Classes

Intro To Backpacking

Price Per Adult $75

A crucial step in any successful outing is planning. This day long class is entirely in a classroom setting and covers the below subjects.

  • Finding & Researching A Location
  • Route Planning & Permitting
  • Leave No Trace Principles
  • Necessary Gear & Differences
  • Bag Packing & Load Shares
  • Making Communication Plans
  • Basic Compass & Map Use
  • Conditioning & Stretching
  • Foot Care & Hygiene
  • Weather Considerations
  • Lost Hiker Safety

For dates on upcoming classes please visit our Calendar and to reserve your spot on the roster please see our Class Registration page.

Required Gear:

Pencil

Note Pad

Shake Down Hike (FREE)

Have you done the Intro To Backpacking class and feel like you are ready to hit the trail? We will review your plan and assembled gear then put your set up to the test during this short day hike. While on trail we will do deeper dives on multiple topics from the pre-trip planning class as well as cover new subjects such as safe river crossings, ascending / descending terrains, and trail first aid options. This class will last approximately 6 hours depending on travel speed and be prepared to walk up to 10 miles on flat terrain with your pack.

For dates on upcoming classes please visit our Calendar and to reserve your spot on the roster please see our Class Registration page.

Required Gear:

Overnight Backpacking

Recommended Donation Per Adult $125

It is time to put the parking lot behind us. With nothing but our packs, we will venture off on an overnight adventure that provides more than vistas and valley rivers. This guided trip will involve deeper dives into land navigation, securing food at camp, trail cooking, overnight site selection considerations, and more than a few photo worthy views. The class will begin with us meeting at the trailhead Friday evening where we will spend the first night. We will hike roughly 6 miles Saturday before setting up camp on the trail. Sunday morning we will then be hiking out another 4.5 miles before returning home. NOTE – Completion of BOTH the Intro To Backpacking and the free Shake Down Hike are REQUIRED to participate in this trip.
For dates on upcoming classes please visit our Calendar and to reserve your spot on the roster please see our Class Registration page.

Required Gear:

K9 Wilderness First Aid

Price Per Adult $50

If you adventure with a K9 companion in areas where emergency veterinary care is not easily accessible, this Wilderness First Aid class is a must.  The 4 hour class consists of the following:

  • Taking and understanding your pet’s vital signs
  • Performing emergency triage & assessing your pets condition 
  • Emergency restraints and transportation of your pet
  • Providing emergency first aid to your pet 
  • Items for consideration for your pet first aid kit

For dates on upcoming classes please visit our Calendar and to reserve your spot on the roster please see our Class Registration page.

Required Gear:

Pen

Note Pad

STOP THE BLEED

Price Per Person $20

Offered Through Texas Survival School

You can too! The American College of Surgeons STOP THE BLEED® program has prepared over 2.4 million people worldwide on how to stop bleeding in a severely injured person.

Why Learn?

A bleeding injury can happen anywhere. We’ve all seen it happen too often—on the news or in everyday life. Life-threatening bleeding can happen in people injured in serious accidents or disasters. Instead of being a witness, you can become an immediate responder because you know how to STOP THE BLEED®.

For dates on upcoming classes please visit our Calendar and to reserve your spot on the roster please see our Class Registration page.

Required Gear:

Pen

Note Pad

Adult and Pediatric CPR / AED

Price Per Person $50

Offered Through Texas Survival School
The Adult and Pediatric CPR/AED course equips students to recognize and care for a variety of breathing and cardiac emergencies involving adults. Upon successful completion a valid 2 year digital certificate for Adult CPR/AED is issued.

For dates on upcoming classes please visit our Calendar and to reserve your spot on the roster please see our Class Registration page.

Required Gear:

Pen

Note Pad

Wilderness First Aid

Price Per Person $200 for WFA Only

or $250 for WFA plus CPR

Offered Through Texas Survival School

Designed for scouts and scout leaders, outdoor enthusiasts and anyone who works or spends time in remote environments, this course teaches advanced skills to be used in emergencies when help from professional first responders may be far away. Based on the Boy Scouts of America Wilderness First Aid Curriculum and Doctrine Guidelines, this course aligns with OSHA’s Best Practices for Workplace First Aid Training Programs.Prerequisites: Must be at least 14 years old and hold current adult CPR/AED certification.

2 year certification

Digital certificate available upon successful completion of course

Course length: 16 hours

Topics include:

  • Primary and Secondary Assessments
  • Head/Brain, Neck and Spinal Injuries
  • Heat-Related Emergencies
  • Hypothermia
  • Altitude-Related Illnesses
  • Allergies and Anaphylaxis
  • Burns
  • Bone and Joint Injuries
  • Wounds and Wound Infection

For dates on upcoming classes please visit our Calendar and to reserve your spot on the roster please see our Class Registration page.

Required Gear:

Pen

Note Pad