Root Skills Modules

The Root Skills Modules are exactly the same as our Root Skills course, but are run over 3 weekends. This makes these courses ideal for those people who have a busy life-style. You can chose which modules you want to attend (you can attend 1, 2 or all 3 modules) and you can decide in which order. Each of our module courses starts on Friday evening. After setting-up your camp, you will start learning some new skills before being  able to relax around the campfire and prepare yourselves for a busy and enjoyable weekend.

The Root Skills Modules course will introduce you to many of the fundamental skills you will need as you tread the bushcraft trail. These skills will allow you to enjoy your time in the wilderness environment with a minimal amount of equipment. Under the expert guidance and supervision of our instructors, you will gain knowledge and practical skills that will give you the confidence to delve deeper into this fascinating subject. Throughout each of the modules you will practice these skills and apply acquired knowledge.

Module 1

This module will take you through the skills to get you started including shelters,  fire-lighting and fire-lays, tree identification and outback cooking among many other subjects.

Module 2

The second of our module courses, will take your skills from the first course a bit further, again we shall cover fire-lighting ( fire by friction ) and fire-lays but will also include other subjects such as carving techniques, plant identification and uses, and water purification.

Module 3

We shall introduce you to more fire-lighting techniques and fire-lays which have not been covered in the previous modules as well as game preparation, snaring, improvised fishing, natural and astro-navigation, and an introduction to tracking.

Subjects Covered

Shelters ( natural & contemporary )

FireLighting (including friction fire-lighting )

Fire Lays

Outback Cooking

Wild Foods

Game Preparation

Snaring & Trapping

Introduction to Tracking

Improvised Fishing Techniques

Plant & Tree Identification  ( including uses )

Carving Techniques

Cutting Tools Maintenance

Natural Navigation (including astro.)

Water Collection, Storage &  Purification

Wilderness Safety & Hygiene

Kit & Equipment

The Psychology of Wilderness Living

Duration: 2 Days ( Friday evening to Sunday afternoon)

Dates Available are shown below

Dates shown in Red are fully booked at this time.

DATES 2008:

Module 1:  April 25th - 27th

Module 2:  May 23rd - 25th

Module 3:  June 23rd - 25th

Maximum of 12 students

Minimum age: 16 years

*Full Board

Course instructor : Lawrence Clark

Cost : £160 per person per module

* Students with special dietary needs may have to supply their own food, in this case a discount will be given.

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