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Wilderness Survival Winter Field TrekDiscover the winter boreal forest and its many survival resourcesRegister for the WSWFT Now |
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Boreal Wilderness Institute's Wilderness Survival Winter Field Trek is a journey through the boreal forest, where participants have a chance to really discover the winter 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 winter boreal environment. Instruction will be ongoing during the trip and you will be learning as you travel. "Practical, effective, hands-on learning. Likely the best Outdoor related purchase I've ever made." "The course was a wonderful learning experience with knowledgeable instructors, which allowed lots of time to actually practice the skills we were learning." "The trip itself is a lot of fun - provided you are reasonably comfortable outdoors. I had a great time hiking though the winter woods and building structures and tools with minimal equipment. It is a course worth taking just for the fun of the activity. I would highly recommend it to anyone who can enjoy the outdoors without a feather mattress." "The Winter Survival Course was definitely worth the time and money to take.
It is, however, very specialized. For this reason, the information and skills taught are probably the best available for survival in the boreal forest..." |
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The emphasis will be on building survival skills, natural navigation, shelter building, and winter travel skills. This course 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, snowshoes (if needed), 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 Winter Field Session for a Complete 8 Day Winter Survival Programme which runs in the 2nd full week of March each year. Participants will earn BWI's Survival Certificate on successful completion of this course |
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WSWFT Information: Cost includes instruction, extensive course materials, use of various shelter materials and tools. Shelter accommodation and meals as noted above is included for the Trek portion of the course. Our camps will be set-up in the boreal forest and each will have its own rustic character. Transportation to the start point is not included. Locations change each year and varies depending on conditions and fire bans, etc.