Wilderness Camp Course

The weather couldn’t have been better for a weekend course in Hatfield forest. Cold mornings soon gave way to sunshine as JP and I ran our first Woodlife Trails Hatfield Course of the year in the shape of a Wilderness Camp Course.

This course is designed to show people how to set up personal and group camps in the woodland safely and hygienically. It’s also designed to explain and demonstrate various bits of equipment and clothing from shelters to cooksets that you might otherwise not come across or at least get a hand-on demo.

Everyone was able to try out the kit. Fundamental subjects were covered which will enhance the wild-camping experience, such as knife sharpening…

… and tarpology.

It wasn’t all kit as Scrivy demonstrates natural cooking utensils. Thanks to Scrivy and Trooper who assisted on the course and who between them provided a great stew on Saturday night.

We never miss an opportunity to go for a wander in the wonderful forest.

This kill site was easy. A mallard nabbed by a fox. An earlier cached mouse was a little more difficult to interpret.

We had 8 people on the course, 5 of which were undertaking our Woodlife Trails Diploma. The feedback was great. We will be repeating this course in June if you want to come along.

Our next course in Hatfield is our popular Wilderness Immersion Course (20th April). Have a look at our course list for all details and dates.

Thanks to everyone who came along and a ‘Hi’ to Vicky and Hannah from the National Trust.)