This is an introduction to basic outdoor survival principles. An ideal place for beginners to learn first, what to have on hand when adventuring into the backcountry, and then how to handle challenging situations should they arise.

The class is a combination of lecture-style teaching with hands-on training in essential skills.

• What's Covered in the Class?

  • The 10 Essentials

  • Staying warm

  • Building fires

  • Basic knots

  • Constructing emergency shelters

  • Water filtration/collection

  • Weather best practices

• Location

  Arabia Mountain

• Length of Class

  4 hours

• Difficulty

  Level 2

  This class combines lectures with hands on experience. There will be moderate hiking (2 miles with some uphill. Roots and loose rocks as well as occasional mud.) You will be getting up and down from the ground. 

  Dress in weather appropriate layers and closed toed shoes. 

• Who is this class for?

  • Anyone who wants to feel more comfortable and confident camping and hiking in the backcountry

  • Beginners and experienced hikers who want to add new tools to their tool belt

  • Adults 18 years and older (kids 12 and up if accompanied by an adult)