Available now for the first time in the history of Hiking the Ozarks, gain access to these 2020 Hiking the Ozarks Outdoor Education Classes for one INSANELY low price: * Phase I Survival Skills * Phase II (Advanced) Survival Skills * Gear & Equipment * Land Navigation * Wilderness First Aid These classes would otherwise cost you a minimum of $235 (or $335 for door registration!) but because you KNOW you want to improve your skills, and you want 2020…
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This class is a must for anyone who spends time in the outdoors, from hikers and backpackers to mountain bikers, to canoe and kayak and horse back riders. The class is separated into a morning classroom session which will cover the basics of outdoor survival, which includes instruction on preparing a survival kit, the psychology of survival, shelter, water, fire, preparation for rescue, collecting wild edibles, the use of snares, dead falls, fish traps and surviving harsh weather environments. At…
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The Advanced Survival Class is phase II of our survival training and includes a review of previous information and training, followed by an outdoor experience in a survival situation. This completely practical exercise class will consist of being put in a survival setting with limited supplies and gear and thus utilizing the training received to survive in the outdoors for a period of time (24 to 36 hours). Students are allowed to work in small groups of up to 4…
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This is the premier gear and equipment class for any hiker, backpacker or outdoor enthusiast. The purpose of this class is to teach each student how to stay, warm, dry and safe in the outdoors through the use of proper gear. We will go into detail on boots, socks, base layers, soft shells, hard shells, tents, water filters, stoves and many other things. We will spend time discuss down, both in sleeping bags and jackets, waterproof breathable materials that are…
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The Land Navigation class will cover the basic use of topographical maps and a compass. The class will cover basic map nomenclature, proper use and reading of maps, orientating your map, taking a bearing from a map, identifying terrain from a map and transferring this over to real life situation. This class will consist of 2-3 hours of classroom instruction and various exercises utilizing a map and compass in the classroom. Once each student has a basic understanding, we will…
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This is a condensed version of the two day wilderness first aid class that is centered around the most common injuries and medical issues that may arise while in the wilderness. Unlike many other wilderness first aid classes, we take this class a step further in providing practical exercises that not only cover the diagnosing and treating of patents, but also the evacuation if necessary. Students will need to bring their first aid kit, along with other items that they…
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This is our signature event of the year and the only one of its kind in the Ozarks. We will be hosting and organizing the 10th Annual Hiking the Ozarks Outdoor Rendezvous, November 6-8, 2020 at Horseshoe Canyon Ranch, located near the Buffalo National River, in Jasper, Arkansas. This event will bring together outdoor enthusiasts from all over the Midwest for networking, camping, education and enjoying the outdoors. We will be offering basic and intermediate rock climbing classes with Satori…
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