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Primitive Living Courses:

Introduction to Primitive Living & Wilderness Survival:

A primitive shelter and hanging kitchen built by students on a two-day Primitive Living Course.


This two-day course educates students about the four elements of survival and wilderness living and how to find, build/gather, and maintain them. Students will learn what to bring on outdoor trips to aid in survival situations. Fire starting, shelter building, and food identification are major elements learned in this course. Participants should supply appropriate clothing for the weather, food, and water. We will provide all tools, equipment, and transportation to any on-site locations.

Cost: $450.00

Dates: (Two Day Course, students will need to provide their own lodging, or sleep in the wilderness)

Space is limited; please call or email to sign up.

Cold Weather Survival/Winter Living:

This one-day course educates students on techniques and skills necessary to live and survive in cold weather. Students will learn what to bring on outdoor trips to aid in winter survival situations. Students will learn how to construct strong, durable, and effective shelters from snow, and natural debris. Students will also learn trapping techniques that are effective in the winter. Students should supply appropriate clothing for the weather, food for the day, and water. We will provide all tools, equipment, and transportation to any on-site locations.

Cost: $85

Dates:

Space is limited, please call or email to sign up. Participants must register in advance.




Wilderness First Aid Courses:

SOLO Wilderness First Aid Course

VAT Guide Josh Hardt playing the role of patient during a recent WFA course.
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Attending to a patient during a practical scenario at a WFA course.


A SOLO instructor teaches this two-day course. The wilderness medical course emphasizes the skills necessary to deal with common wilderness emergencies. Basic wilderness first aid, injury prevention and treatment of injuries are all covered in the course. Upon successful completion of the course, students will receive a two-year certification from SOLO for Wilderness First Aid. Course will include CPR.

Cost: $185

Course Dates:

Space is limited so please call or email to sign up Participants must register in advance.

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