This course is designed to give the student confidence in the woods by understanding natural hazards and knowing what to do in emergency situations. Some of the topics will be:

"What to do when lost"

"The survival mentality"

"Natural hazards and risk management"

"Preventing injuries and treatment"

"Camp site selection"

"Natural shelters"

"Water collection and purification"

"Outdoor hygiene"

"Modern survival kits"