sweden trip
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Don't worry mate, there will be plenty of reviews coming up.Abbe Osram said:pictures would be even better!
// Abbe
I don't know about the other people on the trip, but I'm having troucle re-adjusting to town life and things like computers !!!By the way Abbe, you live in the most beautiful, serene and spiritual country I've ever been to.
Martin
P.s. Welcome to the Forum Charlie B.c. It's a pleasure to know you and BTW, your namesake made it back to the UK in my hand luggage. She gave customs a shock when they x-rayed my luggage and saw her looking back at them
Hey Charlie BC! It was a pleasure spending a week in your company, and I'm glad you've made it to cyberspace so quickly.
Sweden was a bit of a revelation really. I did many things I hadn't ever done before, including canoeing, eating elk, sitting in a sweat lodge and then running into the clear and very cold water of the magnificent lake we were camped next to, I chopped down a tree, built a group shelter, feasted on pike cooked in the earth with hot rocks, and learnt a great deal more about myself than I ever expected to. Thanks to all who were there for being brilliant, making me laugh and teaching me a little more about trust and communication.
Preben, the man who runs the site and does all kinds of outdoors/survival courses was simply extraordinary and inspirational. A man of 72 who, when he walks into a room, you automatically listen to and respect what he has to say, that plus a mischevious sense of humour made him one of a kind.
The swedish landscape is breathtaking and a part of me is still sitting on the rock, listening to the sounds of the water. I think a little of each of us is still there.
Thank you to Gary, Jon-Paul and Johan for making everybody laugh and helping to make it a week none of us will forget.
Kimberly.
Sweden was a bit of a revelation really. I did many things I hadn't ever done before, including canoeing, eating elk, sitting in a sweat lodge and then running into the clear and very cold water of the magnificent lake we were camped next to, I chopped down a tree, built a group shelter, feasted on pike cooked in the earth with hot rocks, and learnt a great deal more about myself than I ever expected to. Thanks to all who were there for being brilliant, making me laugh and teaching me a little more about trust and communication.
Preben, the man who runs the site and does all kinds of outdoors/survival courses was simply extraordinary and inspirational. A man of 72 who, when he walks into a room, you automatically listen to and respect what he has to say, that plus a mischevious sense of humour made him one of a kind.
The swedish landscape is breathtaking and a part of me is still sitting on the rock, listening to the sounds of the water. I think a little of each of us is still there.
Thank you to Gary, Jon-Paul and Johan for making everybody laugh and helping to make it a week none of us will forget.
Kimberly.
bambodoggy
Bushcrafter (boy, I've got a lot to say!)
It was a top top top trip.... one of the best I've ever been on and such good company....
I strongly recommend next years course to anyone here
Good to see you onboard here Charlie BC....brought a smile to my monday morning face
I strongly recommend next years course to anyone here
Good to see you onboard here Charlie BC....brought a smile to my monday morning face
Thanks a million to all of the people I spent the week with....giving and sharing seems to be a major part of the bushcraft community, exemplified by this experience.
Kim's bang on target about Preben..."Don't try to cover your inexperience with nice equipment - you must practice" was just one of his maxims. Then when he tripped and fell (..was it REALLY a trip..?) while walking us around the forest, and we saw him execute a perfect parachute roll and spring to his feet before you could shout "Look out" (72 years old !!) you knew you were in the presence of an exceptional person. After the peace and harmony of the outdoor experience even the happy things about daily life feels like rattling around in a war zone at the moment - I'll keep on trying to adjust....
Kim's bang on target about Preben..."Don't try to cover your inexperience with nice equipment - you must practice" was just one of his maxims. Then when he tripped and fell (..was it REALLY a trip..?) while walking us around the forest, and we saw him execute a perfect parachute roll and spring to his feet before you could shout "Look out" (72 years old !!) you knew you were in the presence of an exceptional person. After the peace and harmony of the outdoor experience even the happy things about daily life feels like rattling around in a war zone at the moment - I'll keep on trying to adjust....
bambodoggy
Bushcrafter (boy, I've got a lot to say!)
I got a few Piccy's to put up too.....
