The Mountaineer Institute for Self-Reliance

The Mountaineer Institute for Self-Reliance The Mountaineer Institute for Self-Reliance is the premier school for self-reliance education.

We teach what we practice and are genuinely looking to help you succeed at your survival or preperation goals. The Mountaineer Institute for Self-Reliance seeks to be the premier supplier of self-reliance training. We want to empower our students with the knowledge and skills to live a more self-reliant and independent lifestyle. Be sure to check out our website at: www.mountaineerselfreliance.school.

Winter is coming…Are you prepared physically, financially, practically and physically?
11/05/2023

Winter is coming…Are you prepared physically, financially, practically and physically?

Wilderness First Aid teaches not only first aid skills but what is arguably more important, critical thinking.  Being ab...
08/25/2023

Wilderness First Aid teaches not only first aid skills but what is arguably more important, critical thinking. Being able to improvise and think on your feet when confronted with a stressful situation is invaluable. It’s never to early or late to start!
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Water, an important resource to reconnoiter prior to a long trip; requires filtration at a minimum and pasteurization pr...
07/31/2023

Water, an important resource to reconnoiter prior to a long trip; requires filtration at a minimum and pasteurization preferably. How do you fulfill your water needs on the trail?
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Skills are super important for preparedness and survival.  It’s hard to become proficient in something just reading a bo...
07/30/2023

Skills are super important for preparedness and survival. It’s hard to become proficient in something just reading a book! What skills are you working on?
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Tools of the trade.  What are some of the tools you use when adventuring outdoors? ,  ,  ,  ,  ,   ,  ,  ,  ,  ,
07/29/2023

Tools of the trade. What are some of the tools you use when adventuring outdoors?
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Start your path to self-reliance today! ,  ,  ,  ,  ,
07/26/2023

Start your path to self-reliance today!
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Fire, one of the most important skills to learn not just for outdoors adventure but for just-in-case insurance.  Here, c...
07/23/2023

Fire, one of the most important skills to learn not just for outdoors adventure but for just-in-case insurance. Here, charred material is being made for the next fire. How do you prepare for your next fire?
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Popillia Japonica or the Japanese Beetle.  Invasive and harmful to plants but don’t bite or spread disease to humans.  L...
07/20/2023

Popillia Japonica or the Japanese Beetle. Invasive and harmful to plants but don’t bite or spread disease to humans. Love of nature is in the air!
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Apheloria Virginians.  Black and gold flat millipede.  Beneficial.  These guys are the organic recycling department.  Th...
07/19/2023

Apheloria Virginians. Black and gold flat millipede. Beneficial. These guys are the organic recycling department. They are generally harmless but do have a cyanide-based defensive poison that can cause skin and/or eye irritation. If you touch one, wash your hands!
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Dinner is served!  How do you like yours?  ,  ,  ,  ,  ,
07/16/2023

Dinner is served! How do you like yours? , , , , ,

Where does the path take you?  You will never know unless you take it!  So many of us are afraid to be uncomfortable, to...
07/14/2023

Where does the path take you? You will never know unless you take it! So many of us are afraid to be uncomfortable, to sweat or try something different.Be adventurous!! Try to start a journey of Freedom. If you want, we can help!
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328 Morris Drive
Barboursville, WV

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 6am - 9pm
Sunday 7am - 8pm

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