WORKSHOPS > Wilderness Survival for Beginners

This workshop is an introduction to living off the land using native skills. Although few of us set the goal of getting lost or spending an unplanned night (or longer) in the woods, the skills that you´ll begin to learn in this class will show you that it is very possible to survive with only the clothes on your back. Specific topics vary from class to class, but we´ll cover shelter, aidless navigation, edible plants, friction fire starting, and discuss primitive tool making. The class will also include personal reflection time in the woods to quiet your mind and concentrate on the sights, sounds and smells of nature. Today´s society is rapidly losing touch with these primitive skills, but this workshop will get you one step closer and teach you to further develop these on your own.

NOTE: This workshop can be combined with Animal Tracking and Woods Awareness on 6/7 for a total of $100. Please indicate you wish to attend both on the workshop registration form.

Meeting location and directions will be emailed to registered participants. Travel will be by carpool if more than 1 location.

Dates Offered: 6/8
Limit: 12
Minimum Age: 16 (12 and up if accompanied by adult)
Location: TBA, but local to the Houghton, MI area.
Time: 9:00am - 3:00pm (may run late due to field activity)
Activity Level: Moderate; trail or off-trail hiking with frequent breaks
Instructors: Brian Rajdl
Cost: $55