Frostbite! Symposium 2021
With the COVID restrictions in early 2021, obviously the Frostbite! Symposium had to cancel the face-to-face gathering. There are multiple online courses happening which you can sign up for (and all payments go to the instructor hosts).
Bushcraft Hacks!
When: Saturday, Jan 9 12:00pm to 3:00pm
Cost: Free!
Where: Karamat Wilderness Ways Basecamp, 53108 Range Road 110, Yellowhead County, AB, outside around fire if nice, or
in the classroom if bitter cold.
Limit: 10 people participating, bystanders welcome (as long as they are respecting distancing)
More Information:
Kelly harlton, bushskills@wildside.ca
Join Kelly Harlton for a fun 2 to 3-hour session where we explore some expedited easy useful skills for folks to take home and use in everyday camp life. He has cherry-picked numerous hacks that can be incorporated hands-on for everyone to try.
Some possibilities, but not limited to:
Some solid tips and tricks around fire
A couple of super easy fast effective knots you’ll love
Fast easy simple on the spot implements
Some safe simple axe use tips
Make kindling safe and fast
Some simple compass use hacks (if there is an interest)
Various Tips and Tricks that will add to your comfort in the bush.
Come with guns loaded! (meaning, dressed for outdoor success)
Bring warm clothes (we’re outside if possible) Your axe, your saw, your knife, a Hank of paracord, ignition sources (Lighter?), Blanket, (and blanket pins if you have) Poncho, mug/noggin, an arm span of thin webbing (if you have), and compass (if you’re interested)
Kids can be present with an adult, but the primary content is for grown-ups!
Something for all skill levels.
Registration: CLICK HERE!
Winter Anorak Kits
Dates: January 15-17, 2021
Instructor: Colleen Kiselyk
Partners: Frostbite! Winter Camping Symposium
Location: Dale and Colleen's Adventure Farm
Description: We will be sewing our own 10 oz. cotton canvas winter anoraks from the Lure of the North kits. You will need to purchase and bring your own kit to the class so that you can select sizing and trim details. You must place your order BEFORE THE END OF NOVEMBER to ensure that you will have it in time. Please go to the Lure of the North website to order. Kits run between $115 and $225 + shipping and GST, depending on what options you select. We will sew your anorak together this weekend. A basic understanding of and some experience using a sewing machine is a requirement. I will provide sewing machines, a serger, work tables, basic thread and needles, as well as my experience in sewing an anorak.
Accommodations: All participants and Instructors will be required to bring and camp in Hot Tents with Stoves. We will be sewing in the one heated building on site and there is a single bathroom for participants to use.
Meals: All participants will be required to bring and prepare their own meals for the weekend.
Other Required Gear: It is recommended that participants bring along the following: a good desk lamp for extra light, good sewing scissors, any extra material you may wish to use to modify your anorak (I put in extra fabric on the sleeve and "pit zips" - zippers in the armpits to vent it instead of having to take it off), a pair of indoor shoes, warm clothing, extra warm footwear, chairs, snacks, drinks, masks, and hand sanitizer. If you have access to firewood, Dale and Colleen would appreciate that you bring some along, if possible, to minimize the work and preparations before the event.
COVID: All participants need to adhere to AHS standards of safety: not symptomatic or awaiting results of testing, have not been out of the country in the past 14 days, not have been in close contact with someone who has tested positive for COVID in the past 14 days. You will be required to fill out a questionnaire upon arrival. Masks required in shelters when social distancing is not possible. All participants will be encouraged to help to keep the warming room and bathroom clean and sanitary. (Please bring your own masks.)
Minimum Participants required to run course: 2
Maximum number of Participants: 4 (space and sewing machines are limited)
Fees: $75.00 + GST per person – includes instructor present all weekend, sewing machines,
Heated shelter to sew in, heated bathroom, firewood
Registration: All fees and registration will be processed through Nature Alive Adventures at
Weekends with Mahikan Trails:
9 - 10 January 2021 OR 16 - 17 January 2021:
Mahikan Trails, Dave and Brenda Holder, have created an incredibly special opportunity for folks to enjoy some wonderful hospitality and instruction over the course of an entire weekend. You are free to enroll in single courses, or come for the weekend. Camp on their property, stay in a Hotel, join them for meals or prepare your own. This looks to be an amazing lineup of courses and an incredible experience for everyone lucky enough to attend.
