IT'S EASY TO SIGN UP!
Join our fun, hands-on courses in just 3 easy steps:
STEP 1- Sign up for the course you want!
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You'll get a confirmation email and deposit directions.
STEP 2- Reserve your spot with a 50% deposit!
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I'll send you the info for Zelle, PayPal, or to send a check. Simply pay the remaining at the end of class.
Tuition deposits are non-refundable and non-transferable.
If the course is canceled you will receive a full refund.
STEP 3- Enjoy an AWESOME class!
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After your deposit, you'll get the information of where, when, what to bring, etc...
See you there!
Location, and/or content may change due to instructor’s judgment based on student abilities, weather, etc...
ONE DAY COURSES
Complete survival!
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SAT, JAN 20, 2024 - PHOENIX (sold out)
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SUN, FEB 18, 2024 - TUCSON (sold out)
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SAT MAR 16, 2024 - PHOENIX (sold out)
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SAT, APR 13, 2024 - PHOENIX (sold out)
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FRI, APR 19, 2024
PHOENIX (available)
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SAT, APR 27, 2024 - SEDONA (sold out)
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SAT, JUN 29, 2024 - FLAGSTAFF (available)
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SAT, OCT 12, 2024 - PHOENIX (available)
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SAT, OCT 26, 2024 - TUCSON (available)
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SAT, NOV 2, 2024 - PHOENIX (available)
Useful
Wild Plants
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SAT, FEB 17, 2024 - TUCSON (sold out)
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SUN, MAR 17, 2024 - PHOENIX (sold out)
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SAT, MAR 23, 2024 - TUCSON (sold out)
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SUN, APR 14, 2024 - PHOENIX (sold out)
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SUN, APR 28, 2024 - SEDONA (sold out)
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SUN, JUN 30, 2024 - FLAGSTAFF (available)
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SUN, OCT 13, 2024 - PHOENIX (available)
Traditional
Skills
JUNIPER BARK BASKET
(morning session)
YUCCA SANDALS
(afternoon session)
SAT, JUL 13, 2024 FLAGSTAFF
(available)
ARROWHEAD MAKING
(morning session)
ATLATL AND DART
(afternoon session)
SUN, JUL 14, 2024 FLAGSTAFF
(available)
WEEKEND COURSES
Southwest Survivor
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FRI- SUN APR 19/20/21 2024 (sold out)
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FRI- SUN MAY 17/18/19. 2024
(sold out)
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FRI- SUN MAY 24/25/26 2024
(sold out)
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FRI- SUN SEP 20/21/22 2024.(available)
SELF DEFENSE
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SAT- SUN SEP 28/29 2024
TUCSON (available)
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TACTICAL PISTOL- Private group instruction available throughout 2024
Survival Skills
Weekend
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MOUNTAIN SKILLS:
SAT- SUN JUN 22/ 23 2024
FLAGSTAFF (available)
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RED ROCK CANYON SKILLS:
SAT- SUN SEP 14/ 15 2024
SEDONA (available)
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SONORAN DESERT SKILLS: SAT- SUN OCT 19/ 20 2024
PHOENIX (available)
SAT- SUN NOV 9/10 2024
PHOENIX (available)
MULTI-DAY COURSES
A real
walkabout!
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FRI TO SUN- APR 5/6/7 , 2024 - TUCSON
(sold out)
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FRI TO SUN-JUN 14/15/16, 2023-FLAGSTAFF
(sold out)
The complete desert survivor
(with Peter bigfoot)
October 5th - 8th 2024
*We will meet at 4 pm October 4th for a shuttle pick up or you can drive your own 4x4 vehicle and caravan with us up to Reevis Mountain Farm
Location: Reevis Mountain School Roosevelt, AZ
(available)
MEET JOn!
For over 30 years I have enjoyed sharing my passion for outdoor skills for colleges, private and public groups.
My journey started with travels all over the West studying from many amazing herbalists, emergency survival, and wilderness living experts.
Survival is not just for the wilderness! I’ve also trained for many years with Arizona Tactical Adventures in weapons and tactical training.
Along the way, I’ve also trained in medical emergency care through Wilderness First Responder and EMT training.
Here are some of my teaching experiences
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Survival Instructor for Northern Arizona University, Pima, and Coconino Community Colleges
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Guest lecturer for public organizations and business including Museum of Northern Arizona, Bass Pro Shops, Cabelas, Arizona Game & Fish BOW program, U.S. Forest Service, ROTC, and many others
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Botany/Traditional Skills Instructor for Camp Colton
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Created and instructed Youth Adventure Camp for Coconino Community College
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Northern Arizona University self-defense instructor
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Flagstaff Bujinkan Dojo martial arts instructor.
Whether you're new to the outdoors, or an experienced adventurer, I can certainly help you become more savvy in the wilderness!
See you in the wild!
Jon Helleson