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🏜ïļ High Desert Canyon Country

Moab, Utah

Red rock canyons, extreme heat, and the art of desert survival. Where water is life and every decision matters.

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Jake "Sandstone" Rivera

Desert Survival Expert â€Ē 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.

12
Years Military
500+
Desert Nights
100%
Success Rate

Desert Training Programs

Specialized courses for the unique challenges of arid environment survival.

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Desert Water Mastery

Find water where there appears to be none. Solar stills, transpiration bags, reading terrain for seeps and springs. The critical skill.

2 Days
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Heat Management

Thermoregulation, shade construction, activity timing. Learn why desert survival is about working with the environment, not against it.

1 Day
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Desert Hazards

Scorpions, rattlesnakes, flash floods, and dehydration. Identify threats and respond appropriately. Prevention over treatment.

1 Day
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Canyon Shelter Systems

Use rock overhangs, create shade structures, and understand thermal mass. Shelter that keeps you cool by day and warm by night.

2 Days
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Canyon Navigation

Navigate slot canyons, read the landscape, signal for rescue. When every canyon looks the same, orientation is survival.

2 Days
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48-Hour Desert Immersion

The ultimate test. Two days in the canyons with minimal gear. Apply everything you've learned. Graduate desert-ready.

3 Days
📍 Canyonlands Training Area

Why Moab?

  • One of America's most challenging survival environments
  • Temperature extremes from 110°F days to freezing nights
  • Unique canyon terrain found nowhere else on Earth
  • Low humidity creates rapid dehydration challenges
  • Perfect training ground for desert operations worldwide
  • Stunning red rock landscapes that inspire and humble

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