Wilderness Bushcraft in Northern Dalarna

Overview

Duration: 5 days/4 nights.

Accommodation: Wild camping in tents or hammock + tarp.

Required: Good general health and fitness. Minimum age 16 years.

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During this 5-day/4-night bushcraft course in the beautiful wilderness of Northern Dalarna, you will learn bushcraft skills from an experienced local guide and have the opportunity to use these skills on a wilderness mini-expedition.

The course covers a range of essential skills for surviving and enjoying the wilderness, including:

• Techniques for making and lighting fires
• Sourcing water
• Fishing techniques (if conditions are suitable)
• Outdoor cooking and food
• Using lightweight shelters
• Safety - assessing and managing risks and hazards in the outdoors
• Survival techniques and associated equipment
• Navigation and tracking
• The Swedish Right of Public Access
• Responsible use and protection of the outdoor environment and ecology

The emphasis is on taking your time, having a chance to practise the skills you are taught and enjoying the beauty and tranquility of your surroundings. By the end of your course you should feel more confident in your own knowledge and abilities as well as have a greater affinity for the natural world.

Wilderness Bushcraft in Northern Dalarna is a marvellous opportunity to learn new and very practical skills in a glorious natural environment and is ideal for all adults with a love of the outdoors.

This bushcraft tour is intended for those will little or no previous experience of bushcraft or who would like to gain confidence in a wilderness environment.

Itinerary

Day 1

Meet in Idre at 15.15 for transfer to the bushcraft base camp. Clients travelling by public transport will require transfer (see "Optional extras" below).

Days 2-4

The first part of the bushcraft course will be based at an expedition-style base camp, where you will receive instruction in basic bushcraft techniques before heading out for a mini-expedition where you will practise and extend the skills and techniques you have learned.

The course focuses primarily on being on the move rather than camp-based activities, concentrating especially on orientation, navigation, safety and survival.

Food during the tour is provided - you will not be "living off the land" during the experience.

Day 5

You will be back in Idre at 11.45.

Dates & Prices

Dates

• 04.06-08.06.12
• 13.08-17.08.12

The Price

Prices are in British Pounds. If you wish, you are also welcome to make your payment by bank transfer in Euros or Swedish Kronor. If this would be of interest, please let us know and we will be happy to provide prices.

£490/person

What The Price Includes

Accommodation

4 nights' wild camping at bushcraft base camp and during mini-expedition. Participants should bring their own lightweight, waterproof tents and/or hammock and shelter. Shelter building techniques are featured as part of the course, but you will not be sleeping in self-build shelters.

Hammock and shelter are also available to borrow free of charge if required - please let us know in advance.

Please be careful with borrowed equipment! If some part of the equipment should break as a result of misuse or carelessness, you may be charged for the damage caused.

Meals

All meals from dinner on Day 1 to breakfast on Day 5.

Guide

Instruction from local bushcraft guide(s) during the tour.

Equipment

• Bushcraft equipment (knives, etc) required for the activities during the tour are provided as standard.
• Cooking equipment (pots, pans, etc) is provided. Participants should bring own plate/bowl, cutlery and mug. You are also welcome to bring your own cooking equipment if you prefer (note that all participants must carry all personal equipment during the tour).
• Fishing equipment is provided if tour activities require this.

NB: Cutting tools such as knives are an important part of bushcraft equipment, but can also be a hazard. If you wish to bring your own tools such as knife, folding saw, etc, this is permitted but not essential as all tools are provided. Personal tools may be used only if approved by the guides. Axes must never be brought/used during the bushcraft course.

What The Price Does Not Include

• Transfer between Idre and bushcraft camp
• Tents
• Sleeping bag/sleeping mat
• Alcoholic drinks

Optional Extras

• Transfers: Guests arriving by public transport will require transfer from Idre to/from the start/end point (approx. 30 mins or less depending on the tour). Cost 300 SEK/person/return (approx. £30) to be paid locally to the driver on arrival (cash only).

Practical Info

Health requirements/experience

General good health and level of fitness, used to the outdoors and able to hike with pack over uneven terrain. The tour is suitable for a wide range of participants but some activities can be demanding. Minimum age 16 if accompanied by adult, otherwise 18. No previous bushcraft experience is required.

Equipment/clothes needed

A detailed recommended equipment list will be sent with your booking confirmation.

NB: We advise you not to buy equipment or clothes for your trip or to incur other non-refundable expenses such as flights until you have received confirmation of your booking from us in writing.

Groups

Total minimum number of 5 adults required for scheduled tours to run. Maximum group size 8 persons.

Additional Notes

This provider has a detailed written environmental policy.

Location

Detailed information on travel options will be sent with your booking documentation. We are happy to advise on suitable connections and assist you with any aspect of planning your journey.

By Air

Fly to Stockholm airports for travel by day train to Mora and bus to Idre. Travel time from central Stockholm approx. 6.5 hours. Alternatively, fly to Oslo airports for travel by hire car (travel time 4.5-5.5 hours).

From Idre, transfer time to the start point by local taxi is around 30 mins.

Without Flying

Ferry from Harwich to Esbjerg (Denmark) for onward connections to Idre.

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