Using a draw knife to rough out a canoe paddle on a clear Tuesday morning.  

Monday morning friction fire, tinder bundle workshop.  

Learning the way of the axe while gathering firewood to cook with.  

Long but great first day, ready for sleep before 7pm. Glad I have my JB pillow case for a great night's sleep.  

Big pan of breakfast on a big rocket stove. First morning of the semester.  

Back to snow in the county. Semester 35 starts tomorrow.  

Years ago I found a copy of the book Cooking Without Fuel that described a common appliance of 1900 that functioned much like a modern cooler. The idea was that you cook food until it boils, then put it in an insulated container which will maintain the heat and allow it to continue to cook, [...]

Barehand fishing: no hook, no net, no spear.  

Busy morning in the woods, but this calm water caught my eye.  

Being a lifelong learner, I’m of the belief that wherever you’re at, there is always room for improvement. Leading up to our 35th long-term course this spring, I’ve been seeking out additional training in order to become a better instructor. It’s been an immensely enjoyable experience. In early March I spent a weekend at Amherst Archery [...]