Survival
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Adventure level
Easy – Advanced
Duration
A few hours – Several days
Group
2–20 people
Season
Spring to autumn
What does a survival experience involve?
Survival is an outdoor experience in which you learn how to find your way, adapt and keep going in the countryside.
The activity can take in building a shelter, lighting a fire, finding what you need, navigating with map and compass, and moving safely across country.
It builds self-reliance, teamwork and the ability to make decisions when things get difficult.
It is a mix of adventure, learning and getting to know the natural world.
How does it work?
The rules explained
The instructor explains the programme, what you will do and the safety rules.
Getting the gear ready
You are given, or check over, the kit the activity calls for.
Learning the basic techniques
You are shown how to navigate, make fire, build shelter and use what is around you.
Challenges out in the field
You put what you have learnt to use through exercises and set tasks.
Looking back over the day
At the end you go over what happened and what it taught you.
Who is survival for?
Beginners
No experience is needed — the instructors talk you through the basics.
Families
Something children and adults can both learn from.
Friends and groups
Ideal for weekend adventures and challenges taken on together.
Team building
It builds cooperation, communication and adapting as a team.
Survival — adventure level
Survival — first steps
A learning experience for beginners, with basic techniques and easy outdoor work.
Survival adventure
Takes in practical challenges, navigation and adapting to the natural surroundings.
Survival expedition
An involved programme for people wanting a full-on stint outdoors.
At a glance
Duration
From a few hours up to several days, depending on the programme.
Experience needed
There are options for beginners and for people with no experience.
Location
Forests, mountains, wild country or sites laid out for the purpose.
Instructor
The activity is led by specialist guides or instructors.
Gear
Some programmes supply the kit, others ask you to bring your own.
Recommended age
It depends on how hard the programme is and what the organiser requires.
Weather
The activity can be adjusted to suit conditions on the ground.
Survival gear
Outdoor rucksack
For carrying your own kit and the materials you need.
Outdoor tools
Used for the hands-on work, under the instructor's guidance.
Fire-lighting materials
Used for learning how to get a fire going.
Compass and map
For practising navigation and finding your way.
Shelter-building materials
Used for putting up temporary structures.
Outdoor clothing
Clothes suited to changeable conditions in the field.
Safety in Survival
Survival programmes are run with the emphasis on learning, keeping things under control and looking after the natural surroundings.
Survival — frequently asked questions
An outdoor activity in which you learn how to find your way and adapt in the countryside.
No. There are programmes put together specifically for beginners.
Depending on the programme, you can learn navigation, shelter building, fire techniques and working as a team.
Yes — there are programmes made for children and teenagers.
It depends on the programme. The organiser sends the kit list before the activity.
Some programmes include multi-day expeditions and camping.
The programme may be changed or moved depending on the weather.