True North Wilderness Survival School, LLC 661 Elmbank Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15226

"Basic Land Navigation and Advanced Land Navigation: Excellent school. Erik and Terry taught a method that is easy to understand and apply immediately. Whether you're prepping for selection, or just going out on a hike - they teach as a group, but tailor the course to each individual. Even if you think you've got this and have the best method - having done this a lot I can tell you - learn their method and apply it over and over in the course. When you are dead tired and droning - it will save you. Highly recommended. (a month later ) Basic Military Land Navigation: Excellent. A longer walk and a great time. The different and much larger training area really takes it to the next level. Route planning is key. (so many navigation points - and so well placed and thought out to cover all the main points of land navigation) Plus - you search for the points at night as well. Another great course. Thanks Erik!"

"I spent the weekend with Erik completing both the Basic and Advanced Land Navigation courses. Absolute hell of a time that I will not forget. Erik is a highly effective educator, speaking and instructing at a perfect cadence and very good at making sure things don't get off track. He was clearly concerned that we were retaining what he was teaching. I learned a lot in 2 days, though Erik was great at emphasizing how perishable these skills are so I will be sure to practice. I will likely take one of his other courses in the future. And that park is beautiful. Thanks again Erik."

"The instructor was very patient with our group. He puts things in ways and terms we could understand better. He didn't rush the process. He took us step by step. Answered our questions throughout the day. The entire group, by end of the day, understood the map and compass process. Would highly recommend this instructor and school. 10/10"

"I’ve taken two courses through True North so far and both of them were incredible! The instructors are engaging experts and the material is solid. The first course I did was basic wilderness survival and I now feel much more confident and prepared. I didn’t know anyone on that trip, and was a little nervous about whether or not I could keep up with a heavy pack of essentials. But everyone was friendly and welcoming, and I kept up just fine. The second course I took was the Learn Your Land tree identification workshop. I learned so much! The material was delivered in such an engaging manner and the day was organized well - even though there was so much info to impart, the instructor had clearly put a lot of thought into how to deliver it so as not to overwhelm, and gave us plenty of chances to practice what we were learning. I’m excited to sign up for another course soon!"

"Erik far exceeded my expectations. It was an informative class, plus super fun. Erik is truly passionate about this skill and takes the time to be absolutely sure you get as much out of the day as possible. If you follow Erik’s pointers, you will be rewarded with the carrot of self fulfillment when your coordinates finally lead you to your target 600 meters through the woods. Would recommend for family, friends, hunters, outdoorsmen, and military."