Mahikan Trails Weekend I: Pick and choose, or package
Leather Knife Sheaths with Robb
Soap Making with Brenda
Spoon Anvil with Dave
For full Information/Registration on the Weekend with Mahikan
Mahikan Trails Weekend II: Pick and choose, or package
Archery Arm Guard with Robb
Dog Hair Spinning and More with Dave
Green Clean your Home with Brenda
For full Information/Registration on the Weekend with Mahikan
Instructor:
Rob Edwards
Workshop Name:
Constructing the Slate Knife
Fees:
$10.00/person
Dates/Time:
16 January 2020, 2:00pm → 5:00pm
Workshop Description:
Join Alberta Primitive Skills Society and build your own slate knife. You will learn the fundamentals of working stone and attaching handle materials to create your own fully functional paleo knife.
Location:
Sunrise Gardens, Greenhouse near Onoway
Size Limit:6
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Instructor:
Rob Edwards
Workshop Name:
Atlatl and Darts
Fees:
$25.00/person
Dates/Time:
16 January 2020, 9:00am → 12:00pm
Workshop Description:
Atlatl, the predecessor to the bow, and still one of the most amazing projectile weapons ever to bring down a Wooly Mammoth. Join Rob Edwards in creating your own fully functional atlatl and art, then finish the workshop by chucking some darts at a target.
Location:
Sunrise Gardens, Greenhouse near Onoway
Size Limit: 6
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Instructor:
Maryann Borch
Workshop Name:
Antler Handle Eccentric Basket
Fees:
$90.00 for class, $30.00 additional for willows
Dates/Time:
9/10 January, 10:00am to 4:00pm
Workshop Description:
2 full days!! Using locally sourced,abundant and regenerative willow we will weave a round base, Upright it, Wale, Rand, Wale, Twist, Wale again and then wind around asymmetrically to the top antler handle, which YOU will provide. If you're willing, we can also source driftwood or funky shaped roots as handles. This is best done by someone with willow weaving experience, but beginners who enjoy a challenge and can accept imperfections are welcome to try! We are all imperfect.
Location:
Sunrise Gardens, Greenhouse near Onoway, Alberta
Size Limit:
TBA
Register: COURSE FULL!
Instructor:
Jay Seely & David Delafield
Workshop Name:
Carving the Canoe Paddle
Fees:
$100.00 → $250.00 depending on wood selection
Dates/Time:
16 & 17 January 2021, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Workshop Description:
Join us for a 2 day workshop where you will start with a plank of wood and finish with a finely crafted and custom sized canoe paddle. Tool usage may include carving axe, spokeshave, drawknife, shaving horse, cabinet scrapers, and the bandsaw. Camping with access to a composting toilet will be available onsite for self-sufficient campers.
Location:
Lacombe Co.
Size Limit: 4
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Instructor:
Brady Patterson
Workshop Name:
Making Fire on the West Coast: Any time, Any season.
Fees:
$40.00
Dates/Time:
16 January 2021
Workshop Description:
The West Coast provides a unique environment for fire make that is found in the shoulder seasons in the rest of Canada. When most of our great country is frozen, which can often create "dry" conditions and it's own challenges, our coast gets months of endless rain that leave our common sources of fire sopping wet. Even in those conditions, a fire can be created without a lighter or matches.
During this workshop, we'll cover multiple methods of lighting fires no matter which season you're in. Things like where to find dry wood, what you need for a successful fire, and what strategies are most effective in the temperate rain forest ecology. We'll talk about the differences between a fire for cooking, boiling, warming and more. The science behind this all and of course, tips, tricks, and hacks that will simplify your fire skills.
All materials and tools are provided for the in person session. If you bring an item for the food bank, you'll walk away with a firesteel that you'll learn to use during the session.
Location:
Vancouver, BC. Specifics will be emailed to registrants
Size Limit: 10
Register:
To register: send email to me@bradypatterson.ca
Instructor:
Dale & Colleen Kiselyk and Ross Hinter
Workshop Name:
Wildlife Tracking, Trapping & Processing
Fees:
$75.00 + GST/person
Dates/Time:
15 - 17 January 2021
Workshop Description:
Learn to read and understand animal tracks, trails, and signs. Discover how to set modern and primitive traps for various animals and locate prime areas for trapping success. See how seasoned trappers process animals for consumption and prepare hides for a multitude of uses. Expect interactive hands on sessions and walking through stunning Boreal Forest.
