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CONNECTING PEOPLE TO THE WILD SINCE 1994

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Welcome to Southwest survival!

​​YOUR SUCCESS IS OUR NUMBER ONE MISSION-

WE ARE HERE FOR YOU!

 

With Southwest Survival you will enjoy a premium  customized experience for you and your group. 

 

Southwest Survival is the number one choice for those wanting EXCEPTIONAL wilderness adventures and hands-on instruction that is not based on someone’s ego, but on proven success for over 30 years!  

 

Why choose us?

 

  • Clear path of learning! With a beginning level 1, intermediate level 2, and advanced level 3 approach.

  • Hands-on fun! You will enjoy a fun, hands-on and engaging time with challenges and variety! NO BORING LECTURES!

  • NO surprise gear list! Everything is provided, saving you the headache of shopping! All meals, and gear are provided  

  • Continued support! You'll get a complete student handbook and you can call or email us with any questions. 

  • Community! We have fun social events throughout the year, as well as meet- ups to practice &  improve your skills.

  • Small class sizes! Small public and private groups for friends & families for the highest quality possible.

  • More value for your time! We simply teach more by carefully crafting your experience to maximize your learning. 

 

  • Proven experience! Sharing outdoor skills to thousands of people in a variety of offerings- public and private groups, public & homeschools,  community colleges and universities!

  • Wilderness wisdom! My training includes survival and native skills from Canada, Northwest and Southwest regions, spending EXTENSIVE time in each area.

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 

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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