FAQ

  1. How do I register and pay for a class?
    Register and pay on our website. Or call and register by phone, and pay in person.

  2. Do you teach Survival 101 during warm weather?
    No. I am a firm believer that Mother Nature is the best teacher. If you are cold, wet, and the wind is blowing, you need the skills to handle those variables. There is no better way to train for them, than to train in them. I can assure you that at times you will get cold, and maybe wet, but also that I will teach you the skillsets necessary to overcome those challenges and Mother Nature's #1 killer.

  3. I am afraid of spending the night in the woods, spiders, snakes, bears, sasquatches, (insert your fear here)?
    Great!! Now that you have admitted it, we can start to address those issues and deal with them during training instead of in the moment. Fear can lead to poor decision making in times of stress, so it is always better to iron those out in training.

  4. I was raised by wolves. Will I get anything out of your Survival 101 course? 
    Absolutely. Some of the skills may be old news to you, but the teaching methodology will allow me to custom tailor the challenges to your skill level.

  5. Can I camp on site the night before the class? 
    Primitive camping is available in the area. Contact me for information. 

  6. Are there any hotels nearby ? 
    Yes. Maryville, TN has a selection of hotels about 25 minutes away.

  7. What kind of facilities do you have on site? 
    We have only woods, creeks, and mountains.

  8. I want to bring my wife, son, daughter, etc. Do you offer a family discount? 
    BPO promotes family experiences and will gladly work with you based on your family's size. Contact BPO for more information.

  9.  I don't have a good knife, firestarter, etc. Where can I buy one? 
    Mora Companion, Bic lighter, UST Srtrike Force

  10. I saw pictures of Survival 101 students in water. I don't like cold water, do I have to get in? 
    I don't like cold water either, but it is a great teacher. I won't make you get in, but I will try to find another creative way to challenge you.

POLICIES

Enrollment is accepted on a first-come, first serve basis. A PayPal receipt should be issued at time of purchase. If you do not receive one, check your spam folder. Contact us if you were not issued one to make sure we received your payment.

Any person under 16-years old wishing to attend class must be accompanied by a legal guardian and must also be a student in the class. Participants aged between16-18 are required to have a waiver signed by their legal guardian.

Food

Student are responsible for providing their own food.

Refund Policy

If a class is cancelled by us for any reason, all course registration fees will be returned to all registrants.

​We understand schedules change and that unexpected occurrences arise in life. We also understand that to be fair to everybody, we need to establish a policy that is clear, fair, and applied to all class registrants.

  • Cancelation 60 or more days before the class date, you will receive a 50% refund

  • Cancelation 59-30 days before the class date, you will receive a 25% refund

  • Cancelation 29-15 days before the class date, you will receive a 15% refund

  • Cancelation less than 14 days before the class date, you will receive no refund but will have class credit

Survival 101 Alumni Policy

Alumni of Survival 101 can return free of charge as long as the class has not reached maximum capacity. Just call and check for availability.

Gift Certificates

Gift certificates have no expiration and are fully transferable, but non-refundable.

Extreme Weather Policy

Should a class be cancelled due to adverse weather, all course registration fees will be returned to registrants as soon as possible. We love bad weather for training, but there are some events that create significant risks (ice storms, tornadoes, etc).