Survival Courses
The best available instruction in Survival. We belief that scientifically based Wilderness Survival Training helps to eliminate most potentially life threatening Survival Situations.
Boreal Wilderness Institute
Modern Wilderness Survival & Navigation Courses
“Very Informative. Makes me feel better about doing any hiking or traveling.” — Wilderness Survival Core Seminar Participant
Navigation Courses
Interested in getting off marked trails? Our well designed Wilderness Navigation Courses are expertly taught and integrate the use of GPS Receivers, Topographical Maps, and Magnetic Compass.
Learn about our Professional Navigation Training
Why Take Survival Training?
Learning wilderness survival is life-changing. A Survival Situation can be a challenge that you Confidently Survive or an ordeal that saps your energy and overpowers your brain.
Professional Survival Training Saves Lives
Why take Navigation Training?
Don't give up your freedom to travel into and out of the wilderness safely. Learn why you need to take proper Wilderness Navigation Training before you travel into the Wilderness.
Its worth taking Wilderness Navigation Training
Custom Training
BWI provides field workers with practical common sense training that allows them to live and work safer in the Wilderness. Take advantage of our Professional and Knowledgeable Instructors.
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Wilderness Resources
BWI is source of articles and information about Modern Wilderness Survival, Wilderness Navigation, GPS Navigation, Cold Weather Travel, Cold Weather Survival Clothing and Equipment.
Learn about BWI's Wilderness Resources and Articles
“The whole approach to backcountry navigation was excellent — very much oriented to the practical.” — Wilderness Navigation Core Seminar Participant