Wilderness Survival in Northern Ontario in the Fall

Matt was born in Poland, where he developed a strong interest in the wilderness and outdoor survival skills. There, he learned about camping, hiking and fishing and was a junior provincial champion in orienteering. After arriving in Canada in 1988, Matt started to train in taekwondo, eventually earning a third degree black belt. He continued to camp, began canoe tripping, and obtained a degree in Physical and Health Education. While at the university, Matt became a lifeguard and a fitness instructor and coached various sports. Matt went on to became a teacher. While living in northern Ontario, Matt began hunting and trapping. Matt learned to shoot shotguns and rifles as well as recurve and compound bows. While teaching, he also became a first aid instructor. He changed careers after moving to Kirkland Lake, where he became an underground miner, and a mine rescuer. He took part in mine rescue competitions and became a district champion. Currently, Matt continues his mining career while offering Wilderness Survival Courses.