WW2
Whilst many were celebrating VE day in 1945 there was still a considerable force fighting in the Far East. What does this have to do with survival YOU MAY ASK?…
Protection in Arctic Conditions
Winter brings a number of challenges with it; more specialised equipment, shorter days, extreme conditions and less margin for error in navigation. The rule of 3’s state that without adequate…
Natural Chordage
natural cordage. One of the most underrated skills you can possess! On any camping trip or time spent outdoors, how much para chord do you use? It’s usually quite a…
Help Needed!
We’re supporting regular client Mike Elm on this epic adventure, if you can do anything to help him out then get in contact with either us or him direct. THE…
10 facts about the Scots Pine
scots pine (Pinus Sylvestris). Pines spread across #british isles after the last #glacial retreat 9000 years ago. They originally made up over 3,700,000 of the caledonian forest….only 1% now remains….
And….its a wrap
A week of filming with the BBC is finally over. The 6 part series will be called “digital detox”. During the week we’ve had 7 young folk and a presenter…
Winter and summer 2020 courses are live.
Courses for next year are live, come and get involved in the largest provider of survival training in Scotland.
Night Navigation Course
Overnight Night navigation course spaces 2-3rd of November left. Starting at 1700 on the 2nd and finishing 1200 on the 3rd Tents, sleeping bags and stoves provided. Contact us for…
Reduced Price 3 Day ME Course
Due to drop outs we have a reduced price of £110 for our 18-20th October 3 day Multi-Environment Course. If you’re interested please contact us direct via email or WhatsApp.
Fire Dragon Multi-Fuel Stove
We tested BCB’s Fire Dragon solid fuel and multi fuel stove over our annual 4000’s trip this summer. The stove is pretty much identical to the solid fuel stoves the…
2 Day Survival course promotional video
BCB FireDragon
Shout out to @bcbadventure @bcb_international for sending us #firedragon to “test” we’ve been using this for a few years now and its mega. Makes 5 minute fires a piece of…
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Garmin InReach and InReach Mini
We use the Garmin and Garmin mini InReach PLB’s (Personal location Beacons) in both our Location lessons (how to attract hold and direct rescue) and whilst out in remote areas…
The Firewood Poem
Handy poem for remembering the burning qualities of woods. The Firewood Poem Beechwood fires are bright and clear If the logs are kept a year, Chestnut’s only good they say,…
Want to lead groups in Survival?
We have places left in October for our WSL course with @WildwoodTweet . The course is designed for those who want to offer basic bushcraft and survival techniques to paying…
New Lairig Ghru Date online
Due to the popularity of this course we’ve opened up a further date in September for this course, you can find the details here . Or watch a video here
Top tips Tuesday
Use a pencil sharpener to shave twigs to get wood shavings to start a fire 2.Dew on grass can be absorbed by clothes and ringed out for drinking water. 3.Brewing…
Birch/Betula
Time to pay some #homage to the trusty #Birch (#Betula) ready for some facts? 1. The Birch is a #pioneer species meaning they are one of the first #species to…
Island Survival Course now live!
Left on an island in the middle of a Highlands Loch, would you survive? This course takes place on a private Island on the West Coast of Scotland and It’s…
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