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"Thanks for putting on a great class! I can truly say I learned a lot, and I'm really glad I attended. I would have spent years trying to learn all that information alone. As well, your teaching style and positive attitude allowed for a wonderful atmosphere for absorbing knowledge."
~ Nathan G. - Lacey, WA

 Mike, Wanted to send a huge 'Thank You' from Jane and myself. Not only was the weekend full of enormously useful information that we used throughout the rest of our trip, it was more fun than I could have ever imagined. I think more couples should do that workshop together. It definitely made us want to spend a lot more time camping together and with the information we now have, we'll be a lot more confident doing it.
~Michael and Jane W. - Boseman, MT

Curriculum Foundation

Classes are limited to eight people which results in a 4:1 ratio of student to instructor. This ensures lots of personalized attention so we may fully address the skill level of each individual student.
 
We want to help our students hone and revisit some of the skills they may have missed at previous workshops. In this spirit, we are offering a 25% discount to all returning students who have attended any of our workshops in the past. Please contact us at workshops@bushcraftnorthwest.com for special registration to take advantage of this offer.


 Bushcraft Weekend
 Winter Bushcraft Wild Foods Bushcraft Fundamentals Advanced Bushcraft


Topics taught during the workshops

Edged Tools: This is a must for those who want to get the most out of their tools. Learn proper knife techniques which will increase safety and functionality of this most important tool. Hands on learning with lots of carving. Knife sharpening, saw, and ax techniques are also covered.

Fire: Being able to light a fire can mean the difference between life and death. This section of the course covers vital topics such as fuel types, finding and preparing tinder, friction fire lighting, using a fire steel, etc.

Cordage and Withes: Learn traditional techniques of making cordage out of easily found natural materials.

Traps and Snares: Make figure-four deadfalls and snares, both of which can be modified for nonlethal use and fishing purposes when not in a survival situation. Making these ingenious contraptions will give you a new respect for our ancestors and spark your own creativity.

Shelter: Varies by season and location.

Navigation: How to use a compass and read natural signs (day and night) to get where you want to go. Orienteering compass required.

Bush Medicine / First Aid: A vital and often overlooked topic that should be familiar to all who venture into the backcountry.

Edible Plants: Plants are an easy and reliable food souce once the edible varities can be positively identified.

Location

Bushcraft Northwest is located in Goldendale, Washington at the East end of the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area. Workshops held in this general area unless otherwise noted.  Upon registration, you will receive an email with relevant information including exact driving directions to the site.

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