I really can't say enough about how good this course is....think there's going to be a rush on for next years trip!!!!
You can see the rest of my photos on photobucket here:
Vilkmark Trip
Hope you enjoy them....
Bam.
EDIT: I've got a cracking video clip of exactly how NOT to use your Alan Wood Woodlore knife (unless you're in "viking country" that is) too but am not sure how to post it up here....
I really can't say enough about how good this course is....think there's going to be a rush on for next years trip!!!!
You can see the rest of my photos on photobucket here:
Vilkmark Trip
Hope you enjoy them....
Bam.
EDIT: I've got a cracking video clip of exactly how NOT to use your Alan Wood Woodlore knife (unless you're in "viking country" that is) too but am not sure how to post it up here....
Excellent piccies Phil I'm glad people managed to take a few as my camera was knackered
Oh, and in case people are wondering why PW is smiling in the bottom picture, look through the other piccies and you'll see what he's wearing underneath
Phil, JP is going to kill you !!!
Martin
I'm glad people managed to take a few as my camera was knackered Oh, and in case people are wondering why PW is smiling in the bottom picture, look through the other piccies and you'll see what he's wearing underneath
Phil, JP is going to kill you !!!
Martin
the chap in the last piccy with the folding cup?
he must be an officer as they are the only people who use folding cups
sorry to insult you
Sweden is a beautiful country, and you guys are all smiling, so it must have been a brilliant week!!
ps
I bet Ray Mears hasn't got those undies for sale!!!
he must be an officer
as they are the only people who use folding cups sorry to insult you
Sweden is a beautiful country, and you guys are all smiling, so it must have been a brilliant week!!
ps
I bet Ray Mears hasn't got those undies for sale!!!
It was the Vildmark course organised by Bearclaw bushcraft andNordic bushcraft to get people trained in Swedish bushcraft. The instructor they got for the course was a chap by the name of Preben Mortenson. He is a man that knows his stuff. 72 years old and still able to do a para roll when needed. He also managed to stop a bounding deer in perfect profile with a simple whistle, aim an imaginary riflle, take the shot and then send the deer on it's way with a clap of the hands. This is a man that has lived the bushcraft life all of his life. He has so much to teach.odin13 said:
I highly recommend it. There are proper reviews in the pipeline, but i'm having trouble doing the course justice !!
Martin
bambodoggy
Bushcrafter (boy, I've got a lot to say!)
shinobi said:Excellent piccies Phil
Phil, JP is going to kill you !!!
Oh heck, I forgot about that one....I'd better nip it off the site until I've checked that he doesn't mind.....lol
and as they say "better red than dead"... EDIT: There, it's gone....sorry PW, your few minutes of chippendale fame are over lol
I knew I was going to be jealous, but not this jealous
Sounds a superb course and you had some top guys there. Just got to start saving...
Sounds a superb course and you had some top guys there. Just got to start saving...
Sweden is a top spot .
Looks like a fun time was had by all.
Preben Mortenson looks a great character a real find.
Maybe next year
Looks like a fun time was had by all.
Preben Mortenson looks a great character a real find.
Maybe next year
It does sound like you all had a very good time.
Sweden is a wonderful, clean and friendly country which I have visited several times over the years and having read such paise for the course already I rang Gary this morning to book myself on for next year.
Firstly, sorry to Gary for distrubing you (he only got home last night and was unpacking but still willing to spend sometime discussing the course) and secondly I thought I'd point out that Gary told me he already has the course for 2006 over half full already and advised me to email him with my details and he would send out the booking form and packing list.
First course I will have done in many years and I am already looking forward to it.
I await the pending reviews people have promised with baited breath.
Sweden is a wonderful, clean and friendly country which I have visited several times over the years and having read such paise for the course already I rang Gary this morning to book myself on for next year.
Firstly, sorry to Gary for distrubing you (he only got home last night and was unpacking but still willing to spend sometime discussing the course) and secondly I thought I'd point out that Gary told me he already has the course for 2006 over half full already and advised me to email him with my details and he would send out the booking form and packing list.
First course I will have done in many years and I am already looking forward to it.
I await the pending reviews people have promised with baited breath.
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