Why learn from us?
Kyle and Brittany Sanborn are passionate educators and advocates for hands-on outdoor learning and homesteading. Together, they bring decades of experience in wilderness skills, sustainable living, and community-focused education.
Kyle is a seasoned outdoor instructor, Black Hat Instructor with The Pathfinder School, and wildlife management expert. With over a decade of experience in hunting, trapping, predator prevention, and homesteading, he teaches students practical, real-world skills that span Wilderness First Aid and CPR, advanced trapping and tracking, knotwork, outdoor survival, and livestock protection strategies.
Brittany combines her expertise in homesteading, sustainable living, and community engagement with hands-on instruction in gardening, small-scale farming, beekeeping, and managing poultry and other livestock. She brings creativity, organization, and a focus on self-sufficiency to every workshop, helping students build skills they can use at home and in the field.
Featured Classes:
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Reading the Land: Tracks & Trails
Identify animal tracks, follow trails, and understand wildlife behavior. Perfect for hunters, hikers, and nature enthusiasts.
Predator Prevention
Protect your livestock from common predators while coexisting with local wildlife. Practical strategies for keeping animals safe and your property secure.
Camping Comfortably
Gain practical skills for a comfortable and safe outdoor experience, including shelter setup, gear selection, and survival tips.
Trapping for Food & Fur
Practical trapping strategies for wildlife management, food sourcing, and fur harvesting, tailored for responsible outdoor enthusiasts.
Beekeeping for Beginners
Fundamentals of beekeeping, from setting up a hive to maintaining a healthy colony. This class covers essential skills like hive management, bee behavior, and honey harvesting.
Knotwork & Ropecraft
Master essential knots, hitches, and lashings needed for survival, homesteading, and everyday outdoor use. This hands-on class ensures you can secure gear, build structures, and handle rope with confidence.
Wilderness First Aid & CPR
Essential lifesaving skills & earn your Red Cross Wilderness First Aid certification and CPR certificate in this hands-on course. For a more in-depth option: The Pathfinder WFA in Ohio.
Campfire Craftsmanship
Master essential fire-starting skills, outdoor cooking techniques, and practical ways to make the most of a campfire in the wild.
The Pathfinder School Courses
Since 2023, Kyle Sanborn has been a Black Hat instructor with The Pathfinder School, specializing in Ropes & Rigging, WFA, and more. Reach out to Kyle to see if he’ll be at a specific class.
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