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CONNECTING PEOPLE TO THE WILD SINCE 1994

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Welcome to Southwest survival!

WHY CHOOSE US?

For those wanting exceptional wilderness adventures and hands-on outdoor skills training!  

  • Full refund if not satisfied!  No worries guarantee!

 

  • Clear path of learning!  Beginning to advanced courses.

  • Fun Classes! Hands-on, engaging learning!

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  • NO gear list! Everything is provided. 

  • Continued support! Call or email with any questions. 

  • Community! Free events throughout the year.

  • Small class sizes!  For the highest quality possible.

  • More value for your time! Crafted to maximize learning. 

 

  • Proven experience!  Over 30 years of teaching & guiding.

  • Wilderness wisdom! Specializing in native skills of Canada, Northwest and Southwestern regions.

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Looking forward to sharing outdoor skills with you soon!

Jon 

Sorted Food’s Mystery Food Vacation: JAMIE
22:00
Make a Fire With A Magnifying Lens
06:22
Flintknapping - Make a Knife From a Rock
05:03
Fire By Friction - Making Fire Without A Match
11:01
6 C's of Survival
11:55
Deadfall Trap - Catch Dinner With a Rock and Stick
16:57
3 Tasty Desert Plants: Tips from Southwest Survival
04:00
BONUS CLIP: Southwest Survival's Jon Helleson talks about near death experience in Sedona
01:39

TESTIMONIALS

""I wanted to once again thank you for such an amazing and eye-opening class. This was one of the best investments I could've made to my future as an outdoor recreation guide and just as a fellow human being."

PAUL

"I just finished the "knife only" wilderness survival course. Thanks to Jon Helleson's patience and expertise, the experience was incredible. Every learning module (shelter, fire, water, foraging, hunting etc.) was jam packed with information and hands-on training."

DERRICK

"Jon is an excellent teacher with many years of knowledge and experience. His classes are fun and very practical. His prices are very affordable- a great value that can't be beat!" 

RACHEL

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