get outside and enjoy a wild adventure together!
Embark on an unforgettable journey with your friends or family on this private, all-inclusive 3-day wilderness skills and backpacking expedition through the Arizona backcountry- sharing the excitement of exploring the wilderness!
Who is this for?
For those who have never backpacked before to experienced outdoor adventurers! This is a fun time wandering the back country, learning skills and enjoying the beauty of the Southwest!
What you will learn:
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Camping & Backpacking- Heading off into the wild with everything you need, you'll learn how to use the gear provided and outdoor skills to camp comfortably.
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Wilderness travel-Use canyoneering skills, and a map and compass to find where you are, and accurately travel off trail!
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Southwest plants & animals- Saguaro cactus, javelina, coati, and so many other amazing plants and animals live in Arizona - it is absolutely rich in diversity! Learn about them as we explore!
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the past- Cliff dwellings, petroglyphs, and other evidence of past cultures are all over the Southwest! Learn about the people who have been here for thousands of years as we respectfully admire artifacts left behind.
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campfire cooking You'll start your fire from scratch using fire by friction and make your meals using just a tin cup and simple backpacking ingredients!
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wilderness skills- Make a fire by friction, weave rope from yucca leaves, and learn other fun, hands-on wilderness living skills!
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Eating wild- Sample delicious native plants along the way, and animals and/or fish that we catch to add to our meals.
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Everything provided We provide all the gear and food you'll need on this adventure!
This fun weekend combines hands-on outdoor skills, backpacking and wilderness exploration, customized for your group!
Tuition-625 for each person
Full refund if not satisfied!
Length- Three days
GROUP SIZE- 2- 4 participants
Private courses available:
Pick your own date and create your own custom course!
Send us a message and we'll design the perfect adventure for you!
Let's HAVE SOME
WILd FUN!
We've hosted bachelor & bachelorette parties, corporate team building events, birthday celebrations, home school groups, youth camps and ANYONE wanting a fun, exciting event!
Past experiences include:
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Hunting watermelons with atlatl spears!
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Fire making challenges
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Water relay
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Wild foods campfire cookout
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Shelter building challenges before the water bucket storm
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First aid patch up your patient competition
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Children's birthdays survivor themed
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Compass navigation challenge races
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Blindfold nature awareness experiences
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And more!
Experience a TON of fun, and AWESOME memories!
Tuition-525 total for a family, or group
(Everything provided- including food & gear!)
Full refund if not satisfied!
Length- 4 hours
challenge level-We'll customize your event for the age and abilities of your group!
create your own event!
Groups of 5 to 25 people are possible- send us a message on the sign-up page.
Do you have a wild child?!
They'll love this day
of awesome activities!
Join us for a family day with all the cool survival skills that are super engaging, and sure to get your child excited about outdoor skills!
In addition to being interesting and fun to learn, these are also life-saving skills that every child should know if they are ever lost in the outdoors!
Who is this for?
Parents and children who love the outdoors and would love to have an amazing time together learning exciting skills!
What you will learn:
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Shelters & water - Learn how to stay warm and dry in bad weather if you are lost! We'll make a cozy shelter from natural materials! You will also learn how to find, collect, and purify water in the desert!
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FireCraft- You'll transition to learning how to provide Learn basic fire making skills- how to put together a fire and ignite it! Working as a team, you'll make a fire by rubbing sticks! You will also learn to use modern items for fire making as well!
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Traditional Crafts- Your child will gear up with stone blades made from river cobbles, craft a traditional deer toy, and weave a necklace from yucca leaves complete with a bead made from the wood of a cholla cactus!
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Hunting Skills- We'll explore the forest looking for tracks and find other animal signs, and hunt watermelons with traditional hunting tools!
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fun outdoor games-Blindfold obstacle course, traditional Apache games and more designed to open your senses to the wilderness!
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campfire cookout-Enjoy a delicious lunch made off of a campfire- we'll include wild foods on the menu to sample!
Experience a TON of fun, AWESOME memories with your child, while they learn traditional survival skills!
Tuition- 150 (For a parent and child pair)
(Everything provided- including a wild gathered lunch!)
Full refund if not satisfied!
Length- Full Day
Class limit- 10 participants
public course dates:
PAYSON:
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JULY 25, 2026 (available)
SEDONA:
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JUNE 6, 2026 (available)
Private courses available:
Pick your own date and create your own custom course!
Tuition- 525 total (family or private group experience)