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Bushcraft Sleepover Promises A Wild Night In Dalby Forest
2010-05-28 09:38:00
Adults are being invited to hear the call of the wild and spend the night in the big dark forest fending for themselves. The Forestry Commission is staging a unique sleepover bushcraft event for grown ups involving building a des res shelter from natural materials, foraging for food and learning how to identify animal tracks on the estate in 3,440 hectare (8,600 acre) Dalby Forest, near Pickering, North Yorkshire. The event takes place on 20 March and again on 15 May and 18 September. Forest chiefs have staged similar smaller scale day-time events for youngsters for many years and even come up with National Den Building Day to celebrate the great outdoors. But as ranger Mark Barker explained, it wasn’t just children that came along. “We found that the adults were just as enthusiastic as the kids, which got us thinking there’s scope here to do something quite ambitious. Interest in bushcraft has never been higher thanks to such gurus as Ray Mears. But it also fits in with a gr
2010-05-28 09:38:00
Adults are being invited to hear the call of the wild and spend the night in the big dark forest fending for themselves. The Forestry Commission is staging a unique sleepover bushcraft event for grown ups involving building a des res shelter from natural materials, foraging for food and learning how to identify animal tracks on the estate in 3,440 hectare (8,600 acre) Dalby Forest, near Pickering, North Yorkshire. The event takes place on 20 March and again on 15 May and 18 September. Forest chiefs have staged similar smaller scale day-time events for youngsters for many years and even come up with National Den Building Day to celebrate the great outdoors. But as ranger Mark Barker explained, it wasn’t just children that came along. “We found that the adults were just as enthusiastic as the kids, which got us thinking there’s scope here to do something quite ambitious. Interest in bushcraft has never been higher thanks to such gurus as Ray Mears. But it also fits in with a gr
Bear Grylls Gives Himself A Guano Enema
2010-05-12 06:59:00
Adventurer Bear Grylls is back for another season of Born Survivor, and he's starting it off in grand fashion by giving himself a "guano enema" while in the middle of the Pacific Ocean.Well done Bear!
2010-05-12 06:59:00
Adventurer Bear Grylls is back for another season of Born Survivor, and he's starting it off in grand fashion by giving himself a "guano enema" while in the middle of the Pacific Ocean.Well done Bear!
Surviving In The Wilderness - The 8 Essentials
2010-05-05 05:54:00
The most important technique for surviving in the wilderness is the will to survive. You need the correct attitude or you will have a very tough time surviving. A lot of your survival skills can be learned from being in the wilderness. From going to seminars, shows, to learning the skills passed down from your parents or grandparents. Here I will detail some of the bare essentials that are needed in a survival situation. Having a survival kit is a necessity, but the contents of that kit will depend on your situation. 1. Your first priority is shelter. In wet or changeable weather conditions most people cannot survive for more than a few hours. Your shelter must protect you from the elements and be comfortable enough for resting and sleeping. 2. Another skill to learn is how to make a fire. Practice this skill under different conditions: wet and dry. A fire will not only keep you dry but you can use it to cook food, purify water or even sterilize bandages. 3. Water
2010-05-05 05:54:00
The most important technique for surviving in the wilderness is the will to survive. You need the correct attitude or you will have a very tough time surviving. A lot of your survival skills can be learned from being in the wilderness. From going to seminars, shows, to learning the skills passed down from your parents or grandparents. Here I will detail some of the bare essentials that are needed in a survival situation. Having a survival kit is a necessity, but the contents of that kit will depend on your situation. 1. Your first priority is shelter. In wet or changeable weather conditions most people cannot survive for more than a few hours. Your shelter must protect you from the elements and be comfortable enough for resting and sleeping. 2. Another skill to learn is how to make a fire. Practice this skill under different conditions: wet and dry. A fire will not only keep you dry but you can use it to cook food, purify water or even sterilize bandages. 3. Water
3 Safety Tips For Hikers
2010-04-29 08:03:00
Hiking is generally not a dangerous activity if you prepare properly. There are times, however, that you'll be a long way from "civilization" and you could get injured or have something else happen. In order to hike safely, the following safety tips should always be considered. 1. Don't Hike Alone This is probably not critical if you're just going for a leisurely hike in the local park but if you're going to venture into the forest, a canyon or some other trickier area, you shouldn't travel alone. Hiking with a partner can offer many advantages. People in pairs are less likely to become overly anxious when faced with a problem or setback, and they can offer assistance to one another for getting up steep inclines, across streams or any other trouble spot. If an injury does occur, the partner can hike back to the trailhead to get assistance. And if it becomes necessary, it's much easier for two people to conserve their body heat than for a single person to do so. 2. Plan Ahead Make
2010-04-29 08:03:00
Hiking is generally not a dangerous activity if you prepare properly. There are times, however, that you'll be a long way from "civilization" and you could get injured or have something else happen. In order to hike safely, the following safety tips should always be considered. 1. Don't Hike Alone This is probably not critical if you're just going for a leisurely hike in the local park but if you're going to venture into the forest, a canyon or some other trickier area, you shouldn't travel alone. Hiking with a partner can offer many advantages. People in pairs are less likely to become overly anxious when faced with a problem or setback, and they can offer assistance to one another for getting up steep inclines, across streams or any other trouble spot. If an injury does occur, the partner can hike back to the trailhead to get assistance. And if it becomes necessary, it's much easier for two people to conserve their body heat than for a single person to do so. 2. Plan Ahead Make
How Could You Use Wilderness Survival During An Urban Disaster?
