WHAT IS BOSS?

BOSS, the Boulder Outdoor Survival School, is the oldest and largest traditional living skills / survival school in the world. Based out of corporate headquarters in Boulder, Colorado, we have had a field office in Southern Utah's small town of Boulder since 1968.

BOSS Courses range from 1 to 28 days in length in Utah, Colorado, and Mexico, and clients range from 18 to 70 years old (2008 average: 31). Courses currently include several target-specific divisions: field courses, skills courses, explorer courses, and custom courses.

As a result of our position as the premier survival school, we have enjoyed working on a variety of high-profile productions. These have included dozens of newspaper and magazine articles, a growing number of television shows, and even one movie (CAST AWAY starring Tom Hanks). Through it all, BOSS has remained committed to our cause, teaching people how to do more with less and to appreciate the wilderness and the perspective of traditional cultures.

BOSS is run by approximately 30 hardy souls who handle field operations (instructors, apprentices, backup/support, logistics, etc.) and customer service (course registration, brochure requests, general inquiries, etc.). Lean and strong, the BOSS team knows each other well and enjoys spending time on the trail together. We look forward to meeting you.

For more information about our curriculum and our philosophy of teaching, please click here.