Woodlife Trails Wilderness Camp Course

Wilderness Camp Course

By Pablo | Posted in course

October 3rd, 2009

Suitable for: Families, Individuals

Previous Experience Required: None

Price guide: £175-00 per person

Duration: Weekend – Fri, Sat Sun

Dates: See below

Description:

This course will introduce particpants to wild camping using only basic equipment.

The course will show you how to set up various camps in the wilderness from base camps to quick setups. It includes safety, hygiene, basic cooking, different fire lays & lighting techniques, use of stoves, shelter arrangements and use of other basic equipment. This course is an ideal introduction for those who haven’t been wildcamping before.

You will be able to experiment with equipment and find out which is the most appropriate for you in a safe environment under the guidance of expert and experienced staff. We will also provide advice and tips as well as showing you some fundemental sessions to help you along the way.

This is a relaxing course with an easy flowing agenda which will be guided by the participants. Many extra learning points will be thrown in for example woodland awareness and wildlife observation. The course includes:

How to set up a wilderness camp
Different camp set ups
Camp safety and hygiene
Fire-lighting and fire lays
Cooking and stoves
Shelter and sleep
Woodland resources
Equipment

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Administration

The courses are self catering . Please bring food and a stove. Drinking water will be provided.

The course is held in the woods, so please bring suitable warm clothing for the season.

Please bring a shelter (small tent, bivi, hammock/tarp) but you will be able to try out additional equipment throughout the weekend.

You must bring a sleeping bag.

You are welcome to bring your own knife, but you are obliged to attend our safety brief.

The course will start at 6pm on a Friday and finish at 3pm on Sunday.

You will be sent the meeting point details on receipt of your final payment.

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