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Learn Survival Skills in the Catskill Wilderness
About
Our Survival School is considered among the best in the northeast because we go further than just skills to teach the psychology of survival - without learning to tame your stress response even the most finely honed skills won't save you.
Your instructor has over 20 years of outdoor leadership. He founded Destination Backcountry in 2011 and has since grown it into NY’s largest wilderness guide service.
Dave has been featured on the Today Show, in the Wall St Journal, Backpacker & Men's Health Magazines, and many more for his for his signature ADAPT survival methodology as well as his general outdoor expertise.
Highlights
6 hours
Offered in Russian (Русский) & 3 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
6 hours
Offered in Russian (Русский) & 3 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
We will provide a healthy, gourmet lunch and snacks during our adventure. We offer vegetarian and vegan options, and we’re happy to accommodate any dietary and allergy needs.
We'll provide survival kit, but feel free to bring your own - we'll help you make the most of it!
Meeting Points
Departure
Mountain Top Historical Society
We'll meet here, where there is good cell phone reception, before driving as a caravan for the final 10 minutes or so on back roads to the trailhead
Return
Important Information
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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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Our Survival School is considered among the best in the northeast because we go further than just skills to teach the psychology of survival - without learning to tame your stress response even the most finely honed skills won't save you.
Your instructor has over 20 years of outdoor leadership. He founded Destination Backcountry in 2011 and has since grown it into NY’s largest wilderness guide service.
Dave has been featured on the Today Show, in the Wall St Journal, Backpacker & Men's Health Magazines, and many more for his for his signature ADAPT survival methodology as well as his general outdoor expertise.
Highlights
6 hours
Offered in Russian (Русский) & 3 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
6 hours
Offered in Russian (Русский) & 3 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
We will provide a healthy, gourmet lunch and snacks during our adventure. We offer vegetarian and vegan options, and we’re happy to accommodate any dietary and allergy needs.
We'll provide survival kit, but feel free to bring your own - we'll help you make the most of it!
Meeting Points
Departure
Mountain Top Historical Society
We'll meet here, where there is good cell phone reception, before driving as a caravan for the final 10 minutes or so on back roads to the trailhead
Return
Itinerary
On our hike into the forest, about a mile, we’ll begin by learning about the forest and the challenges and the resources available. Once in "camp" we'll begin our Psychology of Survival course; understanding how the human mind and body respond to pressure, developing the skills to recognize and overcome the “animal instincts” that take over in times of stress, learning your personal tendencies and how to account for them, and similar skills.
From there, we’ll move to Survival School where we’ll be teaching and developing skills such as utilizing resources effectively, prioritizing needs, active vs passive action, and more through fun activities such as fire without matches, shelter building...
