Have you ever wondered how you would survive if you were lost in the wilderness? Have you ever fancied doing your very own bush-tucker trial? Well, Let us take you on the adventure of a lifetime in the beautiful Welsh wilderness of the Brecon Beacons national park to find out.
Whether you’re a Ray Meers wannabe, want to prepare yourself for “The Day After Tomorrow”, or you just want to try something completely different and have loads of fun and adventure, then this weekend is for you. Whatever your reasons we can guarantee you a wild and crazy, fun weekend of survival. After a weekend with us, you will be ready to take on anything Mother Nature can throw at you.
This course is designed for the real adventurer as it takes place in all weathers (the wetter the better). Not only will we teach you all the essential skills needed to survive out in the wilderness, but we will be putting your newly learnt skills to the test!!!

Details

First you'll get to meet your mountain leader and qualified rescue emergency services. We start the weekend by learning how to prepare for what’s ahead including essential survival equipment and how to use it. Then we head off to “wild camp” to learn and practice and experience all you need to know about surviving the great out doors. Items covered in “wild camp” include the following as well as a surprise or two!!!

• No one would last long in the wilderness without the essence of life; the vital fluid – water. We’ll make sure you never run short of the good stuff, learn how to source and collect your water and once it’s collected how to filter and purify it to ensure it's fit to drink.
• You don’t need many things to survive in the wilderness but we will teach you what tools you do need and both how to use them and how to take care of them in the wilds.
• Once you know our equipment and how to use it we are going to test your skills with them as we first show you how to build a bivouac before letting you build your very own. I hope you were paying attention as this will be your home for the night.
  We will also teach you how to build longer term shelter, just in case you do ever get stranded on that desert island…
• Once you have somewhere to sleep you will need to keep warm. One of the most essential skills you will need to survive in the wild is fire lighting. We teach you various methods of getting your fire started.
• Now you have your shelter and your fire, you’ll need to be fed. As snaring is illegal in this country we provide fresh meats and foods. We can’t trap or hunt animals on this tour but we can show you what to do with what you’ve got out here in a world without microwaves and fridges!
• There is always the unfortunate eventuality that could occur, who knows what might happen? This part will not only serve you in the wild, but in any situation. We’ll make sure you know what to do in the event of an emergency and ways to avoid situations that could get you there! You’ll be everyone’s best friend!
• Finally, if you do find yourself in a dangerous situation, we’ll show you how to get out of them using special distress signalling to call for assistance.

After this fun filled weekend of survival you will be ready for some home comforts. We get back to civilisation around 4pm on Sunday and have a well-deserved shower before you have to say goodbye to your new found friends and head home...but it won't really be goodbye, it'll be 'see ya later!'

The course finishes at approximately 16.30 on Sunday and includes instructor (one to every 10 people), theory session on Friday evening, accommodation on day one, shower facilities on Sunday and full kit list. Fresh meat is provided as snaring is illegal in this country, please inform us if there are any vegetarians so alternatives can be provided. You will also receive a certificate after the course so you can show your friends just how hardcore you are!

Average fitness levels required along with a good sense of humour.

Good sturdy outdoor clothes and shoes and waterproofs needed.

Tour Cost: £185

Departure dates for 2006:

Friday 27th January

Friday 17th February

Friday 10th March

Friday 14th April

Friday 26th May