Wilderness survival programs 2021
Hi All,
I am curious for a community perspective (this forum) on the available wilderness survival schools. I am open to any length, currently considering 1-month programs. e.g. BOSS in Boulder, Utah, though my preference is a more forested / subalpine / alpine terrrain to match my backpacking trips.
Some things I'm looking for:
- Principles before personalities. NOLS-style "peer-reviewed" methods vs. "I am Peter and my way is the only way"
- Time and space to apply skills with feedback. No militaristic bootcamp
- Terrain preferably forest / subalpine / alpine. E.g. Rocky mountains, Alaska, or similar parts of the US or even outside US (patagonia?)
- Skills preferably include animal tracking, hunting/trapping, edibles, shelter building and fire making
- Attitude more like a "home away from civilization" than "the world is ending", though I intend to use the skills in backpacking emergencies as well as to further enjoyment of existing trips
My experience is mostly backpacking, including off-trail navigation in Alaska and Sawtooth (Idaho); my wilderness survival skills are minimal.
I've found two lists on google (below), though I just do not know any organization other than NOLS, so am looking for help on what schools to trust, or where to look.
https://thedyrt.com/magazine/lifesty...ps-wilderness/
https://www.primalsurvivor.net/best-...l-schools-usa/
The alternative to a long program is to do a 7-day and then rent a cabin and keep practicing myself.
Thank you!
