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And this week , we covered ‘Sheltercraft’ and protection.
“One of the most under appreciated skill sets”….
This subject we teach in depth over several days :
🌳Shelter types 🌳Protection. 🌳Heat loss mechanisms. 🌳Tarps/ Tarpology. 🌳Cots/ Raised beds. 🌳Sleep systems 🌳Shelter location. 🌳LNT. 🌳The science is shelter 🌳Kochanski , Hearne , Kephart
Part two of our Firecraft day . Covering essential ignition processes , tinders and the importance of preparation. Mors Kochanski’s ‘hug size bundles’ always gets a mention !!
#morskochanski #bushcraft #firecraft #countrylore #outdoored #campcraft #bowdrill #wiltshirelife #countryliving #wildernesslivingskills #woodsman #camper #bushcraftschool
Part One of our Firecraft day. Perhaps the core set of skills which may determine your ability to ‘thrive’ in your natural environment. #preparation #pppp #fireset #bowdrill #firecraft #feathersticks #bushlore #smoke #tinder #fuel #gearingup #ignition #bushskills #essentials #outdoorlearning #campcraft #wildernessliving
Before ‘the storms’ , a beautiful mid autumn morning . #autumnal #natureisjoy #naturalawareness #plantid #trees #landscape #explore #identify #understand #bushcraft #countrylore
Thank you crew , another fantastic day in the woods preparing for more clients . Clearing deadfall , cutting logs and keeping ourselves safe .
#bushcraft #wildernesscamp #wildernessskills #firstaidskills #countrylore #forestry #woodman #chainsaw #arborist #wiltshirewoods #preparation #outdoorclassroom #outdoored #settingthescene #thewoods #camp #campcraft
Lucy’s filling the larder with her ‘trio of jellies’ . Rowan , Hawthorn and Rose Hip. An excellent addition to your meats and cheeses .
#forage #autumnfruits #rosehip #rowanberry #haws #cookcraft #culinarydelights #fromnature #bushlore #countrylore #countrylorebushcraft @lucyhot99
Fantastic ‘brace of Gransfors’ axes.
The top tool in the Boreal Wilderness and Northern Forest. And a fantastic partner to my knife in our Wiltshire woodland .
#axe #axecraft #gransfors #axecare #axemaintenance #bushcraft #countrylore #builttolast #firewood #sheltercraft #woodlandtool #mask #poll #deersknob #cuttingedge #cheek #belly #woodlore #kirtley #axemanship #wildernesslivingskills #firstsidkit
Fruit and Fungi . In the fields , the woodland and amongst the hedgerow. #thegoodthebadandtheugly #fungi #fruit #autumn #somerset #wiltshire #shaggyparasol #puffball #rosehip #malus #bushcraft #forage #countrylore #countryways #wildernessliving #plantid #outdoorskills #survival #bushlore #fromtheland
The ability to use a knife safely , confidently and skilfully is often one of the most enabling factors in fire lighting. It is so often the case that many of the skill sets pursued in ‘bushcraft’ neatly compliment one another . #firecraft #knifecraft #feathersticks #bushcraft #outdoorskills #survival #bushlore #expeditionskills #campcraft #fundamentalskills #lifeskills #countrylore #outdoorlife #wiltshirelife #woodcraft #bowdrill #woodlandlife #camping #fireside #outdooreducation #outdoorliving #wildernesslivingskills
As a part of the bushcraft and outdoor skills we teach - knife craft is a very key skill set. When attending a winter course at Karamat with Mors K many years ago I remember , amongst many things , his collection of knives . As a part of our discussions and instruction we always discuss the optimum bushcraft knife and then some more particular knives associated with more specific tasks or environments.
Most of my knives , from my first sheath knife bought 45 years ago all tell a story. #knifecraft #sheathknife #bushcraftknife #bushknife #tools #bushtools #alanwood #woodlore #puuko #carving #mora #karamatwildernessways #morskochanski #wildernesslivingskills #countrylore #scandigrind #safety #firstaid #knifegrips #homemadeknives #whittling #bushcrafter #campcraft #wiltshirelife #outdooreducation
We consider our Outdoor First Aid training an absolute necessity. First Aid in itself is a life skill . Our ability to look after and treat both our clients and ourselves in remote locations is paramount.
Thank you @bathfirstaid #firstaid #safety #outdoorfirstaid #remotetraining #bushcraft #wildernesslivingskills #countryskills #somerset
Society and more especially our young need guidance and care like never before . The forests have always been our refuge . #greentime #backtothewoods #lessonsinnature #thegoodlife #cleansehumanity #bushlore #countrylore #guidance #respectnature #wildernessliving
Another fabulous creation from @lucyhot99 in our wild foods kitchen and larder .
The mighty Hawthorn yield’s wonderful fruit . They are abundant and very easy to identify. If one studies ‘the detail’ !
Lucy will make a variety of jelly’s , syrups , ketchups and fruit leathers from such wild fruits .
This particular hedgerow favourite is packed with goodness and has some very important medicinal uses . #crataegusmonogyna #hawthorn #haw #kratos #mayflower #cardiovascularhealth #forage #plantid #breadandcheese #bushlore #wildernessculture #hedgerow #forthelarder #outdoorlife #bushcraft #countrylore #somerset #campcraft #wildkitchen #
Countrylore , Lucy and Mark , promote children and adults alike ‘reaching out ‘ to nature , the outdoors and wild places for a deeper understanding of life. In both the woods and around the fields our students ask questions and we try to answer them . ‘The wilderness’ can test us but more importantly it is a tonic . #bushcraftskills #outdoorlife #bushcraft #campcraft #timeoutdoors #bushlore #countrylore #greentime #greentonic #outdoorlife #wildernessliving #firecraft #knifecraft #ruleofthrees #botany #plantid #ethnobotany @lucyhot99
Early Autumn and our latest students really enjoyed and relished their exposure to Bushcraft .
The big question “What is Bushcraft ? “
And from the Moors we made our way down to the beautiful North Cornish coast . Relaxing in and enjoying coastal landscapes feeds the soul and literally washes away ‘the grime of humanity’ . A fantastic few days with @lucyhot99
A few days away with @lucyhot99 on Dartmoor enjoying nature , the views and those amazing water features …
If studying Bushcraft and Wilderness Living teaches us anything , it is to slow down and observe . Man busily ‘thrashes around ‘ this planet whilst nature , despite our worst efforts , carries on regardless.
#greentime #riverteign #dartmoor #nature #foraging #walking #timebywater #moors #bushcraft #countrylore #plantid #oldpaths #autumn
Another superb batch of Rowan Jelly produced by my ‘sassenach’ @lucyhot99 . The Rowan Ash is easily missed but at this time of year it’s beautiful ‘crimson crop’ highlights in place in the hedgerow and woodland .
The jelly is fantastic with cheese and meats like venison.
#forager #forage #somerset #rowanash #sorbusaucuparia #jelly #rowanberryjelly #wildfood #bushcraft #wildernessliving #culinarydelights #countrylife
Lucy has produced another batch of the amazing Elderberry (Sambuccus nigra) syrup and cordial . A wonderful natural defence against some of civilisation’s germs and bugs .
#elderberry #elderberrysyrup #cordial #naturesremedies #eldertree #sambuccusnigra #tonic #natural #vitamins #bushlore #forage #coldandfludefence #ruralskills #countrylorebushcraft #countrylife #flora #bushkitchen #flyrepellant #wildernessliving
