Learn how to find fatwood in nature!

In this half day Wilderness Skills session you will learn where to find fatwood, what it is, and how to harvest it.  You and your guide will take a short hike into a woodland in search of fatwood sources. Fatwood will be harvested with a small axe or hatchet.

Boots or sturdy shoes, long pants, and work gloves are strongly recommended. Bring your own axe / hatchet or borrow one.

Take your harvested fatwood home with you!

Learn and apply the principles of fire building!

In this half day Wilderness Skills session you will learn the basic principles of starting and maintaining a fire, including fire safety, as well as fuel sourcing and processing. Next you will put your learning into practice by building and fueling a fire. 

Boots or sturdy shoes, long pants, and work gloves are strongly recommended. 

Pairs well with Fatwood Harvest or Wild Herbal Tea wilderness skills sessions

Harvest and brew a variety of wild herbal teas!  

In this half day Wilderness Skills session you will learn (at least two) types of plants that are suitable for a wild herbal tea.  After the harvest, brew and enjoy your teas while relaxing in nature.   

Take part of your harvest home with you to enjoy later!

- Herbal tea options will vary by season and location

Learn and apply essential knots for setting up camp!

In this half day Wilderness Skills session you will learn several knots. Next you will practice those knots by constructing your own ridgeline and flying a tarp.

Take your completed ridgeline home with you (cordage included in price)

Bring your own tarp, borrow one, or take home a new rigged tarp for an additional fee