Experience an unforgettable journey in the cold weather with our Winter Survival Course. Over 4 days and 3 nights, you will learn essential skills for surviving in a cold-weather environment. These skills can be applied not only in the Northeast but also in other cold-weather locations. Plus, many of the skills are transferrable to fair-weather outings.

In order to successfully survive in the winter wilderness, it is crucial to address various challenges such as maintaining core temperature, staying hydrated, consuming enough calories, resting, administering first aid, navigating, signaling, and utilizing tools. This course will prepare you to meet these needs in a winter environment.

Gain valuable skills and confidence in handling challenging winter environments through our Northeast Winter Survival Course. The experience and expertise gained here will prepare you for any difficult situations you may encounter. Real-world, cold weather experience is crucial and often more important than fair weather practice.

This winter survival course is designed for individuals to learn from an experienced instructor in a controlled environment, ensuring safety while mastering these essential skills. By the end, students will gain newfound confidence to navigate the winter wilderness independently. This course goes beyond basic survival skills and focuses on a comprehensive set of techniques to enhance your experience in the wilderness, all while prioritizing your safety.

The Winter Survival Course is designed for intermediate-level students. By design, and for the best experience and chance of success, it is recommended that students first complete either the Wilderness Survival Course or the Master Navigator Course before enrolling in the Winter Survival Course, but it is not required. Please note that due to time constraints, our cadre will not be able to catch up students who do not possess the necessary skills upon arrival. However, if you have read this course description in its entirety, along with the course cancellation and refund policy, and would still like to attend this course you may do so.

This course employs a progressive method of instruction, moving from "crawl" to "walk" and finally to "run." Initially, students will be guided by an experienced cadre but will eventually be expected to showcase their mastery autonomously through Practical Applications. Ultimately, students will be tested under varying degrees of pressure to confirm their competence.

Please see the  for required and optional gear along with recommendations for the best gear for the course.

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