OVERhang Wilderness Survival Workshop for the Whole Family!

 

OVERhang is a hosting a fun family PINE Camp (Play In Nature Education).  Join us for fire building, improvised shelters, Bannock cooked over a fire, and games to build your confidence and awareness in an intro to basic survival skills.

This workshop will be play-based, while incorporating skill development!  Suitable to adults and kids aged 8+.  

We will provide all sorts of materials including fire starters, hand saws, tarps, cordage, and more… you are welcome to bring your own materials to practice with if you choose!  It’s important to get comfortable with your gear, or you can use ours as a starting point to learn about options.

Location is to be determined; likely out at the PG Snowmobile Club at the end of Scott Road in Buckhorn (southeast of town, past the airport).

Length:                 4-5 hours

Time:                    10am-3pm

Required gear:   Good boots or shoes, layers to keep you warm & dry, water bottle, lunch and snacks.  Hats/toques/gloves etc depending on the weather – early April can by tricky!  We will have lots of gear but you are also welcome to bring a backpack with your own survival, safety, or first aid equipment too.

Cost:                     $70 plus GST per person, or $90 plus GST per family (living in same household)

Includes:              One PINE Camp 2023 toque!!!

Note:                    Participants (including kids) will be using saws, matches, and lighters.  We will provide instruction in safe operation of these tools.

REGISTER HERE

Who is this for?

Adults and kids ages 8 and up. This workshop is for anyone wanting to feel more prepared for outdoor adventures of any kind, and people who like to have fun while learning.  Mishaps and misadventures do happen, so it’s best to have practiced these skills in advance.

Who is coordinating this event?

Austin Roberts is an OVERhang instructor with an Adult Education diploma and is always eager to get into the outdoors. He spends his free time paddling, camping and snowmobiling. One of Austin's biggest joys is exploring the BC wilderness with his wife and two young sons. Austin began instructing with OVERhang in 2018 where he was able to share and expand his outdoor knowledge into a teaching environment to educate others. He prioritizes safety and everyone learning at their own pace because he believes that every individual should be able to enjoy the outdoors.