Womens Wilderness Skills
5 h workshop
115€ (inkl. 24% VAT) / person
*minimi 4 participants
*language ENG or a mix between FIN/SWE/ENG depending on the participants
Designed exclusively for women, this guided adventure is created for beginners with no, or little, previous experience. Essential wilderness skills in a supportive and empowering environment. Our workshop will equip you with the knowledge and confidence to thrive in the great outdoors. From navigating the wilderness to preparing food over an open fire, our goal is to empower you with the skills you need to feel confident and safe in nature. Come join our community of adventurous women and unlock your inner explorer!
Content
You will learn the following skills:
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Handling an axe, saw, and knife
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Making fire with firesteel
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Building a temporary shelter
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The basics of navigating with map and compass
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Outdoor hygiene
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Preparing food over an open fire
The course includes:
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All food enjoyed during the course
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All equipment and material required during training
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Personal guidance
1 / Schedule example
10-10.30 - Introductions and information
10.30-11.30 - Fire preparations and making a fire
11-30-12.30 - Making food over open fire
12.30-13.00 - Lunch
13.00-14.00 - Shelterbuilding
14.00-15.00 - Basics in navigating with map & compass
2 / What to bring and how to dress
Dress accordingly to temperature and weather:
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Outdoorshoes, like hiking shoes or durable running shoes
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Headwear according to weather (cap or beanie)
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Durable outdoor pants
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Durable outdoor jacket
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Comfortable longsleeve or t-shirt depending on weather and temperature
Bring following:
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Small backpack for your own gear
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Extra warm layer for when sitting still, like and wool sweather or fleece
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Waterbottle (filled)
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Seatpad
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Gloves (Tip: Gloves made of leather ar especially good for when handeling fire and heat).
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Bowl/Plate, mug and cutlery for eating
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Rainclothes if the forecast promises rain
Contact me if you would like to rent some of the listed gear for a small fee.
3 / Good To Know
When working with fire there are some things that's good to have in mind:
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Your clothes will smell smoke afterwards. You'll get rid of the smell by hanging the clothes outside for some time to air out the smell of the smoke.
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There will be sparks from the fire, so don't wear your newest, nicest and most expensive outdoorclothes!