This is a two-day winter course aimed at the novice survivalist and avid outdoors enthusiast. This course will cover the essentials of survival in a winter climate. Taught by experts in the field of survival and wilderness medicine you will have a chance to practice all the skills covered. You will spend much of your class time outside building various shelters, fire types, and understanding the mental attitude necessary to survive. Staying alive in an emergency is about preparation. Are you prepared? The Winter Survival course is a 16-hour program delivered over two days.

We are adding this course to the 2027 schedule due to requests by former students for a one day “Winter” course. It will cover multiple fire lighting techniques, shelter building, campsite selection, clothing considerations, water purification, essential carry items, snowshoeing, sled selection/ use, outdoor cooking and more.

If you spend time recreating in winter conditions or would like to gain additional confidence and skills to handle an unexpected stay in wintery conditions, then this class is designed specifically for you. Come join us for a fun and educational day.

Getting lost in the woods of Maine and New Hampshire can become a major problem in a hurry.  Every year, sportsmen enter the field and lose their way causing themselves, their families, friends, and law enforcement a substantial amount of stress and expense.  This one-day class is designed to give you the confidence that only comes from knowing where you are, and how to get to and from a specific location with ease.

Along with classroom teaching and planning, we will use our map and compass to trek across several hundred acres and back to the parking area.  Come learn a new skill and gain the knowledge you need to stay safe!

This one-day class covers multiple fire lighting techniques, shelter building, campsite selection, clothing considerations, water purification, emergencies, essential carry items, keeping your sense of direction and more.  If you spend time in remote backcountry areas or would like to gain additional confidence and skills to handle an unexpected stay in the woods, then this class is designed specifically for you.

Learn how to manage an emergency in the backcountry from a SOLO certified instructor. This comprehensive two-day course is a fast paced, hands-on training program. It’s designed to meet the needs of hikers, skiers, hunters, fisherman, trip leaders, camp staff, and other outdoor enthusiasts who recreate in remote locations. It will introduce you to caring for people who have become ill or injured far from definitive medical care. Lectures and demonstrations are combined with realistic scenarios where mock patients will challenge you to integrate your learning. At the end of the course, you’ll have the knowledge, skills, and ability to make sound decisions in emergency situations and receive a Stop The Bleed®, SOLO WFA and BLS/ CPR certification. This course meets the requirements to become a Registered Maine Guide and may also act as a Wilderness First Responder (WFR) Recertification class. 

Learn how to manage an emergency in the backcountry from a SOLO certified instructor. This comprehensive two-day course is a fast paced, hands-on training program. It’s designed to meet the needs of hikers, skiers, hunters, fisherman, trip leaders, camp staff, and other outdoor enthusiasts who recreate in remote locations. It will introduce you to caring for people who have become ill or injured far from definitive medical care. Lectures and demonstrations are combined with realistic scenarios where mock patients will challenge you to integrate your learning. At the end of the course, you’ll have the knowledge, skills, and ability to make sound decisions in emergency situations and receive a Stop The Bleed®, SOLO WFA and BLS/ CPR certification. This course meets the requirements to become a Registered Maine Guide and may also act as a Wilderness First Responder (WFR) Recertification class. 

This 1-day workshop covers the foundational skills every person needs to handle an unplanned night outdoors. It is also part of the GB2 WFA and WFR courses or can be taken as the 1-day workshop only. This isn't a gear demo or a lecture — it's a hands-on introduction to the same 8 Survival Priorities framework Joshua Enyart has taught military and civilian students for three decades, compressed into a single day for anyone who wants a real starting point before committing to a multi-day course.

Build real, usable medical skills for the backcountry with the SOLO Wilderness First Aid (WFA) Certification — a three-day, 24-hour hands-on training designed for anyone who spends time in remote environments. This SOLO wilderness first aid course teaches you how to assess, treat, and make sound decisions for sick or injured patients when definitive medical care is hours away.

Upon successful completion, students earn a two-year SOLO Wilderness First Aid (WFA) certification, a two-year BLS/CPR certification, and an ACS Stop the Bleed certification. For eligible students, this course may also serve as a Wilderness First Responder (WFR) recertification under current SOLO policies. The course also includes the GB2 Survival 101 curriculum

The SOLO Wilderness First Responder (WFR) certification is the recognized industry standard for outdoor professionals, guides, expedition leaders, and serious backcountry travelers who need comprehensive wilderness medicine skills when EMS access is hours or days away. This 8-day, 72-hour SOLO WFR course is delivered by the GB2 Cadre using SOLO's official curriculum — the oldest continuously operating school of wilderness medicine in the world.

Upon successful completion, students earn a three-year SOLO Wilderness First Responder (WFR) certification, a two-year CPR/BLS with AED certification based on AHA/ILCOR guidelines, and an ACS Stop the Bleed certification. The course meets Wilderness Medicine Education Collaborative (WMEC) 2024 standards. This course also includes the GB2 Survival 101 curriculum.