
Wilderness Awareness School - Wolf Tracking Expedition
Join us for a tracking adventure in the Cascades mountains. Our weeklong adventure will focus on wolf ecology and the search for tracks and sign of these elusive top predators. Participants will be grouped by experience level to meet the needs of both beginner and experienced trackers.
What's Covered?
Knowledge of wolf biology, ecology, and tracking
Six Arts of Tracking from clear print identification to ecological tracking
Learning to differentiate wolf tracks from other wild and domestic canids
Exploring Predator Prey relationships
Tracking and learning from all the many varied species we can find
Mock Tracker Evaluation to test your skills in the field
Exploring and adventuring across a beautiful landscape with a group of passionate people
Experience deep nature connection in an ancient and meaningful way
The biggest benefit of this class is learning to see with the eyes of a tracker and to read the story of the wild animals left on the landscape. All of our ancestors practiced tracking as a critical survival skill. By awakening this ancient art in yourself and combining it with modern ecological knowledge, you will grow in your deep connection to place.
Important Information
Please read this carefully before you register. This course is moderately challenging, both physically and mentally. As a participant, you must be prepared to rise early, use your senses in a focused way and cover 2-6 miles per day in a wilderness setting.