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Modern Wilderness Survival

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Modern Wilderness Survival Course
Location: Hollercraft Academy

Duration: 2 Days (Weekend Intensive)

Skill Level: Beginner to Intermediate

Age Requirement: 10+ (under 18 must be accompanied by adult)

Description: Prepare for the unexpected with the Modern Wilderness Survival Course at Hollercraft Academyβ€”a hands-on, immersive training experience designed to equip you with the essential skills to survive and thrive in the wild. Whether you're a weekend hiker, outdoor enthusiast, or emergency preparedness advocate, this course provides practical, modern techniques grounded in real-world survival situations.

What You’ll Learn:

βœ… Shelter Making – Build reliable, weather-resistant shelters using natural materials and basic tools. Learn location selection, insulation techniques, and rapid-deployment tarp systems.

βœ… Fire Building – Master several methods of fire ignition, including ferro rods, flint and steel, and natural tinder sources. Understand fire lays for different needs: cooking, warmth, and signaling.

βœ… Water Sanitization – Identify safe water sources and learn how to purify water using modern filtration, boiling, and chemical treatment techniques.

βœ… Signaling for Help – Explore both primitive and modern signaling methods, including signal mirrors, emergency smoke signals, improvised flags, and digital backup tools like PLBs and phone-based location markers.

Course Includes:

All necessary materials provided (students may bring their own gear)

Printed survival reference booklet

Certificate of Completion

Optional overnight camp-out to test your skills

Be prepared. Stay calm. Act with skill. Join us at Hollercraft Academy and become capable of surviving when it matters most.
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