When is this event?
- 22nd August 2026
- 19th September 2026
- 10th October 2026
Step into the world of outdoor skills with our 2‑Day Introductory Survival Course – the perfect starting point for anyone wanting to build confidence, capability and a solid foundation in real‑world survival techniques. This course focuses on essential skills, simple planning principles, and hands‑on learning that prepares you for safe, enjoyable adventures in the wild.
Across two immersive days, you’ll explore core survival theory, learn how to make effective decisions under pressure and get to grips with the basics of shelter, fire, water, navigation and personal safety. Through guided tasks and practical demonstrations, you’ll develop the fundamental skills needed to stay comfortable, calm and in control outdoors.
From building your first emergency shelter to lighting a fire with confidence, sourcing and filtering water, understanding simple navigation and learning how to signal for help, this course gives you the essential toolkit every beginner should have. Supportive instruction, realistic scenarios and plenty of hands‑on practice ensure you leave with genuine, usable skills and the confidence to take your next steps into the world of survival.
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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