Cold Weather Survival Training

Shelters, Fire, Water, Medical and other Necessary Craft Lore.

Class is ONLY available from December - April.

Customer Comments: "I didn't think you could make fire in the snow, now I can." "This class was great! My son and I had a fun time together. Your a great Instructor."

• 8 hours outdoors in Secluded Nature Setting.
• Shelters and Fire.
• Water and Cold Weather Related Medical.
• Hands On.

Goals:

• Able to Identify the "7 Life Essentials" in a Cold Weather Environment. Organize and Prioritize Activities in a Survival Situation.
  
• Able to Making (3) Cold Weather Shelters. Snow Trench, Igloos and Snow Cave.
• Able to Safely Procure and Purify Water.
• Able to Build Fire On Snow.
• Able to Make Snow Shoes and Sun Glasses from natural and Man-made materials.
• Hands On.
  
  

Gear Requirements for All Participants:
1. Cold/Wet Weather Clothing.
2. Water Proofed Boots.
3. Hat.
4. Lip Balm.
5. Trash Bag. (You Bring It, You Take It Out! NOT ME!)
6. Food Cooking/Eating Equipment.
7. Backpacker size Cook Stove and fuel/Tabs.
8. H2O Purification capabilities. (1+ Gal. of Water Per Person is the Typical Consumption Rate. 1 gal. Cleaning, 1 gal. Drinking)
9. (1) Lunch meal.
10. (1) Dinner Meal.
11. Small First Aid Kit. (Include personal medications)
12. Field Knife. (6 Inch Blade or Longer. Now That's a Knife!)
13. 50 feet of strong Cord (Parachute Cord) or light duty Rope.
14. Backpack.
15. Camp Chair.
16. Extra Dry Clothes.
17. Pocket Knife.
18. Pen/pencil and Note book. (Be Prepared to Take NOTES!)
19. Fanny Pack. (Optional)
20. Wet wipes.
21. Poncho or 10'x8', heavy duty plastic. (Any Color)
22. Hand Ax or Small Hand Saw.
21. An old, clean rag that you will cut up.

Physical Fitness:Must be able to carry equipment 100 ft. in a Backpack.

Mark gear with your Name and Ph. #.

Location

For this Class, we begin at 8 am by meeting at "The Swiss Village Restaurant" at Mile Post 23 on Hwy. 22, East of Salem, Oregon. We travel from there up the Little North Fork of the Santiam River to where the snow gets deep. We conclude training around 5-6 pm on that day. PLEASE CARPOOL! Four-Wheel Drive is good, but not necessary.

How To Register

I must have 2 weeks Advanced Notice before I can schedule a Training Date. As classes are committed to I post them on my Calendar Page. Any class that is scheduled is Open to the Public unless it is marked “PRIVATE CLASS” or “CLASS IS FULL”. PRIVATE CLASSES are a 3 Person Minimum Cost. Either way, call me before registering.

Step 1. Review the class that you want to take including Gear Requirements. You must have the right Gear to take full advantage of the trainings! Record the Class Code. (Example "B12" is a class code).
                                                                                                                             
Step 2. Click on the Calendar icon and see if your desired dates are available. If a class topic is scheduled that you are interested in then by all means please Register.

Step 3. Call me at 503-507-2192 and announce your Target Dates and Class Code. If the dates are open proceed to the next step. Take charge of your situation because classes can fill up quickly.

Step 4. Click on the CLASSES icon then click on the REGISTRATION icon with the same Class Code to Register. If you want to pay with our PayPal service click on the “Buy Now” icon. Or you can send a check through the U.S. Mail for the full amount of the class (Make Check out to: Survival Technologies, LLC. 6906 Solarian Drive SE, Turner, Oregon 97392). Classes will not be scheduled on the Calendar until I Receive and Clear the Check. This protects you and me from confusion. Once the Check Clears I will put it on the Calendar. I will then Contact you by E-mail or Phone confirming receipt.

For this Class, we begin at 8 am by meeting at "The Swiss Village Restaurant" at Mile Post 23 on Hwy 22, East of Salem, Oregon. We travel from there up the Little North Fork of the Santiam River to where the snow gets deep. We conclude training around 5-6 pm on that day. PLEASE CARPOOL! Four-Wheel Drive is good, but not necessary.
                                                                                                                   
Step 5. Get your Gear together and make sure it all works and pack it away. Beg, barrow or buy what you don’t have. Don’t wait until the last minute. Pack good snack foods and drinks. We will be making camp fires so you can prepare your lunch. Remember, you bring it and you pack it out! There are No Trash Cans at this site.