Upon Completion of this Program You will:
- Attain comprehensive wilderness survival skills through hands-on training and experiential learning.
- Earn a nationally recognized Wilderness First Responder Certification from Offgrid Medic LLC.
- Master primitive and modern survival techniques.
- Enhance your leadership qualities and empowerment through our immersive training experience.
- Cultivate self-reliance and adaptability in unpredictable environments.
- Receive personalized guidance and mentorship from experienced instructors throughout the program.
- Immerse yourself in nature and connect deeply with the wilderness, fostering a profound appreciation for the outdoors.
- Build lasting friendships and a supportive community with fellow participants on this transformative journey.
Matt Boger (22 Year Army Ranger - Retired)
Matt Boger (22 Year Army Ranger - Retired) - Navigation Instructor
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Aaron "Hutch" Hutchings
Aaron "Hutch" Hutchings - Outdoor Educator & Wilderness Survival Instructor/TSU Youth Program Director
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Mark DeJong (Offgrid Medic LLC)
Mark DeJong (Offgrid Medic LLC) - Guest Wilderness First Responder Instructor
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Mushroom Mike Essam (State Certified)
Mushroom Mike Essam (State Certified) - Guest Mushroom Expert
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Kirsten Zulyevic (Survival Betty)
Kirsten Zulyevic (Survival Betty) - Guest Medicinal Plant Instructor
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LOCATION:
The program will be held on private land near Cripple Creek Colorado. We have over 5000 acres across two unique and diverse locations, making us one of the largest survival schools globally. We will be at 9500 feet elevation and often it takes students a few days to acclimate. You will be given a large tarp to create a temporary shelter and will make a primitive shelter during your time with us. Leave your tent and hammock at home as we strive to give you an authentic learning experience. We will provide fire pits for cooking food, wood for burning and one bin for storage in our onsite trailer. A porta-potty is also located on-site.
ITINERARY:
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5 Day Outdoor Survival Basics 101
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Intro to Animal Tracking
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Austere Cooking
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5 Day Outdoor Survival Skills Intermediate 201
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Wild Plant Walk
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Ethnobotony 101
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Wilderness First Responder
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Mushroom Hunting 101
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Mountain Stream Survival Expedition
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3 Day Land Navigation
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3 Day Advanced Land Navigation
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Survival Hiking Trip
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5 Day Survival Challenge
CONCURRENT COURSE SCHEDULING:
Participants of the 50-day Wilderness Immersion will attend all of our summer public courses. Therefore other students will be attending the scheduled courses with our 50-Day program participants.
LIABILITY DISCLAIMER:
Due to the inherent dangers of survival training, we make no guarantees of safety and all students should seek medical advice and clearance from their personal physician before attending any event with Colorado Mountain Man Survival LLC. Registration for any of our events constitutes acceptance of the Colorado Mountain Man Survival LLC Waiver and you will be required to sign and return a copy of the Waiver. Hunting/Trapping Disclaimer: Colorado Mountain Man Survival LLC is bound by Local, State and Federal Laws and is not a licensed outfitter. We will not perform any trapping, hunting or fishing during class hours and it is forbidden to do so by students during class time. We will teach you techniques, but not physically perform these tasks. Students may perform these activities on their own accord and without direction from instructors, after class, with proper licensing. Colorado Mountain Man Survival, LLC., accepts no responsibility for any student that chooses to partake in these practices during or after class.
FOOD AND WATER:
We have a well on campus and provide potable water for drinking. Well water can be used in our private solar shower for bathing.
All program participants will bring their own food and we encourage you to bring your own cooler. There will be periodic resupply breaks throughout the program. We ask that you not eat out at restaurants during your immersion but that you bring food back to camp to prepare.
SUPPLIES:
There is a Walmart and several hardware stores within a short drive so you will be able to purchase items that you may have forgotten or that need replaced. We will provide you with a recommended gear list. We do have a gear store on our website and would appreciate it if you supported us by purchasing items through us directly.
TRANSPORTATION:
Participants are asked to arrive in their own vehicle to our campus. If you need transportation to or from the airport or bus station, please contact us.
TUITION:
$5495 per student. Payment plans are available through Affirm which can be accessed through the checkout page.
Refund Policy for 50-Day Wilderness Immersion
There are no refunds for our 50-Day Wilderness Immersion Program. Leaving the program early constitutes either a forfeiture of funds or you may return to take the remainder of the course the following year. You may also choose to use the funds towards other courses within our core summer programs. Your credit will be good for 3 years.
PAYMENT PLANS:
Contact us to set up a payment plan. Payment plans will be accepted with a $1000 down payment with monthly installments of the remaining balance. You must make payment in full before attending the course. There will be no refund of down payments or other payments made. See the above refund policy.
