How To Choose A Wilderness Immersion Program | JMB Podcast Episode 69

How to choose a wilderness immersion program is the topic for episode 69 of the Jack Mountain Bushcraft Podcast. Christopher and I discuss the three things a potential student should ask themselves and the ten things a student should look for in a school. Having run such programs for over 20 years, I hate surprises. More specifically, I don’t like it when a student is surprised on a course by how it is run, what the content is, etc. They should know this coming in. What a potential participant on a wilderness immersion program should ask themselves: * What are my interests? Mountaineering? Bushcraft? Nature study? * What are my goals? Professional training? Break from my life? Explore a new hobby? * How much time do I want to invest in the program? What a potential participant on a wilderness immersion program should ask about a school they’re interested in: * Location of the program * Program length * Program format: full or part time, live on site or live nearby, etc. * Educational philosophy of the school. What are they trying to achieve? * Experience and background of the school and instructors * Course curriculum * Assessment system * Is there a religious or spiritual component * Does the school make untrue marketing claims * Do your research! PHOTO: Group at Grand Pitch on the East Branch of the Penobscot at the end of a month-long canoe expedition course. Kid-Friendly? There is no profanity used in this episode.   iTunes Link | Play, Download Or Subscribe In iTunes Stitcher Link | Play, Download Or Subscribe In Stitcher Google Play Music Link | Play, Download Or Subscribe On Google Play Music Spotify Link | Play, Download Or Subscribe On Spotify TuneIn Link | Play, Download Or Subscribe On TuneIn