Master proven shelter, fire, navigation, and decision systems so you can confidently certify others in high-stakes field situations.
Get Certified Nowwilderness survival instructor certification course material in Steve Barker's book Wilderness Survival distills 20+ years of field experience into a teachable, repeatable system for instructors and trail professionals.
Designed for adults who need no-nonsense skills—hikers, bushcraft enthusiasts, preppers, guides, and emergency responders—this book focuses on clear decision trees, hands-on drills, and techniques proven under pressure.
Over 3,000 students and professional instructors have used these methods in the field; the book pairs with practical field assessments so you can demonstrate competence, lead training, and certify others.
Step-by-step modules covering shelter, water procurement, firecraft, signaling, navigation, and group leadership—organized for instructor delivery and assessment.
Lesson plans, skill-check rubrics, and real-world scenarios that make it simple to teach, evaluate, and certify students in diverse environments.
Proven frameworks for prioritizing tasks under stress—risk assessment templates and contingency plans you can teach and trust.
Practical performance criteria and field-based evaluations that verify student competence before certification.
Compact charts and quick-reference checklists from the book for on-trail use during training and rescue situations.
“Steve Barker's approach turned complex survival theory into teachable skills. My students pass real-world assessments with confidence.”
“The instructor tools and checklists saved me months of prep. This book is now required reading for our training program.”
“Practical, disciplined, and honest—Wilderness Survival gave me a system I can trust when leading groups off-trail.”
Get Steve Barker's Wilderness Survival, build your instructor curriculum, and find course resources at https://viewbook.at/wilderness-survival.
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