Level 1 – Fundamentals marks the beginning of the WildCore journey.
In this introductory stage, students learn the essential foundations of modern and natural survival, developing a solid mindset, emotional control, and practical field skills that serve as the core for all higher levels.
Throughout this course, the focus is on understanding the vital priorities of survival — shelter, water, fire, food, and rescue — while mastering the techniques that ensure safety, efficiency, and confidence in any environment.
Combining theory and hands-on practice, Level 1 teaches participants to think strategically, act under pressure, and use nature’s resources wisely and respectfully.
More than learning to survive, students learn to coexist with the natural world, strengthen body and mind, and build a lasting foundation of readiness and resilience.
Goal: To awaken the natural survival instinct and build a mindset of calm, focus, and self-reliance.
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Duration: 2 days
Location: Sintra or Arrabida / Portugal
You must have: 16 years
Price: 150€
Objective:
Introduce the mindset, safety principles, and core fundamentals of survival.
Skills Developed:
- Understand survival priorities (shelter, water, fire, food, rescue)
- Apply basic first aid and triage techniques
- Identify natural hazards and minimize risks
- Use a personal survival kit effectively
- Develop a calm, focused, and resilient mindset
Key Topics:
- Survival mindset and emotional control
- Basic first aid and triage
- Use of essential equipment
- Emergency communication and signaling
- Basic navigation with compass and cardinal points
Assessment: Practical observation + short theoretical test
Certification: Level 1 – Fundamentals Certificate
Individual Essentials:
- Weather-appropriate clothing: layered, windbreaker, waterproof.
- Hiking or trekking boots: comfortable and durable.
- Hat, cap, or scarf: for sun and thermal protection.
- Set of dry spare clothes: especially socks and T-shirt.
- Medium backpack (30–40 L): light, functional, with room for food and water.
- Canteen or reusable bottle (1–2 L): for constant hydration.
- Folding knife or field knife: versatile tool (8–12 cm blade).
- Headlamp + spare batteries: hands-free lighting at night.
- Personal hygiene kit and biodegradable wipes.
Light mess kit (cup, cutlery, small bowl or container).