There’s a lot of times in your career or personal life where you get to a point that mechanics just don’t cut it. It’s here that the mental game comes into play. When I’m slowing down, or screeching to a halt on something, the first thing I do is reach out for a mentor to help edge me past that spot and keep me aligned going forward. Having a performance coach has consistently and significantly increased my ability to crush it in life and business.

Imagine training a skill almost as old as man himself. In this weekend course, you will learn to harness fire, build shelter, and clean your water and unlock the confidence to take on anything in life.

This is for the adventurous and caring type, the kind of person who wants to challenge themselves and serve others. This course is great for entrepreneurs and businesses who want to take their team to another level. It does also prepare the hiker who wants to increase their knowledge of the wilderness.

Using your own hands and mind, you will learn to handle the most basic of human needs and be better prepared for everything you do going forward. This is a right of passage. A way to taste a bit of what our ancestors knew. Over the time we share, you will learn to handle these skills together, and apart. There will be challenges to face. Obstacles created to put your rekindled abilities to the test.

In a simple weekend experience, you will learn to start fire, purify water, and put up a shelter. By yourself, and as a team. Building your ability as a human being in the modern world. And at the end, you’ll have a handy skill that you can take to every hike, camping trip, or backyard fire in your future. It's also helpful at an outdoor CrossFit Comp!

What you will need to bring:

- Knife (as sharp as possible, if you want to purchase one, choose a Mora. You can find them at Amazon.ca, either a Mora Companion or 511)- Fire Steel- Metal canteen, with removable lid. This is going to end up in a fire so you want to remove anything that will melt.- Food for Friday night and Saturday. Sunday is handled for you. - Windbreaker- Rain Jacket- Wool or synthetic clothing, NO COTTON- Wool socks,

- Fire Steel (you can get from MEC or if you want the best, Firesteel.com)

- Metal canteen, with removable lid. This is going to end up in a fire so you want to remove anything that will melt

- Food for Friday night and Saturday, Sunday is handled for you

- Windbreaker

- Rain Jacket

- Wool or synthetic clothing, NO COTTON

- Wool socks, extra pair for sleeping

- Hiking shoes or boots. If raining buckets, consider gumboots (I would pick the shoes you would use hiking as that's likely what's on your feet)

- Sleeping bag

- Sleeping pad (Optional)

Risks and Warnings:

Be prepared for adverse conditions, this includes heavy rain for the entire trip. Survival is uncomfortable and dangerous if you don’t take the necessary precautions. Preparation is key.

For me, attending this course was a worthwhile investment. Not only did I learn important survival knowledge and skills, I gained a whole new appreciation of nature, the comforts of civilization, my own abilities and the importance of preparation in all aspects of life. Truly an unforgettable experience.

Lee Haber

I've always considered myself a capable outdoorsman, but all of my assumptions were laid bare during a weekend of survival training with Brady. We had the worst possible conditions for this experience: snow, rain, sleet and close to freezing temperatures which resulted in being soaked through, numb hands and feet and as close to a truly survival scenario. I've never gone through any course, event or training in my life that had such a profound and lasting positive mental impact on me. This course should be mandatory for anyone that hikes, camps or spends any extended period of time outdoors. Even now a few days later I feel there is no obstacle I can't overcome, as no trial in the office or in my personal life can compare to getting through a weekend in the woods. Get out of your comfort zone and push yourself, it's worth it. A+

Dan Patterson