Unlock the Wild Within You!

Join us for an unforgettable 6-day adventure at the pristine Bumping Lake, nestled deep in the heart of Washington’s wilderness. This immersive survival experience will push you to your limits and teach you the essential skills needed to thrive in the wild. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced outdoor enthusiast, our expert instructors will guide you through every step of the journey.

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Wilderness Survival Skills

Instructors will guide you through hands-on, field-tested skills that ignite self-reliance and primal wisdom:

• Fire Making: Master the art of fire starting in any conditions. From friction fires to primitive fire-making tools, you’ll get hands-on practice lighting fires with nothing more than the materials around you.

• Water Sourcing & Purification: Find and filter life’s most essential element.

• Shelter Building: You’ll learn how to create a variety of shelters from natural materials, ensuring you’re protected from the elements no matter where your journey takes you.

• Navigation and Hiking: Get comfortable navigating through dense forests, tracking natural landmarks, and reading maps. You’ll also practice using a compass and natural navigation to find your way.

• Wildlife Tracking: Decode animal tracks and signs, learning to read the wild like a living storybook.

• Fishing & Traps: Learn traditional survival fishing techniques and set traps to catch food in the wild. These invaluable skills will teach you how to live off the land and make the most of your surroundings.

• Bow Making: Experience the ancient craft of bow making and learn how to create a simple yet effective bow and arrow for hunting and protection.

Presence Practices

This immersion goes beyond physical skills—into the depths of perception and presence.

• Sensory Awakening: Ground into your body and sharpen your awareness. Learn to see, hear, and feel like a creature of the forest.

• Guided Embodiment & Stillness: Drop into the landscape through breath, stillness, and primal movement.

• Storytelling Circles: Share tales around the fire. Truths, myths, legends—your voice matters here.

Initiation & Rites of Passage

This is where it gets real.

• Solo Fasting & Visioning: Venture into the forest alone—with only the basics. No food. No distractions. Just time, space, and the wild within. This is your moment to face yourself, listen, and return changed.

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Bumping Lake, Washington

The stunning Bumping Lake area in Washington offers an ideal environment to disconnect from the modern world and reconnect with nature. With miles of trails, pristine waters, and towering trees, this location is a perfect blend of challenge and serenity.

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This is for you if….

• You crave something real and beyond routine and comfort.

• You’ve felt the pull of the wild and the quiet knowing that there’s more to life than screens and schedules.

• You want to remember how to make fire with your hands, sleep under the stars, and track the path of a deer through the forest.

• You’re ready to confront yourself in solitude and sit with hunger, silence, and truth.

• You seek connection not just with others, but with the land, your ancestors, and your inner fire.

• You’re not here for fluff or performance. You’re here to feel alive, grounded, and awake.

This isn’t for the faint of heart.
It’s for those who are ready to strip away the noise and meet their edge—
and come back changed.

Are you ready to immerse yourself in the wild and test your limits?

Whether you’re an experienced angler or a first-timer, this immersive adventure combines world-class fishing with breathtaking hikes, offering an experience that will leave you feeling refreshed, recharged, and connected to nature.

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What’s Included:

Guided Fishing Experience:

Local guides will take you to the best fishing spots around Malachite Lake. Cast your line into crystal-clear waters abundant with rainbow and cutthroat trout.

Hiking and Scenic Views:

Explore the beautiful wilderness surrounding the lake. Your journey includes a guided hike through lush forests, tranquil meadows, and stunning mountain vistas.

All Rental Gear and Equipment unless you have your own:

We provide all necessary fishing gear, including rods, reels, and tackle, as well as hiking essentials like backpacks, water filtration systems, and first aid kits.

Campsite Accommodation:

Sleep under the stars in the heart of nature, with a campfire for storytelling, star-gazing, and making memories.

Meals:

Enjoy delicious, locally sourced meals prepared by our guides. From hearty breakfasts to campfire dinners, we’ll keep you fueled and satisfied.

Are you ready to immerse yourself in the wild and test your limits?

Join us for an unforgettable 6-day survival immersion in the untamed wilderness of Swamp Lake, Washington. This advanced experience will challenge your skills and deepen your connection to nature as you learn to thrive in the wild using traditional methods.

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What You’ll Learn and Experience:

Shelter Building:

Master the art of creating a shelter using the natural resources around you. You’ll gain the skills to build sturdy, functional structures that will keep you safe and warm, even in the harshest conditions.

Fire Craft:

Discover ancient fire-making techniques. From friction fire to using primitive tools, you’ll learn to create and maintain a fire, even in wet conditions.

Water Sourcing and Purification:

Learn how to identify and source safe drinking water from the environment. We’ll cover methods for purifying water using natural filtration and boiling techniques.

Navigation and Hiking:

Test your skills with compass and map navigation, and hike through the rugged terrain of Swamp Lake. Develop an understanding of the landscape and how to orient yourself in the wild without the use of modern technology.

Nature Games and Survival Skills:

Engage in hands-on survival challenges that will help you sharpen your instincts. From tracking and identification of plants and animals to advanced foraging techniques, you’ll experience nature in a whole new way.

Fishing & Traps:

Learn essential skills for sourcing food from your environment. From primitive fishing methods to constructing survival traps, you’ll gain the tools to provide for yourself in the wild.

Primitive Bow Making (with Maple Staves):

Craft your very own survival bow using maple staves. This hands-on experience will teach you the ancient craft of bow-making, a skill that’s both rewarding and practical in the wilderness.

Living with Limited Resources:

This isn’t your average wilderness experience. The 6-day immersion is designed for advanced survivalists—there will be limited food, and participants will fast for part of the course while relying on their skills to source food from the land. You’ll be working with pack goats, learning how to care for and utilize them for resources, as well as honoring the life of a goat as part of a sustainable, respectful approach to sourcing food in the wilderness. We’ll also explore wild edibles and freshwater fish, providing you with essential knowledge to thrive when modern resources aren’t available.

The Experience:

Throughout the immersion, you will be expected to be fully involved in all aspects of the wilderness survival experience, including daily chores, setting up camp, and honing your survival skills. You’ll work as a team, supporting each other in the tasks that keep the group safe and fed. By the end of the experience, you’ll have a deeper understanding of how to live harmoniously with nature and how to adapt to the land for survival.

This immersion is not for the faint of heart. It requires a strong mind, body, and spirit. You will push yourself, but the rewards are immense confidence, strength, and a true understanding of the wild.