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Local training
Survival & Bushcraft
NOLS — National Outdoor Leadership School
Lander, WY800-710-6657
Gold-standard wilderness education since 1965. Field-based courses in backcountry skills, leadership, and Leave No Trace.
What to expect
NOLS runs multi-day and multi-week wilderness expeditions teaching survival skills, navigation, shelter building, water sourcing, and outdoor leadership. Courses range from 10-day backpacking to 30-day wilderness immersions. Students learn by doing in real terrain, real weather, and real decision pressure.
Strengths
- Field-based learning in real conditions, not classroom simulations
- 60+ years of wilderness education experience
- Courses in backcountry cooking, navigation, shelter, and water
Watch-outs
- Multi-week courses require significant time commitment
- Premium pricing ($2,000-$6,000+ depending on length)
Provider details
Track
Survival & Bushcraft
Location
Lander, WY 82520
Phone
800-710-6657