Wilderness Survival Techniques

($285.00 CDN)

A 2 1/2 day course designed to cover the survival basics while enjoying a wilderness setting. Participants are instructed in the principles of survival, have the skills demonstrated, and then gain hands on experience practicing these skills. All class sessions are held outdoors in the Rocky Mountain Wilderness, where the validity of each theory may be shown more effectively. Some classes may be modified as they progress due to the unpredictability of nature and weather.

Not just another cut and dried class, student participation and interaction is strongly encouraged as each skill set is introduced. Our main focus in this course is to have you listen to the theory, watch the skill, and then learn the skill by doing...

Some areas covered:

• Pre trip planning

• Proper clothing selection

• The psychology of survival

• The Mini kit

• The Rule of Threes

• Immediate actions

• Effective shelters

• Fire basics and emergency fire making

• Water procurement and sanitizing

• Navigation

• Edible plants

• Improvisation

• Ropes and knots

• Signalling

• Obtaining food by snare, trap, and hook

Student will receive an introductory package beforehand containing a what to bring list. All participants receive reference guide ( actual classes will be visual and hands on), items needed for a personal mini kit, and a familiarity with the processes involved in preparing to survive. Basic meals are provided, all accommodations will be tent or shelter. If you wish to bring a trailer or an RV for your use please advise us.

As this is an outdoor course, the minimum age will be sixteen years (16), however the minimum may be waived in order to accommodate Scouts, Guides, and other youth groups. A waiver will have to be agreed upon and signed by each participant. No wildlife will be harmed during the snare, trap and hook sessions.

Wilderness mini courses of approximately one and a half hours duration are also available for youth groups. These focus upon selected skills, and are offered at $15.00 per student. Contact us for details.

Remote Areas Emergency Medicine and Survival will accept no responsibility or liability for any injuries or losses due to improper behaviour. This is a wilderness area, and various wildlife should not be approached!!