Bushcraft and survival have become particularly synonymous in recent times and for those new to the subject, the distinctions and terminology can be confusing. Although a sound knowledge of bushcraft will equip the individual to cope with, or perhaps more importantly avoid a survival situation, this subject reaches far beyond the realms of survival, teaching how to read and utilise the natural world in a way that can only add to the outdoors experience.

This course opens the doorway to the world of Bushcraft and is aimed at introducing the basic skills necessary to feel at home in the great outdoors. Becoming proficient with these skills takes time, energy and practice and for this reason we are not intent on giving you a hard time or making you suffer. It is our firm belief that acquiring these skills to a proper level is impossible unless the student is warm, comfortable and well fed. The final course content is subject to the interests of the group but is likely to include most of the following -

- Fire-making and management including fire-by-friction
- Improvised shelters
- Wild edible and medicinal plants
- Cordage
- Tool use and maintenance
- Simple campfire cookery

We provide a simple breakfast and evening meal each day, but you will need to bring food for your own lunches. Cooking utensils, pots and pans will be provided and there is a large campfire, plus a small gas stove for back up.

Course Leader - Alex Travers ('Feathers') has always been fascinated by the depth of knowledge of native peoples around the world and has spent many years gathering information and taking it into the purity of wilderness. He has trained for ten years in the skills and philosophy of Tom Brown Jnr's Tracker School. With a degree in the creative arts Alex brings a lot of spontaneity to his teaching and shares his passion for the skills of living with the earth and the simple joys that they bring.

Location: This camp will take place at a beautiful location in Devon.