The Oregon Survival School operates in the foothills of the Cascade Mountains east of Eugene. Owner and director Mark J. Wienert offers world-class weekend survival training for men and women. Wienert offers classes for beginning and advanced students in outdoor survival skills, useful wild plants, bushcraft, animal tracking, and nature awareness.
Oregon Survival School
Weekend Courses 2026
Where do I Start?
Survival Skills Weekend
Start with our Survival Skills Weekend. This is a compact, in-depth training for anyone who hikes, camps, backpacks, or is thinking about it.
Especially suited for day hikers and camping preparedness.
- First timer? We have you covered.
- Need a refresher? Yep, we do that.
- Active seniors? Absolutely!
- You've never set up a tent or camped before? We’re happy to get you started.
Getting Outside in Nature
Let’s face it, these times are stressful. And a hike in nature can be a huge stress reliever.
So, we want you to have the tools, knowledge, and experience, to be prepared, and equipped to face emergency situations, just in case.
Do you want peace of mind for yourself or an active loved one? Our Weekend Survival Skills course does just that.
This extended weekend course will dramatically reduce the chances you'll end up as a survival statistic.
Build your Confidence
But life happens. And if a mishap does occur, you'll have the training to deal with it confidently and turn the odds in your favor and make it home alive!
Limited spaces.
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Registration Information
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- Driving directions, gear list, start time, forms, specific to your class are provided upon registration
- No smoking
- No dogs or pets allowed on camp premises or in vehicles
- Leave No Trace: pack it in and pack it out
Location and accommodations
Getting to Camp
The Oregon Survival School operates out of privately owned locations.
Cascade Camp
Welcome to Cascade Camp! Tent and car camping available onsite. Approximately one hour's drive east of Eugene, near the community of McKenzie Bridge, OR. 97413. From Bend and Sisters, under 2 hours driving time.
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Oregon Survival School Survival Skills
Interested in one-on-one, couples, or group training? See Custom Events.
Emergency Shelter Instruction
Bringing your shelter skills up to an advanced level is an advantage in an emergency. This advanced course will get you started in practical survival shelters. ~emergency shelter
The Bow Drill - Fire by Friction
The Bow Drill fire by friction adds tremendous insight to your Fire Craft knowledge. ~bow drill
Animal & Man Tracking
Increase your awareness and enjoyment of the outdoors and discover the Art of Tracking. Tracking is by far one of the most important skills to add to bushcraft and survival skills. ~tracking courses
“My girlfriend and I took Mark's tracking class and we both enjoyed it very much. Mark is a wonderful teacher and full of knowledge and if you are considering one of his classes just pull the trigger and take it. You won’t be disappointed. We look forward to learning more from Mark in his other classes. “~Shane Jorgensen
Intro-Survival Trapping
Have you ever wanted to learn how to feed yourself in an outdoor emergency? For meat eaters and those that don't, trapping can provide you with needed nutrition when there is no other alternative. Survival Trapping is a great starter course in basic primitive trapping. ~intro-survival trapping
Emergency Snowshoe
Craft your own pair of functional emergency snowshoes during this 2-Day class. ~emergency snowshoes
Wilderness Survival Training in the Pacific Northwest
