Our Survival Skills Weekend introduces you to key survival and bushcraft skills. Our goal is to provide you with a strong foundation in fundamental outdoor skills during an extended weekend training. You will receive solid hands-on instruction in wilderness survival skills.
Survival Skills Weekend-Oregon
DETAILS
Contact Mark to request dates for one-on-one or group training.
Location: Oregon, Cascade Camp
Tuition: $500.00 for One, Register as a group of two or more, $225.00 per person.
NOTE: Request dates before purchasing. Suitable for Adults and Youth 16 years of age with parental approval.
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Develop Essential Survival Skills
Learning survival skills is essential if you spend any time in nature. We help you begin your training in the skills needed to enjoy the outdoors safely.
Camping Gear
Having reliable camping gear is key to a comfortable overnight experience. The last thing you want when you are 5 miles out from the trailhead is equipment failure; so, choosing the right gear for your activity and knowing how to use it is critical.
Survival Gear
Did you know that your camping gear is your survival gear?
The gear you take with you is the gear that protects you from cold nights to summer heat. The gear you choose, from head to toe, determines your camping experience.
Knowledge and Experience
Knowledge and experience trump gear.
The more time you invest in outdoor learning and training; the more experience and confidence you gain.
Survival Skills Weekend
Survival training in bushcraft dramatically enhances your outdoor experience.
Curriculum
Psychology of Survival
- sympathetic nervous system and how it works
- a prepared mind
- action
Fire Craft
- one-match fire - emergency fire craft
- basic camp cooking
- using a backpacking stove
Emergency Shelter
- shelter - clothing-layering
- shelter - location
- setting up a tent - tarp - knots
Water
- hydration - filtering
- locating water - plants
Useful Wild Plants
- common useful plants & trees
- alternative lightweight nutritional foods for backpacking
Knife Craft
- carving knives
- safety, use, and technique
Wildlife Behavior
- human and wildlife interaction
- track awareness
- predator awareness
Discover Wild Edible and Medicinal Plants
As a group, we do several nature walks in the area for animal and wild plant identification. Course time will be held at the campsite and surrounding area for lectures and practicing survival skills.
Backpack and Gear
Bring a backpack if you have one. If you don't, you can learn about the backpacks other students bring, and hear the pros and cons of what folks like about their packs.
Feel free to bring any gear you would like to practice with, during camp. A backpacking stove and a water filter are examples.
Here is our recommended gear and food list for the Weekend Survival School Gear List
Leave No Trace Principles
Leave No Trace Principles can make your camping experience much more enjoyable and reduces the chances of having negative experiences with bears and rodents. Keep our wildlife wild by cleaning up your camp.
Pack it in, Pack it out!
Location
Cascade Camp. Near Eugene, Oregon.
More Info
- Eligible Students: adults, (Teens 16 +, may attend with parental consent.)
- Duration: Friday afternoon through noon Sunday
- Schedule: arrive between 4 PM & 5 PM Friday – ends on Sunday at 12:oo noon
- Location: east of Eugene, OR. Directions will be provided after enrollment
- Accommodations: campsite included
- Meals: after receiving your registration payment we will email meal suggestions for breakfast lunch and dinner items
- Leave No Trace camping: Pack it in and Pack it out
- Equipment: a registration packet will be supplied after enrollment
- Transport: - shuttle not available.
- School Instructors and Staff: Mark Wienert Owner – founder and head instructor;– Lifesong volunteers.
Please contact Mark with any questions you have.
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