72 Hours to Survive Wilderness Experience

March 3 to 7, 2027 - $900 plus gst

Inspired by the popularity of our television series 72 Hours to Survive, this immersive five-day wilderness program gives participants the opportunity to experience the challenges, rewards, and personal growth that come from spending 72 hours in the wilderness.

Designed for outdoor enthusiasts of all experience levels, this course combines two days of hands-on survival instruction with a professionally supervised 72-hour solo wilderness experience. Participants will develop practical wilderness survival skills, build confidence in their ability to respond to emergencies, and learn how to make sound decisions under pressure.

Course Objectives

Throughout the program, participants will:

• Build proficiency in essential wilderness survival skills
• Learn how to create and maintain a dependable survival kit
• Gain confidence in managing challenging wilderness emergencies
• Experience a 72-hour solo survival challenge under the guidance of experienced professional survival instructors
• Become competent in applying the STOP & PLAN survival system to any emergency survival situation
• Develop greater self-reliance, resilience, and decision-making skills in the outdoors

Program Format

Days 1 & 2: Survival Skills Training

The first two days focus on practical, hands-on instruction. Participants will learn and practice the use of critical survival equipment and techniques, including:

• Fire lighting and fire management
• Signal mirror use, ground signals, and signal fires
• Water location, collection, and purification
• Compass navigation and natural navigation methods
• Application of the STOP & PLAN survival acronym
• Knife safety and fieldcraft techniques
• Essential knots and tarp configurations
• Wilderness shelters, bush beds, fire lays, and shelter site selection
• Clothing systems and managing body temperature in survival situations

Days 3 to 5: 72-Hour Solo Survival Experience

Following the instructional phase, participants will embark on a supervised 72-hour solo wilderness experience. During this time, instructors will continue to provide guidance and wilderness education while participants apply their newly acquired skills in a realistic survival environment.

Additional topics may include:

• Animal tracking and the principles of snaring snowshoe hare and squirrel
• Building different fire lays for warmth, cooking, drying clothing, and illumination
• Advanced knots, natural lashings, and cordage-making techniques
• Conserving energy while gathering firewood, processing resources, and managing rest
• Managing smoke, sparks, and wildlife encounters
• Safe methods for crossing water and ice
• Decision-making and problem-solving under stress

What Is Provided

• Cabin accommodations for Days 1 and 2 (some cabins may be shared with other participants)
• Breakfast, lunch, and dinner on Days 1 and 2
• Daily servings of survival stew during the solo experience
• Survival training equipment for instructional use, including knives, ferrocerium fire starters, tarps, paracord, compasses, signal mirrors, and additional training materials
• Comprehensive first aid support and certified staff
• Solo experience locations on our property or nearby Crown land

What Is Not Provided

Participants are responsible for:

• Transportation to and from the training site
• Personal gear and survival equipment
• Snacks and specialty dietary foods
• Appropriate winter clothing and footwear
• Personal critical survival kit items, including:
  • Pot or cook kit
  • Survival knife
  • Paracord
  • Fire starter
  • Tarp
  • Compass
  • Signal mirror
  • First aid kit
  • Headlamp or flashlight
  • Adequate outdoor clothing
  • Folding saw

A complete gear list will be provided upon registration.

Challenge Yourself

This is more than a survival course. It is an opportunity to test your skills, expand your capabilities, and discover what you are truly capable of when faced with the realities of wilderness survival. Join us for five unforgettable days and experience what it takes to survive when it matters most.