Ardennes Day Hike
1 Day- Malmedy, Ardennes (BE)
- 1 day · 15 km
A slow walk through the Malmedy valley. We stop for trees, tracks and edible plants — and share a warm lunch cooked in the woods.
€ 40 p.p.Ask →
Since 2018 · Ardennes & Hoge KempenThe Wild
The Wild
Is Calling
Small-group wilderness trips led by a working survival instructor. Wake to woodsmoke, learn skills that stay with you, and remember what quiet actually sounds like.
Expeditions
Three ways in — a slow day in the woods, a full survival weekend, or something built around your group. Always small, always personal.
Reconnect Survival Weekend
Weekend- Hoge Kempen (BE)
- 2–3 days
The core skills, hands-on: making fire with a ferro rod, building a shelter, filtering water, and sleeping under the stars.
€ 75 – € 195Ask →
Private Nature Retreat
Bespoke- On location · NL / BE
- 1–3 days
For teams, families and small groups. A programme shaped around you — bushcraft, quiet time, and something better than a boardroom.
On requestAsk →
What You Learn
No lectures, no PDFs. You learn by doing — striking a spark, tying a ridgeline, drinking water you made safe with your own hands.
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Fire Making
Without a lighter — with ferro rod, tinder and technique.
02
Shelter
Tarp to debris shelter. Stay dry and warm in any conditions.
03
Water
Recognise sources and make water safe with simple methods.
04
Navigation
Map and compass — travel confidently without GPS.
05
Knife & Axe
Work with sharp tools safely, respectfully and effectively.
06
Bushcraft
Edible plants, tree ID and reading the landscape.
07
Tracking
Reading tracks and understanding animal behaviour.
08
Stillness
Slowing down — the most important survival skill.
Lead InstructorThe Hands
The Hands
Behind the
Craft
“Survival isn't a fight against nature — it's a conversation. My job is to help you listen.”
I'm Sander, the guide behind Reconnect Outdoors. For more than a decade my office has been the forests of Belgium, the Netherlands and Scandinavia — living, teaching and learning from them season after season.
No bootcamp shouting, no mass tourism. Just a fire, an honest conversation, and skills that stay in your hands long after you go home.
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Who It's For
Honestly? Anyone curious and reasonably fit. You don't need experience — you just need to be willing to get a little muddy.
01
Beginners
Never made a fire or slept outside? Perfect — this is where you start.
02
Bushcrafters
Sharpen your skills, share the campfire and learn from each other.
03
Companies
Teambuilding without flipcharts. Build a shelter together instead.
04
Friends & couples
A weekend without screens, with adventure and real conversations.
05
Solo adventurers
Come alone — leave with new friends and new skills.
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Families (12+)
Some trips suit teens with a normal level of fitness.
From the Trail
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After this weekend I actually dare to go into the forest on my own. Sander explains calmly and lets you do it yourself. That's what makes it stick.
Marieke
Reconnect Survival Trail
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No bootcamp, no show. Just a slow day through the forest, learned a lot about plants and came home with a warm belly.
Tom & Ellen
Les Ardennes Hike
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We did a two-day trip with our team. Everyone came back looking at nature — and each other — with different eyes.
Joris, team lead
Custom Nature Retreat
Practical Info
Sleeping
Tent, tarp or open shelter — depending on the trip and your preference.
Group Size
Minimum 3, maximum 6 people. Small and personal.
Food
Campfire meal or lunch included. Dietary needs? Let me know.
Languages
Guidance in English or Dutch. Flemish works too.
FAQ
Get In Touch
Ready to trade Wi-Fi for woodsmoke? Send a note — I answer personally within 24 hours.
Location: 50.2520° N, 5.8285° E
Basecamp: Ardennes / Hoge Kempen
Instagram: @reconnect_outdoors