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Overview: Do you like shows like Man vs. Wild and Survivorman? Ever considered or wished you had the skills to survive overnight in the case of an unfortunate outdoor event that left you stranded away from help? Then join us this weekend for an Introduction to Wilderness Survival and Plant Uses course. We are fortunate to receive this course at an awesome group rate specifically offered for SCOA members! We will be instructed by a leading outdoor school in Southern California. The instructors are specialists in the local environment and in primitive survival techniques. We will need at least 12 commitments to make this happen and a there is a maximum of 20, which I don't think will be that tough a task as many of you expressed interest in this event. Don't miss your opportunity to sign up!!! The Plan: [i]This will be a two day event - Saturday and Sunday. [/i] We will carpool/drive/meet there early Saturday morning, attend the Survival Wilderness course, and camp in a campsite Saturday night. Sunday, break down camp and then attend the Plant Uses course. You will need to provide your own food and camping equipment (No alcohol is allowed at this event, as per the request of the host). If needed, equipment can be rented at places such as REI or Adventure 16. I have found Adventure 16 to be the cheaper of the two. The Event: [color=brown]SATURDAY:[color=sienna] Day One: Survival Class This workshop introduces wilderness survival priorities in a concise and practical format. You will learn how to evaluate your surroundings and consider choices in various situations, and will work on some basic skills such as shelter building and fire-making. [list] [*]Basic wilderness survival priorities. [*]What emergency equipment to carry and why. [*]How to look at the landscape for it's opportunities and dangers. [*]Basic knife use. [*]How to make an emergency shelter out of debris alone that will keep you completely dry and warm even in temperatures below freezing. [*]How to make a one-match fire. [*]How to make a friction fire without matches. [*]How to procure and purify water. [*]How to set up a primitive survival camp. [/list] [color=brown]SUNDAY: [color=sienna] Day Two: Plant Uses In this class, you will get to know intimately the local plants with multiple uses as you work on projects including making cordage and processing and preparing edible plants. [list] [*]Five common plants that survivalists need to know for food, medicine, cordage, shelter, basketry, firemaking and other tools. [*]How to make extremely strong cordage (rope) from natural fibers. [*]How to process local plants for food, including acorns, cattails, elderberries, yucca and many other plants. [*]What plants to pick and preserve for a natural “medicine cabinet.” [*]The practical and survival uses of many other local plants. [/list] *These two classes are a solid introduction to Wilderness Survival Skills. What to Bring: Tent Sleeping Bag Food/Snacks Water/Beverages - there is NO water available, you must bring your own NO ALCOHOL, as per the request of the host Warm clothes for the night Toiletries Things to consider: Sunscreen Sunglasses Hat/Beanie Backpack Flashlight Camera Sleeping Pad Pillow [color=crimson]* It is always a possibility that the Forest Service might have fire restrictions in place, for example no campfires, due to the severity of the conditions. If there is extreme fire danger, all campgrounds may even be closed so we would have to reschedule. We should know the fire regulations and status at least a week or more in advance.
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