Warming and toilet facilities available. Participants should be self-sufficient with winter camping equipment and food.
For Full Description: Click Here!
Location:
2 hours NW of Edmonton
Size Limit:
8 - 30 People
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Instructor:
Brian Rice, Three Ravens Bushcraft
Workshop Name:
Fire Lighting in Difficult Situations
Fees:
40.00
Dates/Time:
9 January 2020
Workshop Description:
Starting fires isn't always a simple match to tinder. When you're cold and really need a fire, do you know what to do? This workshop will be outdoors in the cold. The cold is just one of the issues to starting fires I'll teach you how to start a fire, no matter what the outdoors throws at you! I'll teach you how to use matches, metal match, and even the bow drill. From tinder to fuel you'll learn the ins and out of fire lighting to make you confident in starting fires when it matters most!
Location:
Sunrise Gardens, Onoway, AB
Size Limit: 12
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Instructor:
Dragan Uzelac & Crystal Bezeau
Workshop Name:
Introduction to Winter Camping
Fees:
$50.00/person
Dates/Time:
8 or 15 January 2021, option to extend to overnight
Workshop Description:
This program is designed to build your confidence in traditional winter camping. Exposing you to
the tools and equipment needed to have an enjoyable experience in a winter environment.
Throughout the day you will learn about:
● Different types of snowshoes
● How to load a toboggan
● Campfire cooking and meeting water needs
● Axe, saw and stovemanship
● Body heat regulation and winter apparel
● Cold and wet weather fire lighting
● Ice safety
Optional equipment rental ($150.00) to extend your experience overnight, CLICK HERE for full details.
Location:
Location and directions will be provided with a deposit.
Size Limit:
Location and directions will be provided after deposit is paid.
For more information: Sheet
Contact: nikowilded@gmail.com
Register: Click Here!
Instructor:
Lori Breeuwsma
Workshop Name:
Wool Mittens with Applique Felt and Embroidery
Fees:
$25.00/person
Dates/Time:
9 January 2021, 10:00am → 4:00pm, bring your lunch
Workshop Description:
Create Wool Mittens from a felted wool blanket. I have several colors available. Cut out your own mittens, sew and decorate with appliques and embroidery. Once all the appliques have been added and the embroidery stitching is complete, we will sew the mittens together. Finish off with fake rabbit fur. Knowledge of sewing an asset but not required. If you have extra scissors for cutting material, please bring them
Contact Number: 780-691-5898 or Toll Free 1-877-527-2628.
Pre-payment required for class: e-transfer to lorib1603@gmail.com. I will need people to contact me through a phone call or email and to pre-pay for the class.
More Information: Click Here!
Location:
Heated Shop at Karamat Wilderness Ways Basecamp, 53108 Range Road 110, Yellowhead County, AB.
Size Limit:
Maximum: 10
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Instructor:
Lori Breeuwsma & Randy Breeuwsma
Workshop Name:
Drum Making Workshop
Fees:
$100.00 → $140.00 depending on drum selected
Dates/Time:
10 January 2021, 10:00am → 2:00pm, bring your lunch
Workshop Description:
Materials supplied: Drum frame, natural rawhide and material for drum beater. We are using up what drum rings and hide we have. Hides are deer, elk and moose depending on what size of ring you are using. Drum beater and rawhide handle included. Antler handle is an extra charge. 10 and 12 inch drums will not accommodate an antler handle.
Size and hide available for that size and cost:
10 inch - $100.00 - 2 round frames and 14 octagon frames available
12 inch - $110.00 - 1 round frames available
14 inch - $120.00 - 1 round frame and 3 octagon frames available
15 inch - $130.00 - 4 round frames available
16 inch - $140.00 - 1 round frame 6 octagon frames available
Contact Number: 780-691-5898 or Toll Free 1-877-527-2628.
Pre-payment required for class: e-transfer to lorib1603@gmail.com. I will need people to contact me through a phone call or email and to pre-pay for the class so I will know how many hides to prepare along with the other materials. I will also need to know what size drum you wish to make.
More Information: Click Here!
Location:
Heated Shop at Karamat Wilderness Ways Basecamp, 53108 Range Road 110, Yellowhead County, AB.
Size Limit:
Maximum: 12
Register:
