Basic Wilderness Survival Class
Acquire the basic knowledge, skills, and attitude necessary to survive in the wilderness for up to 72 hours!
Training held in and around Cloudcroft, NM
Learn:
- The Psychology of Survival
- How to plan for outdoor trips
- Fire making
- Food and water
- Introduction to signaling
- Introduction to maps and compass
- How to make a survival and first aid kit
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Overview – Basic Class
· 8-hour class (some inside instruction) located in Cloudcroft, NM
· Students should bring lunch, snacks, and drinks to sustain them throughout the day. Water is available.
· A whistle, compass and ferro rod are part of the student package and will be provided to each student at the class.
· Although no rigorous training is planned, students will be required to hike up to two miles and participate in activities
· Class based on using what you have with you and how to improvise. 2 Day class includes more in depth hands on and some primitive skills.
· $75 per student to be paid at the time of registration
Call John at 575-921-7578 or email at desertfirearms@gmail.com for training dates beginning in early May 2021
Intermediate Class
A more in depth overnight class to gain the knowledge, skills, and attitude necessary to survive in the wilderness utilizing man made and natural materials.
Learn:
Land Navigation
Wilderness First Aid
Shelter Making (hands on)
Introduction to traps
Overview – Intermediate Class
MORE INFORMATION FORTHCOMING! Two day class with overnight portion! Bring a tent or sleep under the stars!
Training Dates – 2021
May 15 (full), June 5 (full), June 27 (full), September 4, September 11, September 25-26. October and November days coming soon. (Two day training dates in bold are for the upcoming Intermediate course. $150 per person). Cold weather classes to be held later in year.
Please sign and return this liability waiver.
