{"product_id":"nrs-rendezvous","title":"The NRS Rendezvous - 20 Year Anniversary","description":"\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"157clko\" data-start=\"189\" data-end=\"233\"\u003eThe Nature Reliance School Family Reunion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"235\" data-end=\"306\"\u003eThe NRS Rendezvous is not just a class. It is a gathering of the tribe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"308\" data-end=\"596\"\u003eThis event is our annual Nature Reliance School family reunion where alumni from our courses come together to learn new skills, reconnect with friends, meet new training partners, and spend a few days surrounded by people who speak the same language of skills, mindset, and self-reliance.  This is also open to anyone that wants to attend, not just alumni. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"598\" data-end=\"657\"\u003eIf you have ever taken an NRS class, this event is for you.  If you have never taken an NRS class, this event is for you.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"659\" data-end=\"662\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"ylp00b\" data-start=\"664\" data-end=\"681\"\u003eWhat to Expect\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"683\" data-end=\"933\"\u003eThe Rendezvous is a relaxed but skill-focused event where you will rotate through a variety of mini-classes and workshops taught by NRS instructors and special guests. Subjects change each year, which means no two Rendezvous events are ever the same.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"935\" data-end=\"966\"\u003eYou may find yourself learning:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"967\" data-end=\"1248\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1gwyu8o\" data-start=\"967\" data-end=\"991\"\u003eNew bushcraft skills\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1gwyu8o\" data-start=\"967\" data-end=\"991\"\u003eTree and Plant ID\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"tzc3tt\" data-start=\"992\" data-end=\"1020\"\u003eAdvanced fire techniques\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1fqk7eq\" data-start=\"1021\" data-end=\"1057\"\u003eTracking and awareness exercises\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"6frolu\" data-start=\"1058\" data-end=\"1083\"\u003eNavigation challenges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"i54b3w\" data-start=\"1084\" data-end=\"1117\"\u003eGear skills and field repairs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"68pn63\" data-start=\"1118\" data-end=\"1138\"\u003ePrimitive skills\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"14dgnu7\" data-start=\"1139\" data-end=\"1169\"\u003eWilderness problem solving\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"115o6f9\" data-start=\"1170\" data-end=\"1189\"\u003eTeam challenges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"14nma95\" data-start=\"1190\" data-end=\"1248\"\u003eAnd other skills we are currently excited about teaching\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1250\" data-end=\"1463\"\u003eJust as important as the training is the community. Many students say the best part of the Rendezvous is reconnecting with people they have trained with before and building new friendships with like-minded people.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1465\" data-end=\"1468\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"is6nnt\" data-start=\"1470\" data-end=\"1493\"\u003eGiveaways and Prizes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1495\" data-end=\"1556\"\u003eOne of the most fun parts of the Rendezvous is the giveaways.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1558\" data-end=\"1741\"\u003eVendors and partners donate a large number of products for us to give away throughout the event. We also include class giveaways, so there are many chances to go home with great gear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1743\" data-end=\"1774\"\u003eBut that is not the main prize.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1776\" data-end=\"1779\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"p0vik0\" data-start=\"1781\" data-end=\"1822\"\u003eThe Final Challenge – Best of the Best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1824\" data-end=\"1878\"\u003eThe highlight of the NRS Rendezvous is the final test.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1880\" data-end=\"2093\"\u003eAt the end of the event, participants can compete in a multi-skill challenge designed to test a wide range of Nature Reliance School skills. This event combines mindset, skills, problem solving, and field ability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2095\" data-end=\"2128\"\u003eThis is where you prove yourself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2130\" data-end=\"2260\"\u003eThe winner earns serious bragging rights and takes home a major prize that is different every year and always worth competing for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2262\" data-end=\"2265\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"bdo9e\" data-start=\"2267\" data-end=\"2287\"\u003eWho Should Attend\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2289\" data-end=\"2316\"\u003eThis event is designed for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2317\" data-end=\"2598\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"jezyfg\" data-start=\"2317\" data-end=\"2350\"\u003eNature Reliance School alumni\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"jezyfg\" data-start=\"2317\" data-end=\"2350\"\u003eThose interested in starting courses with NRS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"4yu2ey\" data-start=\"2351\" data-end=\"2385\"\u003ePast students of any NRS class\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1q2bng5\" data-start=\"2386\" data-end=\"2446\"\u003eOnline members who want to meet instructors and students\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ei4o43\" data-start=\"2447\" data-end=\"2512\"\u003eFamilies and spouses who want to experience the NRS community\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"3zyzlk\" data-start=\"2513\" data-end=\"2598\"\u003eAnyone who wants to continue building skills in a fun and challenging environment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2600\" data-end=\"2603\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"x650i4\" data-start=\"2605\" data-end=\"2625\"\u003eMore Than a Class\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2627\" data-end=\"2783\"\u003eThe NRS Rendezvous is part training, part competition, part reunion, and part celebration of the skills and community we have built together over the years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2785\" data-end=\"2925\"\u003eIf you have trained with us before, this is where you come back, sharpen your skills, reconnect with friends, and see how far you have come.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2927\" data-end=\"2952\"\u003eWe hope to see you there.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nature Reliance","offers":[{"title":"Jul 24-26 2026 \/ Adult Admission","offer_id":51087367668027,"sku":null,"price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Jul 24-26 2026 \/ Youth with Paying Adult","offer_id":51087367700795,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0114\/4075\/0673\/files\/image_ae16bd79-bca8-4241-84e4-fb9225ecfd1d.jpg?v=1704309178","url":"https:\/\/naturereliance.org\/products\/nrs-rendezvous","provider":"Nature Reliance","version":"1.0","type":"link"}