TAMARACK CAMPCRAFT WEEK. Outdoor living skills courses. The aim of a Tamarack course is to help people gain a deeper understanding of the natural world that surrounds them. Through hands on experience of outdoor living skills in a safe and enjoyable envir

ORIGINS WEEK

This week long experience will give you an introduction to the world of Bushcraft and outdoor living skills. We cover the fundamentals of Bushcraft so you gain a deeper understanding, build confidence and self reliance in the outdoors.

On the course we will cover:

Safe use of cutting tools- Knife, saw and basic axe
Natural shelter construction
Tree and plant identification and uses
Wild foods
Fire lighting lays and safety
Fire by Friction
Cooking over open fires
Water collection and purification
Nature observation and movement
Wood carving and woodcraft projects
Natural Cordage
Stalking Wild Game

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Full Itinerary

On this course as on the weekend course, students are asked to camp with the Tamarack team. All food and cutting implements will be provided on the course.

Minimum age for attendance is 18 years old

COURSE TIMINGS

Course starts 7pm Sunday until 4.00pm the following Saturday.

COURSE DATES

11th to 17th May 2008

6th July to 12th July 2008

COURSE PRICE

£495 per person which includes a frost mora knife, army firesteel and full tinder box

Max number of students per course 8

Course Tutor - Mike Rushton and Ian Hickman