2010-04-26 05:45:00
Many people who go off into the woods for hiking, camping, and backpacking trips learn a variety of wilderness survival skills. These are very important if you get lost in the woods. They help you become more comfortable so that you can last until you are found again. Realistically, this rarely happens to anyone. It's more likely that you are in a local disaster in your city that will make you need to rely upon these skills if it is severe enough. These could be caused by wildfires, floods, hurricanes, and other weather related events. Luckily, your wilderness survival skills should help you in this type of urban disaster. Knowing where you can get water can be an important skill as well. Hopefully you already have a few days water on hand just in case anything happens. But if the disaster were to last more than a week, you will need to know where to find water. There are many skills like using plastic bags over plants or a simple solar sill that will let you get water e
2010-04-26 05:45:00
Many people who go off into the woods for hiking, camping, and backpacking trips learn a variety of wilderness survival skills. These are very important if you get lost in the woods. They help you become more comfortable so that you can last until you are found again. Realistically, this rarely happens to anyone. It's more likely that you are in a local disaster in your city that will make you need to rely upon these skills if it is severe enough. These could be caused by wildfires, floods, hurricanes, and other weather related events. Luckily, your wilderness survival skills should help you in this type of urban disaster. Knowing where you can get water can be an important skill as well. Hopefully you already have a few days water on hand just in case anything happens. But if the disaster were to last more than a week, you will need to know where to find water. There are many skills like using plastic bags over plants or a simple solar sill that will let you get water e
Native American Tipi History
2010-04-08 05:39:00
The word 'tipi' comes from the Lakota language and is made up of two elements: thi, which means 'to dwell in' and pi, which means 'they dwell'. Tipis were used by most (but not all) Indians of the great plains as the tipi is highly durable and mobile, easily broken down and packed away quickly when a tribe needed to move camp in pursuit of more fertile land, warmer climates and buffalo. Buffalo were indispensable to the Native Americans. They provided them with food (meat) tools, clothes, weapons (buffalo hide shields and strings for the bow) and the skins of many buffaloes were needed to cover the fifteen foot tipi poles. Although there was an abundance of buffalo (prior to the 19th century bison hunts) there was very little wood on the great plains and the Indians would often travel many hundreds of miles in search of straight poles to erect their tipis. Three poles were lashed together to form a tripod and then additional, lighter, poles were added around it two or more feet apar
2010-04-08 05:39:00
The word 'tipi' comes from the Lakota language and is made up of two elements: thi, which means 'to dwell in' and pi, which means 'they dwell'. Tipis were used by most (but not all) Indians of the great plains as the tipi is highly durable and mobile, easily broken down and packed away quickly when a tribe needed to move camp in pursuit of more fertile land, warmer climates and buffalo. Buffalo were indispensable to the Native Americans. They provided them with food (meat) tools, clothes, weapons (buffalo hide shields and strings for the bow) and the skins of many buffaloes were needed to cover the fifteen foot tipi poles. Although there was an abundance of buffalo (prior to the 19th century bison hunts) there was very little wood on the great plains and the Indians would often travel many hundreds of miles in search of straight poles to erect their tipis. Three poles were lashed together to form a tripod and then additional, lighter, poles were added around it two or more feet apar
Wilderness Gathering -The Original Bushcraft Show 19th August - 22nd August 2010
2010-03-08 03:54:00
The Wilderness Gathering has now become the premier annual festival of Bushcraft, survival and primitive skills. The aim of "The Gathering" is still as it was back in 2003. That is, to bring together all those interested in the Bushcraft and Wilderness skills and related interests to enjoy a weekend of knowledge sharing in a relaxed and family-friendly atmosphere Onsite you will find Bushcraft schools and an international band of professional instructors hosting introductory lessons on all kinds of skills, trade stands, acres of woodland to enjoy your skills plus a heard of North American Bison! The Gathering has established itself as the ideal outdoor family event of the year and includes The Coyote Kids Club which was introduced in 2005 specifically aimed at youngsters with an interest in bushcraft. Specific events and classes are run throughout the weekend purely for the children. Included in The Coyote Kids Schedule is a compulsory knife safety workshop. For advance purchase ticke
2010-03-08 03:54:00
