WHAT IS HIDE CAMP? Hide Camp is an immersive wilderness experience focused on hide tanning, traditional skills, hands-on learning, community, creativity, resilience, and reconnecting to something real. This is not a luxury retreat or polished resort experience. It is rugged, grounded, skill-based, and designed for people who want to learn through doing in an unforgettable outdoor environment. DO I NEED EXPERIENCE? Absolutely not. Hide Camp welcomes: complete beginners, experienced tanners, outdoorspeople, hunters, artists, homesteaders, makers, creatives, and curious humans wanting to learn something new. You do not need prior hide tanning or wilderness experience to attend. WHAT WILL I LEARN? Learning opportunities may include: hide tanning fleshing and scraping stretching and softening primitive and traditional skills tool use fire and camp skills hide preparation working with natural materials hands-on demonstrations group learning experiences Specific activities may vary depending on weather, hides available, instructors, and camp flow. WHERE IS HIDE CAMP LOCATED? Hide Camp is intentionally hosted in a remote outdoor setting to create a more immersive experience away from the noise and distractions of everyday life. Detailed location information and travel instructions will be provided to registered attendees before the event. IS CAMPING REQUIRED? Yes. This is an off grid backcountry multi day event Bring your tent or RV Provincial campground nearby with outhouses No facilities onsite Off-grid camping environment You are responsible to bring everything to sustain yourself WHAT SHOULD I BRING? A full packing list will be provided to registered attendees. In general, attendees should prepare for: outdoor weather conditions layered clothing durable footwear rain gear camping supplies personal items food/snacks if required outdoor comfort items This is an outdoor wilderness-based experience — preparation matters. ARE MEALS PROVIDED? attendees responsible for own meals IS THIS EVENT FAMILY FRIENDLY?: all ages welcome minors must attend with guardian adult-focused environment family-friendly but physically demanding IS HIDE CAMP PHYSICALLY DEMANDING? Parts of the experience can be physically demanding. Attendees should expect: outdoor terrain extended periods outdoors lifting, scraping, standing, bending, and hands-on work exposure to weather and smoke/fire environments You are encouraged to participate at your own comfort and ability level. CAN I ATTEND SOLO? Absolutely. Many people attend Hide Camp alone and leave with friendships, connections, and community that last long after camp ends. Solo attendees are welcomed here. WHAT MAKES HIDE CAMP DIFFERENT? Hide Camp is built around authenticity. This is not performative wilderness culture. Not influencer camping. Not curated perfection. It is real people gathering to: learn, work, laugh, challenge themselves, reconnect to traditional skills, and experience something meaningful together. The atmosphere is rugged, welcoming, creative, collaborative, and deeply memorable. ARE THERE REFUNDS? non-refundable tickets transferable tickets