Anake Outdoor School: Wilderness Survival School & Naturalist Training
(formerly Wilderness Awareness Residential Program)
The year was intensive, hands-on, and chock full of activities. I have been amazed at how wonderful this wilderness course is, and can’t believe I everdoubted
coming for the year. —Rich Kelley
The Anake Outdoor School is a 9-month wilderness course that provides in-depth training in a powerful set of nature awareness and wilderness survival skills.
Our highly experienced instructors guide you in field studies ranging from wilderness survival skills to wildlife tracking techniques and wild edible plant preparations. Your adventures are based out of our beautiful campus in Duvall, WA, and range from the waters of Puget Sound, across the Cascade mountains to the high deserts of eastern Washington state, and down the pacific coast to the sand dunes of Oregon and the redwoods of California.
This program has given me the opportunity
to live, learn and grow within a community of naturalists in the
beautiful Pacific Northwest, an opportunity of a lifetime.
—Meghan Young
The Anake Outdoor School helps people develop a deep and intimate relationship with the natural world. This life changing wilderness experience is grounded in a powerful, community-oriented philosophy of learning that is informed by the legacy of indigenous cultures from around the world, and a cutting-edge understanding of our natural heritage as human beings.
As Ingwe, the grandfather and co-founder of Wilderness Awareness School, never tired of saying "The Wilderness holds all truth and knowledge." In a time when our modern world is moving on an increasingly technological track, these words remind us of how critical it is to maintain a connection with the natural world. At the Anake Outdoor School, you will develop the eyes, the ears, and the awareness with which to help our culture move forward into the future in a healthy and sustainable way.
The most valuable gift I have taken from
this program is a deep and powerful sense of my own belonging
and worth in this world. During the program I experienced numerous rites-of-passage that my soul
was aching for... I remain truly grateful. —Brett Schull
Recieve a free DVD and color brochure by using our quick request form. You may also use this form if you have additional questions.
To apply, please visit our application page.
Please Note We will begin welcoming applications for the 2010-2011 Anake Outdoor School class starting on Nov. 1, 2009.
Anake Outdoor School
Anake Outdoor School at a Glance
For full details, see the FAQ page
Location Based out of our campus in Duvall, WA with field trips to locations further afield in the Northwest.
Duration School-year schedule. Meets Wednesday, Thursday and Friday with several extended trips during 33 weeks between September and June.
Facilities Wilderness Awareness School's campus, which includes multiple classrooms on 40 acres of forested land adjacent to the vast wilderness of the Cascades.
Instructors Core instructors, Chris Laliberte, Nate Summers, Alexia Stevens, and Marcus Reynerson, as well as staff specialists and guest instructors. Instructor biographies.
Credit 18 transferable undergraduate credits through Western State College. Our students have also had success in receiving credit for the Anake Outdoor School at their college. Details.
Enrollment Class size ranges from 28 to 36 students. Apply.
Tuition $10,350. Scholarships are available. We are also able to offer Financial Aid funding in the form of VA tuition benefits for veterans.
Housing The Anake Outdoor School has limited on-campus housing. Many students rent homes nearby.
