About this Event
Every human that moves through an environment leaves evidence of their passing. And that evidence tells a rich story, as long as you know how to read it. How to read that story is the art of tracking. A core skill for wilderness search & rescue teams, law enforcement fugitive trackers, military reconnaissance units, game wardens, and land managers, tactical tracking or mantracking is a rich and complex skillset. Tracking has a history as old as humanity, and it’s as much art as it is science. And its sister skill, tactical countertracking, can prove just as useful. In a nonpermissive environment where staying undetected can make or break the success of a mission, knowing how to evade and erase all evidence of your passing can literally be a lifesaver. These two complementary skillsets take a lifetime to master, but this 1-day course will give you the essentials to start you off right.
Here’s what you’ll learn:
- Situational awareness exercises to build your attention to detail
- Different types of evidence and how to categorize them
- How to go beyond footprints and look up, down, and all around for sign
- Tracking across challenging terrain - mud, gravel, hard surfaces, and more
- How to cut sign and pick up a trail
- How to age sign and establish a movement timeline
- Building a basic quarry profile based on physical evidence
- How to work effectively as part of a tactical tracking team
- How to utilize basic countertracking skills to improve escape and evasion skills
- Applying basic psychology and human behavior to predict movement patterns
- And much more
And here’s what else you can expect from us:
- A hot, home-cooked meal to keep you going throughout the day
- Unlimited instructor support after class is over
- “Homework” to help you build and practice these skills on your own time
Tracking is a skill as old as humanity, and is a critically important part of tactical fieldcraft. Whether you’re military, SAR, LE, or a prepared civilian looking to add to your toolbox of skills, this class is a great way to get started.
No prior experience is required for this class, but we recommend bringing a daypack with some basic necessities (see our FAQs for what we suggest) and comfortable shoes for hiking. Got a long drive and hate waking up early? Sign up for overnight camping here.
Cost: $150
Date & Time: Sunday, December 8th, 2024 9am-7pm
Location: 650 Byrd Mountain Lane, Canton, GA 30114
*Military, veterans, and first responders:*
Use code MIL1ST at checkout for 10% off your registration.
Thanks for your service!
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
650 Byrd Mountain Ln, 650 Byrd Mountain Lane, Canton, United States
USD 171.61
