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…
[You can also watch Winter Bushcraft & Survival: Generating Water From Snow directly on YouTube] Let us know your thoughts and comments on this video in the comments section below. Which technique or even single tip did you find most … Read More
Last winter I filmed a number of winter skills videos, which I added to my YouTube channel. I wanted to bring them to your attention here on the Frontier Bushcraft Blog, so that you can see them all in one … Read More
The Call Of The Wild: The Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) is a 2,661 mile hiking trail, starting in Mexico and ending in Canada. To continuously hike the whole trail in one long attempt is called through-hiking. I through-hiked the whole … Read More