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  1. 08-04-2014, 07:28 PM #1
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    Bushcraft course, any recommendations?

    I've came to a point in my learning, where I would like to seek professional training. Until now I've gleaned information anywhere I could and everything else I've had to teach myself. It's been something I've been mulling over for a long time now, and I think I've got my heart set on it now. What I've found now though is that there are so many schools offering courses, I don't know who to put my trust and invest hard earned cash with. If possible could anybody recommend me a reputable course to go on?
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  2. 08-04-2014, 09:07 PM #2
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    Much of a muchness I think... I've had dealings with Survival School before - cracking attitude and learning environment. Same to be said about Paul Kirtley at Frontier Bushcraft.
    Ultimately depends on how far you want to travel!
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    Distance not an issue tbh, woodsmoke is the closest to me though
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    As previously mentioned.Paul Kirtly,Frontier Bushcraft.Been voted Bushcraft n survival Skills Mag top man two years running.
    He spent ten years training with Ray Mears,who thinks very highly of him.He's pretty down to earth n will reply to your questions n take on board your suggestion.Give his site a look.has a lot of very interesting "how to"short video's too on his site.Think Ray n Bear be too busy filming or on their Jollies.?
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  5. 08-04-2014, 09:24 PM #5
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    Wasn't Paul Kirtley one of only 2 people ever to pass Ray's instructor test. I've seen his site before and I'm impressed.
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    Watching this with interest, I've had the same dilemma but have recently made a very good contact with Richard at Original Outdoors down the road from me in Ruthin. About to book on a foraging 1day wander in May.
    Winter is coming
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    I'm hoping to do a 6 day immersion course. It is right though you can only get so far on your own and then you need one in the know to show you the rest.
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    Totally agree and that's my very same plan. Gonna be at least 600 quid tho...
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    Aye plus the travel costs eek.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Midge_Fodder View Post
    Wasn't Paul Kirtley one of only 2 people ever to pass Ray's instructor test. I've seen his site before and I'm impressed.
    YES!.n got the "Coverted special Bushcraft knife"
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