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Man-tracking skills are incredible for those who genuinely wish to deepen their understanding and appreciation of the great outdoors. This specialised skill set enables adventurers to interpret the subtle and often overlooked signs left by individuals navigating through various natural environments, significantly enhancing both navigation and safety during their excursions. By studying footprints, disturbances in foliage, and various environmental clues, participants will learn how to read the landscape like a well-worn book, uncovering the stories it has to tell. These skills not only improve one’s awareness of the wildlife around them and their natural surroundings but also foster a greater, more profound connection with nature itself. Whether pursued for personal adventure or aimed at enhancing wilderness survival capabilities, developing man-tracking skills offers invaluable insights into the intricate interplay between human and natural worlds. Join us on this exciting journey to explore these fascinating techniques and expand your wilderness independence.
Foundational Man-tracking Course
3-Day Intensive Tracking Skills Workshop
Learn the art and science of mantracking with internationally renowned tracker Kyt Lyn Walken and bushcraft instructor Jamie Dakota in this immersive weekend course.
This 3-day mantracking course explores the skills, mindset, and modern-day applications of tracking humans across different environments. Whether you’re interested in search and rescue (SAR), forensics, bushcraft, or simply want to deepen your awareness of the natural world, this hands-on training will teach you how to read the ground, analyze tracks, and build the foundational knowledge needed to follow and interpret human movement.
What You’ll Learn:
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Introduction & Theory (3:00 PM – 7:00 PM)
Meet the instructors and course overview
The history and evolution of mantracking
Modern uses: forensic tracking, SAR, military & tactical applications
The tracker’s mindset
Real-world case studies where tracking changed outcomes
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Tracking Skills in Practice (9:00 AM – 4:00 PM)
(Plus Night Tracking: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM)
Anatomy of the human foot & gait analysis
Common footwear patterns: sneakers vs hiking boots
Introduction to the tracking kit and tracking stick
Understanding pitch angle, depth, and stride
Gathering intelligence from single and paired tracks
Track traps vs hostile terrain
Visual perception & sensory awareness (sight, sound, smell)
SAR and forensic tracking principles
Approaching tracks in forested or contaminated environments
Night tracking: Techniques for identifying tracks in low light using flashlights
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Further Techniques & Application (9:00 AM – 2:00 PM)
Long trackline exercises and team tracking
Cases solved using tracking techniques
Tactical tracking: U.S. vs British methodology and field use
Indoor vs outdoor tracking techniques
Final debrief and Q&A
Advanced Man-tracking Course
3-Day development and robust Skills Workshops
This course is designed for outdoor enthusiasts, survival practitioners, guides, and search & rescue volunteers who want to deepen their tracking skills after taking part to Basic Man-tracking Skills Course. Participants will learn how to read subtle signs left by people in natural environments, follow tracks across varied terrain, and apply mantracking as a practical tool for wilderness awareness and navigation.
What You’ll Learn:
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15:00 Welcome
Introductions and course overview
Safety briefing and expectations
Review of basic tracking principles
15:00 – 17:30 | Understanding old human tracks
Reading ground disturbance and natural indicators
Recognizing human movement patterns verus animal patternsPreservation of tracks
17:30 – 18:30 | Field Practice
Group observation exercises -
08:30 – 09:00 | Morning Briefing
Recap and questions
Goals for the day
09:00 – 12:30 | Following a long trail
Tracking across different surfaces (forest, grass, rocky ground)
What to do when you lose the track
Reconstruction dynamics and actions between different peopleFORENSIC Simulation Exercise
12:30 – 13:30 | Lunch Break
13:30 – 17:30 | Problem Solving in Tracking
Working as a team to follow a trail
Handling confusing or overlapping tracks
SAR Simulation Exercise
17:30 – 18:30 | Group Debrief
Sharing observations
Lessons learned in the field
17:30 – 18:30 | Night Tracking Exercises -
08:30 – 09:00 | Morning Briefing
09:00 – 11:30 | Final Practical Exercise
Long trackline scenario (nearly 1 mile)
Applying all skills learned during the course
Decision-making and observation in real conditions
11:30 – 12:30 | Final Debrief
Feedback and discussion
How to continue practicing tracking skills - recommended exercises
Course conclusion
14:30 | End of course
Course Details
Time: 3:00 PM Friday - 2:00 PM Sunday
Price: £295 per person
Location: Private woodland on the Harewood Estate near Harrogate (full directions provided upon booking)
What’s Included:
Full 3-day mantracking workshop with two expert instructors
All course materials and instruction
Fully catered: Evening meal on Friday, all meals on Saturday, and lunch on Sunday
Maximum group size of 12 to ensure focused, hands-on training
Full kit list provided upon booking, you’ll only need warm clothing and a sleeping bag
Important Info
This course is suitable for ages 16 and over
Under 18s must be accompanied by a participating adult
Due to the in-depth and physically engaging nature of this course, it may not be appropriate for younger attendees, please contact us if unsure
Please inform us of any dietary requirements,we’re happy to accommodate
Please read our Terms & Conditions before booking.
