CONNECTING PEOPLE TO THE WILD SINCE 1994
Welcome to Southwest survival!
YOUR SUCCESS IS OUR MISSION-
WE ARE HERE FOR YOU!
Why choose us?
For those wanting EXCEPTIONAL wilderness adventures and hands-on outdoor skills training with proven success for over 30 years!
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Clear path of learning! We have beginning to advanced courses.
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No Boring Lectures! Engaging learning with challenges and variety!
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NO surprise gear list! Everything is provided
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Continued support! You can call or email any questions after your class.
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Community! Fun skills review and social events throughout the year.
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Small class sizes! For the highest quality possible.
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More value for your time! Carefully crafting your experience to maximize learning.
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Proven experience! Sharing outdoor skills to thousands of people in a variety of offerings for over 30 years.
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Wilderness wisdom! My training includes survival and native skills in Canada, Northwest and Southwest regions.
Whether new to the outdoors, or experienced adventurers, I can certainly help you and your group become more wild!
Looking forward to guiding and sharing outdoor skills with you!
Jon
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