Survivalist Series: Introduction to Shelter Building

Please note the only way to register for this adventure is on our website.

Learn the timeless skill of building functional, practical and well-insulated shelters from camping gear and natural materials found in the wild!

For all of human history, shelter has been essential for protection, warmth, and survival. Learning how to read the land, choose the right materials, and construct an effective shelter in a way that does not negatively impact the local ecosystem requires knowledge, creativity, and hands-on practice.

In this course we will teach you skills for creating shelters and insulations in wilderness situations. We will discuss shelter and insulation principles, basics of thermoregulation, basic improvised cordage concepts for construction, and how to determine what kind of structures are necessary for various scenarios.

We will be practicing these skills in ways that promote sustainability, ethical conservation principles, and respect for our natural landscapes.

After two sold-out Firecraft courses, we are so excited to be back with the next incredible course in our Survivalist Series. You’ll begin to master the craft of shelter building with expert, hands-on guidance from our seasoned survival instructor and wilderness guide, Kyle.

You'll be taught and encouraged to practice:
1. Identifying and selecting safe and effective shelter locations
2. Building debris shelters, improvised portable bedrolls, and tarp-based structures
3. Insulation, weatherproofing, and heat retention techniques

This course will give you the foundation to build reliable shelters in a variety of environments and conditions.

Who it’s for: This course is for beginners and intermediate survivalists alike. Bring your curiosity, a willingness to learn, and a love of getting outside. This is an amazing opportunity not only to learn from our expert, but it's a fun, practical lesson at a uniquely low price.

About this series: The Survivalist Series is an expert-led set of courses designed to develop applicable, and life-saving skills in the wilderness. Keep your eyes peeled for more courses coming soon!

Highlights
Survivalist Skills Training: Develop essential skills to survive and thrive in the wild.
Expert Instructors: Our amazing expert guides will teach you everything you need to know in a safe and fun way
Sustainable Skills-Building: Shelters will be built without falling live trees or negatively impacting the natural environment

Event cost: $80+HST - optional transport available.
Register here.

About Wilderness Union
Wilderness Union is deliberate about building an outdoors community that connects you to the life-changing magic of the outdoors and helps you find your people.

Members range from 20-40 years old. The group is a mix of GTA locals and newcomers to Toronto from within Canada and abroad.

Attendance numbers on Meetup don't reflect our actual event attendance - we typically have 15-20 community members at each event. Large enough that there's someone new to meet but small enough that it's not overwhelming!

Learn more at our website www.wildernessunion.com