SURVIVAL AND WILDERNESS LIVING SCHOOL

Basic Bushcraft, (Two Day course)

Our Expedition Style Camp.

What's it about? This two day course requires no previous experience or knowledge of bushcraft, it is designed to allow a complete novice to gain enough experience to enable them to feel comfortable in the wilderness and gain some fundamental bushcraft skills. This is a hands on course, your instructors will explain and demonstrate, but you will get the opportunity to have a go at everything with the instructors always nearby to give advice and help. We will give you a high quality bushcraft knife to use on the Basic Bushcraft course, which you can take home with you.

The advanced bushcraft course begins immediatly after this basic course.

All our courses involve camping out, please bring your own tent or shelter. You will be based in and around an Expedition type camp. All main meals will be supplied and evenings will be spent around the campfire exchanging stories over coffee, or tea if you like... Located 40 minutes from Dublin. Courses will go ahead in all but the most extreme weather.

To book, call Bushcraft Ireland on 087 2266922, or email info@bushcraftireland.com for a booking form.

What you'll cover:

o Safety and Camp Briefing.

o Bushcraft Tools: Safe use of Knife, Axe and Saw. Tool design, selection and maintenance.

o Water: methods of sourcing, collection and purification.

o Shelter: Why we need shelter, building improvised natural shelters, (you can sleep in them if you wish). Modern shelters.

o Fire: Basic principles of fire-lighting, siting, laying, fire making. Fire management. Various methods of fire lighting.

o Outdoor Cooking: Practical camp crafts. Outdoor hygiene practices. Game preparation.

o Knife Craft and Saw Craft.

o Survival psychology.

When: We run this course regularly. See our Calendar for the next available course. Course's start at 7:00pm on the first evening and finish at about 3:00pm after two nights. Dates given on the calendar are the overnight dates. For organised groups, we can customise times.

Who: Suitable for the complete beginner, or for those with some experience who want a bit more practice. Persons under 17 should be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Please use the booking form to inform us if you have any special dietary requirements.There is a maximum of 10 people on this course.

Where: In a beautiful native woodland in Co. Louth, you will be provided with instructions and directions when we have confirmed your booking. Only 40 mins from Dublin.

What do I bring: Check out the Kit List page for advice on what to bring.

How much: The cost of the course is €185 per person. All food provided.

 

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