Wilderness Survival: The First 72 Hours

Essential Skills and Strategies with Renowned Expert Tom Brown III

What you'll learn

• Master essential pre-trip planning techniques, including selecting the right clothing and gear to ensure preparedness for any wilderness scenario.
• Discover the critical items you need to pack for a survival situation, focusing on tools and supplies that maximize safety and efficiency in the wild.
• Learn what additional gear to keep in your vehicle for emergencies, ensuring you're prepared for unexpected wilderness encounters while on the road.
• Understand and implement the S.P.E.A.R (Shelter, Protection, Energy, And Rescue) strategy, a vital framework for prioritizing actions during the critical first
• Gain expertise in constructing various types of shelters, emphasizing protection from the elements and preventing hypothermia in cold conditions.
• Learn how to find, collect, and purify water in the wilderness, ensuring a safe and reliable hydration source to sustain you during a survival situation.
• Master fire-starting techniques, including how to start a fire in inclement weather, providing essential warmth and the ability to cook food and purify water.
• Delve into the core principles of survival, understanding the mindset and strategies required to navigate the challenges of a wilderness emergency.
• Develop techniques to maintain a positive and focused mental state, crucial for making clear decisions and staying calm during high-stress survival situations.

Requirements

Engage in hands-on lessons to build effective shelters, from finding suitable locations to making a bed, building a roof, and adding finishing touches to ensure comfort and safety.

Description

Dive into the essential art of wilderness survival with "Wilderness Survival: The First 72 Hours," led by renowned expert Tom Brown III (T3). Tom, a lifelong student and practitioner of primitive living skills, brings a wealth of knowledge honed through decades of experience and a deep connection to nature. Growing up under the tutelage of his father, Tom Brown Jr., founder of the Tracker Wilderness Survival School, Tom III learned firsthand the transformative power of reconnecting with the natural world.

In this comprehensive course, Tom III guides you through crucial survival techniques designed to navigate the critical first 72 hours of any wilderness emergency. From pre-trip planning and gear selection to shelter construction, water sourcing, and fire-starting methods, you'll gain practical skills that could save your life in challenging outdoor situations. Tom III's passion for wilderness photography, writing, fly-fishing, and traditional archery enriches his teachings, offering a holistic approach to survival and outdoor living.

Whether you're an outdoor enthusiast, a seasoned adventurer, or someone preparing for the unexpected, Tom III's expertise and guidance empower you to confidently face wilderness challenges. Join us and embark on a journey to master essential wilderness survival skills under the mentorship of a true pioneer in the field.

Who this course is for:

Outdoor enthusiasts, preppers, backpackers, hunters, emergency responders, and anyone venturing into remote areas. This course equips you with essential survival skills to confidently handle the critical first 72 hours of any wilderness emergency, making it invaluable for families, group campers, youth leaders, and outdoor professionals.