Wilderness Survival - Level 1

131 Walnut St,Saugus MA 01906

13 February, 2021

Description

This program is all about learning how to prepare for anything and how to make nature your friend. Wilderness Survival - Level 1The wilderness is a place where nature is in charge. Weather, injuries, unexpected problems and situations can put even experienced people at risk. This program is all about learning how to prepare for anything and how to make nature your friend. These skills are available to everyone if they know how to recognize and use them. This introductory class will set you up with the basic skills to keep your self warm, hydrated, fed, and found. These skills are the foundation to your survival practice. Our goal: Have fun.Answer your questions. Have a great time exploring together. Share a practice of awareness and safety. Focus on hands-on learning. We will:Learn the basic tenants of survival in the backcountry. Build a shelter. Light a one-match fire.Identify something edible in nature and how to find it.Learn about different ways to survive in extreme situations. Level 1 - Specifically You Will Learn To:Use and sharpen a knifeTie 4 basic knotsSet up a tarp shelterTo dress in the outdoorsBuild and start a fire with only 1 matchPurify waterForage for wild edible plantsUse a compassHunt with simple weaponsDetails:Age: 16+ (10+ with Adult)Duration: 4 hoursWhat to Bring:WaterSnack Clothes you do not mind getting dirtyPatience Bring a friend - BUY A CLASS PASS & SAVEIf there is more than one of you we recommend you purchase a class pass and save! A class pass is the system we have for multiple ticket purchases. By purchasing a class pass you will get a special promo code which will allow you to enter it at purchase. For example, if you buy 5 classes for $249.00, you will receive $350.00 in class value. That's 29% off! Plus you'll save on fees through Eventbrite! Instructor: Tim SwansonTim is a primitive skills expert with over 15 years of experience. His teaching provides a light-hearted, informative and in-depth look at the natural world. Tim has taught primitive skills all over the northeast. Ever since he was born, being one with nature has been his passion and purpose. As a child, you would find him outside looking for bugs and in the high branches of trees. Nature makes up the majority of who he is. Certifications: Bachelors of Science in Adventure Education LeadershipBachelors of Science in Adventure TherapyCPR & AEDWilderness First ResponderCyberTracker Animal Trailing Level 2CyberTracker Animal Track & Sign Level 1CyberTracker Animal Tracker Level 1Leave No Trace Master EducatorAvalanche Awareness4-H Shooting Sports Shotgun Instructor4-H Shooting Sports Archery Instructor Items to consider**KnifeFerrocerium Rod (metal alloy)Flint (stone)Carbon SteelFlint & Steel SetChar ClothTinder: Jute TwineFresnel LensCordageParacordTinderboxFirecraft journal to record your experiments**BOS receives a small commission for purchases made through links in this post. COVID 19 Acknowledgement:I am symptom-free (A fever of 100° or more, Cough, Shortness of breath, Chills, Muscle aches, Sore throat, New loss of taste or smell, Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, congestion, runny nose, Headache, Severe fatigue)I have not come into contact with anyone who has tested positive for COVID-19I have not traveled to a state, other than a COVID-19 lower-risk state, within the past two weeksI am not sick with COVID-19I have not recently tested positive for COVID-19I have not recently had close contact with a person with COVID-19