
LEARN AND TEST YOUR SKILLS IN GRIZZLY COUNTRY
We kick off the Traction Series in an undisclosed remote Montana location. Bring your compass and turn off your cell phone as we’re leaving the niceties and luxuries of domesticated life behind. Join us for two days as we navigate varied terrain, learn about backcountry survival and defense, and make lasting friendships. Trained experts will be present to instruct participants during the event. In addition, participating brands are invited to collaborate with us to authentically tell their stories and put their products to use.
Meet the Backcountry Leadership Team:

Amber Kornak is a Grizzly Bear Conflict Specialist for the U.S. Fish & Wildlife’s Grizzly Bear Recovery Program with nine years of experience working with ungulates and carnivores, including black and grizzly bears.

Creighton Greene is a former Marine Corps Scout Sniper and an avid outdoorsman.

Julie McQueen is the president and CEO of CarbonTV, the largest and oldest OTT/AVOD/FAST streaming platform for the distribution of outdoor video content.

Laura Zerra, Primitive Survivalist
Laura is a survivalist, ethnobiologist, hunter, five-time finisher of “Naked and Afraid,” and currently the host of “DECIVILIZED” on CarbonTV.

Caleb guides high-end expedition hunts across mainland
Alaska, the Alaskan peninsula and Kodiak Island.
July 24 – 26, 2023
July 24: Brands and media will fly into Bozeman, Montana, where our team will transport you to the Summit. The first evening will be a meet and greet and will include dinner and drinks at Basecamp. You’ll get to know the group and leaders and prepare for an early morning departure into the backcountry.
July 25: We will head into the backcountry where we will learn navigation, bear defense and primitive shelter building. We will camp in the backcountry on the night of the 25th.
July 26: We will break camp and spend a half day in the backcountry with a precision shooting seminar and brand product demonstrations. In the afternoon, participants will head back to Basecamp to wrap up and be transported back to Bozeman.
SKILLS & SEMINARS
SURVIVAL TOOLS WITH LAURA ZERRA – Primitive techniques, shelter building, ethnobotanical plant uses, tracking and foraging
PREDATOR DEFENSE WORKSHOP – Bear behavior, signs of aggression and defense
BACKCOUNTRY NAVIGATION – Navigating diverse terrain, tools and gear
WILDLIFE HABITATS & CONSERVATION – The role of hunting in conservation, ethical and fair chase hunting
PRECISION SHOOTING WITH SCOUTE ARMS – Body positioning, recoil mitigation, and target range
YOUR SESSION HERE – Let’s brainstorm and create an authentic activation for your brand
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