Learn some incredible survival techniques in the Central Canadian Rockies. Sharpen your bushcraft skills, and enjoy an amazing two day experience in the breathtaking Kootnay Plains on the banks of the North Saskatchewan River just outside Nordegg, Alberta. This intro survival and bush-craft training provides an introduction to basic outdoor skills and northern bushcraft. Participants will focus equal amounts on theory, outdoor awareness, being properly prepared, tricks and techniques to keep you alive in emergency situations and a lot of practical bushcraft skills. Participants will gain knowledge, which can be used in a wide variety of outdoor scenarios all the way from camping, hunting, ca...
Highlights
2 days
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 days
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
All necessary course equipment including tents hatchets, knives, compasses, GPS, etc.
Knowledgeable and experienced instructor
One nights accommodation (camping)
Lunch
Dinner
Breakfast
Breakfast Lunch & Dinner throughout the duration of the course
Transportation to/from Program
Meeting Points
Departure
HI Nordegg Shunda Creek Wilderness Hostel
Upon Booking all participants will be provided with meeting directions, locations and times
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Important Information
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Service animals allowed
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Child rate applies only when sharing with paying adults
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Children must be accompanied by an adult
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Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
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Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
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A minimum of 4 people per booking is required
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Learn some incredible survival techniques in the Central Canadian Rockies. Sharpen your bushcraft skills, and enjoy an amazing two day experience in the breathtaking Kootnay Plains on the banks of the North Saskatchewan River just outside Nordegg, Alberta. This intro survival and bush-craft training provides an introduction to basic outdoor skills and northern bushcraft. Participants will focus equal amounts on theory, outdoor awareness, being properly prepared, tricks and techniques to keep you alive in emergency situations and a lot of practical bushcraft skills. Participants will gain knowledge, which can be used in a wide variety of outdoor scenarios all the way from camping, hunting, ca...
Highlights
2 days
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 days
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
All necessary course equipment including tents hatchets, knives, compasses, GPS, etc.
Knowledgeable and experienced instructor
One nights accommodation (camping)
Lunch
Dinner
Breakfast
Breakfast Lunch & Dinner throughout the duration of the course
Transportation to/from Program
Meeting Points
Departure
HI Nordegg Shunda Creek Wilderness Hostel
Upon Booking all participants will be provided with meeting directions, locations and times
Return
Itinerary
Day 1
Day 2
Day 1 - Intro Survival Course
2 Stops
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Nordegg
9:30 am: Meet and greet, introduction to your instructor(s). From Shunda Creek we drive approximately 40 km to our training location into the heart of the Rocky Mountains.
30 minutes
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Abraham Lake
10:30 am-5:00 pm: At Kootnay Plains we set up base camp. We start by covering what precautions to take and dangers to avoid. Proper equipment and priorities during emergencies. We move to how to make survival fires and shelters under adverse conditions. The emphasis of the course is on developing practical and useful bushcraft and overall outdoor skills. We also cover useful knots. Tonight there is the opportunity to sleep in your very own survival shelter.
