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Shelter Building
September 14, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
The number #1 danger to someone lost or injured in the outdoors is exposure. So, knowing how to quickly build a basic shelter is vital. Participants will learn how to use basic shelter products you can carry in your kit, and natural resources you will gather from the surrounding landscape, to create different types of bushcraft survival shelters. Participants will also be introduced to useful knots and the rapid deployment ridgeline for throwing up a tarp shelter. Class will cover:
- Important considerations for wilderness shelters
- How to fabricate cordage from natural resources
- Important knots, and cordage usage
- Tube tent, tarp, and sheet plastic shelters
- Ways to use emergency blankets and ponchos for shelter
- Building lean-to, and debris shelters using natural materials
Class Location: Meet at Recreation Hall and walk to base camp. Enter through the Main Park and the Ticket Gate Attendants can help with directions.
Basics: Bushcraft is educational, encourages creativity and physical activity. Participants should dress for the weather and bring water and a snack if desired. Adults are encouraged to bring a reliable knife, a Bic lighter, cotton cloth or bandana. Note taking is highly recommended. Optional items that may enhance your outdoor experience include a light backpack, gloves, a wide brimmed hat, sunscreen, insect repellant, and a few Band-Aids or personal first-aid kit.
What to bring: Students should bring the Basics plus 50′ of cordage or paracord and a small personal camp saw or folding pruning saw. You may also want to bring two large industrial garbage bags for gathering materials and other uses during this class. A limited amount of gear and supplies will be available at classes for students who need working materials..
This class is for ages 14 and up, Max 25 students, and ticket price is $40