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- Edmonton, Canada
Intro Survival Course Rockies
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2 days (approx.)
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Mobile ticket
What to Expect
Day 1 - Intro Survival Course
Stop at: Nordegg
9:30 am: Meet and greet, introduction to your instructor(s). From Shunda Creek we drive approximately 40 km to our training location into the heart of the Rocky Mountains.
Stop at: Abraham Lake
10:30 am-5:00 pm: At Kootnay Plains we set up base camp. We start by covering what precautions to take and dangers to avoid. Proper equipment and priorities during emergencies. We move to how to make survival fires and shelters under adverse conditions. The emphasis of the course is on developing practical and useful bushcraft and overall outdoor skills. We also cover useful knots. Tonight there is the opportunity to sleep in your very own survival shelter.
Day 2 - Intro Survival Course
Stop at: Abraham Lake
9:00 am - 11:00 am: In the morning we continue with topics introduced on the previous day.
Stop at: Cline River
In the afternoon we go for a hike as we cover how to navigate in the outdoors. useful and medicinal plant identification. If time permits we will move on to more advanced survival topics including: finding alternative food sources, basic traps and snares, making improvised rope or cordage, as well as survival saws. The course will wrap up by late afternoon or early evening.
What's Included
- All necessary course equipment including tents hatchets, knives, compasses, GPS, etc.
- Knowledgeable and experienced instructor
- One nights accommodation (camping)
- Lunch (2)
- Dinner
- Breakfast
- Breakfast Lunch & Dinner throughout the duration of the course
- Transportation to/from Program
Meeting And Pickup
Meeting Point
Upon Booking all participants will be provided with meeting directions, locations and times
End point
This experience ends at the starting point.
What To Expect
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Day 1: Day 1 - Intro Survival Course
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9:30 am: Meet and greet, introduction to your instructor(s). From Shunda Creek we drive approximately 40 km to our training location into the heart of the Rocky Mountains.
Duration: 30 minutes
Admission Included: NOT_APPLICABLE
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10:30 am-5:00 pm: At Kootnay Plains we set up base camp. We start by covering what precautions to take and dangers to avoid. Proper equipment and priorities during emergencies. We move to how to make survival fires and shelters under adverse conditions. The emphasis of the course is on developing practical and useful bushcraft and overall outdoor skills. We also cover useful knots. Tonight there is the opportunity to sleep in your very own survival shelter.
Duration: 8 hours
Admission Included: NOT_APPLICABLE
Day 2: Day 2 - Intro Survival Course
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9:00 am - 11:00 am: In the morning we continue with topics introduced on the previous day.
Duration: 2 hours
Admission Included: NOT_APPLICABLE
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In the afternoon we go for a hike as we cover how to navigate in the outdoors. useful and medicinal plant identification. If time permits we will move on to more advanced survival topics including: finding alternative food sources, basic traps and snares, making improvised rope or cordage, as well as survival saws. The course will wrap up by late afternoon or early evening.
Duration: 6 hours
Admission Included: NOT_APPLICABLE
Additional Info
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Child rate applies only when sharing with paying adults
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
Customer Reviews
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