mates for winter bushcraft course/expedition in Sweden february 2014

[Riccardo]

Hi guys, I hope this is the right place to post this.

I am looking for 3 guys to join me in a winter bushcraft course in Sweden on next february, probably 8th to 15th Feb.
6 days, 600 pounds per person.

The instructor is Matt Larsson-Clifford who is a qualified teacher of Outdoor Education and who has been responsible for the safe delivery of Adventurous Training (AT) in the Royal Air Force (RAF) and in Local Education Authority Centre's for the last 20 years.
Matt holds also many high-level outdoor coaching qualifications.

The course is designated for 4 participants to ensure a better learning and leisure experience.

If somebody is interested to join me please contact me via PM I will send you all the detalis via email.

thank you

 

[rik_uk3]

Not a great idea to leave your gmail address on an open forum.

 

[Riccardo]

edited, thanks for your suggestion!

 

[tedw]

I might be interested. A few more details, please - PM if you prefer.

Cheers, Ted

 

[tedw]

Thanks, Ricardo, for the information and links you sent me. I'm in - now to find a couple of like-minded winter 'crafters.

Ted

 

[DUCky]

I might be interested depending on the content of the training. I need to go out and play again this winter.
Let's see if we can go colder than Jokkmokk

 

[Riccardo]

Great Ted! So there are still 2 places.

Guys here more detailed information:
- The 600 pound (cost based upon 4 participants) will cover all costs other than the Flights and transport to Sundsvall. All other transport will be included. Food, fuel, and all accommodation will also be included.

- Medical cover and evacuation will be via local sources (european E111 will work in Sweden as well). Insurance for activities will be provided, you can of course choose to take out insurance for personal possessions etc.

-The course is a mixture of permanent camp and travel where days 4,5 & 6 will be a journey on snowshoes which we will make from natural resources.

-Matt will be provide all group equipment (tarps/tents/cooking). We will just need to provide suitable clothing and sleeping system.

 

[tedw]

Thanks, Ricardo, now to get a couple more adventurers. Now the BCUK Arctic expedition has been cancelled (and that is real shame) here's another chance to get out into the Nordic winter that covers some of the same training topics but does not require so many people to sign up. Not for complete novices, I suggest, and you will need all your own Arctic gear.

Cheers, DUCky, my feelings too. Can't promise serious cold, but we can hope!

A bit more info to add to what Ricardo's put above:

Our host and instructor, Matt, has just left the RAF after 16 Years as a Physical Education Officer and Adventurous Training Officer who has led 8 Nordic ski touring expeditions to Sweden, delivered Ski Touring Instruction to the army, navy and RAF in Sweden, Norway and Bavaria, was a specialist Survival Rescue Officer and is also a NCFE Level4 Bushcraft Instructor, Swedish mountain leader and holds many UK high level outdoor coaching qualifications and experience.

Outline Programme

DAY 1
Am—Introductory and revision activities including knife/saw/axe safety and usage etc.
Winter Hazards discussion and equipment brief.
Pm—Ice safety and ice breaking drills/Expedition packing and preparation.
DAY 2
Am Transport to start of expedition. Winter camp construction.
Pm—Fire lighting session and water collection.
DAY 3
Am—Snow shoe construction. Tracking and resource foraging session.
Pm—Natural shelter construction.
DAY 4
Am - Relocation Exercise using variety of Navigation techniques from GPS through to compass and map.
Pm—Avalanche awareness session. Snow shelter #1 construction
DAY 5
Am—Camp relocation using Natural Navigation techniques.
Pm—Ice fishing. Snow shelter #2 construction.
DAY 6
Am—Extraction phase.
Pm—Knife sharpening and knife law (UK Law). Clean up of kit.
NB All planned activities will be weather dependent and may change based upon the forecast.

Because it will be a small group, the programme can be changed (a bit) to accommodate individual requirements, within reason!

Anyone else up for it?

Ted W

 

[tedw]

Bump-bump-bumpety-bump!