Overview
Learn some incredible survival techniques in the Central Canadian Rockies. Sharpen your bushcraft skills, and enjoy an amazing two day experience in the breathtaking Kootnay Plains on the banks of the North Saskatchewan River just outside Nordegg, Alberta.
This intro survival and bush-craft training provides an introduction to basic outdoor skills and northern bushcraft. Participants will focus equal amounts on theory, outdoor awareness, being properly prepared, tricks and techniques to keep you alive in emergency situations and a lot of practical bushcraft skills.
Participants will gain knowledge, which can be used in a wide variety of outdoor scenarios all the way from camping, hunting, canoeing, or hiking. We provide opportunities to hone and develop new abilities, and we include one night spent sleeping in your very own improvised survival shelter.
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
All necessary course equipment including tents hatchets, knives, compasses, GPS, etc.
Knowledgeable and experienced instructor
One nights accommodation (camping)
Lunch
Dinner
Breakfast
Breakfast Lunch & Dinner throughout the duration of the course
Transportation to/from Program
Meeting and pickup
Travelers meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
Upon Booking all participants will be provided with meeting directions, locations and times
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Good to know
A minimum total of 4 participant for each course are required in order to run the Program. Participants can book individually. In the unlikely event that the minimum participant number is not met for any one particular program date, the we will try to reschedule bookings onto a different course and if no other date works we will provide a refund for the course fee.
What to expect
Day 1 Day 1 - Intro Survival Course
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Abraham Lake
8 hours
10:30 am-5:00 pm: At Kootnay Plains we set up base camp. We start by covering what precautions to take and dangers to avoid. Proper equipment and priorities during emergencies. We move to how to make survival fires and shelters under adverse conditions. The emphasis of the course is on developing practical and useful bushcraft and overall outdoor skills. We also cover useful knots. Tonight there is the opportunity to sleep in your very own survival shelter.
Day 2 Day 2 - Intro Survival Course
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Cline River
6 hours
In the afternoon we go for a hike as we cover how to navigate in the outdoors. useful and medicinal plant identification. If time permits we will move on to more advanced survival topics including: finding alternative food sources, basic traps and snares, making improvised rope or cordage, as well as survival saws. The course will wrap up by late afternoon or early evening.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (America/Edmonton).
Additional Information
- A minimum of 4 people per booking is required
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
FAQs about Intro Survival Course Rockies
Can I cancel Intro Survival Course Rockies for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 2 days.
What's included?
- All necessary course equipment including tents hatchets, knives, compasses, GPS, etc.
- Knowledgeable and experienced instructor
- One nights accommodation (camping)
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Breakfast
- Breakfast Lunch & Dinner throughout the duration of the course
What's not included?
- Transportation to/from Program
Which places does it visit?
It visits Abraham Lake, Cline River.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in German, English, French.
Operated by Bow Valley Canyon Tours
