Learning how to embrace the cold and manage its risks is key to enjoying the Canadian outdoors all year ‘round.
In this adventure, we will combine hiking in a rugged winter landscape with skill-building challenges, teaching you how to thrive in cold conditions. You will learn:
This course is led by Sarah, our amazing guide and medical doctor who has experience as a first responder in remote environments and expertise in simulation-based teaching of emergency skills.
Interested in joining this year’s Epics? Completing this and other relevant courses will support your approval process for advanced adventures.
Included: Essential cold-weather items to add to your personal first aid kit, including a hypothermia blanket and ‘Cold Card’.
Who It’s For: Anyone who wants to spend time outdoors with confidence in all four seasons! No previous first aid experience is required. For those with prior wilderness first aid training, or other healthcare experience, this workshop is an opportunity to gain valuable extra repetitions honing your skills in a realistic outdoor environment.
About this series: The Survivalist Series is an expert-led set of courses designed to develop applicable and life-saving skills in the outdoors. Keep your eyes peeled for more courses on many other topics as they become available.
Due to limited parking at the course location, WU transport is strongly recommended. We cannot guarantee safe parking for your vehicle.
Learning how to embrace the cold and manage its risks is key to enjoying the Canadian outdoors all year ‘round.
In this adventure, we will combine hiking in a rugged winter landscape with skill-building challenges, teaching you how to thrive in cold conditions. You will learn:
This course is led by Sarah, our amazing guide and medical doctor who has experience as a first responder in remote environments and expertise in simulation-based teaching of emergency skills.
Interested in joining this year’s Epics? Completing this and other relevant courses will support your approval process for advanced adventures.
Included: Essential cold-weather items to add to your personal first aid kit, including a hypothermia blanket and ‘Cold Card’.
Who It’s For: Anyone who wants to spend time outdoors with confidence in all four seasons! No previous first aid experience is required. For those with prior wilderness first aid training, or other healthcare experience, this workshop is an opportunity to gain valuable extra repetitions honing your skills in a realistic outdoor environment.
About this series: The Survivalist Series is an expert-led set of courses designed to develop applicable and life-saving skills in the outdoors. Keep your eyes peeled for more courses on many other topics as they become available.
Due to limited parking at the course location, WU transport is strongly recommended. We cannot guarantee safe parking for your vehicle.
Survivalist Skills Training: Develop essential skills to survive and thrive in the wild.
Expert Instructors: Our amazing expert guides will teach you everything you need to know in a safe and fun way.
Cold Exposure Kit Included: Each participant will get a ‘cold card’ and an emergency blanket to add to their medical kits.
08:00 - Leave from near Keele Station
10:45 - Arrive at course location
10:45 - 17:15 - Cold Exposure Course
20:00 - Anticipated return to Keele Station
Member Organized Event Disclaimer
Member-led outings are organized by our community, not by Wilderness Union. We don’t manage the plans, staff, or safety protocols, so you join at your own risk. Please look out for yourself and one another, and have fun!
Food and Drink
You'll need to bring a packed lunch and water for any of our day trips that don't explicitly say we're making a stop at a restaurant. Where we stop at restaurants, you are responsible for the purchase of any food. Full details are available at the adventure plan, shared above on registration.
Carbon Offsetting
Wilderness Union offsets the estimated carbon emissions of every trip by investing in a global portfolio of verified carbon reduction projects.
Members Only
Please note that you'll need an active membership at the time of your adventure to attend. If you booked during a trial that didn't continue or your membership has lapsed, you will need a new membership to attend.
Please read and understand this before registering
Cancellations made:
More than 10 days before the event: Will receive a full refund minus a 5% admin fee.
7–10 days before the event: 50% refund.
Less than 7 days before the event: No refunds.
Weather or emergency cancellations: If an event is canceled due to severe weather or other uncontrollable factors, members can receive a full credit to their account.
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Where can I find important updates about this course in the days leading up to it?
Please follow the Discord thread for this adventure under the ‘Upcoming Adventures’ channel, and reach out to us if you are having any issues.
Full details for this adventure are coming soon. Be sure to check back!
