If you've ever wanted to try your hand at learning some basic bushcraft and woodland camping skills, this course over 2 days and 2 nights, will give you the essential skills, knowledge and confidence required to live in comfort outdoors. You will learn how to thrive, not just survive, existing in harmony with your surroundings.
You will master that most fundamental skill for self-reliance, making fire, in any conditions. From this point you then have warmth, light, the ability to cook, and to purify water. You will learn how to find water, make it safe and ensure that all of your activities leave no lasting trace on the environment.
You will have the opportunity to try out modern tarp and hammock sleep systems or you can choose to stay in your own tent. If you do not have a tent or tarp of your own let us know in advance and we can arrange to lend you one for the course. You will be shown how to create your own natural shelter and should you choose, can experience sleeping as our ancestors did, with the added luxury of a sleeping bag of course!
Conducted from an expedition-style teaching environment in a beautiful mixed broadleaf and coniferous woodland with an eco-friendly composting toilet. The camp fire is under cover and acts as a communal area with a hot kettle constantly on the fire, and coffee, tea and squash available all day.
You will be given expert instruction and demonstrations and there will be plenty of time dedicated for you to apply and develop your skills throughout the course under the friendly guidance of our instructors. No experience necessary, all tools and equipment are provided.
Course content includes:
- Selecting a Bushcraft knife
- Safe knife use
- Knife maintenance
- Siting your fire
- Tinder choice and preparation
- Kindling and main fuel selection
- 3 techniques for fire lighting including fire from spark.
- Fire from one match, every time.
- Fire lays
- Fire management
- Leaving no trace
- Finding water & water purification
- Natural and man-made shelters
- Camp craft
- Cooking on an open fire
All specialist equipment can be provided, including knives, tarps and hammocks, so all you need is your enthusiasm and suitable outdoor clothing. Please note this is a self-catering course.
Sleeping bags and freshly laundered liners can also be hired for a small fee if required. Please email or mention when booking.
Cost: £200 per person
Other dates available, see website for details
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