Tag: bushcraft

Pride of the Valkyrie

Attendees of the Valkyrie Wilderness Workshops' Veterans Camp, October 2021
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Pride of the Valkyrie: Wilderness Wildcraft Workshops Warriors throughout history have had to endure horrendous experiences. Standing firm in a shield wall as Viking Berserkers wreak havoc. Screams all around. Limbs dismembered and skulls crushed. Blood spurting as if from fountains. Wading through knee deep mud in a trench attempting to

Alexander Selkirk: The Greatest Survivor?

Alexander Selkirk marooned © Look and Learn
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Alexander Selkirk: The Greatest Survivor? When we think of the greatest stories of survival there is no doubt that, for many, that of Robinson Crusoe features amongst them. It may even be at the top of the list. Yet, Robinson Crusoe is a fictional character. He was created by the novelist Daniel

The Bush Tucker Man Interview

Kev Newton and Les Hiddins
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Kev Newton interviews Les Hiddins aka The Bush Tucker Man Many people have argued over who the 'greatest' bushcrafter is. Over the last ten years or so, the debate has often been whether it's Ray Mears or Bear Grylls. Social media and satellite television has had a massive impact in popularising

Making Birch Bark Tar

Cooking birch bark tar
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Making Birch Bark Tar - with Dan Aylmer of Bushcraft UK Wilderness Living Skills Birch bark tar's sticky, water resistant and biocidal properties mean that it has a wide range of applications. Although best known as an adhesive, it has also been used in medicine. Furthermore, it can be used as

The Friction Fire Roll

Friction Fire Roll by Mel Grenfell
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Using the Friction Fire Roll to Make Fire - by Mel Grenfell The friction fire roll is arguably the easiest way of producing fire using friction. It is believed to have been invented by WW2 Prisoners of War trying to light their cigarettes in the absence of matches. However, it is

Kev the Australian Bushman

Kev Newton of ASI
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Over the last few years there has been so much in the media focusing on survival, bushcraft and outdoor skills. You may have watched some of it. I certainly have and I've mostly enjoyed them. One of the earliest I recall was 'The Bushtucker Man', set in Australia. From 'Marooned with

The Great Outdoors Show 2019

The Great Outdoors
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If you’re looking for something to do this summer, the Great Outdoors Show could be perfect for you.  Either with friends or with the family, it promises to be a great day or whole weekend out. What’s more, it’s not going to cost an arm and a leg. Prices have purposely