Stop Hoping You’ll Survive. Know You Will.

Real-world survival training built on decades of Search & Rescue and professional field experience.

Small Classes • Real Skills • Conditions That Test You

Step Into the Wild. Leave With Skills That Stick.

Learn real wilderness emergency and living skills through immersive hands-on field instruction built for real terrain and real conditions. Whether you’re brand new or experienced, this training is built for real conditions.

Classes & Events

Survival 101

Fire and shelter building, cold water immersion experience, and essential wilderness skills: from beginner to hardy outdoorsmen.

Wilderness First Aid

Gain confidence in managing wilderness-related emergencies and get a chance to practice in real-world simulations.

Land Navigation

Get real experience navigating topographic maps and charting your way through the forest with only a map and compass.

Foraging

Learn how to identify, pick and process a variety of wild edibles and incorporate them into your outdoor adventures.

Custom Classes

Create a custom class built from a variety experiences taught at BPO for your school, faith or corporate group.

Tracking

Gain knowledge of proper tracking technique, prints & learn how to confidently succeed at following a trail.

Preparedness Consultation

At BPO we can help prepare your family/group for small to large scale disasters, including food management and logistics.

Our Courses Are Perfect For You If You…

  • Build skills that perform when the weather turns ugly

  • Train with real field experts - not theoretical ones

  • Roller coaster your comfort zone and come out stronger

Why Skillful Outdoor Training Matters

Whether you’re preparing for back-country adventures or want capability you can rely on when conditions go sideways, these courses build practical skills and resilient decision-making you use for life.


★ ★ ★ ★ ★ “…Andrew's class offerings have made me a better and smarter outdoors person. So far I've taken Wilderness First Aid, Survival 101, and Land Nav classes and all three have positively affected my outdoor adventures.” - L. Partain