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This Wilderness Institute Meetup is for everyone who loves nature and the outdoors!
Please join us on a Wilderness Adventure to learn new wilderness skills, hike new trails, meet new friends, and gain valuable knowledge on how to have a safe and well prepared outdoor adventure! The Wilderness Institute provides Wilderness Education, Training and Advocacy. Our outdoor recreation programs, activities and experiential events include eco-tourism, nature and fitness hiking, outdoor education, adventure seminars, wilderness survival, rock climbing, ropes courses, emergency preparedness, community service and more!
Thank you for joining and please support our Sponsors as they support these programs and services and our free public events!
The Wilderness Institute is a non-profit educational organization which has been providing quality outdoor education and experiential learning adventures for individuals, families, youth, and organizations since 1984.
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Wilderness Survival II- An Overnight Camp-$299
Santa Fe Treehouse Camp, 46 Treehouse Rd, Santa Fe, NM, US##### Wilderness Survival II- An Overnight Camp-14 years old and up with a parent-$299
Survival is an experience that combines personal attitude with knowledge and technical skills.
Join us on this weekend overnight campout to learn important wilderness skills to keep you safe in emergency situations. You’ll learn life-saving skills such as building a shelter, matchless fire building, campfire cooking, finding and purifying water, making traps and snares, wilderness first aid, map and compass use, and signaling for rescue.
You’ll also make your own mini survival kit, enjoy some freeze dried snacks, and come away with the knowledge to thrive in the wilderness!
A basic equipment list and Survival Manual will be provided.
This course is presented by the nonprofit Wilderness Institute and takes place at the Santa Fe Tree House Camp and Wilderness Preserve and is offered through SF Community College.
Please sign up here AND register through the college https://wildernessinstitute.org/outdoor-programs/
Date: 8/1/2026-8/2/2026
Sat., 9:00 AM – Sun., 4:00 PM
Tuition: $299.00
Instructor(s): Brad Childs2 attendees
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