Random recent photos from the last basic survival course

[k_estela]

We had a great basic survival course last week. I really miss all those who were there. Never in the years working at the wlc have I met a group that became so attached in one week. They really were like family at the end. In any case, here are some pics of random activities and such to stimulate the mind and hopefully get you out of the house for some more fun!

Bent over tree shelter. Naturally bent, ribs and roofing added.

Residents Mike, Bill and Diane

A twisted sappling dome shelter made by Big John, Bobby and Your's truly

Bobby and Me

A frame utilizing a natural notch in a tree. That ridgeline was locked in there. Mike, Tim and Andrew were the makers.

St. Johns Wort. A great tea with sedative properties

So good you would be willing to get the Sh$%s off of eating so many

More on the way...

 

[k_estela]

yummy wood sorrel. Lemon like taste.

Fields of milkweed pods ready for sauteeing.

Plant walk with Marty

Whittling notes before major knife work

trapper extraordinaire Bobby.

Little visitor one night on my bug net

bulbs from lillies

1" loops on this gill net. Made entirely from 550 inner strands and outer braid.

Figure 4 work

All the photos from the students are on the FB page here

http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1065912744#!/group.php?gid=103063040679&ref=ts

Hope you like them!

 

[mtnfolk mike]

awesome pics as always Kev...:thumbup: looke like a great time...

 

[darkwaters]

Very cool. Got to talk to Marty a PWYP and had a blast. Looking forward to the time when I can go up north and take the course.

 

[RescueRiley]

Looks Like a balst man.. Love that twisted limb shelter...

 

[kgd]

Looks like a great course!

 

[WILLIAM.M]

Looks like a great course!

I agree 110%:thumbup:

 

[Skunk Ape]

Looks fun! ;-)

 

[SpookyPistolero]

Very very cool! Looks like a good time, and thanks for sharing. I have to say, as a pharmacist I cringe every time I see st. Johns wort. The cause of infinite drug interactions!

 

[j williams]

Very very cool! Looks like a good time, and thanks for sharing. I have to say, as a pharmacist I cringe every time I see st. Johns wort. The cause of infinite drug interactions!

:thumbup: no joke.


Great pics Kev! Its a great time of year in the bush. Lots to eat.

 

[KiljoyKutlery]

I hate getting Worts.
Kev, looks like a great time. I have to get up there and see Marty, I miss the Ol' wise man...

 

[jcl-MD]

Thanks for the great pics!!

RP#141

 

[barrabas74]

That looks like so much fun, I would love to take a course like that.

 

[PropThePolecat]

Nice pics, looked like a blast!

 

[Thunderhorse]

Wow! Just how I remember the place, can't wait to come back.....