1 day Introduction to Bushcraft Course
The 1 day introduction to Bushcraft course is the perfect first step on your journey into the world of Bushcraft. It has been designed to provide an introduction to the Tools, techniques and skills of Bushcraft. It is also a great course for those who would like to learn new skills but don’t yet feel ready to spend a night out in the open. The course starts at 9.30am and runs until 5pm. During this time you will learn how to safely use a Knife, Saw and Axe. How to light a fire without Matches, How to construct an emergency shelter, how to cook over a fire, how to identify plants for food and medicine, and many other skills.
A very enjoyable course that is available for anyone over the age of 8yrs. No previous Bushcraft experience required, although a moderate level of fitness will be required.
Subjects covered during this course may vary depending on seasonal changes however if there is a particular subject that you would like to know more about please feel free to ask your instructor. We are here to help.
We also offer a range of specialised 1 day courses such as the Fungi Forage, Fire lighting, Primitive and Modern Traps and Tracking techniques, Traditional Crafts such as Charcoal making and Wood Turning. Please contact us for group bookings on any of these courses.
Course includes.
Introduction to the tools and equipment of Bushcraft, including the safe handling of Axes, Knives, and Saws.
- The survival mind, learning how to think like a survivor.
- Fire lighting using Friction and other methods.
- Shelter building.
- Wild food forage and preparing wild foods.
- Wilderness cooking.
- Traps and Tracking.
- Signaling and Navigation.
1 or 2 day Corporate Teambuilding Course
Internet Outdoors offers a range of original corporate development courses which are highly enjoyable yet challenging and educational. In our experience Bushcraft and Survival based teambuilding courses offer far more potential for expressing individual creativity than traditional teambuilding workshops.
We have a range of scenario based courses specifically designed for the business community. Our courses are challenging yet safe, and can be adapted to your requirements. Our courses are educational, fun, and we believe far more worthwhile than many other activities.
We have formulated our courses to bring out the very best in individual team members by allowing them to develop their self confidence through creative expression and group participation. Our scenario based activities require team work and creative thinking. We encourage all participants to “think outside the Box” when dealing with problems and scenarios.
Please phone us with your specific requirements and we will put together a perfect course for your Company.
1 or 2 day Survival and Teambuilding Course
This course is based on a plane crash Survival Scenario. The teams are required to pass a series of challenges such as building a Shelter, lighting a Fire, Cooking a meal etc. There is also an orienteering Treasure hunt, and a series of mental agility exercises that will decide which team survives. This course is designed to be Fun, and is suitable for participants of all ages and abilities.
Please phone for course prices and availability.
2 Day Castaway Survivor Course (www.gowercoastadventures.co.uk)
You and your Team will be taken to a remote location by Gower Coast Adventures in their 10 metre R.H.I.B (Rigid Hulled Inflatable Boat) called Sea Serpent. This Boat has a 315 hp Marine Turbo Diesel Engine, and is capable of speeds in excess of 30 knots. A truly exhilarating way to experience the Gower Coastline.
Once you reach the Remote location you will be cast away on a deserted Beach where you will be met by the Natives (Internet Outdoors staff), who will provide you with a Survival Kit and Map. Your group must navigate their way to the Camp site where they will build Shelters, Light Fires and make themselves comfortable until they are rescued. A challenging and truly enjoyable experience that will leave you with some unforgettable memories.
(But beware the savage natives who will be watching your every move).
Please phone for course prices and availability.
Practical Woodsman Course
The Practical Woodsman Course is designed for those with little or no previous Bushcraft experience.
The course will begin with an introduction to the safe use of Bushcraft Tools such as the Knife, Saw and Axe. We will then progress through a range of skills based on their priority to Wilderness Survival. The basic skills of Shelter Construction, Fire lighting, finding and preparing Food and Water, Natural Cordage, Wilderness Cooking, Coastal Foraging and many other skills are crammed into this extremely worthwhile course. This is an ideal prerequisite course for any of our expeditions.
Although course content will vary according to seasonal changes the practical woodsman course will cover.
- Friction Fire-lighting
- The importance of shelter
- Primitive and Modern Traps and tracking techniques
- Wilderness Cooking
- Identifying edible plants
- Natural Cordage
- The Tools of Bushcraft...
- and many other skills.
Prehistoric Gower experience
The enjoyment of learning how to live comfortably in a wilderness environment is something that the whole family can now enjoy. During 2005 we had a massive number of enquiries from families with young children. At the time we didn’t have any courses specifically designed for families, but for 2006 we will be offering several Wilderness weekend camps.
Safety is of course a priority for us, so we have developed a range of activities that can be enjoyed by everyone. Dad can learn how to use an Axe while the kids build a hoop shelter, and Mum can take a well earned break. The course will be based at Parc-le-Breos valley in the centre of Gower. This fantastic location is perfect for a whole range of activities from wilderness Bushcraft and nature walks, to chilling out on the Beach. The campsite is surrounded by deciduous woodland and is only 20 minutes walk from the Sea.
The weekend will include Nature Walks and Coastal Foraging, Shelter Building, Fire lighting and wilderness Cookery, Tracking,, willow craft and many other activities.
Accommodation is Camping and you are welcome to bring your own tents.
1 week Bushmaster Course
This course is only for those who already have some experience of Bushcraft. A reasonable level of physical fitness is required for this course as there will be some walking involved.
Spend 7 days learning how to make yourself comfortable in the Great outdoors. We will be building a variety of different shelters and navigating between several locations during this course. We will also be incorporating coastal foraging and traditional woodland crafts into this course.
Typically this course will cover Fire Lighting, Shelter Building, Navigation, Cooking using a variety of methods, Identifying wild Plants and Fungi, Basket making, Wood Carving, Making Stone Tools, Building Traps, Hunting Tools and Techniques, Using and maintaining a Knife Axe and Saw safely, Tracking, camouflage and concealment. Later in the year we will also be running a course dedicated to the production of Buckskin and other products from Deer Hide.
We will be using several locations for this course.
Course include
- Advanced shelter building (Various types)
- Making Stone tools
- Fire lighting
- Primitive cordage
- Traps, Tracking and Fishing
We will also be covering a wide range of other skills.
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