NEW CLASSES POST EACH MONTH FOR FOLLOWING MONTH.

IF WE CANCEL class for low attendance or any other reason, your payment is refunded or applied to another class or event, your choice. Cancelations, if needed, take place 72 hours prior to class via email.

NEW CLASSES POST EACH MONTH FOR FOLLOWING MONTH.

IF WE CANCEL class for low attendance or any other reason, your payment is refunded or applied to another class or event, your choice. Cancelations, if needed, take place 72 hours prior to class via email.

Classes | Hiking Shack

Q: 4-PERSON MINIMUM

ALL AHS CLASSES HAVE A 4-PERSON MINIMUM . If minimum is not met, class can be cancelled.

Q: IF YOU NEED TO CANCEL

IF YOU NEED TO CANCEL PRIOR to 72 hours before class you will receive a full refund. Any cancellations by attendees LESS than 72 hours prior to class cannot be refunded but can be applied to another class.

Q: TAUGHT BY SPECIALISTS

ALL CLASSES ARE TAUGHT BY SPECIALISTS IN THEIR FIELDS . Not by somebody “filling in” for instructor. Like Mom’s, instructors are people too and even though our track record of never canceling a class for other than low attendance speaks for itself, it is theoretically possible an instructor could have a personal emergency and need to postponed class.

Classes

If you have ever wanted to backpack, hike and camp in the wild but just don’t know how… this class is for you. Get the know-how to hit the trail with confidence.

Prepare for, avoid & handle unexpected emergencies in the backcountry. This course covers the principles of survival with an emphasis on desert environments.

FOR HIKING AND BACKPACKING. Learn all the Basics of navigating the backcountry using a compass, map and your wits.

Discover the basic techniques that use natural resources, minimal gear and methodology to affect survival in our rough desert climate.

This is the list of gear we use in class and recommend for you on your outdoor trips.

AZ ADVENTURE SCHOOL

IN-PERSON CLASSES AT THE SHACK

Click on an image above for Dates & Times

WILDERNESS SKILLS & SAFETY TRAINING

CLASSES ~ WORKSHOPS ~ & PRIVATE OPTIONS

AT OUR LOCATION OR YOURS

Simple Signup - Small Class Size - Options for Privates, Groups & Organzitions - Skills You Will Actually Use

"Comprehensive, Fun & Engaging Training"

PLEASE NOTE:

In-house Classes at the Shack have a 4 Person Minimum. Please see FAQ’s below.

CONFIRMATION EMAILS ARE SENT directly from instructors and include all the details you need. Make sure you check the details; date, time, what is required, etc. Please reply with ANY questions you have.

CUSTOM PROGRAMS:

PRIVATE OPTIONS FOR INDIVIDUALS, GROUPS, & ORGANIZATIONS

Schools, Scouts, Community Programs, Businesses or Privates

IN-STORE or AT YOUR LOCATION

FOR ADULTS OR YOUTH | THOROUGH, ENGAGING & HANDS-ON

Fun age-appropriate self-reliance education for all skill levels

Wilderness Survival / Backcountry Safety
Backpacking / Hiking / Water Treatment / LNT
Bushcraft / Primitive Skills / Nature Appreciation
Map & Compass Navigation & Lost-proofing
Shelters / Camp Knots / Knife & Fire Safety
First Aid / Rescue Aiding / Urban Preparedness

Custom topics & programs available upon request

“… a dynamic and engaging instructor who made it so fun for our kids each week. And the parents learned so much!”

School program director after 9 session after school program

CONTACT

Jonathan Mincks, WFR, Wilderness Skills & Safety Instructor, Fieldcraft Specialist

Teaching all ages for over 20 years at the ARIZONA HIKING SHACK / AHS RESCUE

(602) 944-7723 or email Jon@hikingshack.com

Individual attention customized to your needs
Instruction & Practice in a workshop setting
Demos & Event Learning Stations available
Up to date information from proffessionals who do what they teach

TO ATTEND IN-HOUSE CLASSES AT THE SHACK:

Click on Class SUBJECT (Top of this page).
Click on desired Class DATE.
Review and Purchase Class. (Doublecheck the Date & Time of class)
We will send you a confirmation Email with all the info you need.
Be ready on date of class.

FAQs

NEW CLASSES

NEW CLASSES POST EACH MONTH FOR FOLLOWING MONTH.

CLASS CUT-OFF

The Registration Deadline for sign up is 3 Days (72 hours) prior to class.

4-PERSON MINIMUM

ALL AHS CLASSES HAVE A 4-PERSON MINIMUM. If minimum is not met, class can be cancelled.

IF WE CANCEL

IF WE CANCEL class for low attendance or any other reason, your payment is refunded or applied to another class or event, your choice. Cancelations, if needed, take place 72 hours prior to class via email.

IF YOU NEED TO CANCEL

IF YOU NEED TO CANCEL PRIOR to 72 hours before class you will receive a full refund. Any cancellations by attendees LESS than 72 hours prior to class cannot be refunded but can be applied to another class.

TAUGHT BY SPECIALISTS

ALL CLASSES ARE TAUGHT BY SPECIALISTS IN THEIR FIELDS. Not by somebody “filling in” for instructor. Like Mom’s, instructors are people too and even though our track record of never canceling a class for other than low attendance speaks for itself, it is theoretically possible an instructor could have a personal emergency and need to postponed class.

TRAIL CLASSES

See our Calendar for Climbing, Canyoneering and Trail Classes

Trail classes take place outside at trail locations with safe protocols in place.

Trail classes require personal gear and supplies. Your instructor will send you a confirmation email with everything you need to know.

Some trail classes we list are with 3rd-party organizations we have a long relationship with. We recommend these because of their excellence and professionalism.