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Back from our training class.
The Terrain was
We had rain, hail, wind, mist, snow, heavy fog, and a little bit of sunshine.
This was a hands on class all about the basics of survival. Every aspect of the class was taught outdoors in less than ideal weather conditions, but the best of spirits.
Skills
After a first aid discussion we got right to work with knife safety and use.
Reza showed how to do small knife work with a big blade and I did the small knife.
Students practicing their knife skills preparing shelters
This anonymous student is showing us possibly the stupidest way to ever cut a tree.
Morning hike out to make shelter
Making shelter in the cold misty weather
Trash Demo, finding as many uses as possible for trash we collected
Keeping with tradition I gave a thorough explanation of how we do it in Bum Camp
We showed a few different ways of determining general direction by using the moss on trees, indicators in nature, shadow stick method and using an analog watch, which none of us had.
Reza gave a survival bracelet class.
Everyone had to make fire and experience first hand what it is like to get a sustainable fire after a week of rain and snow had pummeled the area.
Proper organization and preparation for fire
Extra campfire activities-Bow Drill Demo
Reza did a rabbit stick class and the students all made one and practiced with it
Making wire snares and figure four traps
The Terrain was
We had rain, hail, wind, mist, snow, heavy fog, and a little bit of sunshine.
This was a hands on class all about the basics of survival. Every aspect of the class was taught outdoors in less than ideal weather conditions, but the best of spirits.
Skills
After a first aid discussion we got right to work with knife safety and use.
Reza showed how to do small knife work with a big blade and I did the small knife.
Students practicing their knife skills preparing shelters
This anonymous student is showing us possibly the stupidest way to ever cut a tree.
Morning hike out to make shelter
Making shelter in the cold misty weather
Trash Demo, finding as many uses as possible for trash we collected
Keeping with tradition I gave a thorough explanation of how we do it in Bum Camp
We showed a few different ways of determining general direction by using the moss on trees, indicators in nature, shadow stick method and using an analog watch, which none of us had.
Reza gave a survival bracelet class.
Everyone had to make fire and experience first hand what it is like to get a sustainable fire after a week of rain and snow had pummeled the area.
Proper organization and preparation for fire
Extra campfire activities-Bow Drill Demo
Reza did a rabbit stick class and the students all made one and practiced with it
Making wire snares and figure four traps
