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Intro Survival Course in the Rockies - Build Your Wilderness Skills in Division No. 14, Alberta
Immerse yourself in an unforgettable two-day survival and bushcraft experience in the heart of the Central Canadian Rockies, sharpening practical outdoor skills and northern bushcraft on the breathtaking Kootnay Plains along the banks of the North Saskatchewan River just outside Nordegg, Alberta. You’ll balance hands-on practice with clear theory-outdoor awareness, how to be properly prepared, and lifesaving tricks and techniques for emergency situations-while developing skills that apply to camping, hunting, canoeing, or hiking. The course offers equal focus on practical bushcraft and situational readiness, plus the memorable challenge of spending one night sleeping in your own improvised survival shelter, giving you confidence and abilities to use across a wide variety of outdoor scenarios.
About this activity in Division No. 14
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Highlights
- Two-day survival and bushcraft course on the Kootenay Plains along the North Saskatchewan River near Nordegg in Division No. 14, Alberta
- Balanced mix of theory and hands-on practice to sharpen outdoor skills useful for camping, hiking, canoeing, and hunting
- Night spent sleeping in an improvised survival shelter to test new bushcraft techniques under real conditions
- Experienced instructor-led sessions covering preparedness, outdoor awareness, emergency survival tricks, and practical tool use
Important Information
- All essential course equipment is provided, including tents, hatchets, knives, compasses and GPS; you only need to arrange your own transportation to the site
- Suitable for all fitness levels; children are welcome but must be accompanied by an adult and child rates apply only when sharing with paying adults
- Vegetarian and other dietary needs can be accommodated-please tell us your requirements when you book; service animals are permitted
- A minimum booking of four participants is required to run the program
Meeting Point
Meet at the designated riverside staging area just outside Nordegg; you will receive exact coordinates and arrival instructions with your booking confirmation-plan your own travel to the meeting point.
Includes
- All necessary course equipment provided, including tents, hatchets, knives, compasses and GPS - ready for your outdoor experience in Division No. 14, Alberta.
- A knowledgeable and experienced instructor leads the course to guide you through skills and safety in the region.
- One night’s accommodation (camping) is included so you can sleep under the stars during your stay here.
- Meals included: dinner and breakfast for the overnight, with breakfast, lunch and dinner provided throughout the duration of the course.
Excludes
- Transportation to and from the program is not included - plan your travel to the meeting point in the area accordingly.
Other
- Service animals are allowed; please plan for their needs while you participate in the program in the region.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels, so you can enjoy the experience regardless of your activity level.
- Child rate applies only when sharing with paying adults; children must be accompanied by an adult during the activity.
- Vegetarian options are available - advise at time of booking if you require this.
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking so the team can accommodate you.
- A minimum of four people per booking is required to run the course in this destination.
Customer Reviews
8/10
Based on 4 Reviews
Summary:
Wonderful experience and Mark and Joel were great teachers. Location was ideal and material covered was very beneficial for living around the rockies.
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Summary:
The teachers were awesome, super friendly, approachable and knowledgeable. The course itself was great. It exceeded our expectations!! I came out of it learning a lot. I would highly recommend this tour if you’re just starting out in survival or back country camping or camping in general. You will not be disappointed.
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Summary:
My young son and I had the pleasure to attend the Two Day Survival course, and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. I suspect the previous reviewer who gave negative feedback was having a bad day (and/or didn’t bother to read any of the information provided ahead of time on the course), as everything about this course was enjoyable and well organized.
Marc was extremely informative, approachable, and able to answer all questions our group (of 6, 3 groups of 2) posed of him. The location was splendid, breakfast, lunch and dinner delicious (love those honey garlic sausages), and all the training sessions a lot of fun!
We couldn’t recommend this course enough to people of all ages who want to learn some basic survival skills, apply them in real time, and have a lot of fun!
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Know more about Division No. 14
You’ll learn basic outdoor skills and northern bushcraft techniques focused on theory and hands-on practice. Instruction covers outdoor awareness, preparation for emergency situations, tricks to stay alive, and practical bushcraft skills you can use for camping, hunting, canoeing, or hiking in the Central Canadian Rockies and Kootnay Plains along the North Saskatchewan River.
All necessary course equipment is provided, including tents, hatchets, knives, compasses and GPS, plus a knowledgeable instructor. The course includes one night’s camping accommodation and meals-dinner and breakfast, with breakfast, lunch and dinner provided throughout the duration of the course.
Service animals are allowed and a vegetarian option is available. You should advise any specific dietary requirements at the time of booking so the instructors can accommodate your needs during meals provided on the course.
Yes. The course is suitable for all physical fitness levels and children may attend when accompanied by an adult. A child rate applies only when sharing with paying adults, and the program includes practical, age-appropriate outdoor skill training.
Yes. The experience includes one night spent sleeping in your own improvised survival shelter so you can practise shelter-building and overnight survival techniques in a real outdoor setting on the Kootnay Plains.
Transportation to and from the program is excluded, so you’ll need to arrange your own travel to the site on the North Saskatchewan River. Note that a minimum of four people per booking is required to run the course.
