The Survival University Courses

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Explore outdoor skills training that fits your goals and experience.

At The Survival University, we offer a full range of outdoor and wilderness training programs here in the Colorado backcountry. Whether you're just getting started or ready for advanced immersion, you’ll find courses that build confidence, awareness, and real field skills.

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We’re currently updating and building our 2027 course calendar. Please scroll down to view our remaining 2026 classes, and bear with us as we make these updates.

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EDIBLE WILD PLANTS: IDENTIFY, HARVEST & PREPARE w/ Wild Food Girl (Erica Davis) June 13 2026
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29 DAY WILDERNESS IMMERSION PROGRAM – Part 1 w/ The TSU Crew June 16–July 14 2027
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50 DAY WILDERNESS IMMERSION PROGRAM w/ The TSU Crew June 16–Aug 4 2027
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5 DAY OUTDOOR SURVIVAL BASICS 101 w/ Jason Marsteiner June 16-20 2027
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WILDERNESS FIRST AID w/ Off Grid Medic June 19-20 2027
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WILDERNESS FIRST RESPONDER (WFR) w/ Off Grid Medic June 21-27 2027
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NAVIGATION – 3 DAY CLASS w/ Matt Boger July 9-11 2027
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ADVANCED NAVIGATION – 3 DAY CLASS w/ Matt Boger July12-14 2027
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PRIMITIVE SKILLS RUN: WILDERNESS RUNNING, SURVIVAL & ANCESTRAL TRAINING July 1-5 2026
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5-DAY OUTDOOR SURVIVAL SKILLS 201: BEYOND THE BASICS July 3-7 2026
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BUSHCRAFT BASICS – BASECAMP ESSENTIALS w/ Jacks Genega July 10-12 2026
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2 DAY SURVIVAL FOR BEGINNERS w/ Jason Marsteiner July 11-12 2026
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URBAN SELF-RELIANCE & EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS July 11-12 2026
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WILD PROTEIN - WILDERNESS FOOD PROCUREMENT w/ Jacks Genega July 16-19 2026
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3 DAY OUTDOOR SURVIVAL BASICS 101 w/ Jason Marsteiner July 17-19 2026
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5 DAY OUTDOOR SURVIVAL BASICS 101 w/ Jason Marsteiner July 17-21 2026
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BASIC TACTICAL MOUNTAIN MOBILITY July 22-24 2026
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BASIC RAPPELLING AND ROPE SKILLS COURSE July 25-26 2026
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OFF GRID COMMUNICATIONS July 25 2026
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SURVIVAL TRAINING EXPEDITION PROGRAM (STEP) w/ Jacks Genega August 7-11 2026
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INTRO TO SMALL GAME HUNTNG w/ Tanner Morrison August 7-9 2026
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KNIFE SHARPENING AND BASIC WOOD CARVING SKILLS WORKSHOP w/ Daniel Giddings August 8 2026
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KNIFE SHARPENING AND KITCHEN CULINARY KNIFE SKILLS WORKSHOP w/ Daniel Giddings August 9 2026
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2 DAY SURVIVAL FOR BEGINNERS w/ Jason Marsteiner August 8-9 2026
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3 DAY OUTDOOR SURVIVAL BASICS 101 w/ Jason Marsteiner August 14-16 2026
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5 DAY OUTDOOR SURVIVAL BASICS 101 w/ Jason Marsteiner August 14-18 2026
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LAND NAVIGATION WORKSHOP August 22-23 2026
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REWILDING CAMP FOR WOMEN w/ Jess Caldwell August 28-30 2026
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3 DAY OUTDOOR SURVIVAL BASICS 101 w/ Jason Marsteiner September 4-6 2026
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5 DAY OUTDOOR SURVIVAL BASICS 101 w/ Jason Marsteiner September 4-8 2026
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BASIC RAPPELLING AND ROPE SKILLS COURSE September 12-13 2026
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SERE - CIVILIAN RESISTANCE TRAINING September 18-22 2026
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URBAN SELF-RELIANCE & EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS September 19-20 2026
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3 DAY OUTDOOR SURVIVAL BASICS 101 w/ Jason Marsteiner October 9-11 2026
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5 DAY OUTDOOR SURVIVAL BASICS 101 w/ Jason Marsteiner October 9-13 2026
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OFF GRID COMMUNICATIONS November 28 2026
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Students living in hand-built primitive shelters during The Survival University’s 50-Day Wilderness Immersion Program in Colorado, practicing long-term wilderness living and firecraft.

50-Day Wilderness Immersion

Live in the wild, train deeply, and learn the skills that reshape how you move through the world. Explore the 50-Day Immersion or reach out with questions about joining.

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Corporate & Team Building

Looking for a unique and exciting way to build teamwork and camaraderie within your organization? Look no further than The Survival University, specializing in private team building and corporate events for outdoor experiences and survival training.