Wild Birch
Wild Birch offers guided Adirondack adventures, wilderness education, and outdoor skills training designed to help people explore the backcountry with confidence, safety, and curiosity. Through hands-on instruction and immersive outdoor experiences, we connect people to the wild while building practical skills for adventure and self-reliance.
Learn essential wilderness navigation skills with this hands-on Map & Compass Class. Perfect for beginners and outdoor enthusiasts, this course teaches map reading, compass use, route planning, terrain recognition, and backcountry navigation without GPS. Build confidence exploring the outdoors safely.
Build confidence handling outdoor emergencies with this hands-on Wilderness First Aid class. Students will learn practical skills for assessing injuries, treating common backcountry problems, managing emergencies, and making smart decisions when professional help is delayed.