Mukluks and a Snow Smock
Once we have mastered some of the stitches and pattern techniques we then move on to the production of a pair of Mukluks. These items of clothing are absolutely phenomenal in temperatures below -10c. They allow your feet to move, to generate heat, and allow that heat to be retained. Coupled with a pair of overboots when required (for more wet conditions) personally we feel this combination goes well beyond the capabilities of modern boots.
As with the mitterns, trimmed with fur just below the knee keeps the warmth in and the snow out, and a simple lashing systems allows them to be tied with mittens if necessary. Simple equals efficient equals life saving.
As your confidence with your abilities to produce clothing increases we then move you over to the final piece, your outer layer, or snow smock. Made from tough natural fibres this will keep the wind out, the snow out... and to be frank, look epic. You will line the outer edges of the hood with fur, which creates a micro climate of warmer air in front of your face with the hood raised, and creates an incredibly warm area around your neck when the hood is lowered.
All fur that is used on this course has been acquired as a byproduct of other activities. It is essential to use real fur for these environments as synthetic modern furs replacements do not work.
If you're travelling to come to this course, we can offer use of our private woodlands for camping, which will need to be arranged before hand, so please get in touch. There are also lots of local B&B's if you'd prefer.
