Advanced course for experienced participants in northern Maine woods.
Skills covered
Prerequisites
Built and stayed in at least two different shelters for multiple nights; fasted on water only for a minimum of 4 days; lit at least 25 bow drill fires; built and used packframes, pack baskets, cordage, rope, etc.; working knowledge of 50 plants; know personal reactions to various stresses including hunger, bugs, cold.
What to bring
Knife; axe; metal pot; shelter cover; homemade pack basket or pack frame with homemade rope; tent, tarp, or other shelter for base camp; bug net or noseeum netting recommended for summer; personal gear; cell phone (optional); phone charger or extra batteries.
Refund policy
See School Policies page for cancellation and refund details
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