When is this event?
- 16th September 2026
Our 5‑Day Survival Challenge throws participants into an immersive, scenario‑driven experience that builds real capability from day one, starting with a refresher on Survival Priorities before spending the first night outdoors to put those fundamentals into action. Across the remaining days, the challenge intensifies as you work through the Principles and Priorities of Survival, the Survival Pyramid, PLAN‑M and smart equipment choices for wild or unfamiliar environments. You’ll master protection skills through improvised and man‑made shelter building, explore the role of fire in survival (adapting to restrictions when required), and learn how to attract, hold and direct rescuers while developing the mental resilience needed for setbacks. Practical acquisition skills take centre stage as you locate, treat and manage water, identify wild edibles, and make use of every available resource. Navigation training builds confidence in moving through remote terrain, selecting safe routes, and crossing obstacles effectively. Over five demanding days, this challenge transforms foundational knowledge into genuine, hard‑earned survival ability -boosting confidence, sharpening decision‑making and proving what you’re truly capable of in the wild.
Where is this event being held?
Location – Alvie Estate, Kincraig, Kingussie, PH21 1NE Meeting Point – BCS Bothy, Alvie Estate For Satnav’s the post code for Alvie Estate is PH21 1NE. What 3 Words: articulated.eagles.revolting DIRECTIONS TO ALVIE ESTATE From the South – Turn off the A9 Perth to Inverness trunk road north of Kingussie and continue north on the B9152 for about 7 miles towards Aviemore. After going through Kincraig you will see a signpost on the right for ‘Alvie’ & ‘Alvie Stables’, turn left here, go through the tunnel under the main A9 road and onto the Estate. From the North – Turn off the A9 Inverness to Perth trunk road south of Aviemore at the junction signposted to Kincraig. Continue south onto the B9152 towards Kincraig. You will pass Loch Alvie on your right, followed by Dalraddy Holiday Park about a mile further on your left hand side. Continue along the straight road passing Alvie Quarry (GF Job). You will see an orange mirror on a tree on the left and ‘Gate Lodge’ on your right; continue on for a further few hundred yards, you will see a signpost on the left for ‘Alvie’ & ‘Alvie Stables’, turn right here, go through the tunnel under the main A9 road and onto the Estate. There are then sign posts within the estate that include a sign for Backcountry Survival. PUBLIC TRANSPORT Nearest Train Station – Aviemore Nearest Airport – Inverness
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