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Maintaining your basic needs and comfort level in the wilderness, without the constant provision of modern conveniences, takes an OLD WORLD GRIT and requires OLD WORLD SKILLS that are slowly being eroded and lost in mainstream schooling.   Let us train you and take back those skills to become a master of the outdoors and walk into the wilderness with confidence instead of fear and ignorance.

Wilderness Description

Wilderness Course Descriptions

Our Wilderness Skills training is given in 5 progressive areas.  Starting with Creation Appreciation to just get the kids out there.  Then moving onto Bedrock & Bushcrafter which are the foundational courses and are required before moving onto extreme courses like the White Wolf & Wildman.

Foundational Courses

Extreme Courses

Wilderness Reviews

As a woman, it can be a bit intimidating to sign up for a survival course or bushcraft course, which is typically a male-dominated scene.  Dan is the kind of instructor who makes this a non-issue for me. He treats his students with respect and shows great patience and mastery of the skills he teaches.  He is very encouraging and has a great way of demonstrating skills in a way that is easy to understand.  I hope that more women feel encouraged to sign up for Dan's classes and grow to love this pastime as much as I do!

Becky N. - NH

We knew that rain could come during this hiking, but not that much of rain ! It was realll
Wilderness LTC

Training Locations, Times, Costs

Courses @ Ranger's Ridge Outdoor Training Grounds

Lorraine, NY

Creation Appreciation (Ages 3 - 7)

Cost: $30 for Full 6 Week participation (Group/Family Discounts available)​

Class Size: 15-20 students dependent on parent participation

Gear Required: Equipment is provided for this course.​

Time/Duration:

Spring - May & June (6wks)

Summer - July & Aug (6wks)

Fall - Sept & Oct (6wks)

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Classes held Mondays

  • 8am-10am (Morning Students)

  • 2pm-4pm (Afternoon Students)

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Bedrock (Ages 8-Adult)

Cost: $180 for Full 6 Week Course (Group/Family Discounts available)​

Class Size: 8-10 students

Gear Required: Equipment is provided for this course.  Students are welcome to bring and use their own gear.​

Time/Duration:

Spring - May & June (6wks)

Summer - July & Aug (6wks)

Fall - Sept & Oct (6wks)

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Classes held Mondays​ 

  • 10:30am-12:30pm (Morning Students)

  • ​5pm-7pm (Evening Students)

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Contact us to Sign-Up!

survive@rangersridge.com

Specialized Group Training

Scouts, Homeschool Groups, Church Youth Groups, After-school Coordinators, etc.

If you have a group that would like Wilderness Skill training, please contact us to see if we can setup at your location or even at Ranger's Ridge.  We are flexible in working with groups and group leaders to help keep costs down and quality training up.  

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Our trainings require a safe outdoor location, accessible facilities for students, and enough participating students to justify travel for the Ranger Ridge staff, maintenance of provided equipment, and provision of resources that the location is lacking for skill training.

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Please contact us ASAP so we can get you scheduled ahead of other requests.

survive@rangersridge.com​

Homeschool Group - Spring Semester (Cato, NY)

Content: Bedrock Course (Ages 8-12)

Cost: Still being determined

Location: Cato, NY

Class Size: 8-10 students

Gear Required: Equipment is provided for this course.

​Time/Duration:

To be Determined

(Tentative April-June  8-12 week semester)

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Homeschool Group - Fall Semester (Cato, NY)

Content: Bedrock Course (Ages 8 - 12)

Cost: Still being determined

Location: Cato, NY

Class Size: 8-10 students

Gear Required: Equipment is provided for this course.​

Time/Duration:

To be Determined

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Contact us if interested and with any questions you have on these courses.

survive@rangersridge.com

Private Family & Individual Training

Private Family Training

Content: All Courses Available

Cost: $200 for a 2hr Session with up to 4 students plus travel & lodging costs if applicable

Location: Lorraine, NY or adequate location near student

Gear Required: Equipment is provided for Bedrock course.  Student is required to provide their own gear for Bushcrafter, White Wolf & Wildman courses.​​

Private Individual Training

Content: All Courses Available

Cost: $100 for a 2hr Session plus travel & lodging costs if applicable

Location: Lorraine, NY or adequate location near student

Gear Required: Equipment is provided for Bedrock course.  Student is required to provide their own gear for Bushcrafter, White Wolf & Wildman courses.

Contact us if interested in setting up a training with us.

survive@rangersridge.com

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