Event Details

Wilderness Survival Skills

Operated by: TerraMar Adventures

Event Leader: TBA

French Creek State Park

Departure Address:
843Park Rd
Elverson, PA 19520

What would happen if you were lost in the wilderness? How would you build shelter? How would you feed yourself? What about finding your way home? Learn the basics of how to survive!

This course is designed for people who enjoy the outdoors, as well as for those who wish to learn more about outdoor training. Class is designed for all physical levels. Upon completion of course students will have knowledge and practical skills training and should be able to:

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Identify and discuss the psychology of survival
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Have knowledge and skills training of basic survival equipment and foods
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Start a fire with basic materials
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Have familiarization with area edible vegetation
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Have knowledge of water purification and water filtration techniques
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Have skills training in land mobility and light hiking

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Have skills training in building natural shelters
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Be able to identify basic map colors and symbols on a topographical map
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Have an understanding on how to read a topographical map
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Have knowledge of land navigation and compass use

This course has been one of the most popular events we have offered. We are offering it again due to your requests and we are improving it based on your feedback. This time it will be less lecture and more hands on activities. So, you will have to obtain a copy of the book before hand and do a little homework. (We don't care if you buy it, borrow it or go to the library). But, in exchange you will get to do even more of the hands on learning we love.

REQUIRED GEAR:

* Dress for weather-we will be outside all day
* Rain or shine event
* Lunch- bring a bag lunch
* OPTIONAL: $15 cash or check made out to the instructor for purchase of book: The Complete Wilderness Training Book by Hugh McManners
* waterproof matches, compass, leather garden gloves (only bring if you have these items..no need to go out and purchase)
* Be prepared for light to moderate hiking.

WHAT'S INCLUDED: Great training and fun. Limited gear may be available for use.

Start Date:

Jun 19, 2010 @ 09:00 am

Return Date:

Jun 19, 2010 @ 03:00 pm

Register By:

Jun 18, 2010 @ 10:00 pm

Difficulty:

5 of 10

Medal:

Wilderness Survival

Cost:

$65.00 per seat

Event has no options.