WILDERNESS SURVIVAL AND BUSHCRAFT COURSE

A unique opportunity to not only acquire essential survival skills but to also see nature in a new light

Place

Forests surrounding Stockholm. A natural, secluded area with a variety of landscapes (forest, meadow, water source)

Duration

7 hours

Instructors

Highly experienced wilderness survival experts with years of practical experience


Price

Adult: 1900 sek/pers

Children 8-12 years old: 1400 sek/pers

Backpack Rental: 100 sek/pers.


Activities

  • Fire-Making Skills

  • Bushcraft Basics, introduction to simple carving techniques

  • How to cook over an open fire

  • Trap Making

Included

  • Lunch

  • Your guide

  • Transportation to/from the meeting point

Not Included

  • Your travel insurance

  • Personal outdoor clothing

  • Drinks other than coffee and tea

MEETING POINT

True Nature Sweden Office

Ystadsvägen 18, 121 49 Johanneshov

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO

  • This experience requires a minimum of 2 people. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

WHAT TO BRING LIST

  • Water

  • A day backpack

  • Rain clothes

  • Knife

  • Pen & paper

  • Sun cream

  • Hat

  • Mosquito repellent

  • Your camera 

 If winter, please also add the following items

  • Adapted winter clothing

  • Waterproof hiking shoes

  • Warm hiking socks

  • A warm sweater

  • Rain clothes

In an age of increasing reliance on modern comforts and conveniences, the art of bushcraft and wilderness survival may seem like lost skills.

However, it's precisely in these times of uncertainty that rediscovering our connection with the natural world and learning self-sufficiency becomes incredibly valuable.

Welcome to our 1-day Wilderness Survival and Bushcraft Course, a unique opportunity to not only acquire essential survival skills but to also see nature in a new light. You'll learn to carve a spoon from a fallen branch, craft traps for sustenance, and cook over an open fire. It's a chance to thrive in nature, understand the fundamental survival principles, and embrace the beauty of self-reliance.

This course is not just about surviving; it's about thriving, about experiencing the world in a different way. By the end of the day, you'll leave with life-saving knowledge, a newfound respect for the natural world, and a fresh perspective on navigating the outdoors. Join us on this journey into the wild and into a more resilient you. Welcome to the 1-Day Wilderness Survival and Bushcraft Course.

Course Overview

We will meet at 09.00 at our office (meeting point) in Stockholm and drive to our favourite spot to start the course.

1. Introduction to Survival

  • In-depth discussion of the "Pyramid of Survival" and how it relates to wilderness survival.

  • Stress management, signalling, and the importance of a positive mental attitude.

  • Understanding the 4 principles of survival and the importance of prioritizing them in a survival situation.


2. Fire-Making Skills

  • Techniques for building and maintaining a fire, including tinder and fire starters, firewood selection, and fire-starting methods using fire steel.


3. Bushcraft Basics, introduction to simple carving techniques

  • Spoon Carving Workshop

  • Using knives and carving tools to craft a wooden spoon.


4. Lunch Break. You’ll learn how to cook over an open fire 

  •    Preparing a meal over the fire

  •    Demonstrating cooking methods like spit-roasting, pot hanging, and fire-baking. Depending on what’s on the menu that day.

5. Trapping 

  • Building simple traps for catching small games (e.g., figure-four deadfall or snare).

  • Ethical considerations and responsible trapping.

6. If time, Practical Survival Scenarios 

  • Participants are divided into small groups.

  • Instructors set up simulated survival scenarios, and participants will use all their ideas and creativity to come up with ideas to overcome challenges and meet their basic needs.