WALK-A-BOUT - noun | walk·about | \ ˈwȯ-kə-ˌbau̇t \
2: Walk-A-Bout is a rite of. passage in Australian Aborginal moiety, during which males. undergo a journey during adolescence, typically ages 10 to 16, and live in the wilderness for a period as long as six months to make the spiritual and traditional transition into manhood.
Developed through experiential learning. Building essential skills that create confidence and a sense of accomplishment by learning life and survival skills. This will bring new unexplored experiences that will make a difference in your outlook in life and bring a new adventure to talk about to your friends and family.
Understanding the relationship with nature and in turn, builds a stronger relationship with yourself and others. Creating awareness having a better sense of your surroundings and preparedness for the unexpected. Understanding the importance of one’s mindset in a survival situation. Becoming more conscious of the human impact on this planet and moving in harmony with it.
The obsessive dependence on technology and modern-day conveniences has contributed to us becoming a lost society, lack of self-reliance and common sense. It has distanced and separated society and especially our children from the wonders of nature and all her teachings. Every living thing is considered a valued life of existence.
Develop key leadership skills while building confidence and resilience. This helps overcome fears, challenges, and adversities that we all face today and from our past and prepares us for the future. More importantly, it’s building a deeper relationship with ourselves and a sense of achievement which profoundly develops self-growth and awareness for both our Children and Adults.
LNT (Leave No Trace)
Clothing and Protection
Hike Readiness (Contact Information - Personal and Officials)
Trail Setting and Markers
Navigation (Compass, GPS and Natural Land Navigation)
Preparation and Hazards (Environment, Animals and Hazards)
Desert, Mountains and Forests
Snakes, Bears, Mountain Lions
Weather and Storms
Choosing the right backpack
Essential items and Placement
Water, First Aid Kit, Sustainable Foods, Clothing
Preparing for the Unexpected
Choosing and preparing the Fire Site
Materials
Fire Starters
Fire Safety
Treatment of Cuts, Stings, Blisters and Splinters
Snake Bite
Sprained Ankle, Wrist, Knee and Shoulder
Dehydration
Heat Exhaustion
Hyperthermia
Altitude Sickness and Headaches
Basic First Aid Kit
CPR
Emergency Protocols and Signaling
I do NOT teach First Aid as an Instructor. I educate on the subject of First Aid for very minor signs and symptoms and prevention ONLY. As a Certified NOLS Wilderness First Aider, I am responsible for the Safety and prevention, and care of common treatment of Dehydration, minor cuts, scratches, grazes, splinters & blisters. THIS IS NOT A CLASS.
I have been honored and humbled by the unwavering support from families and communities entrusting me with their children over many years. I am excited to start an all-new adventure experience and educational programs, including Sustainable Learning and Wilderness Survival Training and Camping experiences at Walkabout Ranch Nature Preserve, Llano, California
S - Size Up the Situation
U - Use your Senses
R - Remember where you are; Pay Close Attention: Awareness
V - Vanquish FEAR and PANIC
I - Improvise Tools with what you’ve got; Be Creative
V - Value Living
A - Act like Natives; Observe how others and animals Survive & Adapt
L - Learn Basic Skills
Learn how to make a fire with both primitive & other methods
Fire Safety & Protocols
Reasons for a Fire
Using Tarps, Emergency Shelters, Natural Shelters
Choosing Camp and Shelter Location
Camp Safety
Identifying Possible Water Sources
Water is always a priority in Survival (Water means LIFE)
Good and Bad Choices
Purification and Filtering (What’s the difference?)
Hunting and gathering is how primitive and indigenous tribes survive and those who practice it for a living. The idea of learning to hunt for survival is not the solution as you need experience and knowledge as to how to hunt and prepare the kill for safe eating.
Let’s look into ways to prepare different foods before the unexpected happens.
