Sunday
On Sunday morning you will also explore the hand drill and be tutored in its application. This interesting method really takes a lot of skill to master, this session will emphasise and highlight to you the differences in the components; the ember; and finer details of the technique, to the Bow Drill.
We'll have some time to revisit some of the methods already covered, and we'll ensure you leave the weekend having had a good opportunity to get stuck into the array of firelighting options we cover.
The course will finish by looking at the correct way to extinguish and clear away your fire, making sure it is completely out and that we leave no trace.
Our aim is that you leave the course with a confidence to be able to light a fire in the poorest conditions, in a sensible place, from materials sustainably harvested from around us, to use that fire in an efficient manner, and to be able to leave no trace of it's existence.