Red rock canyons, extreme heat, and the art of desert survival. Where water is life and every decision matters.
Desert Survival Expert âĒ Former Military SERE Instructor
After 12 years teaching Survival, Evasion, Resistance, and Escape for the U.S. Air Force, Jake settled in Moab to share desert survival wisdom with civilians. His courses blend military precision with deep respect for the unforgiving beauty of canyon country.
Specialized courses for the unique challenges of arid environment survival.
Find water where there appears to be none. Solar stills, transpiration bags, reading terrain for seeps and springs. The critical skill.
2 DaysThermoregulation, shade construction, activity timing. Learn why desert survival is about working with the environment, not against it.
1 DayScorpions, rattlesnakes, flash floods, and dehydration. Identify threats and respond appropriately. Prevention over treatment.
1 DayUse rock overhangs, create shade structures, and understand thermal mass. Shelter that keeps you cool by day and warm by night.
2 DaysNavigate slot canyons, read the landscape, signal for rescue. When every canyon looks the same, orientation is survival.
2 DaysThe ultimate test. Two days in the canyons with minimal gear. Apply everything you've learned. Graduate desert-ready.
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