2 DAY BASIC WOODLAND SURVIVAL

Description

In this changing world there will be many epic weather events, upheaval and challenging circumstances ahead. Do you know what to do when injured, stranded, lost or cut-off from safety? What are your priorities when stuck in a car for 20 hours due to a blizzard, stuck on a hill or mountain overnight, sheltering from a typhoon in Thailand? Can you afford to miss out on the knowledge and skills of a Trueways Course?

 The Trueways Survival 2 Day Survival training course (open to 16+) will provide you with an introduction to and good grounding in all the principles and skills necessary to survive in the wilderness. 

This course is designed for beginners who wish to learn from scratch, and those with some experience of the outdoors wishing to check their knowledge. You will spend the evening sleeping in your own shelter under the stars. This course is designed for you to get practical hands on experience in a fun and safe environment.

Course Syllabus

This course runs over 2 full days and 1 night, and will cover the following subjects:

1) Protection
Shelter building using a tarp - Your home for the evening.
Insulation and weather protection using natural materials.
Priorities of Survival: medical, clothing, shelter and fire
Taking advantage of and improving pre-existing natural shelter (Caves, Hollow, Overhangs, Fallen Trees etc).

2) Fire
Mastering the art and the science of fire management is no easy task. Time spent developing confidence and competence in this skill set is a wise investment and will make the world of difference in your ‘survivability’.
Fire Lighting and maintenance with ferro rod and striker
Use of fire for heating and cooking.
Signalling for rescue

3) Water
The ability to gather, process and store water is typically one of the most overlooked areas in survival training and yet one of the most vital skills to have.
Sourcing water and making it safe to use.
Water treatment and storage.

4) Food
Sourcing, processing and storing food in an wilderness environment brings with it a complex set of challenges. Acquiring food from the wild.
Understanding our survival nutritional needs.
Toxins and pathogens in wild food and avoiding them.
Flora (Food from Plants, Roots, Tubers, Seeds and Fruit).
Fungi 

5) Survival Camp Craft and Routines.
Maintaining your equipment is an essential skills for anybody in the wild, learn best practices that you will remember for life. 
Safe use and best practice for Knives, Axes, Saws, Fire Kits etc.

6) Navigation
Telling the time and direction from natural indicators.
Safe techniques for crossing unknown countryside.
Best routes to safety.
Day and Night signals.
Passive and active signalling.

This busy course is ideal for any survival skills novice, and is run throughout the year at all our UK locations. If you have a party of 3 or more but can't find a date that suits your group please Call 0800 043 0832 as we are happy to add more dates as required.

Equipment

A full and complete equipment list will be provided along with specific directions once your booking is confirmed. However, as a minimum you will need to bring with you some basic kit such as:
Waterproof Jacket & Trousers.
Suitable Footware.
Knife.
Torch.
Billy Can or Cooking Pot.
Drinking Cup/Mug and a Water Bottle.
Sleeping Bag.
Bivi Bag.
Basha or Tarp.
Torch.

Don't worry if you haven't got everything you need, we do hire the less common stuff which is typically a lot cheaper than buying.