Wilderness Survival Core Seminar This practical seminar is the basis of our modern wilderness survival programme and a must for every wilderness traveller. Register for the WSCS Now

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"...the course was excellent and the instructor very knowledgeable." — WSCS Participant

The Wilderness Survival Core Seminar (WSCS) is a well-researched introduction to Modern Wilderness Survival. It is the basis of the Boreal Wilderness Institute's wilderness survival programme. The Wilderness Survival Core Seminar is the Survival Course that levels the playing field. The WSCS provides contemporary information on the concepts you need in order to live comfortably in the Canadian wilderness both in winter and summer. This highly practical seminar provides excellent knowledge for anyone hiking, backpacking, snowshoeing, cross country skiing, mountain biking, quading, snowmobiling, or paddling who wishes to travel into the wilderness with an added degree of safely.

"Concise information backed with an excellent manual - all backed up scientifically" — WSCS Participant

"Extremely well organized and researched." — WSCS Participant

Wilderness Survival Core Seminar Major Topics

• The principles of Wilderness Survival and an introduction to Modern Wilderness Survival in all temperate regions are covered.
• We emphasis survival in Western and Northern Canada.
• The WSCS covers survival physiology, survival psychology, clothing, fire lighting, shelter building, emergency signals, survival equipment, critical survival items, and preparation.
• We will deal with how to mentally prepare yourself for surviving in the wilderness, alone or with a group.
• Several case studies of real life survival episodes will be discussed to backup the theories presented.

"I found the Case Studies the most interesting..." — WSCS Participant

"Enjoyed the course - lots of info..." — WSCS Participant

• Each seminar will be highlighted with equipment displays, a fire lighting demonstration, and practical real life solutions for what to do if you are accidentally stranded in the wilderness.
• An extensive reading list is provided as part of the seminar manual.
• This modern wilderness survival seminar is well worth the time and will provide the knowledge and confidence you need to take the next step in your survival training.
• Your the next step after completion of this seminar is to take the Wilderness Survival Winter Field Session or the Wilderness Survival Summer Field Session.

"I liked the practicality and the book list is excellent!" — WSCS Participant

Wilderness Survival Core Seminar Information

• Prerequisite: None
• Cost: $105
• Time: 8:30 AM till 4:30 PM
• Location: Resource Center ~ #202 7205 Roper Road, Edmonton, AB.
• Dates: 2008
     3rd Saturday in September.
     3rd Sunday in October, & November.
     1st Wednesday in December [pre WSWFS].
• Dates: 2009
     2nd Saturday in February & May.
     3rd Saturday in September.
     3rd Sunday in January, March, April, August, October, & November.
     4th Sunday in June.
     1st Thursday in March [pre WSWFT]
     3rd Thursday in May [pre WSSFT].
     1st Monday in July [pre Hundred K Survival Challenge].
     1st Wednesday in December [pre WSWFS].
• Dates: 2010 till 2012
     2nd Saturday in February & May.
     3rd Saturday in September.
     3rd Sunday in January, March, April, June, October, & November.
     4th Sunday in August.
     1st Thursday in March [pre WSWFT] & May [pre WSSFT]
• Need exact dates: 2008 Course Dates [PDF]
• Why not Register Now? [PDF]
• Need more information: Wilderness Survival Core Seminar Information [PDF]
• Next Course: Wilderness Survival Winter Field Session or the Wilderness Survival Summer Field Session

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