
3 DaYS. 3 SUrVIVaLISTS. 0 StarVatION. 1 UnFORGEttaBLE WILD wEEkEND!
Wilderness Survival Campout at Sacred Cedars
Get ready for three unforgettable days of wilderness skills, adventure, great food, games, storytelling, and hands-on learning with three experienced survivalists.
We've endured starvation, freezing nights, brutal weather, and some seriously questionable moments on survival TV. This time, we're leaving the suffering to television.
WE STARVED SO YOU DON'T HAVE TO.
Into the Wild: Wilderness Survival Campout
Join us for an unforgettable wilderness experience at Sacred Cedars Wilderness School!
This 3-day wilderness survival campout is all about learning practical skills, getting outside, challenging yourself, and having fun.
You'll have opportunities to learn and practice wilderness skills in a hands-on environment while enjoying good food, games, storytelling, and time around the campfire.
Whether you're completely new to wilderness skills or already have experience, you're welcome. Come ready to learn, explore, connect, and enjoy the wild!
Think Survival Training Sounds Intimidating? Think Again.
Maybe you've always wanted to learn survival skills, but don't want to be yelled at or treated like a recruit.
Maybe you love the outdoors but aren't sure you belong in the hardcore survival crowd.
Maybe you want to learn from people who have actually lived these skills—not just watched YouTube videos.
Maybe you want to challenge yourself, meet other outdoor enthusiasts, and have an incredible experience without spending three days miserable, hungry, or exhausted.
You don't have to be a survivalist to come play survivalist for the weekend.
No egos. No posturing. No boot camp. Just skills, adventure, good people, and a whole lot of fun.
This Is Survival Skills Without the SuffeRing.
Join Dub Paetz, Karie Lee Knoke, and Jolie Laroux for three days in the woods where you'll learn practical survival skills, challenge yourself, and have a damn good time.
Test yourself in friendly competitions, shoot some archery, play ridiculous survival games, swap stories around the fire, eat good food, and hang out with an incredible group of people.
This isn't a survival boot camp. You don't have to prove anything.
We're here to learn, play, challenge ourselves, and enjoy an unforgettable weekend in the wild.
And yes—we promise to feed you!
3 DAYS • SURVIVAL SKILLS • ARCHERY •
GAMES & COMPETITIONS • CAMPFIRES • STORIES • GOOD PEOPLE • GOOD TIMES
Meet Your Instructors
Each Instructor brings their own unique experience and survival knowledge together for one energetic weekend in the wilderness.

Dub Paetz
an Alone S11 finalist and experienced wilderness skills practitioner, brings decades of experience in hunting, fishing, trapping, bushcraft, and wilderness living. He loves to BBQ wild game, and is a heck of a lot of fun to hang out with!

Karie Lee Knoke
an Alone S9 finalist brings years of experience teaching primitive wilderness living skills and helping people become more confident and capable in the outdoors. She has over 60 years of backwoods wilderness experience, and brings a sense of connection to the land like no other.

Jolie Love Laroux
a Naked and Afraid survivalist, brings her own experience navigating extreme environments, challenging conditions, and the mental side of survival. Jolie Laroux is a survivalist, television personality, speaker, and writer best known for her appearances on Discovery Channel’s Naked and Afraid. With a background spanning entrepreneurship, public speaking, and humanitarian work, she brings a rare blend of emotional intelligence, resilience, and leadership to extreme environments. Jolie’s work centers on human endurance-both physical and psychological-and the transformative power of facing adversity with clarity, courage, and self-responsibility. Whether in the wilderness or on stage, she is recognized for her calm presence, adaptability, and ability to lead through pressure with integrity and heart.

Campout Details
3-Day Wilderness Survival Campout
September 25 – 27, 2026
Rogers Road, Sandpoint, Idaho
WHAt YOU'LL ExpErIENCE
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Survival skills
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Teamwork
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Hands-on wilderness activities
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Games and outdoor adventures
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Storytelling
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Campfire time
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Dub's famous BBQ meals
MEaLS
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Wholesome meals, water, tea, and coffee will be provided. Please bring your own snacks and additional drinks if desired.
WHat tO BRING
Be Prepared
Come prepared for a 3-day camping and wilderness experience. A detailed packing list will help you make sure you have everything you need.
Required Forms
Upon Registration, you will be asked to complete the intake form. This enables us to get to know you a bit and prepare for an excellent weekend!
If you have any specific questions or concerns about this course that are not addressed in the questions below, feel free to book an inquiry call with me. I'd be happy to chat and help you out.
~ Karie Lee
WILDERNESS survival campouT
Frequently asked questions

UPCOMinG COURSEs
Sacred Cedars In-person Courses
Sept. 25-27 - 3-day Adult Wilderness Skill Camp with Karie Lee, Dub Paetz & Jolie Laroux
May 2-8, 2027 - Kayaking Excursion on Utah's Green River
TBA - Winter Survival Sisterhood Adventure
Sacred Cedars Online Community Courses
August 8, 10-12pm - Cordage from Natural Fibers
September 12th, 10-12pm - Water Procurement & Purification
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