Monday, November 10, 2014

What to do this winter

Well winter has come a little early here in the Land of 10,000 lakes. Today brought our first snow fall of the season. A sticky, heavy, wet 6-8 inches or so.




To go along with my last post regarding Experience vs. Knowledge  may I offer a suggestion? How about taking some classes in bush craft skills online?  What if I told you they were completely free? sound too good to be true? Think again, my friends.




One of the best forums out there that pertains to bush crafting is Bushcraft USA, the link can be found on the sideboard of my blog. There are so many great threads on that board it's unbelievable. Trip reports, gear threads, vendors, and much more. One of the best features is Bush Class.




Bush Class USA




Bush class is an online course offering various classes on skills and techniques ranging from the basics through intermediate and advanced skills. They are taught mainly by Terry Barney of the Midwest School of Bushcraft. Terry is also a former Air Force Survival Instructor.  While Terry is the main man, many of the courses are taught by other amazing members of the forum.



These classes are done on your own time with no pressure. To earn your certification in each of the three levels you submit pictures or video of your completed class in the appropriate threads. In addition each to the skills each course requires a number of outings, many of which are "overnighters". They don't have to be done in order but one class does build on another so it is easier and makes more sense to do so.




Personally I wont be winter camping this year so my over nighters will wait until the spring thaw, but I will try to get out for some outings to hone skills during some of the milder days ahead.  The classes themselves, aside from those requiring fire craft can be done in the comfort of your own home, mostly.




A great way to gain some valuable experience with some skills to have if ever you should need them.



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