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where do I go?
I have very basic skills but wouldn't mind starting with a 101 class if it is not too "this is called kindling boys and girls..."
I have heard enough about Tom Brown's Tracker school (pros and cons) but where else can I go?
I am not looking for desert or high mountain/cold climate stuff right now.
And one day I might do Perrin and Randall's jungle training.
I am looking for wilderness stuff.
I saw a website on the Global Survival Institute (survivaltrainingohio.com) Anyone experience what they have to offer?
What else is there?
Thanks!
 
BOSS. Boulder Outdoor Survival School is an awesome course, pushing you to your mental and physical limits. I would recommend the Field Course.
 
Old Painless,

Another great resource to get going are Ron Hood's DVDs/Videos on survival skills:
http://www.survival.com

You might even recognize a name now from Volume 11. Just a word of advice for Vol 11...do NOT learn from this familiar named guy how to do a three-spin throw with a tomahawk. :D
 
For my birthday, my sister got me some lessons at the Ndakinna Education Center. I haven't done the class yet so I don't really know anything about them.

They are in Saratoga Springs. Maybe some people could spread some knowledge of this organization for you.
 
Briar Patch Outdoors is up in Michigan (it's about a 4.5 hour drive from here).

George has worked with Marty quite a bit and his classes are very good. I spent quite a bit of time in George's woods last summer and plan to do so again this coming summer.

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LOL. I should have clarified this, sorry:

I have talked with Marty often, known of him for a long time (he was one of the legends for me since early on), and he is EXTREMELY knowledgeable. I have also seen his students' skills, and they were astounding. Also, many folks whom I know in this game, folks I have been into the field with and are experts, and whose opinions I trust, have always highly recommended him. Additionally, his students rave about him. And they keep going back for more: THAT is a big sign in itself. Plus, he's one of the nicest human beings around. He also does this out of love for the wilderness and sharing as his motivation.

I have not trained with him yet. THAT is the part I should have made clear. But having been in this game a long time, I can immediately tell if someone knows their stuff or not, and he has forgotten more about survival training than I will ever learn.

Marty and his student/now-instructor Kevin Estela and I are planning some free get-together/clinics, starting with one-day clinics that focus on one theme at a time: fire-making, shelter, etc. We're looking at April 26 & 27 as the first tentative dates. It will be held in CT. As we firm things up, I'll let you all know.
 
Brian_T said:
Briar Patch Outdoors is up in Michigan (it's about a 4.5 hour drive from here).

George has worked with Marty quite a bit and his classes are very good. I spent quite a bit of time in George's woods last summer and plan to do so again this coming summer.

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I'm planning on doing George's course this summer. I've heard really good things.
 
Well- I am George. If I can answer any questions, I will. Also, Marty is just as Brian said- A great guy! I like teaching with him, and he has been a big help to me. I reccommend folks to him often if they are in his part of the country (the Northeast).

In the Southwest, Tony Nestor is a good teacher. Madison Parker is in Florida, and I have heard good things about him, although I do not personally know him. Good instruction is out there!
 
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