Wilderness Survival Skills

Pre-requisites

• New to wilderness skills such as fire building, knife carving, shelter building and knot-tying
• Interested in the outdoor and want to explore more!
• Able to hike 3-5 km daily

Equipment Required

• Outdoor athletic footwear; hiking boots preferred
• Backpack with waist straps
• Two 2L water bottles

IMPORTANT – WAIVER(S) REQUIRED

A Release of Liability, Waiver of Claims, Assumption of Risks and Indemnity Agreement ("Waiver") must be completed prior to participation in any WinSport Programs, Lessons, and Camps. If the applicable Waiver(s) is/are not completed, participation in the WinSport Program and access to WinSport's facilities will not be permitted, and a refund will be provided.

• A Parent/guardian must complete the applicable Waiver(s) for their minor/child participants

• Any issued passes are non-transferable and can only be used by the participant

PLEASE READ THE WAIVER(S) CAREFULLY! By signing, you will waive or give up certain legal rights, including the right to sue for negligence, breach of contract, or breach of the Occupiers’ Liability Act or claim compensation following an accident. The Waiver(s) can be viewed and completed here:

Wilderness Survival Skills Waiver

Pre-requisites

• Experience with wilderness skills such as fire building, knife carving, shelter building and knot-tying including attending a former WinSport Wilderness camp or equivalent
• Have previously started and tended to a fire independently and extinguished that fire
• Have previous experience safely using a survival knife; including carving, sheathing and storing
• Interested in practicing these skills and taking them into the mountains
• Able to hike 5-8 km daily

Equipment Required

• Outdoor athletic footwear; hiking boots preferred.
• Backpack with waist straps
• Two 2L water bottles

IMPORTANT – WAIVER(S) REQUIRED

A Release of Liability, Waiver of Claims, Assumption of Risks and Indemnity Agreement ("Waiver") must be completed prior to participation in any WinSport Programs, Lessons, and Camps. If the applicable Waiver(s) is/are not completed, participation in the WinSport Program and access to WinSport's facilities will not be permitted, and a refund will be provided.

• A Parent/guardian must complete the applicable Waiver(s) for their minor/child participants

• Any issued passes are non-transferable and can only be used by the participant

PLEASE READ THE WAIVER(S) CAREFULLY! By signing, you will waive or give up certain legal rights, including the right to sue for negligence, breach of contract, or breach of the Occupiers’ Liability Act or claim compensation following an accident. The Waiver(s) can be viewed and completed here:

Wilderness Survival Skills Waiver