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BCNW Workshop Information

Introduction to Bushcraft: Learn basic skills such as knot tying, tarp set up, and firelighting in wet weather. Knives, tools, and ultralight backpacking gear will be discussed. This workshop is geared toward anyone looking to lighten their packs and gain more confidence in the wilderness.

Winter Bushcraft : The emphasis of this workshop will be on how the core skills change and adapt with this beautiful yet unforgiving season. Learn to pack light, be warm, stay safe, and enjoy the outdoors in wintertime. Safe use and importance of the ax during wintertime will be covered in depth along with fire building, navigation, knife techniques, traps, snares, making cordage, etc.

Bushcraft Fundamentals: A six hour overview which covers the main points of all the workshops and topics.

Bushcraft Weekend: Our most popular two day course which covers all the topics and fits into most schedules. Information covered includes Edged Tools, Wild Foods, Fire, Cordage and Withes, Traps and Snares, Shelter (when possible), and Navigation.

Advanced Bushcraft : This week long course covers the basics as well as more advanced skills. We spend two days at our base camp before going into the moutains to test our skills.

Wild Foods: This will vary by the season and location. This is a stand alone two day course, however most of the material is also covered during the Advanced Bushcraft Course. Topics include traditional cooking methods, edible plants, woodburing backpacking and Yukon stoves, baking, angling techniques, carving untensils and cookware, etc. (PLEASE NOTE: Due to the expense of food and materials, the 50% discount offered to returning students does not apply to this course.)

Topics covered 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 vial 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.

"I attended a weekend long class with Mike. The class was very relaxed with great instruction and enough theory to back your actions of why things are done a certain way. Mike is a great teacher and spends a lot of time going over problem areas with you. In my honest opinion I would gladly take the class again. You leave with an abundance of knowledge and with a full arsenal of Bushcraft skills that will serve you for the rest of your life...
Mike also carries great top quality gear for the Bushcraft enthusiast. The gear is tested personally by Mike and he will even let you compare the gear during a class. Again he takes the time to explain why a certain tool works better than another. Thanks Mike for a great class...."

Mike H.
Portland, Oregon

"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

Upcoming workshops

Bushcraft Northwest is located in Goldendale, Washington at the East end of the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area. Workshops are usually held in this general area.

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 50% 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.

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August 14-15, 2010 ------ BUSHCRAFT WEEKEND FULL

Full meal provided on Saturday night. Fresh stream water runs through site. We will have a large outfitter tent with woodstove for getting warm, drying clothes, and sleeping in for those interested. Please bring whatever food and camping items you'd like for your comfort during your stay. We also bring some new gear to workshops for sale, but if these is something specific you are intersted in, please let us know so we are sure to bring it to the site.

SCHEDULE
Saturday 8/14/2010 ----10:00 - 17:00
Sunday 8/15/2010 ----- 08:00 - 13:00

PRICE: $200

LOCATION: Private location a few miles from Goldendale, WA. Directions will be provided after registration.

REGISTRATION: Please fill out this FORM AND WAIVER to register for the workshop. You may send us your payment via postal money order, or pay with a credit card or PayPal by clicking HERE.

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September 11-12, 2010--- BUSHCRAFT WEEKEND OPEN

SCHEDULE
Saturday 9/11/2010 ----10:00 - 17:00
Sunday 9/12/2010 ----- 08:00 - 13:00

PRICE: $200

LOCATION: Private location a few miles from Goldendale, WA. Directions will be provided after registration.

REGISTRATION: Please fill out this FORM AND WAIVER to register for the workshop. You may send us your payment via postal money order, or pay with a credit card or PayPal by clicking HERE.

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October 23-24, 2010--- BUSHCRAFT WEEKEND OPEN

SCHEDULE
Saturday 10/23/2010 ----10:00 - 17:00
Sunday 10/24/2010 ----- 08:00 - 13:00

PRICE: $200

LOCATION: Private location a few miles from Goldendale, WA. Directions will be provided after registration.

REGISTRATION: Please fill out this FORM AND WAIVER to register for the workshop. You may send us your payment via postal money order, or pay with a credit card or PayPal by clicking HERE.

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November 6-7, 2010--- WILD FOODS OPEN

Full meals provided but snacks are recommended. Fresh stream water runs through site. We will have a large outfitter tent with woodstove for getting warm, drying clothes, and sleeping in for those interested. Please bring whatever camping items you'd like for your comfort during your stay. We also bring some new gear to workshops for sale, but if these is something specific you are intersted in, please let us know so we are sure to bring it to the site.

SCHEDULE
Saturday 11/06/2010 ----10:00 - 17:00
Sunday 11/07/2010 ----- 08:00 - 13:00

PRICE: $200

LOCATION: Private location a few miles from Goldendale, WA. Directions will be provided after registration.

REGISTRATION: Please fill out this FORM AND WAIVER to register for the workshop. You may send us your payment via postal money order, or pay with a credit card or PayPal by clicking HERE.

If you have attended a workshop, please fill out this short questionnaire so we may continue to provide the best experience possible.

Mike Lummio is the founder and head instructor at Bushcraft Northwest. He is also a biologist, traditional bowhunter, fly fisherman, and serves on the Board of Directors for the Institute for Eco-dynamic Agriculture.