Wilderness Survival Summer Field Trek
Discover the summer boreal forest, its survival resources,
and really expedience true wilderness travel.
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"This is good for folks who want to make lifestyle changes that involving trekking, hiking or canoeing"
— WSSFT Graduate
Boreal Wilderness Institute's Wilderness Survival Summer Field Trek is a journey through the boreal forest, where participants have a chance to really discover the summer forest and its many resources. This course is a 5 day trek in the boreal forest. It is designed to be a learning experience where you will be challenged as you travel through the summer boreal environment and learn advanced summer survival skills.
"...it is another wonderful basis for wilderness awareness and living."
— WSSFT Graduate
The one night of the course will be spent in a Solo camp. The other 4 nights will be spent in small group shelters each differnet. Camps will be in a different location and environments for maximum learning opportunities. Instruction will be ongoing during the trek, you will be learning as you travel. Safe water crossings, wetland travel and water purification will be discussed and practiced. The emphasis will be on building survival skills, primitive navigation, advanced tool building, and safe summer travel.
"Every Summer Trek is Unique, the distances are not long, but seeing the participants learning is just awesome"
— WSSFT Instructor
Wilderness Survival Summer Field Trek allows you to take the next step by integrating survival and wilderness living skills with wilderness travel skills. This trek includes suppers, breakfasts, cooking equipment, shelter materials, and group safety equipment. All participants are responsible for basic camping gear, clothing, lunches, and snacks. This programme links together with the Wilderness Survival Core Seminar and the Wilderness Survival Summer Field Session for a Complete 8 Day Summer Survival Programme which runs in the 1st full week of May each year. Participants will earn BWI's Survival Certificate on successful completion of this course.
"The informal atmosphere was great..."
— WSSFT Graduate
Cost includes instruction, extensive course materials, use of various materials and tools. Shelter accommodation and meals as noted above are included. Personal Gear, Boots, and Clothing are not provided, please read the WSSFT Equipment List and ask questions before you arrive to avoid problems. Transportation to the start point and or movement between camps (if conditions warrant) are not included in the price. Locations change each year and vary depending on conditions, and fire bans, etc.