Wilderness | Ranger's Ridge

Maintaining your basic needs and comfort level in the wilderness, without the constant provision of modern conveniences, takes an OLD WORLD GRIT and requires OLD WORLD SKILLS that are slowly being eroded and lost in mainstream schooling. Let us train you and take back those skills to become a master of the outdoors and walk into the wilderness with confidence instead of fear and ignorance.

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Course Descriptions
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Wilderness Description

Wilderness Course Descriptions

Our Wilderness Skills training is given in 5 progressive areas. Starting with Creation Appreciation to just get the kids out there. Then moving onto Bedrock & Bushcrafter which are the foundational courses and are required before moving onto extreme courses like the White Wolf & Wildman.

Foundational Courses

CREATION APPRECIATION

Basic (Outdoor Play)

Ages 3-7

This class is directed specifically at getting the youngins out of the house and into the woods. This course focuses less on skills and more about discovering what is out there. Play in the stream, dig in the dirt, find all sorts of critters and plants and learn how to treat them proper. We also actively work at overcoming the common fears children may have of being out in the wild. Participate in the activities, make long lasting friends, and do it all while building a joy for what God has created around us. Parents are encouraged to come and accompany your child at no additional cost.

BEDROCK

Basic (Woodsman)

Ages 8 - Adult

Beginner course for all ages 8 and up. Initial focus will be on ToolCraft, FireCraft, and KnotCraft as these are essential across the board for taking care of our basic needs. Then you will use these skills to progress to Shelter Construction & Water Processing.

If students progress well through the training they may also receive bonus training in navigation, signaling, and foraging for medicine and food.

BUSHCRAFTER

Advanced (Woodsman)

Ages 13-Adult

This course turns it's focus onto basecamp efficiency. In this course you will continue enhancing your BEDROCK skills and learn to build projects to manage your basic needs as well as giving you a more comfortable camp environment. You will also learn to conserve valuable resources and tools for emergencies by replacing them with renewable resources from the environment.

Extreme Courses

WHITE WOLF

Extreme (Winter)

Take on our winter survival course. Learn what gear is essential to get common things done in a freezing environment. You will train in how to move you and your gear around a snow covered landscape without breaking the bank on your physical limits. Learn to master your moisture levels and insulation layers to stay warm while enduring the trials and beauty of the winter wonderland.

WILDMAN

Extreme (Primitive)

This course is only taken by those who have taken the foundational trainings seriously. You will be heavily leaning on your skills to complete this course as you will only have a knife and the clothes on your back to meet your needs. Complete this challenge to prove your mastery of the outdoors.

Wilderness Reviews

As a woman, it can be a bit intimidating to sign up for a survival course or bushcraft course, which is typically a male-dominated scene. Dan is the kind of instructor who makes this a non-issue for me. He treats his students with respect and shows great patience and mastery of the skills he teaches. He is very encouraging and has a great way of demonstrating skills in a way that is easy to understand. I hope that more women feel encouraged to sign up for Dan's classes and grow to love this pastime as much as I do!

Becky N. - NH