Wilderness Survival - Level 4

131 Walnut St,Saugus MA 01906

21 March, 2021

Description

This program is all about learning how to prepare for anything and how to make nature your friend by sharpening our survival skills. Wilderness Survival - Level 4This is our 4th class in the wilderness survival progression. Those who have taken completed the first 3 levels of wilderness survival will have many life saving skills. As you've realized by now, they all take a ton of practice. Should you ever get lost in the forest though, they are the people you want to be lost with. The 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. 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 4 - Specifically You Will Learn To:Create stone cutting toolsTie 1 advanced knotIdentify animal tracksCraft wooden bowls to boil water inCreate an atlatl hunting weaponRevisit the bow drill with advanced techniquesDetails:Age: 16+ (12+ with Adult)Duration: 4 hoursPrerequisite - LEVEL 3 (Email me at [email protected] to set up a test to skip any levels if you think you are ready)What to Bring:WaterSnack Clothes you do not mind getting dirtyPatience 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. 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!