Backcountry Survival 101 with David Neils

Get ready for your summer adventures by learning the essentials of backcountry safety and survival!

Backcountry and wildlife expert David Neils will teach attendees how to:

• Secure essential survival items and know how to use them
• Use a map and compass starting with two critical skills
• Establish two emergency contacts for every adventure
• Use a satellite messenger effectively 
• Create a route and itinerary for your adventure with Google Earth, GaiaGPS, All Trails, OnX Maps
• Be prepared emotionally to spend unplanned nights waiting for emergency help