Wilderness survival workshop
During this workshop, you will acquire the necessary bases to evolve on the ground, no matter the conditions or the circumstances. This course is for anyone who wants to practice an outdoor activity off the beaten track. Examples: walking in the forest, survival in the bush, a bivouac in the forest, an ATV or snowmobile ride, or a fishing or hunting expedition. This course will help you to better prepare your future expeditions. Whether you are a beginner or more experienced, you will learn how to prepare well so as not to be caught off guard, while respecting nature in anticipation of future generations.
Duration: 9 am to 4 pm
Price: $100 per participant, taxes not included
Number of participants and minimum age: 12 participants/10 years old
Length: about 5 km
Elevation gain: about 200 m
What to bring: Long clothes; hat, cap or scarf; gloves; water; food; notebook and pencil for taking notes; first aid kit; backpack; sunglasses or safety glasses; Solar cream; cell phone or camera (optional); survival knife / folding saw / machete (optional)
Dates: May 23 and June 19, 2021
Weather: The activity takes place regardless of the conditions (unless the weather poses a risk to participants).
Dogs: In order to ensure the safety of all participants and to ensure that everyone has a fully satisfactory experience, dogs are not allowed during this activity. We thank you for your cooperation.
Please see our transfer and cancellation policy for wilderness survival workshop (in French).
Wilderness survival workshop – 24 hours
During this workshop, you will acquire the necessary bases to evolve on the ground, no matter the conditions or the circumstances, day or night. This course is for anyone who wants to practice an outdoor activity off the beaten track. Examples: walking in the forest, survival in the bush, a bivouac in the forest, an ATV or snowmobile ride, or a fishing or hunting expedition. This course will help you to better prepare your future expeditions. Whether you are a beginner or more experienced, you will learn how to prepare well so as not to be caught off guard, while respecting nature in anticipation of future generations.
Points covered: preparations; shelters; ignition of fire; filtration and purification of water, position reporting; orientation with makeshift tools.
Duration: about 27 hours (from Saturday 9 am to Sunday at noon)
Price: $200 per participant, taxes not included
Number of participants and minimum age: 12 participants/10 years old
Distance to walk: about 10 km
Elevation gain: about 500 m
What to bring: Backpack; cellphone; headlamp; spare batteries; compass and/or GPS (optional); long clothing; hat, cap or scarf; manteau de pluie ou poncho; bottes de randonnée (above the ankle); sunglasses/safety glasses; gloves; survival knife/folding saw/machete (optional); lighter/matches; water (gourd); food; bowl/cup; notebook/pencil; first aid kit; toiletry bag; hammock (preferably); tarp; tent; rope.
Dates: July 10 and 11, 2021; August 7 and 8, 2021
Weather conditions: The activity takes place regardless of the conditions (unless the weather poses a risk for the participants).
Dogs: In order to ensure the safety of all participants and to ensure that everyone has a fully satisfactory experience, dogs are not allowed during this activity. We thank you for your cooperation.
Please see our transfer and cancellation policy for wilderness survival workshop (in French).
Backpack
During this workshop, we will plan the content and configuration of a backpack in preparation for various expeditions: day in the forest, trek or bivouac. We will focus on the essentials to pack in a backpack and experiment with various tips to protect them from the elements.
Duration: 9 am to noon; 1 pm to 4 pm
Cost: $50 per participant
Number of participants and minimal age: 12 participants/10 years old
Distance: 1 km
Elevation: about 100 m
What to bring: Long clothes; hat, cap or scarf; gloves; water; food; notebook and pencil for taking notes; first aid kit; backpack; sunglasses or safety glasses; Solar cream; cell phone or camera (optional); survival knife / folding saw / machete (optional)
Dates: TBD
Dogs: In order to ensure the safety of all participants and to ensure that everyone has a fully satisfactory experience, dogs are not allowed during this activity. We thank you for your cooperation.
Please see our transfer and cancellation policy for wilderness survival workshop (in French).
