A Great Introduction To Winter Bushcraft. Meant To Be Comfortable, Educational And Fun.

Spend a weekend learning traditional northern forest skills while staying on-site in our modern, comfortable lodge.

The course content draws on the curriculum for our Winter Woodsman course. Topics include snowshoes and snowshoeing, fire lighting, axe use, knife use, knots, ice safety, animal tracking and more.

Group size is limited to 4 people; 2 spots are still available. Included with the course is 2 nights of lodging (Friday and Saturday) in our lodge, the Rust Pond Retreat. Food is not included, but the lodge is outfitted with a full modern kitchen. Tuition is $250.

Arrival and Departure:   Plan to arrive Friday evening, between 4 and 6. The course is over on Sunday at 2 PM.

Tobacco:   Smoking is not permitted in or near any buildings. All cigarette butts are to be placed into the metal can provided.

Vehicles and Parking:  We’re located 1.2 miles down a dirt road. Depending on your vehicle you may need to park at the top of the hill, a 75 yard walk.

We reserve the right to include or omit any of the course topics listed due to class interest, availability of materials, inclement weather, or other factor that makes them impractical or unsafe.