About Us

ABOUT

Nature Reliance School

Teaching self-reliance through experience, not ego. 40 years of real-world skills passed on, growing as we go.

Meet Your Instructor

Craig Caudill

Craig Caudill is a lifelong outdoorsman, and founder of Nature Reliance School. For over four decades he has taught wilderness survival, tracking, navigation, and self-reliance skills to thousands of students.

He is an eight-time published author. His books include Extreme Wilderness Survival, Essential Wilderness Navigation, Secret Signs of Nature, and the Tiny Survival Guide.

Craig has been featured on the History Channel, BBC, Discovery Channel, and numerous outdoor publications. He teaches with the philosophy that the best classroom has no walls.

40+

Years

Books

10K+

Students

50+

Courses

Our Approach

Learn By Doing
Every class is hands-on. You will build shelters, start fires, read tracks, and navigate terrain. Real skill comes from practice, not lectures.
Meet You Where You Are
Whether you are a complete beginner or an experienced outdoorsman, our courses adapt to your level. No judgment, no ego, just growth.
Field-Tested Knowledge
Nothing theoretical. Every technique taught has been proven over 40 years in the field. If it does not work in the real world, we do not teach it.