Over 40 years of experience providing customized outdoor adventures and wilderness education.
For forty years, we’ve welcomed people of all backgrounds to discover what nature has always known—that growth happens when we step outside, lean into challenge, and remember our connection to something larger than ourselves. From survival skills to accessible adventures, every experience is an invitation to learn, heal, and belong.
For forty years, we’ve welcomed people of all backgrounds to discover what nature has always known—that growth happens when we step outside, lean into challenge, and remember our connection to something larger than ourselves. From survival skills to accessible adventures, every experience is an invitation to learn, heal, and belong.
Featured outdoor programs
A climbing wall comes to your event
Bring the excitement and thrill of adventure directly to your event with our 24-foot Mobile Rock Climbing Wall!
Camping at Santa Fe Tree House Camp
Santa Fe Tree House Camp offers open sites, cabins, yurts, a kitchen, showers and more. Visit the Tree House Camp to learn more.
Introduction to rock climbing
A day in the field will be spent learning belaying, rappelling and techniques for climbing a variety of rock formations.
Survival and safety programs
Wilderness survival & outdoor safety
Learn strategies and actually practice such techniques as self rescue, finding shelter and water, how to build a fire and find food.
Map & compass navigation skills
Learn how to understand topographic map features and compass readings through hands-on application in this one day course.
Winter survival skills & safety
Gain the confidence and skills to be prepared, become self-sufficient, prevent injuries, and respond to winter emergency situations.
Scheduled classes through Santa Fe Community College
For over 40 years, The Wilderness Institute has been a trusted leader in outdoor education, now based in the heart of Santa Fe. Our partnership with Santa Fe Community College brings structured learning to our beautiful 156-acre wilderness preserve, offering everything from essential survival skills to mindful stargazing experiences.
Group gatherings at the Santa Fe Tree House Camp
Some moments deserve more than a rented hotel conference room. Whether you’re celebrating a birthday, wedding, planning a workshop retreat, or bringing together your organization for something special, the setting shapes the experience. At Santa Fe Treehouse Camp, your gathering unfolds within 156 acres of high desert wilderness preserve, where towering ponderosas, hiking trails, and unique treehouse accommodations create a backdrop that transforms any event into an unforgettable experience.
Consulting services
From corporate team-building and leadership development to high adventure systems design and safety consulting, our expertise spans four decades of outdoor education. Whether you’re looking to transform your organization’s culture through experiential learning or need technical guidance for developing ropes courses, canopy tours, or climbing wall, we bring proven methodologies and hands-on experience to help you achieve your goals safely and effectively.
Community outreach
Making outdoor adventures accessible to everyone is at the heart of our mission. For over 40 years, The Wilderness Institute has championed inclusivity through specialized programs that serve veterans, individuals with disabilities, at-risk youth, and underserved communities. Our community outreach initiatives demonstrate that nature’s transformative power belongs to all.
