Fall Wilderness Survival Basics

“Wilderness Survival Basics covered a wide breadth of applicable subject matter. The balance of pacing and in-field hands-on practice made this two-day course digestible and memorable. This course alone would empower one with a nice “starter pack” of skills to apply in the wild. It is also a great foundational class from which to dive deeper into more specific subject matter and hone one’s advanced outdoor survival skills.” -Jay

“I truly enjoyed every moment. It was a very knowledgeable and fun group that love to teach. The class helped build confidence in myself and has inspired me to continue building my skills in wilderness survival. I look forward to the next course I join with this organization and team!” -Matt

This course is a hands-on introduction to the skills and knowledge necessary to live through a short-term wilderness survival situation. If you have the survival skills and experience to survive at least 72 hours, then you have a much greater chance to find your way out of the woods OR be located by search and rescue.

Topics will include essential survival gear, survival priorities, and most importantly, how to maintain an upright mind.

Anyone who enters the wilderness will benefit from having these basic, but important, survival skills.

Program Logistics

Class will take place at our school’s 40-acre property from 9am-5pm on Saturday and Sunday. No food provided. Participants will be out in the field all day and will need to dress accordingly. While the class isn’t overly strenuous, we will be hiking about 1-2 miles over the course of the weekend. Students will need to be able to carry food, water, and gear with them throughout the day – preferably in a backpack with a hip belt.

Camping is available Saturday night on our campus. To register, select “Optional Camping” under the Additional Options section during the registration process. Camping is at your own risk and available only for Saturday. Potable water and restrooms are provided. See our Program Details for more.

Meet Your Instructor:

Dan Corcoran

Dan Corcoran has worked with Wilderness Awareness School in many different roles over the years. He attended The Immersion in 2002, then the Nature Instructor Training apprenticeship in 2003. After 7 years as a Kamana, Youth Program, and Survival Instructor, he transitioned to the administration team supporting programs and marketing. He is currently our Program Director.

Dan has continued to be our Survival Skills Specialist; he teaches a variety of wilderness survival and primitive living classes for The Immersion at Wilderness Awareness School and the public. His passions include wilderness survival, bowmaking, hunting, and raising his two sons. Dan is a Kamana graduate, has a Level 3 Track and Sign Certification, and is a former member of King County Search and Rescue.