Backpacking
This course addresses the pertinent aspects of lightweight camping as they apply to backpacking into remote campsites. Topics of discussion include ethical considerations, suggested equipment, cooking techniques, food selection, menu preparation, and trip organization. Participants supply camping items, personal gear, park registration fees, food and transportation to and from site.
Prerequisite: Introduction to Wilderness Survival Skills
Mandatory Text: $103.00 Payable to instructor, (The Psychology of Wilderness Survival, $38.00; Crisis Management, $20.00; Jasper/Steel Fire-starting Set, $45.00).
Contact Survival in the Bush Inc. to book your private course program.
Location: Bruce Peninsula & South-Central, Ontario.
Course Price: $450.00 plus applicable taxes
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• Due to increased demand, Survival in the Bush Inc. courses are now conducted privately.
• Contact Survival in the Bush Inc. to book your private course program(s).
• When booking the services of Survival in the Bush Inc., funds are due upon confirmation of booking.
• If withdrawing with less than 60 days notice prior to course commencement, there is no refund.
• If withdrawing with 61 days or greater before your course start date, a 50% cancellation fee is automatically deducted from the full booking cost.
• A private 5 hour course fee, per person, per program, is $268.88 + applicable taxes + mandatory texts/equipment.
• Survival in the Bush Inc. reserves the right to refuse a student’s participation in any course should safety become a factor.
• All courses are subject to applicable sales tax.
• Note: Clients are responsible for all transportation, gear, park fees, and meals while on course.
Copyright ® 2021 Survival in the Bush, Inc.
• Contact Survival in the Bush Inc. to book your private course program(s).
• When booking the services of Survival in the Bush Inc., funds are due upon confirmation of booking.
• If withdrawing with less than 60 days notice prior to course commencement, there is no refund.
• If withdrawing with 61 days or greater before your course start date, a 50% cancellation fee is automatically deducted from the full booking cost.
• A private 5 hour course fee, per person, per program, is $268.88 + applicable taxes + mandatory texts/equipment.
• Survival in the Bush Inc. reserves the right to refuse a student’s participation in any course should safety become a factor.
• All courses are subject to applicable sales tax.
• Note: Clients are responsible for all transportation, gear, park fees, and meals while on course.
Copyright ® 2021 Survival in the Bush, Inc.