Survival Challenge:
Learn, Adapt, Thrive!
What you’ll learn
Learn the important skills needed to get through when the plans fall apart. What’s important, what’s not. Then use these skills to test yourself in a “survival scenario”.
Survival Basics
Building Shelter
Fundamentals of Fire
Signaling for Help
Knife Safety
Building a Survival Kit
What to expect:
This course takes place at our campus overlooking the Matanuska Glacier and in the nearby backcountry of the Talkeetna Mountains. We start with training at our Base Camp that includes hands-on practice with knives, fire, and cord, as well as ‘classroom’ time around the campfire.
After learning the fundamentals and building your own survival kit you’ll practice your skills in a challenging survival scenario.
Class Requirements
- -Good physical condition
- -Ability to walk for several hours in crampons over uneven and difficult terrain
- -Comfort with exposure to heights and rugged environments
- -Ability to listen attentively and follow all directions
- -Willingness to help with all camp chores, gear management, and morale
Courses for Summer 2025 Available NOW!
