill.

You'll learn from highly skilled instructors who also regularly train members of the U.S. Army, Navy, Marines, and Air Force. We have years of experience working with folks of all backgrounds, skill levels, and learning styles. So, we understand how to help you to learn while enjoying some fun in the process..

Highlights

Don’t worry, just like all of our other survival courses, you’ll get the best of military survival training without the hardships! You will learn during a mix of “classroom” time and field training in an easily accessible, central location. You’ll really like our instructors, who each work hard to provide a comfortable learning environment. And you’ll get a chance to work with a diverse mix of other clients, who typically share the same passion for learning and the outdoors.

Here are some of the topics that you'll cover:

• Learn how to quickly assess and respond to an emergency in the outdoors
• Learn key skills including shelter construction, fire-craft, and water-craft
• Learn how to play an active role in your rescue

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The physical difficulty of this course is Easy. This course involves some walking and other activities over short distances at a steady pace over varying terrain that may include off-trail sections, rough spots, unexpected obstacles, and low to steep inclines and declines. This course is conducted in varying weather conditions, including hot, cold, humid, rain, wind, and snow, or a mixed combination. This course is suited for those in generally good physical condition.

This course is run as one day session. It begins at 9:00 a.m. and concludes by 4:00 p.m.

Once you book a slot, then one of our staff will follow up personally with an email. It will include three short forms for you to complete and return to us. We will also send you the course information sheet, which will contain all of the details that you will need to prepare and arrive (like required and optional gear; exact rally point; general driving directions; and overnight recommendations).

This course is often run as a private one to better meet the specific needs and schedule of our clients. Please contact Erik to learn more (412.913.6000 or erik@exploretruenorth.com).

We typically reply to emails and telephone calls within 1-2 hours. Please note, however, that it may be as long as 24 hours if we are away teaching.

Children 15-17 years old are welcome when accompanied by a parent or guardian. In our private courses, there is no set age requirement as it depends on the specific group’s needs and goals.