Survival & Navigation Training in Kernville, CA​

Fire Wolf Self Reliance is a wilderness training school based in Kernville, California, dedicated to teaching practical navigation and wilderness self-reliance skills that work in the real world — not just in theory.

We focus on prevention, preparation, and confidence, helping students understand how to move through the outdoors safely, make sound decisions, and avoid emergencies before they happen.

• Why We Train

True wilderness self-reliance isn’t about “roughing it” or testing how tough you are.
It’s about thinking clearly, reading terrain, using simple tools correctly, and understanding your environment.

Our courses are designed to build:

• Confidence with map and compass
• Situational awareness and decision-making
• Foundational survival skills rooted in reality, not hype

Fire Wolf Self Reliance emphasizes:

• Hands-on instruction, not classroom lectures only
• Small group training for better learning and safety
• Skill-based progression, not rushed checklists
• Navigation first, because knowing where you are prevents most emergencies

You won’t just be told what to do — you’ll practice it until it makes sense.

Our courses are ideal for:

• Beginners who want real outdoor confidence
• Hikers, campers, hunters, and overlanders
• Families and individuals preparing for outdoor travel
• Anyone who wants to rely less on technology and more on skill

No prior experience is required for entry-level courses.

We teach wilderness self-reliance, not survival theatrics.

That means:

• Using knowledge instead of fear
• Simplicity instead of over-gear
• Calm thinking instead of panic

Because the best survival situation is the one you never enter.