Winter Survival - Day 1 & 2 Combo - Edmonton/Athabasca

When: November 5 & 6 from 10am - 5pm
Where: Bridge Lake Natural Area
50 minutes South of Athabasca
1hr and 10 minutes North of Edmonton
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Parental presence required. Parents and children 5 and under are free with paying child. 

Cold Weather Shelters - after a discussion about what makes an effective shelter participants will put those ideas to work to create a winter shelter they believe will be effective followed by a shelter review and reflection. 

Cold Weather First Aid - we will look into common cold weather emergencies, how they can be avoided and treated. Participants will run scenarios where they are first responders. 

Winter Fire starting - fire in the winter presents some unique challenges, this class will cover the science as well as tips and tricks to get a fire going in less than ideal conditions. 

Foraging and Survival Food - finding food in winter is a challenge. This class will cover some emergency food sources that are available year round. We will also have some warming winter tea. 

Salve Making - great for winter-cracked hands and lips. Participants will be able to take home the salve they make for themselves or to give as a gift. 

Fire Starter Making - make a "cheat" fire starter for your next fire. Great to keep in your vehicle if you ever need to make a fire unexpectedly in difficult conditions. 

Bushcraft Torches - one of Kaykima's popular classes: make a torch using only a knife and all natural materials. 

WHAT TO BRING

Dress for colder than what the forecast calls for. Better to bring extra clothes to keep in your vehicle as needed. 

Snacks, lunch, plenty to drink

Non-folding knife (optional) 

If you have time and would like to collect hardened spruce resin (sap) from pine or spruce trees to bring to the class that would be great but not necessary. 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

There will be a hot-tent (tent with a wood stove) on site where we will meet in for instruction and for some of the topics and to warm up in. 

There are no established washrooms on site. Participants will need to be comfortable with going outdoors and bring their own toilet paper. A rudimentary toilet may be on site. 

Please note that this is a parented class and parents are required to stay on site.