Wilderness Survival
Wilderness Survival /Outdoor Recreation 101
Ready to become more "outdoorsy"? Whether you're a beginner looking to start your outdoor journey or an experienced adventurer seeking a skills refresh, Wilderness Survival is the perfect course for you! Learn how to thrive in the wilderness with the right preparation, gear, clothing, and skills to manage risks and ensure comfort on all your outdoor adventures.
In this comprehensive wilderness survival course, we’ll cover essential topics like the Ten Essentials, clothing layering techniques, dealing with environmental threats and weather, animal encounters, medical considerations, and effective decision-making in the backcountry. To cap off the day, we'll engage in role-playing scenarios to put your newly acquired skills to the test and boost your confidence.
This course is ideal for outdoor enthusiasts of all experience levels, offering practical skills for anyone who wants to explore the wilderness safely and confidently. Sign up today to enhance your outdoor recreation knowledge and wilderness survival abilities!
Quick Overview
Duration: 9am to 4pm
Group Size: Up to 8
Ratios: 8:1 maximum
Typical Season: All Year
Skill Level: Beginner. Appropriate for all levels.
Booking Details
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Your Guide: All of the Guides at Gunks Guides & Climbing School hold a certification from the American Mountain Guides Association and work in the terrain they are certified in.
Any technical gear needed
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Click Here for a detailed list of what you are responsible for bringing for a day of rock climbing.
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Our typical day starts at 9am and goes to about 4pm.
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Click Here to view our weather and cancelation policies.
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Click Here to see a list of local accommodations
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You will meet your guide and get outfitted with any gear needed at The Rock & Snow Annex in New Paltz. You’ll then jump back in your car and drive to the chosen parking area together. Click Here for direction to our meeting locations.