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Hands-on Survival Training in Arkansas. Real skills for real scenarios

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Firecraft intensive Course

Master the one of the most vital survival skills—fire. This hands-on intensive dives deep into ignition, fuel selection, fire structure, and heat control. Students will learn multiple primitive and modern fire-starting methods, how to process natural materials in any weather, and how to build dependable flames when it truly counts.

Spots are limited to ensure quality instruction. Register now!

Dates: 21 February 2026

Cost: $40 per person

Timer: 8:00-3:00
Food: Not included — please bring your own snacks
What to Bring: Appropriate clothing for outdoor activity, pencil and paper, knife with 90 degree spine and a water bottle

  • Gear fails. Skills don't.

  • Small Class sizes= real instruction, not crowds.

  • Veteran-owned, experience driven training.

  • Practical skills you can use immediately.

  • Beginner-friendly, confidence and competence focused.

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Why train here?

Tyler Ridenhour is the founder and lead instructor of Arkansas Survival School LLC. A senior non-commissioned officer with nearly 20 years of active-duty military service, he brings deep leadership experience and a proven ability to train, mentor, and lead others in demanding environments.

Testimonials: AWESOME COURSE. Tyler teachs the fundamentals then builds on them with hands on exercises. I will be taking more courses with him. - David Dufresne

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Meet the instructor

Level 1 Survival Foundations: 7-8 Mar, 16-17 May

Level 2 Survival Sustained: 29-31 May

Firecraft intensive: 21 Feb 2026

Wilderness Warrior Youth: 18 Apr 2026

Intro to Land Navigation: 09 May 2026

Father and Kid Fishing: 13 June 2026

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