A Brief Journey in to Sami Band Weaving

We have recently been sent the following, lovely post, from long-term Woodlorean Bosco Li. Bosco has successfully tried his hand at making a pair of beautiful Sami shoe bands, after seeing them on his Arctic Experience Expedition with Woodlore:

I remember hazy childhood days when we had the luxury of daydreaming about the world and pondering fanciful thoughts. I recall one such recurring whimsy being whether I’d prefer living in the freezing cold or the sweltering heat if I were forced to choose. I’d mull over the pros and cons endlessly, until I concluded the answer would simply be whichever one I was more adept at thriving in! To that end, many years later I booked and was fortunate enough to learn about arctic survival with the Woodlore School of Wilderness Bushcraft.

Sami shoe bands

Sami shoe bands

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Australian Wilderness with Ray Mears – Episode 7 – Walpole Forest

Australian Wilderness with Ray Mears

Australian Wilderness with Ray Mears

The final episode of Ray’s new series Australian Wilderness was broadcast at 8:00PM on Friday 1st December on ITV1. To watch again, please click here.

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Littlbug Junior Camping Stove Review

Our outdoor team spend much of the course season out in the woods where they rely on their clothing and equipment through all weather conditions. Every now again the team express a real passion for a particular product and recently Fundamental Instructor Keith Whitehead has been very impressed with his Littlbug Junior Camping Stove. Here is a review he has put together for us:

Littlbug Junior Stove and accessories

Littlbug Junior Stove and accessories

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Australian Wilderness with Ray Mears – Episode 6 – Flinders Ranges

Australian Wilderness with Ray Mears

Australian Wilderness with Ray Mears

Episode six of Ray’s brand new series Australian Wilderness was broadcast at 8:00PM on Friday 24th November on ITV1. To watch again, please click here.

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Australian Wilderness with Ray Mears – Episode 5 – Dampier peninsula

Australian Wilderness with Ray Mears

Australian Wilderness with Ray Mears

Episode five of Ray’s brand new series Australian Wilderness was broadcast at 8:00PM on Friday 17th November on ITV1. To watch again, please click here.

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Australian Wilderness with Ray Mears – Episode 4 – Kangaroo Island

Australian Wilderness with Ray Mears

Australian Wilderness with Ray Mears

Episode four of Ray’s brand new series Australian Wilderness was broadcast at 8:00PM on Friday 3rd November on ITV1. To watch again, please click here.

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Australian Wilderness with Ray Mears – Episode 3 – Nitmiluk Gorge

Australian Wilderness with Ray Mears

Australian Wilderness with Ray Mears

Episode three of Ray’s brand new series Australian Wilderness was broadcast at 8:00PM on Friday 27th October on ITV1. To watch again, please click here.

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Australian Wilderness with Ray Mears – Episode 2 – Kakadu Wetlands

Australian Wilderness with Ray Mears

Australian Wilderness with Ray Mears

Episode two of Ray’s brand new series Australian Wilderness was broadcast at 8:00PM on Friday 20th October on ITV1. To watch again, please click here.

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Australian Wilderness with Ray Mears – Episode 1 – Ningaloo Coast

Australian Wilderness with Ray Mears

Australian Wilderness with Ray Mears

The very first episode of Ray’s brand new series Australian Wilderness was broadcast at 8:00PM on Friday 13th October on ITV1. To watch again, please click here.

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Australian Wilderness with Ray Mears – New to ITV

A brand new seven-part series is due to begin on ITV1 at 8pm on Friday 13th October. This series sees renowned bushcraft expert Ray Mears delving further into the outback. Ray travels across Australia to discover how the wildlife and people thrive and adapt in some of the planet’s last great areas of wilderness.

In this series Ray ventures through turquoise waters, across majestic mangroves, high above mountain ranges and deep into pre-historic forests. In each episode, Ray journeys through Australia in search of its remarkable landscapes, the extraordinary wildlife and the people who have survived this wilderness.

Australian Wilderness with Ray Mears

Australian Wilderness with Ray Mears