My story

Passion for Survival Skills

My lifelong passion for learning and living survival skills as a lifestyle has led me to train with some of the most respected survival schools and individuals in the country and beyond.

My Teachers and Mentors

• Tom Brown Jr. America’s most acclaimed outdoorsman, renowned tracker, wilderness survival expert, naturalist, teacher and author whose life work has inspired generations to reconnect with the earth.

• Mors Kochanski was widely known throughout North America and Europe for his extensive work in outdoor education, survival and wilderness living. His passion for the Northern Forest and his desire to learn everything about it has made him one of the worlds foremost authorities on Boreal wilderness skills and survival.

• Jon Young is a deep nature connection mentor, wildlife tracker, peacemaker, author, workshop leader, consultant, inspiring public speaker and storyteller.
  

• Cody Lundin Internationally recognized professional survival instructor. Co-Host of the Discovery Channel Reality Show "Dual Survival."

• Boulder Outdoor Survival School (BOSS) Survived 28 Days in the Southern Utah Desert.

• Lived and studied with the Seri Tribe of Sonora Mexico.

Personal Journey

Beyond my formal training, I've used survival skills to overcome profound personal struggles. I am a survivor of the Prison-Industrial Complex. This ordeal adversely impacted my life. I was chronically homeless and felt invisible in my own community. Battled addiction in all forms. Struggled with mental health challenges related to past trauma and abuse.

Transformation and Purpose

Today I am accountable for my past and have emerged stronger, more resilient and determined to live my life with meaning and purpose. The challenges and struggles I have had to endure and overcome have given me the unique experience and qualifications to do this work.

Commitment to Helping Others

I help individuals as a way to work on myself, and I work on myself to help others. I'm grateful for the opportunity to successfully support countless individuals in achieving their goals and transforming their lives.