one-day course

firelighting

location: nr Fort William, Highland

This is a great introduction to firelighting on the west coast of Scotland. The course examines the issues of primitive firelighting using natural materials in situ, sourcing dry tinder and kindling and potentially dealing with very wet and windy conditions. Participants will be taught two main ignition techniques - use of swedish firesteel and fire by friction (bow drill). The sourcing of bow drill materials in situ will also be discussed.

The emphasis on this course is on guidance and participants are always encouraged to have a go and think things through for themselves.

At the end of the course participants will understand:

  • the basic principles of responsible firelighting and fire wood selection
  • use of sheath knife in firelighting preparation - safety, feathersticks, bowdrill
  • local tinders and kindling
  • fire lays - what to use and when
  • how to use a firesteel as a means of ignition
  • how to use a bow drill (fire by friction method) as a means of ignition

dates: see 'book online' below

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how to book:

  

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arrive:
  
for a 10am prompt start
depart:
  
after 4pm when the course ends
directions:
  
sent with booking confirmation
what to bring:
  
pen and notebook; suitable clothing
let us know:
  
if you have any special needs
price:
  
£70
Refundable up to two weeks prior to course (minus £30 admin fee)
No refunds for cancellations within two weeks of course
lunch:
  
bring a packed lunch
car sharing:
  
visit our car sharing forum to offer or request a lift
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

the venue is a loch near Fort William