Urban survival

4 day Experience

12 till 15 November - The Netherlands

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Become the person people turn to. period.

a 4 day immersion-experience not as ‘Doomsday’ thinkers, but simply for those ready to move beyond YouTube tutorials and put real skills into practice. You will join a diverse group of men and women to master urban self-reliance through hands-on training and expert-led strategy; bridging the gap between theory & reality.

Most of us are willing to help when turbulence hits, but we lack the capability. When the system glitches, we tend to default into individual islands, focusing only on ourselves, yet the power of us humans is in our humanity & ability to work together.

01
practical skills

Move from YouTube tutorials to real-world practice. From fire-starting to urban navigation, you will test your gear and your grit.

02
emotional regulation

Regulating your nervous system and continue to lead under pressure & act according to situation

03
Human focus

Surround yourself with the right people. Work in dynamic teams to solve problems and build a community. together you get further

Meet Urban Survival

Activities & skills

  • Urban navigation

    Gain an understanding of how urban settings work & what happens under different scenario’s. Also learn to navigate through urban settings & gain a clear understanding of your city.

  • Food Sourcing

    Learn to set a good base of food supply and develop the necessary skills to source your food and water in urban settings and surrounding environments. Plant walks & Water filtering.

  • Fire making

    Firemaking and understanding the basics of making fire. You’ll learn to make fire beyond the basic tools. Those that you can rely on when modern commodities don’t work.

  • Water filtering

    Learn modern and traditional ways of filtering water and understand which waters work for drinking and why others don’t.

  • Emotional regulation

    How to better understand your mental, emotional and physical structure & how to work with it. Learn tools & methods that will help you regulate under different circumstances, yet very applicable back home.

“The only way to make sense out of change is to plunge into it, move with it, and join the dance” – Alan Watts

Experience Details

November 19 till 22

Next Dates

bathmen, overijssel, netherlands

Starting location

50 pax

Group size

€2,197 (reach out to pay in instalments)

Pricing

    • Guides

    • Live days

    • Every Day Carry (kit) worth €200,-

    • Food & Drinks

    • Transport to location

    • Extra food

    • Accommodation

    • Equipment & gear (we provide lists)

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PS. This really helps to see if it's a fit or when there's enthusiasm or hesitation. A quick check in with the guide!

Our Team

Oscar Alonso delgado

Founder @ A Neverending Journey & The Gathering of Men

An expert in facilitation of groups & emotional work having guided over 2000 people providing nature immersions, workshops and personal leaderships courses. His love humanity & nature made him merge those two elements together. Oscar finished the year course on Bushcraft with Living By Nature & continues to organise nature immersions in company with Living by Nature.

Thijmen apswoude

Thijmen Apswoude is the founder of Living by Nature. He’s been in the field of bushcraft & native skills for over 18 years. A renowned player in the world of bushcraft. The knowledge and experience of the oldest and wisest tree. When you’re around Thijmen you catch yourself being very sharp, knowing that every word nearly every word P can make the difference in your experience and knowledge about nature. Spending so much time in groups and in nature has made him a seasoned facilitator both emotionally & in skills.

Founder @ Living by Nature

Frequently Asked Questions

Still have questions? Take a look at the FAQ or reach out anytime. If you’re feeling ready, go ahead and apply. If you’re not feeling ready yet & prefer human contact, book a discovery call.

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  • Urban Navigation,

  • In the cities we’re staying in hotels where you will be sharing a room. This is part of our connecting policy. During the trek we’ll be staying in teahouses, simple accommodations where we will eat and have breakfast before we head out.

  • You’re allowed to, for that please reach out to us to discuss the possibilities.

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