Itinerant Bushcraft Course – Journey Skills for Adventurers

Ready to reconnect with nature and gain real-world wilderness skills? The Itinerant Bushcraft Course by Living by Nature is a 3-day immersive training in the woods. You’ll learn practical survival techniques like fire making, shelter building, navigation, and foraging—skills every modern adventurer needs.

This hands-on weekend course is designed for people who want to feel truly at home in the wild. Whether you’re planning long hikes, backcountry travel, or just want to become more self-reliant in nature, this course lays the foundation. You’ll leave knowing how to:

• Build and set up a camp using natural and modern materials
• Light a fire in wet weather conditions
• Read the landscape and stay safe in woodland terrain
• Prepare meals over an open fire—including wild game when available

What You Will Learn

• Tool safety and selection: knife, saw, axe & bow saw (tools provided)
• Cutting techniques: for pegs, pot hangers, feather-sticks
• Tarp skills & knots: setting up comfortable tarp shelters
• Optional: sleep in a natural shelter
• Fire lighting: reliable methods in all weather
• Woodland awareness: shelter site selection, risk assessment
• Plant and tree ID: + intro to foraging and natural navigation
• Navigation basics: map and compass use
• Campfire cooking: including game prep (fish, rabbit, squirrel, pigeon)
• Natural cordage: making your own rope from wild materials
• Bannock & breakfast fire tips: start your day right in the woods
• Water purification: sourcing, filtering, boiling
• Tool maintenance: keeping your sharps field-ready

Who Is This Course For?

This course is ideal for anyone passionate about bushcraft, wilderness survival, or slow, sustainable travel. No previous experience is required—just curiosity and a love for the outdoors.