It has been an absolute pleasure to have Eric in my classroom. His lessons are dynamic, hands-on and relatable, which encourages students to actively participate and develop a genuine interest in outdoor survival skills. Students often express that his lessons are the highlight of their Outdoor Pursuits program.

 - Rayanne VandenBrink, Highschool Teacher

Eric is one of the most competent woodsmen I know. His depth and breadth of knowledge combined with a lifetime of lived experience make him on of the most exceptional people you could learn from when it comes to bush skills.

- Kevin Kossowan, From the Wild

 In my 20 years of teaching, I can think of very few guest speakers that have been as engaging & as well received as Eric. While his bushcraft skills were never in question, what impressed me the most was his ability to connect with the students. He is experienced, knowledgeable, entertaining, and patient - all attritbutes of an excellent teacher.

-Neil Korotash, Highschool Teacher / City Councillor

 I came away from the course learning way more than I had expected. Eric is a wonderful teacher keeping the lessons challenging enough to be satisfying yet easy enough to avoid frustration. The course was information dense, but not overwhelming and taught in an entertaining, organized, and thoughtful way. I feel confident enough to continue practicing my new skills, and look forward to learning more.

-Tony S. / Course Graduate

 This being my first outdoor education course, I'm really happy with the information Eric taught us. Learning to make fire with a ferro rod and fire rolls was amazing. I'll definitely feel more confident going out hiking with the knowledge I learned. I would totally recommend this course! I would diffinitly like to see more courses added.

- Course Graduate