Event Registration
Resilient Skills Series: Principles of Survival
04/18/2026 02:00 PM - 04:00 PM PT
Admission
- $30.00 - Full Price
- $15.00 - Subsidized
- Free - Scholarship
Location
Portland, OR
Summary
Saturday, April 18
2–4pm @ Location to be Announced, within the Portland Metro area
In this class we will cover the most important priorities that determine whether an outdoor outing stays enjoyable or turns into an emergency. We will focus on prevention first, including lost proofing and situational awareness, and then explore what to do if something goes wrong. Topics include practical shelter strategy, clothing and warmth considerations, fire and water priorities, and decision making under stress.
This knowledge is something everyone should have. No one plans on being in a survival situation. Participants will leave with a clear, modern framework for staying calm, thinking critically, and increasing their chances of getting home safely.
About the instructor: Jared Sessions is a Portland-based wilderness skills instructor and certified Wilderness First Responder. He has spent years exploring the Pacific Northwest through camping, backpacking, and hiking, and continues to deepen his training in survival and nature-based education. His teaching emphasizes practical preparedness, firecraft, shelter skills, and calm decision-making in the outdoors. Instagram: @redbearcrossin
Keep an eye out for an event reminder email which will provide details about the location, parking, and other handy logistical details to ensure you are prepared for class and have a great experience!
Event Registration is closed.
2–4pm @ Location to be Announced, within the Portland Metro area
In this class we will cover the most important priorities that determine whether an outdoor outing stays enjoyable or turns into an emergency. We will focus on prevention first, including lost proofing and situational awareness, and then explore what to do if something goes wrong. Topics include practical shelter strategy, clothing and warmth considerations, fire and water priorities, and decision making under stress.
This knowledge is something everyone should have. No one plans on being in a survival situation. Participants will leave with a clear, modern framework for staying calm, thinking critically, and increasing their chances of getting home safely.
About the instructor: Jared Sessions is a Portland-based wilderness skills instructor and certified Wilderness First Responder. He has spent years exploring the Pacific Northwest through camping, backpacking, and hiking, and continues to deepen his training in survival and nature-based education. His teaching emphasizes practical preparedness, firecraft, shelter skills, and calm decision-making in the outdoors. Instagram: @redbearcrossin
Keep an eye out for an event reminder email which will provide details about the location, parking, and other handy logistical details to ensure you are prepared for class and have a great experience!