Wilderness Survival
Duration: 3 days
Recommended Group Size: 12
Adventure with ConfidencE, Go into your next hike, camping trip, or outing with the skills you need to survive in the wilderness. SOLO Southeast is here to teach you the necessary skills should your next adventure not go as planned. With our Wilderness Survival courses, you will always be prepared.
Course Price: Nrs 25000

Description

Most rescues happen within the first 72-hours. This wilderness survival course teaches students how to use these critical hours to stabilize your situation and assist in your own rescue. Instructors demonstrate techniques associated with the six essential concepts of wilderness survival: shelter, fire craft, food finding, water purification, off-trail navigation, and rescue signaling.

This fun, 3-day course gives students the option of sleeping overnight in their own handmade shelters and reviews important survival gear and equipment.

What to expect?

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THE WORLD LEADER IN WILDERNESS MEDICINE EDUCATION SINCE 1976 !

 

1: LEADING OUR INDUSTRY SINCE THE LAST ICE AGE

SOLO is the oldest, most innovative, and one of the most respected wilderness medical schools in the world.

2:WE’RE FOCUSED ON WILDERNESS

Which is anywhere outside “The Golden Hour,” whether miles from home or just down the street (e.g., after a Earthquake, flood ,tornado).

3:WE’RE VERY HANDS-ON

Get ready to roll up your sleeves and dig in. The training is real, gritty, and can be messy; we prepare you for real life.

4:WE GO OUTSIDE NO MATTER WHAT

All weather, all conditions from 90 above to 10 below; emergencies don’t wait for pleasant days, and neither do we.

5:WE KEEP THINGS REAL

We train by immersion, and all our scenarios have the sights and sounds of a real emergency. This helps prepare students for real-world situations.

6:AND IT’S NOT ALL HARD SKILLS

We’ll teach you to fix broken things, but you’ll also learn the joy of simply giving comfort. Compassion is an important first aid tool.

7:YOU’LL HAVE A GREAT TIME!

Some of the great benefits of SOLO training are the good times and lasting friendships. The learning can be as fun as it is intense.

8:YOU’LL BE READY FOR ANYTHING

Whether far-flung adventure or a career in emergency medicine, we’ll give you the confidence and skills to….go!

You should plan to have clothing appropriate to the season in which you will be taking the class, as you will spend a significant amount of time outside. The following list is to SUPPLEMENT the clothing you will be wearing. If you have trouble locating some of these items please call us as we have a limited amount for loan.

Recommended items 

  • Backpack to put everything in (medium to large)
  • Rain gear (tops and bottoms)
  • Layers of clothing (weather dependent)
  • Warm hat or sun hat (weather dependent)
  • Water bottles (at least 1 qt/litre)
  • Snacks
  • Pen and notepad
  • Wrist Watch (cell phone is not sufficient)
  • Foot wear appropriate to the terrain (closed toes, no flip flops)
  • Insect repellent & Sunscreen
  • Leather gloves
  • Old Sleeping bag or blanket
  • Fixed-blade knife (NO folding knife) Note: If you don't own a fixed-blade knife, we recommend trying some of our knives to see what you prefer
  • Sleeping pad (foam or inflatable)
  • Personal first aid kit

For overnight courses

  • Sleeping bag or sleeping pad
  • Eating utensils (including bowl & cup)
  • Flashlight or headlamp
  • Non-perishable food (e.g. mountain house camping food)
  • Students staying in Basecamp lodging - bring linens/sleeping bag, pillow, towel, & cooking utensils (if planning to use the shared kitchen)

Course Topics

  • Building Shelter
  • Firecraft
  • Food Finding
  • Water Purification
  • Off-Trail Navigation
  • Rescue Signaling

Minimum Age: 14 (All minors must be accompanied by parent or guardian)

Groups welcome, start planning your courses today.

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