Wilderness Survival Winter Field Training

Master Boreal Forest Survival this Winter

A Winter Survival Course that will actually train you to Survive

"Practical, effective, hands-on learning. Likely the best Outdoor related purchase I've ever made." — WSWFT Graduate

Boreal Wilderness Institute's Wilderness Survival Winter Field Training (WSWFS) is a journey where participants have a chance to practice advanced wilderness survival skills and discover the true resources of the winter boreal forest. This advanced Modern Wilderness Survival course gives you two more nights outside training in the Canadian Wilderness and allows you to continue your journey beyond the Wilderness Survival Winter Field Session. It is designed to be a learning experience where you will be challenged as you live in the winter forest environment.

"Good opportunity to practice different techniques in varied conditions" — WSWFT Graduate
Moving Between Camps Improvised Bowsaw Survival Fire Completing a Tripod Shelter
"The course was a wonderful learning experience with knowledgeable instructors, which allowed lots of time to actually practice the skills we were learning." — WSWFT Graduate

Take the time this Winter to really learn Advanced Modern Wilderness Survival Skills

The emphasis will be on building survival skills, fire lighting, shelter building, and advanced tool building. One night will be spent on at a Solo Camp and the other night in a small group shelter. Our camps will be set-up in the boreal forest and each will have its own rustic character. This course allows you to take the next step by integrating survival and wilderness living skills.

"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…" — WSWFT Graduate
Building a Quinchee Using a Striker to Light a Fire Supershelter survival Camp at Sundown Building a Survival Shelter
"Instructor is great, very good way to take the skills learned and apply them." — WSWFT Graduate

Professional Winter Survival Training you will Enjoy

Training includes shelter materials, snowshoes, and group safety equipment. Participants are responsible for basic camping gear, clothing, and all meals. This programme links together with the Wilderness Survival Core Seminar and the Wilderness Survival Winter Field Session for a Complete 5-Day Winter Survival Programme which runs in March each year. Participants will earn BWI's Survival Certificate on successful completion of this course.

"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." — WSWFT Graduate

Wilderness Survival Winter Field Training Fine Print

Cost includes instruction, extensive course materials, use of various materials and tools. Food, Personal Gear, Winter Boots, and Winter Clothing are NOT provided, please read the WSWFT 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 snow conditions, weather, location availability, and fire bans, etc.

"Very enjoyable course, well set up." — WSWFT Graduate

Course Registration Information

Next WSWFT Starts Friday March 7th

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