UNLEASH YOUR CONFIDENCE THROUGH TEAM WILDERNESS GAMES
Join a battle-tested event that builds real-world confidence, skill, and strength.
PROVEN RESULTS
Over 1,100 Satisfied Customers & Growing
Events are held in Canton, NC 30 minutes form Asheville, NC
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THE PRIMAL MAN PROJECT:
Survival Games for Men
THE WOMEN OF THE WOODS:
Survival Games for Women
OUR OTHER FAVORITES
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The Piked Antler Project, LLC is a veteran-owned company in Wester North Carolina founded in 2017, that offers powerful, hands-on experiences in the forest that build confidence, connection, and real-world skills. Through guided challenges, you’ll learn fire-building, navigation, shelter, and teamwork—no experience needed. Each event is designed to help you reconnect with yourself, others, and the natural world in a supportive, encouraging environment. This is growth through adventure—purposeful, unforgettable, and real.
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Here’s a softer, confidence-centered version:
The Primal Man Project is a hands-on men’s experience held on private forested land in Canton, NC—built to help you reconnect with your strength and rebuild lost confidence. You’ll learn fire-building, navigation, and shelter-making at a steady, approachable pace, all while working with a group of like-minded men. It’s not about proving anything—it’s about moving your body, learning practical skills, and finding clarity through nature and camaraderie.
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Here’s a more confidence-centered, gentle version for Women of the Woods:
Women of the Woods is a relaxed, hands-on outdoor experience held on private forest land in Canton, NC—created to help you build confidence, reconnect with yourself, and feel grounded again. You’ll explore skills like fire-building, navigation, and shelter-making at your own pace, surrounded by encouragement and support. It’s a chance to breathe, grow, and rediscover your strength—together with a group of women on the same path.
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A lot of people worry, “What if I slow the team down?” The truth is, most feel the same way at first. But in reality, when you need a break, others usually welcome it too. These events are tough—but they’re not about being the strongest. They’re about showing up, trying hard, and leaning on each other when it counts. No one’s here to judge you—we’re here to grow together.
These events are meant to challenge you—but not break you. You’ll move, sweat, and face moments that push you outside your comfort zone, but you’ll never be alone. Your team is there to support you, and you’re always in control of how far you go. It’s not bootcamp—it’s about growth, and sometimes the discomfort is where the real breakthroughs happen. Find your pace and enjoy the ride.
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Tired of feeling like the fire went out inside of you? We’re here to help you bring it back through teaching you real world survival skills in a fun and challenging Survival Games format. If you don’t like where you’re standing in life, take the step and join us in our most popular monthly events, the Primal Man Project or Women of the Woods.
Just a few of the companies we’ve worked with.
PrepperNet
What is the Piked Antler Project?
In short, The Piked Antler Project creates unforgettable adventure experiences through survival-based challenge courses that push your limits, build real teamwork, and reignite grit, respect, and self-worth, in Canton, Waynesville and Clyde of Western North Carolina.
It’s designed to wake you up — to rejuvenate, rewild, and remind you that you're fully alive.
The Piked Antler Project, LLC has locations in Clyde, Canton & Waynesville, NC and was founded in November 2017 by U.S Army Veteran, William White.
Camaraderie
Teamwork
Feel Alive Again
Life Saving Skills
Brotherhood & Growth
Community
Challenge Course
Natural Testosterone Boosts
A great experience with purpose….with positive side effects.
“I hesitated to come, but after the first time, I wished I had came sooner...much sooner.”
“I needed therapy, but after this, If feel clear, energized and ready to take on the world.”
“I felt like a kid again. I can’t wait to go back.”
“Ready to step into your strength? Book your spot today.”
Learn about the women’s version….The Women of the Woods
Our mission is to provide you with the Survival skills to stay alive…
…by teaching you Real World Survival Skills that will TEST your GRIT, BUILD your WORTH and KEEP your ASS ALIVE!
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Warrior Clan
As a veteran and former law enforcement officer, Russ Conner wanted to do something to confront the issue of PTSD and suicide among veterans and first responders. In 2013, he founded Warrior Clan to create community and to join the fight against PTSD and suicide.
info@warriorclan.org
https://warriorclan.org
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Mountain Man Gun Worx
This man is great at what he does and a great person he's the only one I use anytime I need my guns worked on would definitely recommend and will be going again.
Cecil@mountainmangunworx.com
https://mountainmangunworx.com
LOCAL VETERAN OWNED BUSINESSES THAT WE SUPPORT AND WHO SUPPORT US.
Whether you’re surviving in the forest, the battle field, PTSD or just life, we all need each other at some point. The Warrior Clan and Mountain Man Worx are two local and Veteran owned companies that share a similar mission: To Help, Teach and Protect our community members.
All of us spent time overseas while in the U.S. Military fighting for our country. When we came home, we decided to keep the mission vision going. We all love helping our community members through counsel and teaching, and that is what we do.