DATE AND TIME:
In-Person Sessions run from Wednesday 9am to Sunday 4pm
Apr 15-19, 2026
July 15-19, 2026
Oct 14-18, 2026
We will also host eight 2-hour virtual sessions. These will run on the following Tuesdays at 5pm Pacific/8pm Eastern:
- April 28
- May 19
- June 9
- June 30
- Aug 4
- Aug 25
- Sept 22
- Nov 3
LOCATION: In-Person Sessions will take place at Linne Doran–Wilderness Awareness School’s 60-acre campus, located about fifteen minutes outside of Duvall in the foothills of the Cascade Mountains. The physical address for Coho Ridge Parking Lot, our main parking area, is located at:
20121 320th Ave NE
Duvall, WA, 98019.
Once you get to the gravel road, you can follow these directions to that parking area. After parking, you will meet us at Cedar Lodge by way of the marked trails.
Virtual sessions will take place online over Zoom.
A NOTE FROM THE PROGRAM TEAM:
Thank you for registering for The Wild Path. We are excited to meet you! This page contains information that you will need to prepare for this program. Please read it carefully.
If you have any questions regarding your registration, please contact Wilderness Awareness School at (425) 788-1301 or [email protected]; our office hours are 8:00am,-4:00pm, Monday through Friday.
If you have any questions about registration, refunds, or transfers, please visit our Cancellation and Transfer Policy.
Sincerely,
Merilee Bradford
Lead Instructor
Shivani Gogna
Program Manager
WHAT TO EXPECT FOR IN-PERSON SESSIONS:
We will spend most of the session outside under covered structures regardless of the weather. Each day, please bring all the gear you need to be out the entire day. Be prepared to dress in layers so that you can adjust easily (see attached gear list) and wear clothes you can get dirty.
We strive to balance theory with hands-on practice in a safe learning environment. We ask you to turn off your electronic devices in class and to only access it for essential needs.
You may choose to camp on our property (highly encouraged and included in the price of tuition) or to stay offsite. Read below for more information.
FACILITIES:
Our Linne Doran campus includes Cedar Lodge, our indoor classroom and meeting space, as well as several outdoor classrooms. There are bathrooms and potable water on the property. Linne Doran has limited cell reception and no internet access.
Participants are welcome to camp on our property. Accommodations are rustic: there are simple campsites, potable water, and firewood provided.
If you would like more modern accommodations, there are some Airbnb/VRBO type accommodations nearby, as well as a Tolt McDonald Park (20 minutes away) for large RV set-ups. We do not have space for RV’s or for campers that are larger than a standard pickup truck.
FOOD:
Food is provided for this course. We will offer three nourishing and delicious meals a day, and you are welcome to pack extra snacks. We will accommodate reasonable dietary needs, and will contact you if we have questions about your dietary requests.
If you choose to bring/cook extra food for yourself, please note we do not have any way for you to refrigerate or heat your food, so please plan accordingly. You can bring your own stove and cooking vessels, as well as a cooler if needed.
WHAT TO PACK:
Please bring the following items. This list is designed with your comfort and safety in mind and takes into account the variable weather possibilities during winter in Western Washington.
- 1 Liter of Water
- Knife – sharp, full-tang fixed blade (about 4″) with a protective sheath. We suggest the Mora Companion, commonly sold at Ragweed Forge and Amazon. Please be aware that we no longer sell knives.
- Notebook and pen/pencil
- Daypack (to carry lunch, water, notebook, and extra layers)
- Please feel free to bring a blanket or a Crazy Creek style chair to increase your comfort during sessions when we are sitting together. Otherwise, wooden benches and stumps will be provided.
- Clothing that is appropriate for the weather and can get dirty. The key to being prepared is having multiple layers that you can add/remove during the day. Depending on the time of year, this could include:
- Synthetic long underwear top and bottom (not cotton)
- Wool or fleece pants (not cotton)
- Wool or fleece jacket (not cotton)
- Rain jacket, rain pants, and rain hat
- Wool socks
- Warm hat
- Gloves
- Appropriate footwear
Optional Gear (for those camping overnight)
- Cooler
- Tent with rain fly and ground tarp
- Sleeping bag and pad (with temperature rating appropriate for season)
- Toiletries and personal medication
- Flashlight
- Food
- Camp stove