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A collage of photos from a two-day backcountry hiking adventure with The Survival University, featuring scenes of wild plant foraging, fire starting, map reading, trail hiking, and scenic mountain views, with a mix of solo and group moments.
A person with a pot strapped to their backpack raises a long stick triumphantly while striding through a green mountain meadow toward rocky cliffs under a hazy sky.
A group of six hikers smile for a photo at the base of a rugged red rock canyon. They're geared up with backpacks, trekking poles, and walking sticks, surrounded by green forest and steep cliffs.
An older man and a younger woman sit in the forest studying a topographic map together, with compasses and outdoor gear visible, as they engage in a focused navigation lesson.
A smiling man in the foreground takes a selfie while leading a group of backpackers and a dog through a lush, green mountain meadow surrounded by trees and rocky hills.
Three hikers sit in a grassy mountain clearing, one smiling with a map on their lap, another holding up a pink trail marker ribbon and flashing a peace sign, while the third drinks from a water bottle. Pine-covered hills and a moody sky stretch out behind them.
A smiling woman playfully gives bunny ears to a man resting against a tree with his hat down and hiking stick in hand. Both are in full backpacking gear in a pine forest.
A hiker in a plaid shirt playfully holds up a large animal skull in front of their face like a mask, with a loaded backpack and lush forested mountains in the background.
A woman smiles in the forest while holding a snack bar, with a loaded hiking backpack in the foreground displaying outdoor gear including a pink bandana and packed shelter.
A man in tactical hiking gear stands confidently in a grassy field, holding a long wooden staff. He wears a wide-brimmed hat and carries a large backpack with outdoor tools, including a GPS device and rifle stock.

Two-Day Adventure Hike in Colorado

$425.00

Two-Day Adventure Hike in Colorado with Wildkind Jess & Colorado Mountain Man Jason

For those seeking a touch of survival skills training before embarking on our Backcountry Hiking Adventure, consider exploring our 2-Day Survival for Beginners class scheduled just before this journey. Take advantage of a bundled offer by registering for both classes concurrently within our comprehensive 4 Day Colorado Wilderness Adventure & Skills Training program.

Description

2-Day Backcountry Hiking Adventure

With Instructors: Wildkind Jess & Colorado Mountain Man Jason

Experience the wild beauty of Colorado like never before with our 2-Day Backcountry Hiking Adventure. Led by seasoned outdoor educators Jess Caldwell and Jason Marsteiner, this immersive hiking and survival course takes you deep into the Colorado wilderness, through remote canyons, across mountain streams, and into unforgettable terrain.

This course is designed for outdoor enthusiasts, backpackers, and beginner hikers who want to learn real-world wilderness survival skills while exploring breathtaking backcountry locations. You’ll learn essential outdoor techniques while connecting with nature and building confidence in your ability to handle diverse terrain and conditions.

Looking to start with foundational skills? Pair this hike with our 2-Day Survival for Beginners course offered just before this adventure, and enjoy the full 4-Day Colorado Wilderness Adventure & Skills Training experience.

What to Expect on Your Hiking Adventure

Over two full days, you’ll hike through rugged, remote wilderness while learning and applying vital backcountry skills. Your instructors will guide you through hands-on lessons in:

  • Wilderness navigation and route-finding

  • Identifying edible and medicinal plants

  • Fire-starting using modern and primitive tools

  • Water purification techniques

  • Shelter construction in natural environments

  • Trail safety and hazard awareness

This is more than just a hike—it’s a true adventure training experience where each mile offers new challenges, deeper awareness, and the chance to practice survival techniques in real terrain.

Nature Connection and Community

As you traverse canyons and camp under the stars, you’ll experience a powerful connection to the natural world. Breathe the fresh mountain air, soak in stunning views, and take time to slow down and rewild your senses.

Along the way, you’ll bond with fellow adventurers. This course is built not just around hiking and survival skills—but also around community, connection, and personal growth. Shared experiences, group challenges, and campfire stories bring people together in a way that’s hard to find anywhere else.

Logistics

  • Duration: 2 days, 1 night in the backcountry

  • Location: Remote wilderness near TSU’s Colorado base

  • Return: Students will hike out and be transported back to main camp by the end of day two

  • Suggested Prerequisite: 2-Day Survival for Beginners (optional but highly recommended)

  • Part of: 4-Day Colorado Wilderness Adventure & Skills Training Program (if bundled)

Why Take This Course?

  • Perfect for new backpackers, hikers, and outdoor enthusiasts

  • Combines hiking with survival skill development

  • Builds confidence, resilience, and self-reliance in remote settings

  • Offers a rare chance to unplug and fully immerse yourself in nature

  • Learn from passionate, experienced wilderness instructors

Pack Weight

If you are not an experienced hiker, your backpack and gear should not be any more than 25% of your body weight. Please check your gear weight before arriving. Also keep in mind that we will be operating at elevations from 9500 feet to 7,000 feet above sea level. If you are not used to this altitude, you will move slower and tire quicker.

LENGTH

2 days/1 nights

  • Class will start promptly at 9am on the first day.
  • We will shuttle students back to main camp on the last day.

ACCOMMODATIONS

Students will be taken to a semi-remote location and we will be on the move. There are no amenities.

  • Sanitation/Hygiene: A portable restroom and potable water will be provided at the main camp but will not be available once we begin our journey.

FOOD AND WATER REQUIRED

You must pack your own food, water and cooking utensils. A Jetboil, BioLite or similar lightweight cooking stove is recommended but not required. A quality water filter is a must as we will be on the move and not at a base camp where you can easily fill your water bottle.

SUGGESTED GEAR LIST

We do not provide students with gear unless they have purchased it from us ahead of time. Not much gear is needed for our courses, though good equipment does speed the learning process up greatly! Gear does not have to be purchased from our store to attend the course, but we recommend survival gear of equivalent quality.

  • Fixed blade knife (Preferably a full tang bushcraft style knife WITHOUT a serrated edge)
  • IFAK – individual first aid kit
  • Ferrocerium rod
  • Freeze dried or hiking meals
  • Poncho or Rain Gear
  • Outdoor Clothing and appropriate footwear
  • River shoes (we will be making multiple water crossings)
  • Swimsuit (in case you want to swim)
  • Folding hand saw
  • Overnight Camping Gear: Tent, sleeping bag, ground pad, etc
  • 100’of 550 Paracord
  • Shemagh or large cotton scarf
  • Headlamp and extra batteries
  • Cooking pot and eating utensils
  • Single walled metal canteen
  • Sunscreen and sunglasses
  • Insect Repellent
  • Toiletries
  • Hiking Backpack

NOTE

Due to the different levels of prior experience and knowledge among students in each class, individual outcomes may vary. Weather conditions can also be a factor in changing class content slightly. Nonetheless, our instructors will always endeavor to be as accommodating and consistent as circumstances will allow to ensure students get the best training experience and value for money.