Survive to Rescue

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72-Hour Wilderness Survival & Readiness

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When conditions change, your readiness matters.

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Survive to Rescue is a hands-on wilderness survival and readiness course focused on the first 24–72 hours of an emergency.

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This training is designed to help students develop the skills, judgment, mindset, and readiness needed to respond effectively when weather, injury, navigation problems, or unexpected situations disrupt the plan.

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Training focuses on field application, decision making, and real-world readiness during short-term wilderness emergencies.

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Whether you spend time in the backcountry regularly or simply want stronger readiness skills for uncertain situations, this course helps build confidence and capability where it matters most.

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​What You'll Learn

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Students will train in skills including:

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• Survival psychology and decision making

• Shelter and emergency shelter systems

• Firecraft in changing conditions

• Water sourcing and purification

• Weather and exposure management

• Movement and terrain awareness

• Basic field navigation

• Lost-proofing and signaling

• Clothing and gear selection

• Self-care and field hygiene

• Time and energy management

• Knife safety and field tool use

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How Training Works

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Training is hands-on and field-based.

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Students begin at Basecamp, where core skills are taught, practiced, and reinforced before transitioning into scenario-based field application.

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Throughout the course, students work through realistic situations requiring problem solving, adaptation, and decision making under changing conditions.

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The focus is simple:
Stay calm. Assess the situation. Respond effectively.

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Training Format

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Day 1–2: Basecamp Training

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Training begins at Basecamp, where foundational and intermediate survival skills are taught, practiced, and reinforced.

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Students work through shelter systems, firecraft, water procurement, navigation, gear management, and emergency response priorities in a structured outdoor environment.

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This phase builds the core skills needed before transitioning into more realistic field conditions.

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Evening Day 2: Scenario-Based Training

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Training shifts into scenario-based field application.

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Students are placed into realistic situations requiring them to assess conditions, make decisions, and apply skills appropriately using available resources and equipment.

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Participants are encouraged to utilize the shelters they build and manage their own setup during this phase.

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Day 3: Final Phase

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Training continues into Day 3 with continued application and a final scenario.

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This phase brings together the skills and priorities covered throughout the course while reinforcing readiness, awareness, and decision-making under changing conditions.

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Who This Course is For

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Survive to Rescue is designed for:

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• Outdoorsmen and backcountry travelers

• Campers and hikers wanting stronger emergency skills

• Individuals seeking wilderness survival training

• Those preparing for uncertain outdoor conditions

• Students wanting real-world field experience

• Individuals focused on outdoor readiness and self-reliance

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This course is beginner-friendly while still offering value to experienced outdoorsmen.

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What Makes This Different

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• Hands-on wilderness training

• Scenario-based field application

• Real-world survival priorities

• Focus on judgment and decision-making

• Built around practical field conditions

• Readiness-focused instruction

• No fluff or unnecessary complexity

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What You'll Leave With

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By the end of training, students leave with:

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• Greater confidence in emergencies

• Practical experience applying survival priorities

• Improved awareness and decision-making

• Stronger understanding of field conditions

• Experience working through realistic scenarios

• A stronger foundation in wilderness readiness

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Course Details

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Duration: 3 Days

Eligibility: Ages 12+

Location: Woodsrunner School Training Area – South Carolina

What's Included

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• Hands-on instruction

• Scenario-based training

• Basecamp and field application

• Use of portions of the training property

• Certificate of completion

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A detailed gear list will be provided after registration.

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Important Notes

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• This is a hands-on course requiring active participation

• Students should be prepared for outdoor conditions and weather changes

• Moderate physical activity across natural terrain is involved

• Safety is maintained throughout all training evolutions

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Final Word

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Things do not always go as planned outdoors.

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Weather changes. Conditions shift. Situations develop quickly.

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Survive to Rescue is designed to help students build the readiness, confidence, and capability needed to respond effectively when those moments happen.