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Survival & Bushcraft
Mountain Shepherd Wilderness Survival School
Catawba, VA540-261-3072
Virginia-based survival school with courses in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Family-friendly programs available.
What to expect
Mountain Shepherd offers 1-day to 5-day survival courses in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia. Unique among survival schools for offering family-friendly courses where parents and children learn together. Also runs adult-only advanced courses and women-only programs.
Strengths
- Family-friendly courses — parents and kids learn together
- Blue Ridge Mountain terrain, accessible from East Coast metros
- Women-only course options available
Watch-outs
- Virginia location — best for East Coast residents
- Family courses are lighter than dedicated survival programs
Provider details
Track
Survival & Bushcraft
Location
Catawba, VA 24070
Phone
540-261-3072