Survival Essentials

This practical wilderness survival course teaches the core skills needed to stay safe, make sound decisions, and care for yourself when plans change outdoors. Based on Winfield Ivers’s wilderness teachings, it covers preparation, shelter, water, fire, navigation, food, first aid, and signaling for rescue. Learners will practice prioritizing their needs, using available natural materials responsibly, and responding calmly to common backcountry emergencies. By the end, they will have a reliable framework for making safe choices and handling an unexpected night or extended delay in the wilderness.