Carry On Kilimanjaro
Climbing Kilimanjaro is something I have wanted to do for a long while. In January this year (2014) after months of research and weeks of planning, my friend and colleague Tom Kaye and I boarded a plane to do exactly … Read More
Climbing Kilimanjaro is something I have wanted to do for a long while. In January this year (2014) after months of research and weeks of planning, my friend and colleague Tom Kaye and I boarded a plane to do exactly … Read More
A day of challenges, compounded by torrential rain, illustrates the broader benefits of training in wilderness bushcraft skills…
While we run courses and trips year round, the majority of our open courses take place in Spring, Summer and early Autumn, with this course season really kicking off around Easter. In preparation for this, every Spring the Frontier Bushcraft … Read More
I’m just back from overseeing 10 days of training and development for our instructional team. This included several days of first aid training. First aid training is important. My personal view is that first aid should be taught at school. … Read More
Those of us who are fans of tarps already know they are a versatile and protective shelter. A tarp made of a modern lightweight material takes up little space in your pack yet creates a relatively large covered area for … Read More
Wilderness Day is a classic canoe camping documentary from 1954 filmed in the Quetico Superior wilderness area, in northern Minnesota. The film harks back to another age yet contains timeless messages about respect for nature and the value of being proficient in wilderness skills…
There was nothing wrong with me. I didn’t walk 2,668.8 miles to cure myself, to become anything, or to fix anything. I did it because I wanted to. I was lucky enough to just want an adventure. Part of me … Read More
In this video you’ll discover fire lighting techniques that are simple, straightforward and reliable in cold conditions. When I filmed this video is was minus 28 to minus 30 degrees Celsius (25 below Fahrenheit). In particular you’ll discover – the two key natural firelighting…
Before, during and after my hike of the Pacific Crest Trail, my partner and I met many people who “would love to do something like that but, really I couldn’t”. Following this statement we were generally given a reason why:
Dressing for winter takes some practice. Yes, we can all wrap up warm, wear a hat and gloves and wiggle our toes when they get a little chilly. But dressing well for an extended period outdoors in winter requires a bit more skill in clothing management. Most people have no experience of…