Introduction to Wilderness Survival Clinic in Santa Cruz
Overview
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5 hours
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Learn the ancient skills of survival in the woods, including how to build a shelter, gather water, make a fire, and forage edible plants or set up traps for food. Both novice campers and seasoned backpackers will benefit from hands-on activities during this 5-hour class with a naturalist instructor. The session takes place in a redwood forest in Boulder Creek, located just north of Santa Cruz.
Additional Info
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
What To Expect
Adventure Out is Northern California's oldest/longest-running survival school. Operating in the Santa Cruz Mountains since 2002, our expert instructors will teach you the basics of survival in this hands on course. Fire-by-friction, Shelter Construction, Water collection and purification, and primitive hunting and trapping techniques.
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Introduction to Wilderness Survival Clinic in Santa Cruz
What‘s Included
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Professional guide
Food and drinks
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Instructor Gratuity
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
5 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Beneficial experience
Trinidad M,Jul 15, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00It was a good family outing. It was informative & definitely intro to wilderness survival. If electricity went out or war came to the U.S I can survive with this basic training for a week.
Amazing outdoor experience!
Alicia M,Oct 17, 2021
- Review from Viator
5.00I loved the whole experience, especially how great it felt to accomplish making fire with a bow drill!! Jack was a great and inspiring teacher, with tons of knowledge and experience. ! Can't wait for the next class!
Had a conscience raising experience
Marilyn S,Jun 25, 2018
- Review from Viator
5.00I really enjoyed the the Intro to Wilderness Survival. The course fulfilled its goals. Not only did we receive valuable and interesting information, the hands on was the best. Its one thing hearing or reading about something and its completely another to attempt to do it yourself. I loved the experience of building a debris shelter and I learned so much useful information regarding it. And ...it was quite an experience attempting to create fire with matches. I loved the Zen of the whole process involved before making the fire and building the fire finally was so rewarding. Our group leader Jack was the best. Actually excellent combining his education with the education of real life experience. I loved his passion. It was what made the whole experience really memorable. I have more confidence now that I will have a better chance of survival in the wilderness after taking this class. thank you.
Great activity for larger groups
Alilu007,Jun 12, 2018
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our company team had a great time in the Santa Cruz mountains at the one-day Survival Skills workshop. We had a group of ten, which was a great size for a private class. We participated in a wide variety of activities with different sized teams so that everyone on our team could interact with everyone else. Cliff was an awesome instructor. Coordinating logistics and booking was very easy. They even handled the boxed sandwich lunches (vegetarian options available) and got them delivered from a local restaurant for a reasonable add-on price. Would highly recommend for a fun team bonding / family reunion activity idea.
Excellent class! I will definitely...
Paula G,Jun 18, 2016
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent class! I will definitely look into more classes offered by Adventure Out. Jack, the instructor was really an expert on wilderness survival skills and I got so much value from this class.
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