Intro to the Basics
   If you feel overwhelmed by the options and don't know where to begin, come along for an introductory day to survival basics. We'll be in a wild or semi-wild location operating with the scenario that we are lost on a day hike or stranded in the wild without camping gear or basic necessities. If we were there indefinitely with only a knife, what would we do? Where would we begin?

  We will start by building a debris shelter for protection against the elements and move into finding safe drinking water and the right materials we need in order to make a fire with out matches. As the day moves on we will be learning techniques for reading the landscape and blending into it. If time permits we may address some hunting and trapping basics. This can be a very demanding and full day, but please remember that I will teach at your pace and make sure that you are in a safe and productive environment. The day is very flexible and you should not feel that you have to master a skill or push to hard. You may learn and try the skills while constructing the tools and crafts needed or you can just watch demonstrations - which ever is comfortable for you.

Ages: 12 & up
Time: 1 day
Difficulty: Medium
Location: Wilderness or semi-wild area
Physical Labor: High