“Never before has the need to reconnect with nature and each other been more critical for our well-being. Modern distractions and current events have pulled us farther away from each other and how we were meant to be in the world. In the course of our time in the wilderness I will teach you not only the skills to confidently thrive in nature, but also guide you as you reconnect with the life-giving beauty and rhythms of the natural world. Together with the skills, confidence, and the awareness of what nature has to offer, you will leave with an experience that will last a lifetime.”
- Jordan Jonas, Wilderness Guide
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
Northwest Territories Trip (8 Day)
It has been 5 years since I won Alone, and I am finally making the trip back up to Great Slave Lake. I’m inviting you to join me! Learn the proven skills I used to thrive in the North, explore the vast landscape, catch giant lake trout in an incomparable region, view the northern lights, and get to know me and my family as I relay the stories, techniques, and the mindset I used to thrive in that situation. Learn a priceless skillset shown to be indisputably effective in this environment. I am incredibly excited for this trip!
From Yellowknife, NWT we will fly you to a remote fishing lodge on the east arm of Great Slave Lake. From there we will boat out to the location where I survived for 77 days on Alone. We will spend the next 5 days living in the woods while I teach you the invaluable and proven skill set that helped me thrive, explore the land (including hikes to other contestants’ locations), tell stories, discuss the soft skills of survival, and more. On day 7, you will have the opportunity to take a boat out with a local guide and fish with modern tackle (or the lures we made) on one of the best fishing lakes in the world! We will feast on the day’s haul and recap the week in the relative comfort of Plummer’s Lodge before our flight back to Yellowknife the following day. As access doesn’t require a grueling hike this is a trip that is open to anyone, and my wife and kids will be there with us to make the campfire stories just that much more fun!
TO BOOK: Plummer’s Lodge can be contacted by phone at 1-800-665-0240 to place the Visa or Mastercard $800 USD deposit to secure a spot. (they will be unavailable from Dec 20- Jan 2).
Upon booking, Plummer’s lodge will email an invoice, along with flights to book. Their staff can also pre-book hotel stays needed in Yellowknife with their lower lodge rate. No deposit is required for this, as guests pay on checkout. Charter flight to the lodge is included as well as free shuttle service to the hotel.
Wilderness Courses (6 Day)
Join survival expert and winner of the History Channel’s Alone season 6, Jordan Jonas, on a truly epic wilderness adventure. Every skill level is welcome, and there is plenty to learn for everyone! We’ll travel into the heart of the Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness, the most remote wilderness the lower 48 has to offer. We will dive into what it takes to survive and thrive in the wilderness with lessons including hunting, archery, trapping, fire making, shelter building, crafting lures and fishing rods, preserving food and more! Examples of past experiences include:
Bringing a goat to learn to process animals in the field
Finding a moose that had been killed by wolves
Howling to wolves that had killed the moose
Processing a marmot and other small game
Exploring distant lakes to discover what fishing opportunities they held—including an impromptu lesson on what to do when you fall through thin ice!
Smoking and preserving fish in a cave
Calling in elk (we got one student to within 20 yards!)
These are my flagship outdoor courses! Arriving at a remote wilderness location, we will spend the next days exploring the area, learning skills, trading stories, and more all while experiencing nature in its purest form. We will approach our itinerary not with a strict regime, but with an adaptable mindset open to taking advantage of the unpredictable opportunities that arise in the forest. Having an open mind towards what we do is an important introduction to the soft skill of adaptability - a key aspect of the trio of soft skills that also includes ingenuity and resilience. We will delve into each of those and more as we spend time together throughout the week.
“Building relationships with the people that join me and imparting empowering knowledge is one of my favorite aspects of what we do!" I consider every person who has joined me on a course a friend, and it’s amazing how deep of a connection can be made in an undistracted week in nature.
These courses are designed to give us the time to really get to know one another, and to focus on skills and topics of particular interest to you as the student. As with all my courses, being in good physical shape is a huge advantage and will allow you to make the most of the experience (including embarking on the final overnight challenge mentioned above). Many individuals have used my coming courses as a motivation to get into shape, and I encourage you to do so also!
For info about logistics, packing, and other important trip details, please visit our FAQs Page and book at info@jordanjonas.com.
