top of page
BOOK A COURSE OR EXPEDITION WITH WILDCARD WILDERNESS TODAY!
Are you ready to apply skills in self-reliance should an emergency situation arise?
WILDCARD WILDERNESS: BUILD RESILIENCE THROUGH SELF-RELIANCE
Wildcard Wilderness provides survival intensives, nature immersion courses, and adventure-based learning opportunities to prepare you for a safe and comfortable time in the great outdoors.
Join a Wildcard Wilderness course or expedition to deepen your connection with nature and gain practical knowledge for wilderness exploration. There are several pathways to choose from to build on top of your knowledge and skills in self-reliance
KNOWLEDGE
Learn How Your Environment
Can Aid in Tasks
SKILLS
Learn Critical Survival Skills
That Aid in Self-Reliance
COMMUNITY
Find Companionship With
Like Minded Individuals
CONNECTION
Develop a Deeper Understanding of the Wild
TRAINING PATHWAYS
ADVENTURE READINESS:
The STEP (Survival Training Expedition Program) provides a unique learning opportunity in a remote setting and is for those who feel ready to hit the trail but crave a deeper understanding of what to do should an emergency arise.
​
​
To filter these course listings by location, please visit our LOCATIONS page.
SURVIVAL LEADERSHIP:
The Wilderness Survival courses and Land Navigation 101 are focused on survival priorities such as fire, shelter, water, food procurement, and self-rescue. These are beginner courses designed for participants of all skill levels.
​
​
WILDERNESS LIFESTYLE:
Ethnobotany and Basecamp Essentials are workshops tailored to individuals who want to deepen their connection to the outdoors through nature-based learning and forage resources such as edible, medicinal, and utilitarian plants to enhance their lifestyle.
​
​
.webp)
.webp)
.webp)
STAY TUNED FOR MORE EXCITING NEWS FROM WILDCARD WILDERNESS!
JOIN OUR MAILING LIST FOR EXCLUSIVE DISCOUNTS ON COURSES AND PRODUCTS!
Are you interested in training through private instruction?
With miles of experience under her feet, Jacks Genega will be happy to lead your next retreat, expedition, weekend workshop, or course.
Wildcard Wilderness is also available for abbreviated lectures or workshops in wild edible and medicinal plants, tree medicine, net making, navigation, fire starting, primitive traps, basketry, camp craft, and more!
— MARZ W.
Learned some new skills and made some new friends. If you can take a class with Jacks, do it!
​
— SARAH I.
Jacks took us under her wing and taught us survival skills and instilled in us that we can do hard things.
To dig deep and believe in ourselves.
— ROBIN C.
There was so much encouragement and camaraderie I hated to see the class end. I’ll definitely be taking more classes with Jacks.
TESTIMONIALS
bottom of page