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Bushcraft Courses

Rural Skills Courses

                               ORIGINS WEEKEND

This weekend course will give you an introduction into the world of Bushcraft and outdoor living skills.  The course is designed so you will be able to set up a tented wild camp, start a fire and prepare a meal for a short term or overnight stay whilst on the trail. On the course we will cover:

• Safe use of cutting tools
• Camp orientation, organisation and hygiene
• Fire lighting, lays and safety
• Firewood selection, collection and storage
• Cooking over an open fire
• Campcraft exercises
• Wood Carving
• Water Collection & Purification
• Wild game preparation
• Trapping techniques

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Full Itinerary

To gain full appreciation and experience real camping, all students are asked to camp with the Tamarack team.

All food and cutting implements will be provided while on the course.

Minimum age for attendance is 18 years old 

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Origins week

COURSE TIMINGS

Course starts Friday 8 pm
Finishes Sunday 4.30 pm

COURSE DATES

9th to 11th May 2008

16th to 18th May 2008- reunion weekend for anyone that has already been on a tamarack course this is a chance to get together and practice the skills learnt. Cost £75 per person

30th May to 1st June 2008- Now Full

4th July to 6th July 2008

15th August to 17th August 2008- Now Full

COURSE PRICE

£175 per person, includes  a Frost Mora training knife.

Max number of students per course - 8

Course Tutor - Ian Hickman

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email: info@tamarackgroup.co.uk