Advanced Explorer’s Expedition (8/9 Day)
See how I navigate new terrain and access the potential opportunities to find shelter, food, and more from the land. We will make our way through unknown, untrailed, and difficult terrain to explore a series of remote lakes, mountains, and valleys. If you are open to an adventure in which the unknowns outweigh the knowns, where together we will explore lakes and valleys few have been to and about which little is known - then this is it. Of course that means we must be extremely adaptable. You MUST be very fit, able to carry your pack, and mentally ready to tackle the challenges that the mountains bring. Physical hardship, steep off trail hikes, intimidating expanses and more will face us, but if you are intrigued by the the unpredictable experience that comes with exploring completely new areas - then this expedition is the course for you. We will be light, mobile, and cover ground. THIS IS AN EXTREMELY PHYSICALLY DEMANDING COURSE AS THE TERRAIN WE ARE IN IS RUGGED, UNTRAILED, AND MOUNTAINOUS! Expect around 12,000’ of elevation gain and loss over 40 miles in 8 or 9 days - and we will cap it off by arriving at a remote wilderness airstrip and flying on a bush plane back to civilization! You will want to plan an extra day on the back end between the trip for your flight home - just in case there are delays.
This is the most freeform course you can join as we explore the unknowns, challenges, beauty, and triumphs nature has to offer in wild and untouched lands. I encourage you to use this course as a fitness challenge starting now - use it to motivate yourself to be in the best shape possible by August!
For info about logistics, packing, and other important trip details, please visit our FAQs Page and book at info@jordanjonas.com.
Family Adventure (4 days, 3 nights)
Have a young family eager to pack into a beautiful mountain lake with Llamas? Want to foster the love of the outdoors in your kids? I originally got llamas because of their relaxed attitude around children and the ability to pack into the woods for longer periods of time with the family - and now I want to share that with you! These courses will specifically be focused on families - giving the opportunity to bring everyone along on an adventure and develop both lifelong memories and a love for the wilderness and adventure held within.
There is nothing quite as satisfying to me as watching children run around outside as they get into the outdoors, expand their capabilities, and build experiences and memories that will last them a lifetime. Every year I make a point to take my kids out on several multi-day trips into the wilderness and this year I wanted to you an opportunity also! Join my family and I and our fleet of wonderful llamas as we pack you and your kids into a beautiful wilderness lake and spend 4 days and 3 nights learning fun skills, exploring the area, and encouraging the kids to push their boundaries. We will learn skills, fish, explore, swim, enjoy the freedom of the wilderness, and have lots of laughs around the campfire in a trip that won’t be forgotten! Our kids will be 8,7,4 and anyone in that general age range is welcome (with a parent or two of course ;)! There is a 5 mile hike to get to our camp - but it will be trailed, our packs will be light thanks to the llamas, and we will take our time as we encourage the kids to push themselves in a healthy way!
CURRENTLY SOLD OUT. LMK IF YOU ARE INTERESTED, GET ON MY WAITING LIST, AND I CAN ATTEMPT TO ORGANIZE ANOTHER TRIP!
For info about logistics, packing, and other important trip details, please visit our FAQs Page and book at info@jordanjonas.com.
Group/Team Building Events
Years of running expeditions and courses has made me realize that the adventures I offer are ideal team building events. With remote work more common that ever, these are opportunities for building team cohesion that are necessary and far superior to just time shared in an office. There is nothing quite like the bonding that comes with time shared in the wilderness together. Overcoming challenges as a team, undistracted conversations, shared unforgettable adventures and more make for an extremely efficient way of getting to know one another. Take advantage of this unique offering by contacting me at info@jordanjonas.com.
Private Bookings
Contact us for more information and to let us know the details of your specific request for a private booking. (family courses, hunting trips, corporate events, bachelor parties, etc). We can also organize elk, deer, and predator hunts!
Let us know the course you are interested in and we will follow with the next steps!
Summer 2024 Course Schedule
| Course Name | 2024 Available Dates | Course Price |
|---|---|---|
| **Wilderness Course**: Jordan Jonas, Cade Cole/Rich Jessop | July 8-13 | SOLD OUT ($2950) |
| **Private Course**: Jordan Jonas, Cade Cole | July 15-20 | BOOKED |
| **Private Course**: Jordan Jonas, Rich Jessop/Cade Cole | Jul 24-30 | BOOKED |
| **Explorer's Expedition**: Jordan Jonas, Cade Cole/Ben Jonas | August 2-9 | SOLD OUT ($2900) |
| **Family Adventure**: Jordan Jonas, Janahlee Jonas | August 13-16 | SOLD OUT ($1300) |
| **Northwest Territories**: Jordan Jonas, Janahlee Jonas | August 25-Sept 2 | SOLD OUT ($5795) |
| **Private Expeditions, Requests, Teaching Engagements, Corporate Events** | Contact for Details: info@jordanjonas.com | Contact for Details |
PLEASE ADD 6% IDAHO SALES TAX
To book a private course or get on the waiting list, write info@jordanjonas.com
Interested in a Private/Custom Course?
