Wildcard Wilderness LLC is a woman-owned survival school and gear shop founded by Jacks Genega. The company specializes in providing comprehensive survival courses tailored primarily for women, alongside family bushcraft classes.
Details
- Website: WildcardWilderness.com
- Instagram: @wildcard.wilderness
- Facebook: @Wildcard.Wilderness
About Wildcard Wilderness
Jacks Genega, the founder, is a seasoned wilderness skills instructor who believes in empowering individuals with the motto “Skills, Wisdom, and Guts.” The school focuses on teaching participants how to overcome nature’s unpredictability through hands-on experiences and knowledge-building in bushcraft and survival skills. Located virtually everywhere due to its traveling nature, Wildcard Wilderness offers courses across various states, including Georgia, South Carolina, Mississippi, Colorado, Arkansas, and North Carolina. Some services include:
- Survival Courses: Wildcard Wilderness offers a range of courses such as the Women’s Wilderness Weekend, The Wild Within, Basecamp Bushcraft, and Survival Medicine. These courses are designed to suit various skill levels and needs, from basic survival techniques to advanced bushcraft skills.
- Specialized Women’s Programs: The school emphasizes empowering women through tailored courses like Women’s Wilderness Weekend and Wild Women Survival Skills. These courses aim to build resilience and self-reliance among female participants.
- Private and Customized Courses: Besides scheduled courses, Wildcard Wilderness provides personalized training sessions tailored to individual or group needs. This flexibility allows participants to receive instruction that aligns with their specific interests and skill levels.
Key Highlights
- Wide Range of Skills: Instruction covers essential wilderness skills such as fire starting, navigation, primitive traps, medicinal plants, and more. The focus is on practical, hands-on learning to ensure participants can handle real-world scenarios.
- Events and Workshops: The company hosts weekend workshops and participates in global gatherings, offering lectures and demonstrations on various survival topics. Notable events include Georgia Bushcraft, Mountain Readiness, and Foxfire Heritage Days.
- Gear Shop: Wildcard Wilderness also features a gear shop offering self-reliance tools, self-defense weapons, and custom products designed to enhance preparedness and survival skills.
- Educational Philosophy: The core philosophy revolves around transforming perceived vulnerabilities into strengths. The company teaches that with the right skills, wisdom, and perseverance, individuals can overcome any obstacle presented by the wilderness.
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