Welcome to our bushcraft and survival skills day excursion in northern Lapland! this immersive experience offers participants a chance to learn essential wilderness skills while exploring the great outdoors.
Our expert guides will provide hands-on instructions on setting up the perfect campsite, fire-making techniques, navigation, fishing and knot tying skills. Safety and environmental responsibility will be emphasized throughout the survival skills camp.
Our guides are highly experienced outdoor professional with official wilderness guide degrees. You'll be in safe, capable hands!
What to Expect
- We’re spending the whole day outside. Weather might be cold, so please wear warm clothes and bring extra clothing also. In case you need, we can lend you a warm winter overall and boots.
- There’s no indoor toilet at the Wilderness Camp, but we do have a traditional Finnish outside toilet
- There’s a campfire and a heated tent at the Wilderness camp, and these may be used for warming up when necessary
- The participants will use sharp objects such as axes, knives and ice drills. We will also work closely with fire. Please be extra careful with these activities. If the participants are physically or mentally restricted, please let us know in advance, so we can assess necessary extra safety measures.
Itinerary
Meeting at Xwander Nordic
We'll meet up at Xwander headquarters at 10:00 and gear up for the survival skills camp.
Survival Skills Camp
Upon arrival, our expert guides will provide hands-on instruction on setting up the perfect campsite. You will learn how to choose a suitable location, pitch a tent, and set up a tarp for shelter.
Next, we'll delve into fire-making techniques, covering different types of wood, how to cut and prepare it, and the use of resin, bark, tinder iron, flintstone, and tinder fungus to ignite and maintain a fire.
Our day continues with the navigation training, covering the use of maps and compasses as well as natural navigation methods. Participants will learn to interpret signs in nature, such as anthills, tree branches, and stars, to determine direction. We'll also demonstrate how to use mirrors for signaling.
Guides will then teach basic knot-tying skills for various situations, including setting up tarps, tents, and fishing rods, as well as mastering the versatile prusik knot.
Finally, we'll learn how to catch, handle, and prepare fish using different cooking methods over an open fire.
Throughout the day, our knowledgeable instructors will ensure you gain practical, hands-on experience that will equip you with valuable skills for any outdoor adventure.
After the camp we'll return to Xwander in Ivalo. Total duration of the activity is seven hours.
FAQ
What do I need to bring?
- Comfortable and weather-appropriate clothing
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and mosquito repellent depending on the weather
- Snacks and Water: While snacks are provided, you may want to bring your favorites
- Phone/camera, power bank if needed
What is the cancellation policy?
- Cancellation fee of 100% is charged if cancelled 7 days or less before the event.
- Cancellation fee of 50% is charged if cancelled 30 days or less before the event.
- Cancellation fee of 30% is charged if cancelled 45 days or less before the event.
Please note
- The trip is executed with a minimum of 2 participants
- Minimum age of the passengers is 15 years.
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- Local family owned business
- Personalized service
- Flexible itineraries
- Small group sizes
Price Includes
- Guide Services
- All equipment needed for survival skills training
- Campfire lunch
- Light snacks and beverages
Price Excludes
- Supplementary transfers from Inari, Nellim, Kakslauttanen, Kiilopää and Saariselkä