Our survival team can create custom courses to meet your needs whatever they be. Any location or time frame can be accommodated from hourly Q&A’s and discussions to multi-day excursions and training sessions. Specific attention can be given to team-building, a resilient mentality, or hard survival skills. Contact us for more information and to let us know your specific desires for a private booking.
My Wilderness Survival Team
Ben Jonas
Always fearless, Ben had an adventurous spirit from a young age. When he was 17 he hitchhiked down the west coast and from there began riding freight trains - something he would do for the subsequent 7 years. In doing so, he spent more nights under the stars in all kinds of weather and environments than most will in their lifetime. In both urban and remote settings he relied on his toolkit of skills and creativity to see him through countless unpredictable situations.
His incredible ingenuity and adaptability was again put to the test when he appeared on the show Alone: The Beast. There he survived on a musk ox for a month with absolutely no tools. In processing the animal with only stone tools, chasing off bears, making pottery, and catching fish with natural cordage and a gorge hook his ingenuity allowed him to overcome and thrive during the month long adventure. He has always given generously to others and when he does well so do others around him. His generosity and character permeate how he teaches, making him a powerful teammate in any adventure. Not to mention - interesting stories around the campfire will undoubtedly abound!
Cade Cole
Cade is an incredible hunter and a good friend. His appearance on Alone season 10 was only one chapter in a life full of outdoor adventures. He is always willing to go the extra mile(s) for those lucky enough to have him as their guide. His lifelong passion for the pursuit and conservation of North American wildlife has earned him great success as a hunting guide, with an outstanding reputation as an expert hunter and tracker. He currently resides in the foothills of the Wind River Mountain Range of Wyoming with his wife, Danielle and their son, Clifford.
Rich Jessop
Rich was born and raised in Montana. A family man who has spent his entire life fishing, hunting, and exploring the area he is deeply knowledge of the fish and animal habits and movements in our area. While his lifelong interest in fly-fishing has made him a master of the art, he is also an incredible teacher and conversationalist. Every trip Rich joins is made better for his attentiveness, readily available knowledge, and genuine interest in people and ideas. He will always put in the extra effort to help you succeed and few things bring him more joy than watching a student have success.
Callie Russell
is a scavenger-gatherer who lives nomadically following the seasons and wild food. She is always striving to understand the role humans play in the intricate web of life.
Since 2010, Callie has been living outside under trees, tarps, canvas and caves. Several of those years were spent living nomadically with a herd of pack goats that she raised, which allowed her to be sustained directly from the land.
Living outside has allowed her to become proficient in many ancestral skills. Callie’s focus has been in backcountry animal processing, hide tanning, felting, basket weaving and gathering plants for medicine, food and art. Her most specialized skills, however, are being able to drink copious amounts of goat milk and gaze into the fire for hours on end.
When she is not wandering in the mountains, her time is filled with her many other jobs. Callie tracks mountain lions every winter for a conservation project and works with a hunting guide packing goats in and out of the backcountry. She enjoys empowering others to develop their connection to the wild world and shares her skills with kids at several nature connection schools.
Biko Wright
With the heart of a mountain Viking and the soul of a skald, Biko is most at home in the wild. He grew up in the mountains of Topanga Canyon, California, where his parents shared with him their love of the wilderness. Family vacations involved camping, backpacking, snowboarding, snorkeling, spear fishing or hunting. Wilderness and survival skills were prized in his family. Biko’s father, a former Los Angeles sheriff’s sergeant and Marine veteran, shared a passion for wilderness outings and hunting and fishing, that he learned from his own father as a child in Fiji. “In a survival situation,” was Biko’s dad’s constant mantra. He taught Biko and his older brother everything about wilderness survival training. His mom rambled the canyon trails with Biko, his dogs and his friends. When he was older, Biko trained with his Dad’s search and rescue team and he even participated in avalanche training.
Biko placed second in season 8 of Alone, displaying fortitude and an exemplary mental approach during his time in with wilderness.
John Hale
John - a native of North Idaho - has been one of Jordan’s closest friends for decades. He took his first steps at an elk camp and has spent time in Alaska as a commercial fisherman, mining, and was a professional MMA fighter. There is no doubt that food procurement is a huge part of survival and in this realm John excels. He is an excellent hunter and master fisherman, knowing the details of animal and fish habitat and behavior. Coupled with that knowledge is a unique mental fortitude forged by a deep integrity with which he has faced the numerous trials he has overcome throughout his life. The resulting growth allows him to thrive and overcome physically difficult situations and sh.
On top of that, John is an excellent teacher and able to patiently and clearly transmit his knowledge to individuals who are ready to learn. This reflects his attentiveness and genuine desire to see others excel and be the best they can be.
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