Wilderness Survival basics
This Wilderness Survival basics course will equip you with the skills and knowledge to confidently step out into the wilderness
Do you have the skills or knowledge to be able to survive in the bush if things don't go according to plan? Perhaps you're wanting to upskill so you can confidently venture further off the beaten track. Or maybe you have ALONE fever and want to test yourself in the wild.
During this hands-on practical workshop you will learn the essentials required to survive in the Australian bush, learn how to reduce risk and discover what equipment you should carry with you.
What we do over the day
We'll start by stripping it right back to the basics, What do we need to survive? Where can we meet those needs in the natural environment?
Topics covered include
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Survival priorities - what comes first? Water, shelter, food and fire?
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Water - where to find it and how do we make it safe to drink
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Create fire without matches-modern and traditional techniques
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Emergency Shelters - natural materials and improvised with what's in your bag
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Wild edibles and toxic plants
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Bush Safety and Risk management
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Emergency First aid - including snake bite management
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Equipment selection for the Outdoors-what to pack, including safety equipment
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Rescue and signalling techniques
During this hands on practical day where we'll spend the day in the bush putting all the skills into practice.
This course is designed to give you the peace of mind and confidence to get outdoors and enjoy nature.
When, Where and How Much?
When:
Saturday 30th May - SOLD OUT
Saturday 3rd October
9.00 am - 3.00 pm
Where:
Where: 3034 Kyogle Rd, Kunghur, NSW
2 hrs - Brisbane City
1 hr - Burleigh Heads
50 mins - Byron Bay
How Much:
Adult - $170 . (plus booking fee)
Youth 8 - 14yrs $80 (plus booking fee, must attend with a paying adult)
Zippay and Afterpay availiable
Bookings are essential.
What to bring?
Comfortable shoes for walking in rough terrain
Drinking water
Day pack
Lunch
Raincoat
Swimmers and towel if your keen for a lunch time dip in the river
