{"product_id":"overnight-wilderness-survival-course-7-18-19","title":"Overnight Wilderness Survival Course (7\/17-19)","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(13, 110, 67);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTwo nights in the woods. A lifetime of knowing what to do when things go sideways\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSurvival skills aren't just for the wilderness. They're for the blackout, the blown-out tire on a back road, the hiking partner who goes down three miles from the trailhead, the storm that turns a weekend trip into something else entirely. This course teaches you to handle all of it — and understand why your mind behaves the way it does when things go wrong.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThis isn't a camping trip with some survival tips sprinkled in. It's a genuine immersion in the skills, mindset, and psychology that separate people who panic from people who problem-solve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eOn this two night course in the Catskill wilderness, you'll build shelter, make fire, find water, read the landscape, and sit around a campfire talking about the one survival tool that most courses overlook entirely: your own mind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(13, 110, 67);\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrips stats\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e🏕️ Activity: Overnight wilderness survival immersion\u003cbr\u003e⏱️ Duration: 2 days \/ 1 night\u003cbr\u003e🧭 Difficulty: Moderate — no prior experience required, base fitness recommended\u003cbr\u003e📍 Location: The Catskills\u003cbr\u003e👥 Small group experience\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(13, 110, 67);\"\u003eCurriculum Snaphot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🧠 The psychology of survival: the most important part of any survival situation\u003cbr\u003e🔥 Lighting a fire without matches\u003cbr\u003e🪵 Building a survival shelter with natural materials\u003cbr\u003e🆘 What to bring in your survival pack\u003cbr\u003e💧 Obtaining water\u003cbr\u003e🚑 Effecting rescue and other rescue methods\u003cbr\u003e🌿 Prelim wild edibles\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(13, 110, 67);\"\u003eWhat's Included? Curriculum Snaphot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"LC20lb MBeuO DKV0Md\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e🚐 Transportation to and from NYC\u003cbr\u003e☕ Breakfast: Your adventure includes a breakfast of fresh fruit and donuts and a selection of coffee and tea for the drive to the trailhead\u003cbr\u003e🧀 Lunch: We will provide a healthy, gourmet lunch and snacks during our adventure. We offer vegetarian and vegan options, and we’re happy to accommodate any dietary and allergy needs.\u003cbr\u003e🌄 On trail guidance from an expert NYS licensed guide\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(13, 110, 67);\"\u003eThe Destination Backcountry Difference\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy hike with us? Expert guides.\u003c\/strong\u003e Founded in 2011, our NY State-licensed guides are not merely hike leaders, they are ambassadors for the outdoors, dedicated to sharing their passion for nature with others. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is our founder's specialty and our survival school has been covered by outlets like the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/4-DliMFZdZ4\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eWall Street Journal,\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/destinationbackcountryadventures.com\/pages\/press-beyond\"\u003eBackpacker \u0026amp; Men's Health Magazines and more\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(13, 110, 67);\"\u003eSchedule\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDay One\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBetween noon-3pm TBD Brooklyn Pickup near Barclays\u003cbr\u003e12:30-3:30pm TBD Manhattan Pickup at Grand Central\u003cbr\u003eRest Stop\u003cbr\u003eArrival at Trailhead, hike in to make camp\u003cbr\u003eCampfire + Dinner + Smore's + Stargazing until Bedtime\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDay Two\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e7:00–8:30 Breakfast + Coffee \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"999\" data-end=\"1002\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e9:00 Instruction \u0026amp; Practice \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1078\" data-end=\"1081\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e12:30 Lunch \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1138\" data-end=\"1141\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1:00–4:00 Instruction \u0026amp; Practice \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1178\" data-end=\"1181\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4:00-6:00 - independent time Board Van\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1196\" data-end=\"1199\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e~7:00 - Campfire + Dinner, Psychology of Survival\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eDay Three\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e7:00–8:30 Breakfast + Coffee \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"999\" data-end=\"1002\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e9:00– Instruction \u0026amp; Practice \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1078\" data-end=\"1081\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e12:30 Lunch \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1138\" data-end=\"1141\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1:00–3:00 Finish teaching \u0026amp; practice, break camp, hike to van\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1178\" data-end=\"1181\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e~3:30 Board Van\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1196\" data-end=\"1199\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e~4:30 Rest Stop\u003cbr data-start=\"1196\" data-end=\"1199\"\u003e~7:00 Manhattan Drop Off\u003cbr data-start=\"1223\" data-end=\"1226\"\u003e~7:30 Brooklyn Drop Off\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e*All times are estimates. We adjust every adventure to the pace and needs of the group. Travel time are subject to many factors, including weather and traffic. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(13, 110, 67);\"\u003eWhat Do I Need to Bring With Me?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMust have\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e💧 2, 1-liter water bottles\u003cbr\u003e🎽 Wear: Comfortable, breathable clothes. Standard workout clothes are great for hiking\u003cbr\u003e🥾 Footwear: Sturdy sneakers, trail runners, or hiking boots. We’ll let you know well in advance if conditions call for special footwear.\u003cbr\u003e🧣A few extra layers of clothes for breaks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGood to have\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e🌧️ Rain shell\u003cbr\u003e🕶️ Sunglasses\u003cbr\u003e🧢 Hat\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(13, 110, 67);\"\u003eFAQs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat happens after I book my adventure?\u003c\/strong\u003e You will receive a confirmation email for your adventure within 24 hours of booking. Your guide will reach out 7-10 days before your adventure with an update on trail conditions, weather, a final packing list, our adventure waiver, and more.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eMore questions? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eVisit our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/destinationbackcountryadventures.com\/pages\/faq\" title=\"FAQ\"\u003eFAQ page\u003c\/a\u003e here.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Destination Backcountry","offers":[{"title":"With Transportation","offer_id":46712462573726,"sku":null,"price":499.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"No Transportation","offer_id":46712462606494,"sku":null,"price":399.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0410\/4501\/files\/ScreenShot2023-03-19at2.26.51PM_dba49736-3428-4a3c-9921-90f0f072ff5e.png?v=1776009421","url":"https:\/\/destinationbackcountryadventures.com\/products\/overnight-wilderness-survival-course-7-18-19","provider":"Destination Backcountry Adventures","version":"1.0","type":"link"}