Backcountry Survival Course
Backcountry survival training is about making the right decisions and doing the right things. Its also about trying to avoid survival situations and turning them into inconveniences. The course covers the basics of what you need to know about surviving a forced overnight.
It’s also about how to avoid the part where things go wrong. (as much as is possible) Things happen and sometimes there is nothing anyone can do.
Imagine this: You are on a day hike with a friend in an unfamiliar area on a route neither of you have done before. The weather changes to thick cloud and heavy rain. You think you downloaded a map on your phone but you can’t find it. You think your on a trail but it doesn’t make sense. Did you miss a turn? Not sure where you are? Phone dies as its cold, soaked and trying to find a cell signal constantly. Is this a reality? All too easily this situation can and does occur. Do you have the skills to survive for a day and a night possibly more until you are found?
Day hikers are the most likely to find themselves in a backcountry survival situation in comparison to any other outdoor recreation activity. This is because hiking is the most easily accessible outdoor activity to novice, inexperienced and ill equipped recreators. All you need is a backpack and shoes. Shoes, not boots. We all have those.
Survival basics gives you enough information to make informed decisions and hopefully stay out of trouble in the mountains. The course covers the basics of what you need to know about surviving a forced overnight. If you are new to hiking or outdoor recreation this will be a great taster experience for you with some great takeaways that will help you to enjoy the mountains with more confidence.
Who is it for?
This course is ideal for teenagers, beginner day hikers, novice hunters or anyone that wants to recreate in some of the wild places in Canada. I believe this knowledge is a prerequisite for anyone that spends time in the woods and mountains. Its a whistle stop tour of shelters, fires, knifes, knots, water and what you need to worry about to stay alive! There is so much to cover that we have a 5 day version for a more in depth and skills approach.
