Oakpath’s training gave me real confidence for solo hikes in the wilderness.

Jill M.

A smiling hiker wearing a backpack, standing on a forest trail with a map in hand.
A smiling hiker wearing a backpack, standing on a forest trail with a map in hand.
Close-up of hands skillfully using a compass over a topographic map on a wooden table.
Close-up of hands skillfully using a compass over a topographic map on a wooden table.

★★★★★

Stories

A group of hikers gathered around a campfire sharing laughs during an evening survival workshop.
A group of hikers gathered around a campfire sharing laughs during an evening survival workshop.
A participant confidently using a compass and map on a wooded trail under Oakpath Training Center guidance.
A participant confidently using a compass and map on a wooded trail under Oakpath Training Center guidance.
Close-up of hands purifying water from a stream with portable filtration gear during a field trip.
Close-up of hands purifying water from a stream with portable filtration gear during a field trip.
An instructor demonstrating shelter building with natural materials while students watch attentively.
An instructor demonstrating shelter building with natural materials while students watch attentively.
A small group practicing emergency signaling with mirrors and whistles on a sunny hillside.
A small group practicing emergency signaling with mirrors and whistles on a sunny hillside.
Smiling participants posing after completing a cold-weather preparation course in snowy terrain.
Smiling participants posing after completing a cold-weather preparation course in snowy terrain.

Real moments from our outdoor skills courses