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Introduction to Wilderness Survival Clinic in Santa Cruz

5.0 (5 reviews) 5 hours Free cancellation
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Introduction to Wilderness Survival Clinic in Santa Cruz

About this activity

Learn the ancient skills of survival in the woods, including how to build a shelter, gather water, make a fire, and forage edible plants or set up traps for food. Both novice campers and seasoned backpackers will benefit from hands-on activities during this 5-hour class with a naturalist instructor. The session takes place in a redwood forest in Boulder Creek, located just north of Santa Cruz.

Hiking Tours Small Group Weather Dependent - Moderate

At a glance

Duration
5 hours
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Up to 12 people
People per booking
1–15
Guide
English
Operated by
Adventure Out LLC

Ages: Adults (12–99 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: All taxes, fees and handling charges
  • Included: Professional guide

Not included

  • Not included: Food and drinks
  • Not included: Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Not included: Instructor Gratuity

Itinerary

Adventure Out is Northern California's oldest/longest-running survival school. Operating in the Santa Cruz Mountains since 2002, our expert instructors will teach you the basics of survival in this hands on course. Fire-by-friction, Shelter Construction, Water collection and purification, and primitive hunting and trapping techniques.

  1. Stop 1

  2. Adventure Out

  3. Santa Cruz Mountains

  4. Boulder Creek

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

  • We'll meet you in the parking lot of the Boulder Creek Scout Reservation - 250 Scout Ranch Rd, Boulder Creek, CA

End point

  • We'll meet you in the parking lot of the Boulder Creek Scout Reservation - 250 Scout Ranch Rd, Boulder Creek, CA

Using your ticket

-You MUST email [email protected] immediately upon booking to confirm. Your reservation is NOT confirmed until you've email us and received a confirmation email directly back from Adventure Out.

-Gratuity Not Included - please tip instructors on site.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel You get back
At least one day before 100%
Less than a day before 0%

Good to know

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

  • Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult

  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately

Traveller ratings

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