SURVIVAL ESSENTIALS
We’ve all heard stories of someone stranded, alone, in a remote wilderness. Some survive against almost impossible odds, while others meet a tragic fate. What choices make the difference between life and death? What is the first thing YOU would do?
Survival Essentials will help you answer these questions, and learn the life-saving wilderness skills you need to embark on outdoor adventures with confidence. Through this engaging, hands-on experience, you’ll explore the seven priorities of survival – the seven key elements to making it out alive.
Over the course of just two days and one night, you’ll learn the essentials of positive mental attitude, wilderness first aid, shelter, fire craft, signaling, water, and food. In the end, after “rescue,” you will have a solid foundation of wilderness survival skills and knowledge. Through hands-on experience, you’ll be ready to start and maintain a knee-high fire in the pouring rain or improvise an effective shelter using the most appropriate knots and lashings.
This course is a “modern” survival course. We encourage proper equipment, preparedness, and practice so you always prevail should your adventure take an unexpected turn into a survival situation.
November 12-13, 2022
December 3-4, 2022
Course Price: $295
What else should I know?
What outdoor experience do I need to attend this course? Outdoor experience levels do not matter. We have students with no experience to weekend warriors. Everyone learns valuable information in this course. You will leave prepared to help yourself and others while on any adventure.
Do I get to eat bugs? You will learn which bugs are edible and how to find them. Eating them is optional!
What time does the course start and end? The course begins at 10:00 Saturday morning and finishes by 1:00 on Sunday. Plan to arrive by 9:30 on Saturday. If you prefer to travel on Friday, you can stay at the lodge. $50 includes a bunk and breakfast. $25 for each additional person in your group. Group, semi-private and private rooms are available on a first come first serve basis.
Do I sleep under the stars? This is your adventure! You can sleep in a tent, a shelter you improvise or stay in the lodge. The choice is yours.
What outdoor experience do I need to attend this course? Outdoor experience levels do not matter. We have students with no experience to weekend warriors. Everyone learns valuable information in this course. You will leave prepared to help yourself and others while on any adventure.
Do I get to eat bugs? You will learn which bugs are edible and how to find them. Eating them is optional!
What time does the course start and end? The course begins at 10:00 Saturday morning and finishes by 1:00 on Sunday. Plan to arrive by 9:30 on Saturday. If you prefer to travel on Friday, you can stay at the lodge. $50 includes a bunk and breakfast. $25 for each additional person in your group. Group, semi-private and private rooms are available on a first come first serve basis.
Do I sleep under the stars? This is your adventure! You can sleep in a tent, a shelter you improvise or stay in the lodge. The choice is yours.
Testimonials
Why did you decide to attend a survival school? We recently began backpacking and wanted to be prepared for any situation that might occur.
Why did you choose Mountain Shepherd? After carefully researching several options, Mountain Shepherd offered the most comprehensive course with the most educated/skilled team.
Before you went, what did you think survival training would be like? We thought we would be given some instructions in the beginning and then thrust into the wilderness to survive as pairs, with lessons as situations arose.
How did your experience surprise you? Well, it wasn’t really as we expected. We stayed somewhat close to the lodge, received instruction throughout our course and stayed together as a group. We felt that this allowed us the opportunity to learn in a less stressful manner, therefore allowing the information to sink in.
What was your favorite part of the entire time? Fire craft, who knew it could be that simple. We never thought we could build a fire of that magnitude with just a little preparation and time.
To whom would you recommend a survival course? Everyone! People tend to take for granted that nothing bad will ever happen and that modern conveniences will always be available.
What advice would you give to others who are about to take a survival training course? Relax and pay attention. There is so much information given and it is all important to remember.
Why did you decide to attend a survival school? I’ve always enjoyed the outdoors. Survival training just adds to the comfort level to any outdoor trek.
Why did you choose Mountain Shepherd? Mountain Shepherd has a proven program and reputation through programs for the Boy Scouts, the U.S. military, and other government organizations. Its record made Mountain Shepherd the logical choice for survival training.
Before you went, what did you think survival training would be like? Before Mountain Shepherd, I thought survival training was just training in primitive lifestyles.
How did your experience surprise you? Mountain Shepherd’s philosophy of modern survival makes its courses relevant to a much larger segment of the outdoor enthusiast community.
What was your favorite part of the entire time? Learning to identify useful items that surround you in a wilderness environment.
To whom would you recommend a survival course? Anyone who ventures into the wilderness.
What advice would you give to others who are about to take a survival training course? Bring your curiosity and be prepared for a fantastic learning experience.