Wilderness survival, tracking, navigation and bushcraft courses taught by real-world instructors. The best classroom has no walls. Let's get started!
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Learn survival, tracking, and self-reliance skills directly from Nature Reliance School instructors in the field. Our in-person courses are hands-on, realistic, and designed for every experience level. Train in wilderness safety, land navigation, bushcraft, situational awareness, and team-based resilience.
Whether you want to sharpen your backcountry confidence, prepare your family for emergencies, or take your outdoor skills to a professional level, these live classes will give you the mindset, skills, teamwork, and gear knowledge to thrive anywhere.
Before attending, be sure to read our blog post on required and recommended gear to help you prepare for class.
All Nature Reliance School courses operate on Eastern Standard Time (EST) unless otherwise noted in the class description.
Typical Course Hours:
One-Day Courses: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Weekend Courses: Friday 7:00 PM – Sunday 2:00 PM
Week-Long Courses: Monday 9:00 AM – Friday 12:00 PM
Master the Art of Bushcraft with Traditional Tools and TechniquesImmerse yourself in the timeless skills of bushcraft and wild woodcraft, where you...
View full detailsLearn the Science and Art of Tactical TrackingJoin us for an immersive Tactical Mantracking course, where you'll develop the skills to track humans...
View full detailsPrepare for the Ultimate Test of Mental and Physical ResilienceBy popular demand, we are opening our highly sought-after S.E.R.E. Training to the ...
View full detailsMaster the Art of Moving Unseen and Understanding TracksLearn the mindset, skills, tactics, and gear of effective tracking and camouflage through m...
View full detailsImmerse yourself in the ancient art of understanding nature through knowledge-based and hands-on learning. Nature Immersion is not just a class—it'...
View full detailsBuild the Foundations of Wilderness Survival This is our cornerstone class and the most popular training we offer. Designed for individuals who wan...
View full detailsTake your survival skills to the next level with our immersive Wilderness Safety and Survival Level 2 course. Challenge yourself to apply what you’...
View full detailsNavigation and Communications skills are critical to all backcountry adventures. In this course we are going to introduce you to all the "stuff" t...
View full detailsGo Beyond the Basics – Build True Navigation Confidence If you've already completed our Level 1 Land Navigation course, Level 2 is where you put it...
View full detailsPush Your Limits with the Ultimate Survival Test You read that right—knife only. This advanced-level course strips away the comforts of modern gear...
View full detailsBe prepared for the unexpected. This hands-on training course equips you with the knowledge and practical skills needed to respond effectively in m...
View full detailsReady to take your first step into the world of hunting?This in-person Introduction to Hunting course from Nature Reliance School equips you with t...
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