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Survival School Instructional

  • All levels
  • 18 and older
  • $49
  • 557 6th Ave, Brooklyn, NY
  • 3 hours

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  • $49
  • Destination Backcountry Adventures @ 557 6th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11215
  • 3 hours
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Class Description

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What you'll learn in this nature tours class:

Join us in a fun, social setting right here in NYC to learn & practice the basics of Survival. Great as a stand alone or to prepare for our full-day or overnight classes in the woods.

In this session, we’ll cover Psychology of Survival; covering topics such as 
  • Effective Decision Making Under Pressure, 
  • Needs Assessment, 
  • Risk Evaluation & Management and 
  • Utilizing Available Resources Effectively
Which, you might have noticed, are pretty valuable skills in everyday life, too!

We’ll also lay the ground-work for more advanced advanced instruction with practice of skills such as fire without matches--all while enjoying refreshments, great company and badass mountain man stories!

Light refreshments will be served starting at 6:00pm

Precise location will be shared upon booking.

Refund Policy

  • We offer a full refund less 5% cancellation fee for cancellations 8 business days before your adventure.
  • We provide full credit for another trip of equal or lesser value for cancellations within 6 business days of departure.
  • Cancellations within 4 business days of departure are at the discretion of the co-owners.

Reviews of Classes at Destination Backcountry Adventures (1)

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  • Survival School Instructional

    Reviewed by Amanda S. on 7/13/2019

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