What to expect in this experience:
Encounter the preparation, mindset, tools and skills needed to have the confidence to survive in the wild. This experience will
- Build character
- Foster Team / Relationship building
- Develop leadership skills
- Instill responsibility, preparation, initiative
While working in the external environment, the participants will also take a ride into the inner life and gain perspective about their authenitc self, their strengths, weaknesses and how to manage life in the wilderness of society.
Day 1: Navigation & Hiking (Compass, Maps, Waypoints, GPS). Will include night navigation – Cat eye course
Day 2: Fire, Knifework, Basic Cooking. Will include fire-starting, stick and string, flint, etc.
Day 3: Shelter, Knots, Water sourcing & filtering. Weather and elements, food sourcing
Day 4: Archery and basic hunting. Recurve & compound bows. Focus on safety. Hunting: basics of tracking, spot & stalk, etc
Day 5: Marksman / Shooting day: Safety, basics of rounds, rifles, firing, accuracy. Navigation and mock mission experience as a team.
EACH DAY INCLUDES AN EXPERIENCE TO PUT THE SKILLS INTO ACTION.
Locations will be customized for each group and set of experiences
Transport to and from location is included
Day 6: Excursion – Overnight trip: Camping, shooting, fishing and hunting. Planned events, teambuilding and leadership growth
Bonus day: round pen with a wild mustang – leadership and teambuilding
Custom options: Kayaking, Fishing, Rapelling, Paintball, Training, Axe Throwing
Gear list (general / this can be modified for the selected experiences)
Backpack, compass, flint, knife, headlamp, paracord, shirt, hat. Sleeping bag. Fishing gear as needed
Kayaks, etc all to be provided by Broken Arrow Adventures.
What’s included:
Instruction, programs, transport to and from meeting point to the outdoor excursion, basic equipment for each day (see gear list).
Next session(s):
6 available spots
March 11 start date.
Day 2: March 13
Day 3: March 15
Day 4 through 6: March 20-22
**Dates are adjustable based on availability of group
Total cost: $850
- Breakdown per participant: $250 for gear and equipment (which they will keep). $100 per day X 6 days.
- We have fundraising and sponsorship opportunities available. If someone wants to attend and cannot afford it, we will provide options for fundraising and scholarships. Register HERE
- If you would like to sponsor and pay it forward, please go and list your name and “wilderness” in the comments
Meet your Host(s):
Sean McNabb grew up in the outdoors in Northern Arizona. As an Eagle Scout he learned the value of survival, skills for hunting, camping, fishing and the mindset required to succeed in tough situations. This knowledge and confidence has applied to all areas of his life. He has a passion for youth and is giving back by sharing this and instilling these values in our future generations.
Mike Mossteller is a US Marine Veteran. He is a skilled marksman, a gear enthusiast, and he brings a wealth of knowledge to the youth with his stories and the life he has lived. Mike has a passion for kids, for helping them find ways through tough situations, and for the outdoors.
