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Intermediate Wilderness Navigation Mastery

45 minutes

3 courses

Learn the essentials of reading topographic maps, including contour lines, key features, and map symbols, and practice terrain association to match what you see on the ground with what’s on the map. Build confidence navigating with map, compass, and GPS through hands-on exercises designed for beginners with basic outdoor experience.

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Bushcraft Foundations: Building Skills for the Wild

30m

3 modules

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Bushcraft Foundations: Building Skills for the Wild

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Identify, Harvest Ethically, and Prepare Key Sierra Plants

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Cold-Weather Mindset, Navigation, Shelters, and Rescue Basics

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Overnight Minimal-Gear Survival Course

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Realistic EDC Kit Construction and Stress-Use

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10 Cs of Survival – Essentials & Packing Tips

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Fast Tarp Setups & Site Selection Basics

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Comprehensive Protocol for Layering, Warming, and Common Mountain Mistakes

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Basic Firecraft for Wet Conditions and Wind

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Finding and Using Feather Sticks, Bark, Fatwood, and Conifer Sap

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Basic Water Sourcing, Purification Choices, and Common Mistakes

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Basic Tracking Techniques for Local Species and Habitats

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Fundamentals of Alpine Terrain Reading

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Basic Alpine Navigation System

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Core 4 Survival Skills Course

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Leave No Trace Basics for Hikers and Families

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Fundamentals of Tahoe & Sierra Trip Planning

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Overnight Survival: Shelter, Fire, and Water Basics

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Hypothermia Prevention and Rapid Rewarming Protocol

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Heat Survival Basics: Cooling, Pacing, Hydration, and Decision‑Making

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Basic Techniques for Wet-Weather Fire Building

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Basic Water Sourcing, Treatment, and Illness Prevention

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Identifying and Using Feather Sticks, Bark, Fatwood, and Conifer Sap