Basic Challenge BCUK Challenge - Beginner

[Chris]

Beginner Challenge version 0.0.1 (v0.0.1) - 06/05/2025​

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Fire​

Challenges pertaining to the construction, maintenance and ignition of fires.

Beginner​

1. Light a sustainable fire using only a lighter and natural materials (No modified natural materials such as firelighters)
2. Light a sustainable fire using a ferro rod, steel and natural materials
3. Light a sustainable fire using a piece of natural flint, a steel and natural materials

Intermediate​

1. Light a sustainable fire using a piece of natural flint, a steel and natural materials

Master

1. Light a fire using a firebow and natural material

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Water collection​

Challenges pertaining to the collection of water both for utility and drinking.

Beginner​

1. Create a solar still and use it to collect drinking water

Intermediate​

1. Create a filtration system which can be used to purify drinking water prior to boiling

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Knots and lashing​

Beginner

1. Learn to tie a bowline knot

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Shelter​

Challenges pertaining to the construction of shelter from the elements using both man-made and natural materials.

Beginner​

1. Set up a tarp shelter using man-made materials, which will keep you dry in the rain

Intermediate​

1. Create a shelter from natural materials which will keep you dry in the rain

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Cooking​

Challenges pertaining to the cooking of both purchased and foraged foodstuffs on a campfire or stove.

Beginner​

1. Use a stove or campfire to cook up a hot meal of any kind

Intermediate​

1. Use a campfire to cook up a simple meal using only the raw ingredients. This must be a full meal.

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Knife skills​

Challenges based on the safe and skillful use of a knife as a bushcraft tool.

Beginner​

1. Display the ability to sharpen a knife to a shaving edge
2. Create your own Try Stick, in the style of Mors Kochanski

Intermediate​

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Axe Skills​

Challenges based on the safe and skillful use of an axe as a bushcraft tool.

Beginner​

1. Safely chop enough firewood to sustain a fire for 2 hours

Intermediate​

1. Rough carve a spoon blank from a piece of wood

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Crafting​

Challenges pertaining to the crafting of material, tools and items which can be used in a bushcraft setting.

Beginner​

1. Build your own firebow
2. Knap a piece of flint which can be used with a fire steel to create sparks

Intermediate​

1. Carve yourself a reusable drinking vessel out of natural materials