5 Lessons on Self-Reliance at The Pathfinder School

How does learning survival relate to Orthodoxy?

As students, we should all stay curious, hungry, and humble.”

As Orthodox Christians, we should all stay curious, hungry, and humble, as we live the Orthodox Live.

 

Survival Sherpa

by Todd Walker

For two years I’ve tried to attend a class at Dave Canterbury’s The Pathfinder School. Finally got the chance this weekend after a lot of penny-pinching and saving. Was it money well spent? You bet!

Iris and Dave Canterbury being gracious as usual. Iris and Dave Canterbury being gracious as usual.

Investing in knowledge and skills is a no brainer. Books, videos, and blogs, depending on the source, can be a value adding resources. I wanted to test my skills, in a somewhat controlled setting, before having to do the stuff to survive! My buddy and I, Dave W. (DW), drove 10 hours, slept and trained in the rain, cold, and sleet to hone our 72 hour wilderness survival skills.

E.D.I. (Educate, Demonstrate, Imitate) is a method used to teach every skill at the school. This takes the guess-work out of each task you’re asked to perform.

Jamie Burleigh demonstrating the 5 minute emergency shelterJamie Burleigh demonstrating the 5 minute emergency shelter

The Pathfinder System is built…

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