Media and Client Feedback

In the News:

N.Y. Times - "Setting Out Into the Wilderness With Only a Knife"

Travel-Write.com - "Living in the Wilderness of Northern Arizona"

Arizona Highways - "Try Following an Ancient Pathway and See Where It Gets You"

Mountain Living Magazine - "Survival Mode: Flagstaff Man Teaches a Forgotten Art"

Toronto Star - "Learning to be a Survivor"

Outside Traveler 2003 Annual - "Survival Camp: Live Through This!"

Advanced Rescue Technology Magazine - "Surviving in the Desert"

Arizona Daily Sun - "Mountain lion study on the right track?"

Arizona Daily Sun - "How to Survive an Unexpected Night in the Outdoors"

Arizona Daily Sun - "Winter Rules"

KPHO-TV5 - "Could Robert Fisher be Living as a Real 'Survivor'?"

Mountain Living Magazine - "Firemaking & Other Survival Secrets for Modern Times"

Williams-Grand Canyon News - "Primitive Skills Gives Historical Insight"

Ancient Pathways' courses have also been reviewed in Backpacker Magazine, the Arizona Republic, and by NBC News. 

Published Works:

Wilderness Way magazine - "Making a Primitive Lamp from Sandstone"

Here's what others have said:

"I wanted to share what a great course I attended this past week, Ancient Pathways Desert Survival Intensive Course near Flagstaff, Arizona. I have been to Special Forces school and learned a thing or two along my 60+ years as a backpacker, military member and mountaineer however, there was much I have never tried or experienced before attending Tony's course. I highly recommend the courses at Ancient Pathways, very well done by a true expert in primitive living, survival and bushcraft. Cheers!"   Bill J., From the Equipped to Survive Forum

"We had a great time!  Thanks to you and your willing participants.  We are all very pleased with how the weekend went. This is the type of shoot where we come away with personal gratification and growth in addition to bringing viewers an interesting story."  Janet Stone, Producer, NBC News

“If I were stranded in the wilderness I would want to be there with Tony Nester.”   Scott Pasmore, KTVK, Channel 3 News, Phoenix

“Tony Nester is an outdoor survival expert and a master of primitive technology.”  Gary Ghioto, Arizona Daily Sun

“Your course far exceeded my expectations. It has been a truly wonderful weekend.”   Beth R., Explorations Participant

“Your Primitive Skills class was one of the best outdoor experiences I’ve had. Thank you!”   Linda V., Outdoor Education Professor, Primitive Skills Intensive Participant

“Tony, you are an excellent teacher & you model the things you are teaching superbly. Everyone who goes outdoors can benefit from the experiences you provide.”   Scott S., History Professor, Walkabout Participant

“I was astounded by how many skills we had covered by mid-day and the class was only half over! This has been extremely valuable.”   Becky L., Outdoor Survival Class Participant