Wilderness Survival Core Seminar This practical seminar is the basis of our modern wilderness survival programme and a must for every wilderness traveller.

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"...the course was excellent and the instructor very knowledgeable." — WSCS Participant

The Wilderness Survival Core Seminar (WSCS) is a well-researched introduction to Modern Wilderness Survival. It is the basis of the Boreal Wilderness Institute's wilderness survival programme. The Wilderness Survival Core Seminar is a highly practical and properly designed basic Wilderness Survival Course. The WSCS provides contemporary information on the concepts you need in order to live comfortably in the Canadian wilderness both in winter and summer. This highly practical seminar provides excellent knowledge for anyone hiking, backpacking, snowshoeing, cross country skiing, mountain biking, quading, snowmobiling, or paddling who wishes to travel into the wilderness with an added degree of safely.

"Concise information backed with an excellent manual - all backed up scientifically" — WSCS Participant

"I enjoyed the realistic, ‘no bullshit’ approach. The real-life stories helped to solidify the teaching points." — WSCS Participant

"I like learning the practical side of survival i.e. Fire Making & Shelter Building skills." — WSCS Participant

• The principles of Wilderness Survival and an introduction to Modern Wilderness Survival in all temperate regions are covered in the WSCS.
• Wilderness Survival Core Seminar teaches modern wilderness survival skills and mitigative survival techniques.
• We emphasis wilderness survival in Western and Northern Canada.
• We will deal with how to mentally prepare yourself for surviving in the wilderness, alone or with a group.
• Several case studies of real life survival episodes will be discussed to backup the theories presented.

"The manual is a great reference, I didn't need to take notes." — WSCS Participant

"I enjoyed the amount of information I received for a good price. The booklet that came with the course was also very useful." — WSCS Participant

• Each seminar will be highlighted with equipment displays, a fire lighting demonstration, and practical real life solutions for what to do if you are accidentally stranded in the wilderness.
• An extensive reading list is provided as part of the seminar manual.
• This modern wilderness survival seminar is well worth the time and will provide the knowledge and confidence you need to take the next step in your survival training.
• The next step after completion of this seminar is to take the Wilderness Survival Winter Field Session or the Wilderness Survival Summer Field Session.

"I took Survival training when I was in Cadets and seriously this was way more informative..." — WSCS Participant

Next Course

Thursday March 11th
[2010-03-11]

Wilderness Survival Core Seminar Information

• Prerequisite: None
• Cost: $105
• Time: 8:30 AM till 4:30 PM
• Location: Resource Center ~ #202 7205 Roper Road, Edmonton, AB.
• Dates: 2010
     March 11th, 2010 (Thursday) 2010-03-11
     March 21st, 2010 (Sunday) 2010-03-21
     April 17th, 2010 (Saturday) 2010-04-17
     May 8th, 2010 (Saturday) 2010-05-08
     May 13th, 2010 (Thursday) 2010-05-13
     June 6th, 2010 (Sunday) 2010-06-06
     July 10th, 2010 (Saturday) 2010-07-10
     August 15th, 2010 (Sunday) 2010-08-15
     September 25th, 2010 (Saturday) 2010-09-25
     October 17th, 2010 (Sunday) 2010-10-17
     November 13th, 2010 (Saturday) 2010-11-13
     December 9th, 2010 (Thursday) 2010-12-09
  
• Dates: 2011 till 2012
     2nd Wednesday in October.
     2nd Saturday in February & May.
     3rd Saturday in September.
     3rd Sunday in January, March, April, June, October, & November.
     4th Sunday in August.
     1st Thursday in March & May
• Need exact dates: Course Dates [PDF]
• Why not Register Now for the WSCS? [PDF]
• Need more information: Wilderness Survival Core Seminar Information [PDF]
• Next Course: Wilderness Survival Winter Field Session or the Wilderness Survival Summer Field Session

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