Introduction to Wilderness Survival Clinic in Santa Cruz

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.

Learn indigenous 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.

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Not wheelchair accessible
Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers