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Bushcraft and Wilderness Skills Fundamentals
Course Overview
This course introduces participants to the essential skills required to operate and sustain themselves in a wilderness environment.
Training focuses on practical, repeatable methods for firecraft, shelter, water sourcing, and environmental awareness. Participants will develop the ability to work with available resources and maintain function in austere conditions.
Instruction is hands-on and field-based, emphasizing real-world application over theory.
Training Focus
Firecraft (ferro rod, natural materials, fire building in varied conditions)
Shelter construction and site selection
Water sourcing and purification
Basic land navigation and orientation
Tool use and safety (knife, saw, basic implements)
Environmental awareness and resource use
Course Structure
Phase 1 — Fundamentals
Core principles, tools, and safetyPhase 2 — Skill Development
Hands-on training in fire, shelter, and waterPhase 3 — Field Application
Practical exercises combining multiple skills in a real environment
Who This Course Is For
This course is designed for individuals with little to no wilderness experience, as well as those looking to refine foundational skills.
It is suitable for anyone seeking practical capability in outdoor and off-grid environments.
Prerequisites
No prior experience is required.
Equipment
Participants should bring:
Durable outdoor clothing appropriate for weather conditions
Water and food for the duration of training
Notebook and pen
Recommended (but not required):
Fixed blade knife or folding knife
Ferro rod or fire-starting kit
A detailed gear list will be provided prior to training.
Course Format
Duration: 1 day (expandable to multi-day)
Environment: Outdoor / field-based training
Class Size
Minimum: 8 participants
Maximum: 20 participants
Schedule
This course is offered on a rolling basis.
Upcoming dates will be posted as they become available. Private group scheduling is available upon request.
What to Expect
This is a hands-on course conducted in outdoor conditions.
Participants should expect to work with natural materials, adapt to the environment, and perform practical tasks throughout the day.
Course Overview
This course introduces participants to the essential skills required to operate and sustain themselves in a wilderness environment.
Training focuses on practical, repeatable methods for firecraft, shelter, water sourcing, and environmental awareness. Participants will develop the ability to work with available resources and maintain function in austere conditions.
Instruction is hands-on and field-based, emphasizing real-world application over theory.
Training Focus
Firecraft (ferro rod, natural materials, fire building in varied conditions)
Shelter construction and site selection
Water sourcing and purification
Basic land navigation and orientation
Tool use and safety (knife, saw, basic implements)
Environmental awareness and resource use
Course Structure
Phase 1 — Fundamentals
Core principles, tools, and safetyPhase 2 — Skill Development
Hands-on training in fire, shelter, and waterPhase 3 — Field Application
Practical exercises combining multiple skills in a real environment
Who This Course Is For
This course is designed for individuals with little to no wilderness experience, as well as those looking to refine foundational skills.
It is suitable for anyone seeking practical capability in outdoor and off-grid environments.
Prerequisites
No prior experience is required.
Equipment
Participants should bring:
Durable outdoor clothing appropriate for weather conditions
Water and food for the duration of training
Notebook and pen
Recommended (but not required):
Fixed blade knife or folding knife
Ferro rod or fire-starting kit
A detailed gear list will be provided prior to training.
Course Format
Duration: 1 day (expandable to multi-day)
Environment: Outdoor / field-based training
Class Size
Minimum: 8 participants
Maximum: 20 participants
Schedule
This course is offered on a rolling basis.
Upcoming dates will be posted as they become available. Private group scheduling is available upon request.
What to Expect
This is a hands-on course conducted in outdoor conditions.
Participants should expect to work with natural materials, adapt to the environment, and perform practical tasks throughout the day.