How To Spot Rocks When Canoeing

Struggling to spot those hidden rocks beneath the river’s surface? In this article (with embedded video), renowned canoe instructor Ray Goodwin shares his expert tips for reading the river like a pro. Learn how to identify the subtle signs of submerged obstacles and master the art of navigating through tricky waters. These insights will help you avoid those pesky rocks and make your river trips smoother and safer. Click to learn more and sharpen your river-reading skills…

What are the Origins of the Word “Bushcraft”?

What are the origins of the word bushcraft? Or, more simply put, where does the word bushcraft come from? In recent years, the term bushcraft has become associated with wilderness survival, self-reliance, and living in harmony with nature. But was this always the meaning and how did the current popular use of the term bushcraft come about? Read the full article to find out…

The Swedish Firesteel

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The Swedish Firesteel is an excellent version of the ferrocerium rod. This ferro rod is one of the best for bushcraft, survival and camping. By producing extremely hot sparks Swedish firesteels, and ferro rods more generally, can ignite a very wide range of potentially combustible materials. These rods provide a highly reliable source of sparks and can be used in wet or dry conditions. Consequently, they provide a highly effective way to start a fire. especially in well-trained hands. It’s an essential part of your kit for anything from a day out in the woods to multi-week wilderness adventures. There’s really no excuse for not carrying one (or two) with you. Find out all about the Swedish Firesteel in this article…

Bushcraft Beef Jerky In The Woods

Frontier Bushcraft team member Martin Tomlinson was spending a few days in the woods and took the opportunity to build a quick-and-easy jerky smoker, all from natural materials. This is a fun project that applies campcraft, bindcraft and firecraft skills, with the end-product of a tasty, nutritious food for camp or the trail…

Kevin Callan and Paul Kirtley in Conversation

Paul Kirtley joins Kevin Callan on Kevin’s remote video interview series, covering a good amount of ground in the conversation. Topics include motivations for being an outdoors educator, why we make outdoor journeys and where is most solace found. Paul tells a story about when he and a group of friends walked across Scotland, taking in the nine highest mountain peaks. The conversation also covers canoe adventures in the UK and Canada as well as giving rise to more general questions around the risks of wilderness travel, how you can transpose bushcraft skills and knowledge from one environment to another, as well as whisky!…

A Springtime Feast: Cooking Up A Treat In The Woods

Frontier Instructional Team member Henry Landon recounts a springtime foray into the woods to cook up a springtime feast in a pit oven. On what was already set to be a great day in the woods, Henry and companion discovered an extra bonus, enough to delight even the most discerning foragers…

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