Executive Director of Education

Patrick DuBose brings a lifelong passion for wilderness living, bushcraft, and survival to IOIEA, Raised in the wild beauty of Western North Carolina, Patrick spent his youth exploring the woods and learning the art of self-reliance the best way he knew how—by doing! Later in his life, he traveled up and down the southeast learning from multiple survival schools, and settled in with Buffalo Cove Outdoor Education Center where he shares his knowledge and skills. Additionally, Patrick teaches skills at multiple events in the south east, sharing his is excitement for the outdoors!