This 1-Day course is designed to provide the perfect introduction to wilderness survival.
The goal of Wilderness Survival 101 is to introduce you to the skills and information that you’ll need to better deal with an emergency in the outdoors. We will accomplish this by teaching you the same “modern” approach to wilderness survival that is taught in U.S. military survival schools. Whether you are new to the outdoors or highly experienced, we’re confident that you’ll walk away feeling better prepared for your next outdoor adventure.
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You will accomplish this by learning about basic skills, equipment, and preparedness in an active and hands-on way. You will learn about the Seven Priorities of dealing with any emergency, anywhere, anytime. Your training will place particular articular emphasis on shelter construction, fire-craft, and signaling. By the end of the the day you’ll feel confident and more comfortable in the outdoors … and eager to continue your learning!
And don’t worry, just like all of our other survival courses, you’ll get the best of military survival training without the hardships! You will learn during a mix of “classroom” time and field training in an easily accessed, central location. You’ll really like our instructors, who each work hard to provide a comfortable learning environment. And you’ll get a chance to work with a diverse mix of other clients, who typically share the same passion for learning.
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This course is geared towards participants of varying skill, experience, fitness, and backgrounds so no prerequisites are required. We only require that you bring the necessary equipment, your sense of adventure, and plenty of Positive Mental Attitude. From there, we will work together to take care of the rest.
Course Overview
- Course Duration: One Day (7 hours)
- Start / End Times: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Fee: $145 per person
- Location: Harrison Hills County Park (roughly 25 miles Northeast of Downtown Pittsburgh)
- Maximum Group Size: 10
- Description of the Level of Physical Difficulty – Easy: This course involves some walking and other activities over short distances at a steady pace over varying terrain that may include off-trail sections, rough spots, unexpected obstacles, and low to steep inclines and declines. This course is conducted in varying weather conditions, including hot, cold, humid, rain, wind, and snow, or a mixed combination. This course is best suited for those ready for an active day. If you have any questions, or would like some guidance, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
- Minimum Age: Children 15-17 years old are welcome when accompanied by a parent or guardian. In our private courses, there is no set age requirement as it depends on the specific group’s needs and goals.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens when I register? We will personally follow up with you with three quick and easy forms for you to complete and return. We will send you a detailed course information sheet which will contain all of the applicable details that you’ll need to prepare and arrive for your training.
Does True North run this course as a private one? Yes! While we offer many open enrollment survival courses, most are run for private groups. So we regularly work with families, scouting groups, and schools. The many benefits include personalized training which can be tailored to your specific needs. We can do this by structuring the program in a variety of time formats, running it in various locations, either your location or ours, or for a mix of ages. To learn more, just contact us.
Are bathroom facilities available? Yes. Bathroom facilities are available at this location.
What kind of gear do I need to bring? Since our primary goal is to provide you a safe and comfortable learning experience that helps to minimize your costs, we really don’t require much beyond appropriate clothing and footwear, your snacks and lunch. When you register, we’ll send you a detailed course information sheet that will list the required and suggested items.
Besides, one of our goals is to give you a chance to “test drive” gear and supplies that we bring so that you can make better purchases after the course.