Elements of the Wild
About Elements of the Wild, Self-Reliance Foundation
Elements of the Wild, Self-Reliance Foundation empowers individuals with outdoor skills, self-reliance techniques, and a deep connection to nature. Formerly Gemini Survival School, it continues its mission under Wanda’s leadership.
After time in Blacksburg, VA, Wanda has returned to the mountains to relaunch in-person classes in Tazewell County, VA, in 2026. These hands-on courses will serve individuals, families, and groups, covering wilderness survival, traditional skills, and self-reliance. The foundation will also offer collaborations with No 8 Forge.
In the meantime, Wanda is available for public speaking and lectures. Stay connected on Facebook for upcoming classes and events.
No 8 Forge
Blacksmith and Bladesmith.
CW Outfitters
A Division of C&D Firearms LLC started with the goal of providing affordable goods for the people who love the outdoors – and that is just what they continue to do. They will be offering cord, ferro rods, knives, folding saws, as well as new and used camping and survival gear.
Lostways Survival / Homestead
Custom made walking sticks, paracord lanyards, antler Ferro rods and much more from the homestead.
Swartz Foods
Offering stellar freeze dried adventure snacks! Meals, snacks, bulk packs and more. If you’re looking for tasty trail food, a last minute camp meal or something for emergency preparedness, you have to check out Swartz Foods!
The Bodging Bigfoot
Using nature for tomorrow’s antiques. We use woodland crafts to help conserve our woods for the future by utilizing diseased, dying or storm fallen wood.
Revelation Survival
Opossum Pouch Soft Goods
Our north star is simplicity, and consistency of design. We focus on the essentials, and solid tailoring fundamentals. We take a minimalistic approach to design from start to finish. The results are highly effective products, that are not overly complicated, and are elegantly simple. This approach allows us to produce highly effective, extraordinarily rugged gear this is cost effectively priced. This is the O.P.S.G philosophy of Elegantly Rugged Gear. At O.P.S.G. our mission is to make gear that always meets this ideal balance.
Ruck Rabbit Outdoors
Specializing in unique handmade and vintage goods that bring character, craftsmanship, and a sense of history into your life.
Ridgerunner Blades
Ridgerunner Blades offers online sales of high quality knives, axes, and accessories.
