COURSE DESCRIPTION

Join renowned outdoor enthusiast and survival instructor, Ryan Maguire, for an immersive 3-day Wilderness Skills course near the picturesque Shelf Road outside of Cripple Creek, Colorado. This hands-on adventure, scheduled from May 24th to May 26th, is designed for both beginners and outdoor enthusiasts eager to develop fundamental survival skills in a breath-taking wilderness setting.

Participants must be physically capable of moderate outdoor activities. By the end of this course, participants will have gained essential survival skills, improved their confidence in outdoor settings, and developed a deeper appreciation for the natural world. Join Ryan Maguire in this unforgettable journey of learning and adventure, and emerge better prepared for any wilderness scenario. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with nature, build lasting skills, and embark on an unforgettable outdoor experience with like-minded individuals. Enroll now to secure your spot in this 3-Day Wilderness Skills course!

COURSE HIGHLIGHTS:

Skills covered include, but are not limited to:

• Primitive and modern fire making methods
• Outdoor cooking
• Wild edible foraging and medicinal uses of plants
• Survival awareness and preparedness
• Basic animal tracking and wilderness awareness
• Knife Safety and Use
• Essential crafting techniques using natural materials
• Thermoregulation and shelter building techniques
• Sourcing and filtering water in the wild

COURSE LENGTH

3 days/2 nights

FOOD AND WATER

Water can be obtained from the nearby stream or brought along personally. It is advised to carry a water filtration system. Please note that meals will not be supplied, so it is recommended to bring adequate provisions for a three-day period.

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.

• Camping set up (Tent, Sleeping Bag + Pad, etc)
• Food for 3 days and 2 nights
• Protective, comfortable clothing (check weather before hand, it can shift at this elevation in a matter of minutes)
• 2 Cloth Bandannas
• 1 5×5 Cloth (I recommend Cotton or Wool) – you can pick these up from a fabric store, online, or simply use an old tablecloth or sheet.
  
• Water Bottle With Filter System (This is the one I will be using, aquamira and lifestraw are other popular choices; all should be available at local outdoors stores)
• Necessary Medication (Allergy, EpiPen, Inhaler, etc)
• Sunhat
• Personal First Aid Kit
• A Tremendous Attitude
• Phones, watches, and electronics. They are not allowed on this course.
• Optional:
  • Journal and Pencil For Note-Taking
  • Sun Screen
  • Bug Spray
  • Work Gloves
  • Headlamp
  • Camping Cup and mess kit

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.