The Wilderness Gathering has now become the premier annual festival of Bushcraft, survival and primitive skills. The aim of "The Gathering" is still as it was back in 2003. That is, to bring together all those interested in the Bushcraft and Wilderness skills and related interests to enjoy a weekend of knowledge sharing in a relaxed and family-friendly atmosphere Onsite you will find Bushcraft schools and an international band of professional instructors hosting introductory lessons on all kinds of skills, trade stands, acres of woodland to enjoy your skills plus a heard of North American Bison! The Gathering has established itself as the ideal outdoor family event of the year and includes The Coyote Kids Club which was introduced in 2005 specifically aimed at youngsters with an interest in bushcraft. Specific events and classes are run throughout the weekend purely for the children. Included in The Coyote Kids Schedule is a compulsory knife safety workshop. For advance purchase ticke
Get busy With Bushcraft This Half Term
2010-02-18 05:17:00
The Forestry Commission has planned some fun bushcraft events to keep children amused this half term on its estate in West Devon. On Tuesday 16 February children can head to Cookworthy Forest, near Holsworthy where our Ranger will teach them some basic bushcraft and survival skills in the Celtic roundhouse. There will be sessions on fire lighting and shelter building and there will be toasted marshmallows to finish with. Similar events will then be held at Eggesford Forest near Crediton on Thursday 18 February. There will two sessions on both days. The first, aimed at children between four and eight will run from 10am until 12 noon. The later sessions, which will start at 1.30pm and finish at 3.30pm are for children aged between eight and 12. The cost is £6 per child and accompanying adults go free. Booking is essential by calling 01392 834233.
2010-02-18 05:17:00
The Forestry Commission has planned some fun bushcraft events to keep children amused this half term on its estate in West Devon. On Tuesday 16 February children can head to Cookworthy Forest, near Holsworthy where our Ranger will teach them some basic bushcraft and survival skills in the Celtic roundhouse. There will be sessions on fire lighting and shelter building and there will be toasted marshmallows to finish with. Similar events will then be held at Eggesford Forest near Crediton on Thursday 18 February. There will two sessions on both days. The first, aimed at children between four and eight will run from 10am until 12 noon. The later sessions, which will start at 1.30pm and finish at 3.30pm are for children aged between eight and 12. The cost is £6 per child and accompanying adults go free. Booking is essential by calling 01392 834233.
A Bushcrafter's Guide To Getting A Good Source Of Potable Water
2010-02-11 05:39:00
If you love doing the extreme or by chance is trapped in a forest, you must know how to survive, among them is knowing how to avoid dehydration. The simple answer to this is by obtaining safe water to drink. An average person may survive for 3 to 5 days without fluid intake. This of course depends on the climate and the how much energy they exert to survive. A lot of those who do not survive in the wild are reported to have died of dehydration. It is very difficult if you do not know where to look for, how to get, or how to clean water so you can drink. Fluid Loss Bushcraft survival primarily depends on food intake, fluid intake, and fluid conservation. If you can't find water to drink most likely you cannot find food to eat. We come down to the third essential point which is fluid conservation. You must remember that the more fluid you expend means the more fluid you must drink. Here are some methods how our body loses fluid: • Perspiring - Perspiration is a natural ways to coo
2010-02-11 05:39:00
If you love doing the extreme or by chance is trapped in a forest, you must know how to survive, among them is knowing how to avoid dehydration. The simple answer to this is by obtaining safe water to drink. An average person may survive for 3 to 5 days without fluid intake. This of course depends on the climate and the how much energy they exert to survive. A lot of those who do not survive in the wild are reported to have died of dehydration. It is very difficult if you do not know where to look for, how to get, or how to clean water so you can drink. Fluid Loss Bushcraft survival primarily depends on food intake, fluid intake, and fluid conservation. If you can't find water to drink most likely you cannot find food to eat. We come down to the third essential point which is fluid conservation. You must remember that the more fluid you expend means the more fluid you must drink. Here are some methods how our body loses fluid: • Perspiring - Perspiration is a natural ways to coo
Wilderness Survival - Would You Survive?
2010-02-09 09:10:00
A free 'How To' guide to wilderness survival. Would you survive the elements, know how to attract attention or find water? Click Here for Free Wilderness Survival PDF
2010-02-09 09:10:00
A free 'How To' guide to wilderness survival. Would you survive the elements, know how to attract attention or find water? Click Here for Free Wilderness Survival PDF