Our premier course of Survival Instincts teaches the core concepts of firecraft, shelter building, and water purification. Professional instructors will teach participants the knowledge necessary to live through an unexpected short-term emergency survival scenario. At New River Survival & Bushcraft, we provide participants with a basic kit during the trip while practicing skills within a fun and energetic teach-emulate environment. Beyond the core concepts, the participants can expect to touch on other subjects such as survival mindset and theory, first aid, navigation, rescue signaling, and knife safety.
Participants Requirements
- NRS&B provides a shoulder bag or haversack kit. Participants must provide a comfortable backpack for all other personal belongings.
- Clothing appropriate for any inclement weather conditions.
- Participants must be prepared to travel on foot for one mile over wooded and hilly WV terrain on and off-trail from our check-in location to our private survival site. Therefore comfortable waterproof boots are essential and advised.
- Participants are encouraged to bring snacks as necessary for the duration of the activity.
- Participants should bring at least 2 quarts of water.
- NRS&B will provide an axe for instructional purposes. Participants are prohibited from bringing their own axe.
- Bug spray is advised.
- Minimum age of 8. Knife use is restricted for underage participants. An adult must accompany all participants under the age of 18.