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Scottish Snaring Laws

Snaring in Scotland New laws in Scotland are to be enforced as of the 1st of April 2013. These state that each snare being set must be labelled, GPS tagged…

‘How To’ Backcountry Survival Stove

This week were going to stick one up Primus, MSR and Colemans and talk Backcountry Survival stoves. Always a big question when running extended courses in the mountains or when…

Snow Holeing

Snow Holeing Be it necessity or leisure, the snow hole is in many cases the most effective form of shelter within a winter mountain environment. Yet unlike woodland shelter, there…

The Survival Triangle

The Survival Triangle How can you possibly speak about the individuals will to survive unless you yourself have been faced with a potential night out on the hill, getting lost…

Perfect 2 day survival course – really got to go to my extreme. From building shelter over fire and water acquisition to navigation and hazard water crossing! Everything right to the max and Neil is great guide / teacher.

Thanks for the brilliant time and keep up the good work

— Phillip Luther
Had a great 3 day course with Neal and Brad who were the instructors , learned loads of good techniques on navigation , fire lighting , shelter building and loads more finished off with an excellent wee refreshing dip in a nearby gorge . This is the place to come if your serious about outdoor survival. Cheers guys

— Graham Stewart
“I had an excellent weekend on the 3 day survival course. Lots of information and guidance from the highly knowledgeable instructors. Hard work but I highly recommend this course to anyone with an interest in any outdoor activities”.

— Steve Boag
I had one of the most memorable experiences of my life – I learned a lot, in the most beautiful of settings, with a knowledgeable and encouraging guide who also happened to be great company!

— Mark Wareham

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