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Expert Survival Training
Years of outdoors experience and military expertise for effective training.
Meet the Lead Instructor
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 extensive leadership experience and a proven ability to train, mentor, and lead others in demanding environments.
Tyler has completed rigorous military training, including U.S. Army Pathfinder School, Air Assault, and the Basic Mountaineering Course, and served in Iraq in 2008. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts in General Studies and a Master of Science in Strategic Leadership, combining practical field experience with a strong foundation in leadership, education, and organizational development.
In addition to his military background, Tyler has more than two decades of hands-on outdoor and survival experience, including hunting, fishing, and advanced civilian survival training. He is Red Cross First Aid & CPR certified, and a STOP THE BLEED® instructor.
Tyler’s instruction focuses on developing self-reliance, mental toughness, sound decision-making, and respect for the natural environment. He believes survival is more than a collection of skills—it’s a mindset. His goal is to develop capable, confident individuals who are prepared to face challenges in the wilderness and in life.
