Backcountry Survival – the most Northerly survival school in Britain – are experts in providing realistic bushcraft and survival courses in Scotland. We have a range of winter, summer and expedition survival courses aiming to deliver a unique experience in the wild and stunning environment of the Scottish Highlands.
All Backcountry survival courses are tailored to all experience and ability levels, whether a beginner or a more advanced outdoor adventurer, we have a survival course for you.
Backcountry Survival prides itself on realistic courses and training and we have a common sense “real world” approach on all our courses.
From anxious recluse to trier, speaker, author and, some days, trainee astronaut, Paula McGuire is the world’s least likely adventurer, with the world’s most inspiring adventure story. She joined us…
Do you have the skills to stop a potentially deadly slip in the mountains? One of the most important survival skill to possess if you’re out in a winter environment…
A short video of the weather conditions you might encounter this time of year on the UK mountains. Always make sure you have adequate equipment to tackle icy conditions such…
We have exhaustively tested the leading brands on the market and have found Fjallraven offers exactly what we need from our gear: Durability, functionality and adaptability. Consequently, all Backcountry staff utilise FJALLRAVEN clothing and equipment on our courses.
