About Mid Island Survival Skills

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 Mid Island Survival Skills (M.I.S.S.), was born from the idea of taking my children out and teaching them the basics of being outdoors. Living on the West Coast of British Columbia, we are lucky to have an amazing playground to experience and explore. But in order to do that, we have to know how to go out to play with the intent to get back safely.

I spent the majority of my adult life being outside with the Canadian Armed Forces in all conditions from frozen to desert. Combining my years of experience and my enjoyment of being in nature, teaching how to make it the best experience to enjoy only seemed natural. 

At Mid Island Survival Skills our goal is to help you develop these skills, so you are equipped to use them whether it is a planned trip or an unexpected circumstance. Become confident in your ability to save yourself or someone else's life.

We are located on Vancouver Island, BC, where variable weather and large amounts of rainfall provide a unique opportunity to practice and learn survival skills in austere weather conditions safely. Come explore some of the most pristine temperate rainforests, and return with the confidence that you now know how to get home safely. Tell the tales of your adventures. Then go again.

M.I.S.S. aims to both prepare and challenge the first timers, and the more experienced alike. Whether it's the first time out of the Shire, looking to conquer your own "Hithaeglir" (Misty Mountain), or someone who wants to challenge themselves to go longer with less, we have the capability to get you there.