CONNECTING PEOPLE TO THE WILD SINCE 1994
Welcome to Southwest survival!
For 30 years I have enjoyed sharing the excitement of outdoor skills and wilderness adventures to an incredible number and variety of public and private groups, outdoor adventure companies, as well as for community colleges and universities!
I've taught martial arts at NAU for over 9 years, and am a certified public teacher with 25 years of classroom experience as well!
Survival is not just for the wilderness! I’ve also trained for many years with Arizona Tactical Adventures in tactical training in combat rifle & pistol tactics- executive protection, field and urban combat, etc...
Along the way, I’ve also trained in medical emergency care through Wilderness First Responder and EMT training.
Whether you're new to the outdoors, or an experienced adventurer, I can certainly help you become more wild!
Looking forward to sharing outdoor skills with you!
Jon
TESTIMONIALS
""I wanted to once again thank you for such an amazing and eye-opening class. This was one of the best investments I could've made to my future as an outdoor recreation guide and just as a fellow human being."
PAUL
"I just finished the "knife only" wilderness survival course. Thanks to Jon Helleson's patience and expertise, the experience was incredible. Every learning module (shelter, fire, water, foraging, hunting etc.) was jam packed with information and hands-on training."
DERRICK
"Jon is an excellent teacher with many years of knowledge and experience. His classes are fun and very practical. His prices are very affordable- a great value that can't be beat!"
RACHEL