SAR Shelter & Firecraft...

[River-8]

Ok, trying to catch up:

This was the 'before' pic, notice the ridge-line in the distance behind them; night nav had them spending a fair amount of time battering about up in that area ...

More later.

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[link2derek]

Thanks for posting - looks like fun.

Btw, it seems like it is ALWAYS windy when I'm trying to either start a fire or put up a non-freestanding tent! It just seems to always work out that way.

 

[River-8]

A few more.

One of many fire craft drills:

First group shelters take shape, hybrid of natural and man-made materials:

Stress testing stuff is just part of the deal:

After several hours/miles of night nav, its time to build the shelters in which to spend the rest of the night.
This one backed up to a big log lying perpendicular to the hillside:

One of the more interesting and extensive shelters:

This IS, after all, Blade Forums:

Morning comes with tearing down and packing up:

The 'after' pic:

Good times!
Many lessons-learned, skills sharpened and a bit of team building...!!

Cheers,
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[River-8]

A few more:

"Ok, so here's the plan..."

Fire success!

Darkness falls on back country nav...

Dinner...?

Nighty night...

Good times :thumbup: !!