Fjallraven Vidda Pro Review
We all know it, when it comes to producing outdoor clothing the Scandinavians have got it nailed. From the all round functionality of the clothes to the simple details that…
Survival Tin – Whats in yours?
Over the top? Unrealistic? The survival tin is an essential expedition component regardless of whether you’re an explorer, traveller, outoorsman/woman or serving in the military. It shows a preparedness and…
The Changeability of Scotland’s Weather
The Changeability of Scotland’s Weather Scotland has recently had a bit of a heat wave (heat wave for us!) and we’ve been running woodland courses in 22 degrees. But it’s…
Get 15% Off Gear from Above and Beyond
Get 15% Off Gear from Above and Beyond Book on a BCS course this year and you’ll receive 15% off their selected range of clothing and equipment. These guys are…
Dont Try This At Home……..Unless Your Hungry!!
Insects, leaves, roots, plants, berries and fungi. A lot of its edible, you just need to be 100% sure your eating the right thing, so you don’t risk an allergic…
Winter Skills Availability 24th and 25th January ’15
January has seen some exceptional winter conditions in the Cairngorms. Last weekend saw us working in the mountains in testing conditions, 80 mph winds and “white out” conditions on day…
Backcountry Survival Knife
Introducing the new Backcountry Survival Knife. Designed by Neil Foote of BCS and crafted by John Scruby of JES Knives. The BCS Knife is designed as an all round survival…
Fjallraven
Backcountry are now proud do be supported by Fjallraven! If your interested in Wilderness living, Survival and Bushcraft then the chances are you own a piece of Fjallraven clothing. Fjallraven…
Ticks
Along the same thread as the last post…..here’s 10 (maybe 11) facts you definitely don’t want to know (but definitely should) about Ticks!
Midges
I’ve been meaning to do this for a while….they’re little Bastards but you have to have a sneaking admiration for them…..10 facts you didn’t (perhaps) know about the Highland Midge (Culicoides Impunctatus)
Winter Mountains
The Winter Mountains Due to accidents throughout Scotland in the 2012/13 winter, never before has there been such a demand of winter walkers, climbers and mountaineers looking for training and…
Winter Woodland
Running courses in Scotland gives us the added edge of being able to run courses in the snow. During the winter months theres always snow to be found if you…
SIA Field Assesment
SIA Field Assesment That time of the year again…Over to the west coast and Ardnamurchan Peninsula for the SIA Field assessment. This final exercise is a test of candidates all…
Still Sitting on the Fence?
Dates are up for Survival Training in October, This year we will be running a combined course up in the NW of Scotland. Taking complete beginners all the way up…
Paddling Expedition Report
Possible the finest paddling expedition in Scotland? Loch Shionasaig, Veyatie and Fionn Loch with access to Scotlands most iconic hills Stac Polly, Suilven, Cul Mor and Canisp. The course ran…
Camelbak venture and the West highland Way Ultra Marathon
Few races conjure up feelings of endurance, suffering, scenery second to none and pain both physical and mental. The race itself has a loyal following unlike any other race family…
Survival AWare
Survival AWare or SAW course is running on the 15th to the 16th of June, by Backcountry Survival and North Ridge Adventures. This two day and an overnight bivouac is…
Family Wilderness Trip
Family Wilderness Trip Seems like the summer will soon be upon us. Why not spend a few days with us over the holidays? BCS can tailor packages in multi environments,…
Training Course Report 29th April -1st May
The Survival Group Leader Monday 29th April saw the start of the first ever SGL course – and what a course it was! We met the candidates down at the Alvie…
Survival Group Leader And Instructor Course
Survival Group Leader And Instructor Course A hugely successful STAS training course ran last week with candidates from the UK and EU in attendance. The course was run in the Monaidlaith as well…
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