About Backcountry Runaway
Reconnect. Rewild. Rediscover.
At Backcountry Runaway, we strip survival down to its roots. Our immersive primitive skills courses and backcountry expeditions teach the lost arts of self-reliance—hand drill fire-making, hide tanning, stone tools, and whole animal processing and much more!—blending ancient techniques with real-world application.
We’re not just about survival; we’re about living in harmony with the land. Our courses go beyond hardship-based training, focusing on ancestral earthskills, traditional craftsmanship, and the deep knowledge that sustained our ancestors for millennia.
What We Teach
Primitive Fire – Master the hand drill and other friction fire methods.
Hide Tanning & Leatherwork – Process raw hides into brain-tanned buckskin and bark-tanned leather.
Primitive tools – Flintknapping, woodworking, and crafting tools from the land.
Whole Animal Processing – Ethical harvesting, traditional butchering, and using every part of the animal.
Off-Grid & Ancestral Living – Camp in wikiups, cook over open fires, and build self-sufficiency.
Modern survival skills- Using modern tools, gear, and methods to effect SURVIVAL
ONLINE CLASSES (COMING SOON)
Why Choose Backcountry Runaway?
Real Skills, Real Application – Learn by doing in authentic backcountry settings.
Immersive Expeditions – Experience living history, not just a class.
For All Skill Levels – Whether you're new to earthskills or refining your craft, we meet you where you are.
No Gimmicks, No Fluff – This isn’t a survival TV show; it’s the real deal.
Join the Runaway Tribe
Step off the beaten path and into the world of self-reliance and primitive living. Whether you’re looking to master ancestral skills, prepare for long-term off-grid living, or simply reconnect with the wild, Backcountry Runaway will get you there.
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