Questions, answered.
Everything people usually ask before their first trip. Still wondering? Email info@jordanjonas.com.
Before you book
Do I need survival experience?
No. Every trip is open to all skill levels, and no prior survival skills are needed. Many past guests had never camped before.
How fit do I need to be?
It depends on the trip, and that's the main thing that should pick your trip. The Family Adventure is gentle, the Wilderness Course is moderate, the Explorer's Expedition is very strenuous, and hunts are the most demanding. See the mountain chart.
What's the difference between the Wilderness Course and the Explorer's Expedition?
On the Wilderness Course you fly in, stock carries the heavy bags 9 miles to camp, and the days go to skills at a base camp. Schedules are flexible and there is opportunity to explore also.
The Explorer's Expedition is a moving trip: you carry your pack deep off trail and learn skills on the way. Go to wildly remote areas and put your skills to the active test. They are very physically demanding.
What's Signature vs guide-led?
On Signature trips, Jordan leads the whole week. On guide-led trips, Jordan spends the first day with your group on his Montana property, then one of his lead guides takes you out. Guide-led trips have more dates and a lower price.
When are the 2027 dates?
The schedule comes out in November. Join the waitlist and we'll email you before dates go public.
Can you run a trip just for my group?
Yes. See Private & Custom for team-building, family groups and private expeditions in the USA and abroad.
Getting there
Where do I fly into?
Most guests fly into Missoula, Montana.
Out there
Is food included?
Yes, meals are provided. You'll also catch and cook some of your own.
Do we hunt on the courses?
On courses we harvest fish and small game only, under Idaho regulations, so you'll need an Idaho license. Big game is for the Guided Hunts. We do bring in a goat or sheep to process and preserve on Wilderness Courses.
What gear do I need?
You'll get a full gear list when you book. See Jordan's gear recommendations for what he trusts.
Is it safe?
Our guides carry the right equipment, communicate clearly and stay calm when plans change.
"The level of preparedness and professionalism… stood out immediately. They had the right equipment, clear communication, and a calm, steady approach."
Ready when you are.
Join the waitlist and we'll email you the 2027 dates before they go public.