Meet Our Instructors

Navigation and rescue expert with a background in Search & Rescue operations and mountaineering. Jake has guided over 200 expeditions across six continents. He teaches wilderness navigation, emergency signaling, and water procurement — the skills that consistently separate survivors from casualties.

Former U.S. Army Ranger with 12 years of special operations experience. Marcus has survived everything from Arctic expeditions to desert crossings. He specializes in primitive fire-making, edible plant identification, and combat survival techniques. His no-nonsense, hands-on teaching style has earned him a devoted following among Survivor fans and outdoor enthusiasts alike.

Certified wilderness guide, botanist, and survival instructor with 9 years of field experience across North America. Dana is passionate about connecting people with nature through practical skills. She leads our shelter-building and foraging workshops and has appeared on multiple outdoor survival TV programs as a subject matter expert.