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THIS ONE DAY COURSE IS IDEAL FOR ANYONE WHO LIKES TO SPEND TIME OUTDOORS. IT'S DESIGNED TO BE A FOUNDATION STONE IN BUSHCRAFT, PROVIDING A CORE OF PRIMARY SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE FOR USE WHEN TRAVELLING.This full day introductory course is packed with the primary concerns of spending a night outdoors: Fire, Shelter, Water, Food. For anyone venturing out into the wild, whether hiking in the Lakes or Canoeing in Scotland or even camping with the family in summer: there is a core set of skills that will make any trip more enjoyable, and grant you the confidence to know you could camp comfortably overnight if you needed. I planned this course to give anyone heading off into the outdoors a touchstone on which they can rely. This course also acts as a perfect introduction to all our other courses, and is ideal if you're thinking of getting into bushcraft but don't know where to start. -Jamie Dakota
WHAT’S COVERED:
Tool selection and safe use
Saw, and knife: we'll be providing all the tools and materials for the course. If you'd like to bring your own you're very welcome, but please respect our decision if we suggest you use our tools instead.
Cutting techniques: Using the saw and knife you'll learn the foundational cutting techniques for easy and efficient woodcrafts including making tent pegs and cooking pot hangers
Tarp skills, knots, and getting set up for a night in the woods
Natural shelter building
Critical fire lighting skills to ensure you can light a fire no matter the weather
A woodland walk and forage, including plant and tree ID
Preparing and cooking meals outdoors, and the importance of maintaining a campfire
Including how to prepare a fish for cooking over the fire
Water sourcing, filtering and making it safe to drink
Tool maintenance - how to keep your sharps sharp in the field
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Howl Bushcraft, Sheffield, United Kingdom
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