Survival Academy

Equipping you with the ancient wisdom and modern precision needed to conquer the wild. Are you ready to step beyond the digital safety net?

Master the Elements

We've spent 17 years refining our curriculum. You won't find WiFi in the Catskills, but we'll make sure you won't need it. Why rely on a dying battery when you've the stars and a compass?

Learn to handle emergencies in remote environments where help is hours, not minutes, away. We cover trauma management, localized plant medicine, and emergency signaling.

  • Basic wound care and stabilization
  • Identifying hypoallergenic flora
  • Building emergency litters
First aid training in the woods

In Course 202, we're putting away the smartphones. Our specialty is clockwork-precision orienteering. You'll master the sextant, topographical maps, and terrain association.

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Brass compass and paper map on a rock

Nature isn't just scenery; it's a pantry. Our naturalists guide you through identifying edible fungi, roots, and seasonal berries safely.

Requirement: Completion of Course 101 or equivalent certification.

Meet Your Guides

Our team at Chronos Treks brings decades of combined experience from the field.

Lead survivalist portrait

Labbe Iliadis

Lead Survivalist


15 years Military SERE instruction. Specialized in high-altitude extraction and cold-weather endurance.

Botanist expert in the field

Freya Neisinger

Head Naturalist


Master in Appalachian Botany. Freya has documented over 400 local medicinal flora species.

Teunis Bellum

Navigation Expert


Professional cartographer with a penchant for historical surveying tools. Expert in non-instrumental wayfinding.

Markeal Yeya

Safety Coordinator


Certified EMT-W. Ensures every Chronos Treks curriculum meets the highest rugged safety standards.

"Why did we choose Chronos Treks? Because their navigation course is the only one that truly disconnects you from the grid and reconnects you with yourself."

Siddiqua Teuffer

"Practical, intense, and life-changing. I don't look at a forest the same way anymore."

- Janace C.

"The instructors are world-class. You'll feel safe while being pushed to your limits."

- Fernan Marquart, Adventure Blogger

98%

Syllabus Completion Rate

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