About Us
Get to Know Us
Wilderness Wild was started in 2017 to provide valuable learning opportunities for all ages. Our school focuses on self reliant skills through both primitive and modern skills.
We believe in using what we teach, that is why our instructors are the best in the field with loads of time in the wild both using the skills they know and pursuing their passion in wilderness living by learning new skills.
Classes and courses are offered across the state and in various terrains. This gives students the ability to learn in different environments for optimal application and use of skills.
Highly Trained & Experienced
Our staff are highly trained professionals who have years of dirt time experience on the field. Each staff who works here has a passion for the outdoors and for sharing wilderness skills. Though each staff has a different background, we all share the common passion for primitive skills.
Live What We Teach
We don't just teach skills. We use them. All our staff live the skills they are teaching you. This gives each of us the ability the give professional tips and tricks in all kinds of environments, weather conditions and terrains.
Supportive Learning
In classes and courses you will find that our staff have been where you are. They know the struggles as well as the in's and out's of learning these skills. They will be there to give you the best help and know how to assist you in the best way possible.
The Best In Youth Survival
We are known by many groups and families for our youth specific wilderness skills classes. Our youth survival classes are a special part of Wilderness Wild and what makes us stand out in the survival community.
Your Intructors
- Kyle Thomson
Hi, I’m Kyle Thomson, the owner and instructor of a Utah Survival school called Wilderness Wild. For nearly two decades, I’ve been practicing wilderness skills, and for over 15 years, I’ve had the privilege of teaching survival, bushcraft, and primitive skills to students from all walks of life. My approach is easygoing and student-focused—I’m truly invested in helping each person grow in their abilities and confidence.
My experience includes working as a field guide in wilderness therapy, where I lived in the desert and mountains for two weeks at a time, teaching & living primitive skills in real-world conditions.
When I’m not teaching, I’m often out on solo outings, exploring and refining new skills, or sharing my passion for the outdoors with my kids and family. I’m also proud to be an instructor at primitive skills gatherings like Fire 2 Fire, collaborating with others who share my dedication to this craft.
At Wilderness Wild, I offer immersive, hands-on courses to help people reconnect with nature and rediscover the timeless skills of self-reliance. While I’m the primary instructor, I occasionally collaborate with other experts to bring even more value to my students.
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I look forward to sharing the adventure of wilderness thrival with you!
What Our Students Say!
"Thanks so much for an amazing weekend! We learned so much more than I thought we would! I feel more prepared and ready!"
- James Flegal
"Kyle truly has a passion for teaching these skills. I spent allot of time trying to learn the bow drill from other instructors. Kyle Helped me succeed in one day! He truly knows his craft!
- Eduardo Aragon
"I just wanted to say thanks again for an incredible weekend. I learned more than I imagined and had so much fun."
Nick Delgreco
Kyle is an amazing and patient teacher! We tried other schools like Making Tracks, but they just didn't offer what we wanted. After taking Kyle's survival program we fell in love with his classes because his easy going personality and vast wealth of knowledge.
Brittany Bartley
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This program was exactly what we were looking for. My kids loved every class and can't wait to take more. My oldest would come home excited to teach me what he learned and the kids would be using the primitive items they made throughout the week. He would ask me if Kyle could be their young mens leader so they could do survival stuff.
Matthew Davis
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Kyle is so patient with all the kids and I can't believe how much he knows. He would always stop teaching to share a new plant, show a cool survival trick or tell a story or kid friendly joke. He is an amazing teacher and quickly makes you feel like you've known him for a long time. My kids loved every class and my oldest is looking to take his Pathway Program.
Jadie Billings
