Our Services

Welcome to Calamity Wilderness Survival.

Wilderness Survival for the Beginner and for enthusiasts —a warm, encouraging, non-intimidating, hands-on experience designed to guide you safely into the outdoors.

This 101-style program centers on the Essentials you need, presenting the basics at a calm pace so you learn by doing. In a supportive setting, you'll learn to assess risk, move with confidence, and practice concrete skills: you will build a simple shelter, start a fire safely, and cover water basics like locating a reliable source and basic purification.

Lessons emphasize safety and hands-on guided practice, and plenty of feedback to build your Confidence. By the end, you’ll leave with tangible outcomes—a practical routine you can repeat, a small toolkit, and the Foundations for more adventures.

Trail to Confidence:

One-Day Wilderness Essentials Dates

Spring Dates

March 7, 2026

March 15, 2026 - Teens only 13yrs to 17yrs

April 18, 2026

May 9, 2026 - Teens only 13yrs to 17yrs

May 23, 2026

Summer Dates

Upon Request (6wks notice required)

Investment: $200

Into the Wild:

Three-Day Wilderness Retreat Dates

Spring Dates

April 10 - 12, 2026

May 16 - 18, 2026

Summer Dates

June 26-27-28

July 4-5-6

August 12-13-14 Teens only 13yrs-17yrs

August 15-16-17

August 21-22-23

Autumn Dates

September 18-19-20

September 22-23-24

October 16-17-18

Investment $500

To enroll, contact Sharon at calamitywilderness@outlook.com