Core Survival Skills– Wilderness Survival Training with Dan Baird #1262

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Come join Dan at his California Survival School on 26 July 2026. He is offering a club members Wilderness Survival Training class for $40 (normal price of $165).=
Stop just surviving. Learn to thrive.
As the #1 survival school in California, California Survival School led by Dan doesn’t just teach you how to make it through simple overnight emergencies — He’ll teach you how to prepare for wilderness survival emergencies anywhere in the world.  This is the foundational course where the “Know More, Carry Less” philosophy begins.
Join Dan Baird, a trusted consultant for National Geographic, LA County Sheriff Dept, History Channel, and Hollywood blockbusters like The Revenant. Whether you are a day-hiker, an outdoor professional, or simply want to feel at home in nature, this hands-on field training will transform your understanding of the wild.
Unlike classroom-based lectures, Dan’s curriculum is built on developing field-tested skills, based on prioritized risk mitigation strategies.
What You Will Master: The Core Survival Training Curriculum
Legitimate survival training focuses on the biological realities of human survival, based on historical record paired the latest survival research and field testing.

1. Survival Planning & Prioritization: The “right” survival skill, done at the wrong time, will kill you. One of the cornerstones of proper Wilderness emergency response, is learning how to prioritize your thinking and actions, to correctly match your situation. Above all else, learning how to think is your #1 survival skill.
2. Emergency Temperature Regulation: Exposure is the #1 killer in the wild. You will learn well-rounded approaches to maintaining your core body temperature in any climate.
   1. Shelter: Strategies for primitive and low-tech emergency shelters.
   2. Fire: Modern and primitive fire-starting techniques for warmth and signaling.
   3. Clothing: How to dress and layer effectively to preserve heat.
3. Hydration Management- Learn how to:
   1. Locate water in the wilderness
   2. Make sure it’s safe to drink (with and without modern tools or materials).
   3. Correctly utilize limited resources
4. Caloric Management & Foraging Dispelling the myths of “living off the land.”
   1. Realities: Understanding caloric needs during short-term survival.
   2. Wild Edibles: An introduction to foraging and how hunting/gathering fits into a rescue plan.
5. Land Navigation Fundamentals- Getting lost is easy; getting found is a skill.
   1. Tools: Practical compass use and map reading.
   2. Situational Awareness: Reading the terrain to prevent disorientation.
6. Mindset, Rest & Cognitive/emotional Management for Emergencies- Panic is a faster killer than hypothermia. We teach you how to manage fear, stress, and energy levels to make rational, life-saving decisions when the pressure is on.

This is a private class for Adventurers’ Club members and a +1 guest. This is not open to the public. This class is limited to 20 Adventurers’ Club members plus 1 guest.
Cost: $40 per person. Payment must be received to secure a spot.
Location: Firestone Scout Reservation (Brea) and surrounding wilderness. Directions will be sent to those signed up for the class.
Date and Time: The class starts at 10am and will run until 3pm-ish on 26 July 2026

This program was organized by Dan Baird #1262.