Wilderness Survival Skills

Learn the skills you need to thrive in the wild! This 3-day introductory course will teach you the theory and hands-on techniques for surviving in wilderness locations. Whether you’re an aspiring outdoor professional or just love adventure, this class will prepare you for the unexpected.

📅 Course Dates: October 31 – November 2, 2025
🗓 Registration Deadline: October 29, 2025

What you’ll learn:
✅ Survival preparation and first aid
✅ Water and food procurement
✅ Survival clothing and essential gear
✅ Fire craft and emergency signaling
✅ Building individual and group shelters
✅ Nighttime survival and direction finding

This course takes place off-site at the Experiential Learning Campus in Circleville, WV.

No experience necessary—all equipment and transportation are provided.

To register, visit: https://bit.ly/OLA-SurvivalSkills

You may also like the following events from Outdoor Leadership & Adventure Education at Garrett College:

• Next month, 16th September, 08:00 am, AMGA Single Pitch Instructor Course in Cheat Lake
• This October, 11th October, 05:00 pm, 2024/2025 Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour in Mchenry
• This October, 12th October, 09:30 am, 2025 Coopers Rock Climb-a-thon in Cheat Lake

Also check out other Workshops in Circleville, Trips & Adventurous Activities in Circleville.