Oct 27 How To Adventure - On Trail Hike

Educational hike for the whole family learning safe practices for backcountry adventure. Hiking tips & tricks, desert knowledge and the basic survival skills needed to be prepared for the unexpected on any trail anywhere. Knowledge and skills that can take years to acquire all in one fun hike.

Including;

• Trail Etiquette 
• Health & Safety
• Nature Appreciation
• Situational Awareness
• Navigation & Lost-Proofing
• Survival & Emergency Response
• Sonoran Desert Flora Fauna & Folklore 

A simple stroll on an easy local trail becomes an interactive educational experience with natural wonder and hands-on fieldcraft skills. We learn along the way and make stops to practice what to do in some "what if" scenarios designed to give you the upper hand in concerning situations.
Survival Instructor, Naturalist and youth educator for over 30 years, Jon Mincks, makes this a fun and engaging experience for all ages. (Even that teen might get enthusiastic.) 
Whether hiking a local trail or on a vacation hike in a far off land, this educational hike gives you and your family the knowledge and skills to do it safely and with confidence. 

DIRECTIONS (PLEASE READ)

What you Need to bring.

    EVERY HIKER IS REQUIRED TO CARRY;

• 1 Bottle of Water (750ml or larger) PLUS at least 1 Extra bottle with each group
• Good supportive close-toe shoes (athletic are ok, hiking preferred. No sandles.)
• Dress for the outdoors (You may get a little dirty)
• Bandana or rag (You'll use this)   

    You may also want to have

• sunscreen
• Sunglasses
• Wide brim hat
• Snacks (frozen grapes are surprisingly good)
• Hand wipes
• Ziploc baggie for trash 

NOTE: This class takes place OUTSIDE ON TRAIL at a local trail at the Dreamy Draw Recreation Area in Phoenix Arizona. 

WHERE: Meet at The Dreamy Draw Recreation Area parking lot at 2421 E Northern Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85020.

WHO: Beginners to Intermediate. All Ages. Kids 10 years and under are half price. Under 4 Free.

SAVE MONEY!
Workshop includes a 10% discount on gear at the Shack.

WORKSHOP SIZE: is kept small (9 attendees) to facilitate questions, individual attention and distancing. Masks are appreciated if you are not vaccinated during this Pandemic.

WORKSHOP INCLUDES: 10% Discount for all future purchases as a part of the Arizona Hiking Shack family. You will need to create a Shack Account to take advantage of this.

PLEASE NOTE:  FAQ

• CONFIRMATION EMAIL for your class is automatic after you checkout. THEN, you will receive a  REMINDER EMAIL a day or 2 before class date that will contain all the information you will need about class. IF YOU DO NOT SEE A CONFIRMATION OF PURCHASE EMAIL you may want mark us as a safe sender in you email settings.
• ALL AHS CLASSES HAVE A 4-PERSON MINIMUM. If minimum is not met class can be cancelled. We send emails to all registered for class 2 or 3 days before class with options for refunds or transfer to another date or class.
• CLASS CUT-OFF for registration sign up is 3 Days (72 hours) prior to class.
• IF WE CANCEL class for low attendance, payment is refunded or applied to another class or event, your choice. Cancelations take place 72 hours prior to class if needed via email.
• IF YOU NEED TO CANCEL PRIOR to 72 hours before class you will receive a full refund. Any cancellations by attendees LESS than 72 hours prior to class cannot be refunded but can be applied to another class.

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR:

Jonathan Mincks, WFR – Wilderness Skills & Safety Instructor

Jonathan Mincks is a Wilderness First Responder and instructor of wilderness self-reliance at AHS Rescue & The Arizona Hiking Shack. He teaches modern wilderness survival, outdoor recreation, and emergency preparedness. His educational programs have garnered him praise from new enthusiasts and seasoned professionals alike.

Holding multiple certifications and distinctions in industry standards, Mincks is also a boondock's scholar* who has been exploring the backcountry since he was in diapers. His practical approach & experience are only rivaled by his infectious passion, broad knowledge and witty perspective on self-reliance that confounds the important nature of the subject. He turns survival into "serious fun" for those who work or play in the backcountry because, "in the end, it is a positive attitude that will prevail."

Mincks is a go-to consultant on national and regional TV, news and media concerning outdoor recreation and safety. He has worked in the outdoor industry for over 20 years on trail crews, as a guide, outfitter, medic, educator, and outreach specialist.

*Boondocks Scholar. Adjective - Possessing an outlook of being on a perpetual field trip. A lifelong student of the outdoors. One who continuously studies and practices what it takes to thrive in the backcountry.

"Practical, thorough & Fun."

                                                   Susan, a seasonal guide for almost 20 years

"You teach PSAR. Preventative Search and Rescue. It's great!"

                                      Mike England, Central Arizona Mountain Rescue Association SAR Team