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How to prepare for, avoid and survive emergencies in a wilderness setting with minimal resources is essential knowledge for any outdoor enthusiast. Self-Reliance basics for the outdoors. How to avoid and survive emergencies in a wilderness setting with minimal resources is essential knowledge every outdoor enthusiast should have. This course covers the principles and protocols […]

Challenge yourself with one, two, or three peaks–all in one day–in the Sky Islands Summit Challenge! Held in partnership with the USDA Forest Service, Coronado National Forest, this event is one of a kind! All participants get an awesome swag bag, event shirt, bragging rights, and amazing views from the top! Participation is limited to […]

How to find your way, find where you are and find the way to help in an emergency! You will learn and understand all the basics of map & compass use for backcountry navigation. You will learn: Lost-Proofing & Wayfinding Skills to aid compass use Understanding the baseplate compass and how to use it Learn […]

How to prepare for, avoid and survive emergencies in a wilderness setting with minimal resources is essential knowledge for any outdoor enthusiast. Self-Reliance basics for the outdoors. How to avoid and survive emergencies in a wilderness setting with minimal resources is essential knowledge every outdoor enthusiast should have. This course covers the principles and protocols […]

This class covers the fundamentals of backpacking so you can hit the trail with confidence. It simplifies the process so you can focus on the fun! Through instructionals, demonstrations, hands-on exercises, Q&A, and detailed graphic PowerPoint, you get the practical knowledge needed for fun, safe backpacking. Ideal for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts, this course is […]

How to prepare for, avoid and survive emergencies in a wilderness setting with minimal resources is essential knowledge for any outdoor enthusiast. Self-Reliance basics for the outdoors. How to avoid and survive emergencies in a wilderness setting with minimal resources is essential knowledge every outdoor enthusiast should have. This course covers the principles and protocols […]

How to find your way, find where you are and find the way to help in an emergency! You will learn and understand all the basics of map & compass use for backcountry navigation. You will learn: Lost-Proofing & Wayfinding Skills to aid compass use Understanding the baseplate compass and how to use it Learn […]

How to prepare for, avoid and survive emergencies in a wilderness setting with minimal resources is essential knowledge for any outdoor enthusiast. Self-Reliance basics for the outdoors. How to avoid and survive emergencies in a wilderness setting with minimal resources is essential knowledge every outdoor enthusiast should have. This course covers the principles and protocols […]

You will learn how to: Read a topographic map Orient a map to your surroundings Find your location on a map Confidently determine your route and direction of travel  Differentiate True North, Magnetic North, and Grid North Compensate for magnetic declination and deviations Calculate your pace count …and many other potentially life-saving skills! More information […]

Learn to harness the land and plants to your advantage in remote emergencies. Discover the basic techniques that use natural resources, minimal gear, and methodology to affect survival in our rough desert climate. This educational hike walks you through the internationally recognized principles of survival and how they apply to the Sonoran Desert. The practical […]