{"product_id":"wilderness-survival-course-11-14","title":"Wilderness Survival Course (11\/14)","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(13, 110, 67);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHone your backcountry skills with our industry-leading Survival School!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis fun-filled day trip combines backcountry skills like building a fire without matches with practical knowledge like the psychology of survival and how to handle stressful situations of any kind. Plus, our adventure will take place in a gorgeous Catskills forest making this a mini-vacation and nature retreat.  \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🥾 \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eLess than 2 miles of hiking total over easy terrain, with minimal hiking off-trail to our survival school location\u003cbr\u003e⛰️ \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eNo elevation gain during this trip\u003cbr\u003e🧭 \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eDifficulty: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eAll-Levels. No hiking or backcountry skills required for this trip!\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. 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\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA FULL day of\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eadventure: \u003c\/strong\u003eOur all-inclusive day escapes include transportation, meals, and a full day of hiking and adventure. Make your escape upstate worth every minute!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOn this trail, our guides will cover:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\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?\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);\"\u003eSchedule\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e6:30 Brooklyn Pickup near Barclays\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e7:00 Manhattan Pickup at Grand Central\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e~8:30 Rest Stop\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e~9:45 \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eArrival at Trailhead + Hike to our Survival School destination\u003cbr\u003e~12:30 Lunch \u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e~3:00 Hike back to Trailhead\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e~3:30 Van returns to the city\u003cbr\u003e~4:30 Rest stop\u003cbr\u003e~7:00 Manhattan Drop Off\u003cbr\u003e~7:30 Brooklyn Drop Off\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":48238575222942,"sku":null,"price":250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"No Transportation","offer_id":48238575255710,"sku":null,"price":199.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0410\/4501\/files\/01_9d104ce7-0b61-4cb7-882c-52e2098a4bf6.jpg?v=1776009421","url":"https:\/\/destinationbackcountryadventures.com\/products\/wilderness-survival-course-11-14","provider":"Destination Backcountry Adventures","version":"1.0","type":"link"}