This is an entry level course that teaches the basic fundamentals of dealing with a wilderness survival situation. Learn about the physiological/psychological challenges and how to mitigate them. We will cover the necessary items needed in a survival kit as well as the necessary hands on skills: Shelter building, fire-making, water purifying, emergency signaling, and natural navigation tactics. 30% lecture, 70% hands-on. Hiking is minimal. 12 person max. Ages 10 and older.

Location: Kalamataka Ranch, Sisters, OR (After booking we will send you directions)

Dates: April 5th 2025. 12 person max. 12 years and older

Time: 9am-4pm

What to bring: Knife, (Beavercraft knives are great)lunch, water bottle, 6 inch ferrocerium rod (https://4directionsbushcraft.com/product/1-2x6-ferrocerium-rod/),gloves,warmclothes

CANCELLATION POLICY: CANCELLATION POLICY: Payment required in full to secure dates and availability. If cancellation is at least 30 days prior to the course start date 97% of course cost is refunded. If cancellation is within 14 to 30 days prior to course start date 75% of course cost is refunded. If cancellation is within 14 days of course start date 50% of course cost will be refunded. Due to minimum class size requirements we might need to cancel a course, if so we will provide a full refund or offer an alternative course date.