2-Day Bushcraft & Survival Course - Swedish Wilderness

Discover the wilderness near Stockholm with an immersive two-day bushcraft and survival course designed to equip you with essential outdoor skills. This unique program builds confidence and provides a solid foundation for navigating nature safely and comfortably, all within a genuine forest setting. Everything you learn and practice happens directly in real wilderness conditions, fostering skill development without pressure.

The essence of bushcraft is not just about survival, but about cultivating competence, thorough preparation, and making astute decisions when outdoors. Over two full days, you will explore how to prepare for excursions, pack your backpack efficiently, and learn to work harmoniously with nature. The course emphasizes using simple tools, harnessing natural resources, and applying proven techniques. Theory is always immediately followed by practical application, ensuring you grasp not only 'how' things are done but also 'why'.

This program adopts a gentle approach to bushcraft, focusing on building your confidence rather than pushing your limits, making it an ideal entry point into wilderness skills.

Your journey will be led by professional survival and bushcraft instructors boasting extensive experience in wilderness education and outdoor guiding. Expert guidance will ensure you learn practical skills in authentic conditions. Instruction is hands-on, structured, and prioritizes correct technique, understanding outdoor priorities, and developing practical judgment.

This two-day bushcraft and wilderness survival course offers a robust, practical foundation centered on preparation, comfort, and safe outdoor living. You will gain proficiency in:

• Bushcraft fundamentals and developing an outdoor mindset, including efficient backpack packing, selecting appropriate equipment, and preparing for hikes and multi-day outings.
• Understanding survival priorities in a calm, structured manner, helping you discern what truly matters first in various outdoor scenarios.
• Firecraft from the very basics: lighting, building, and maintaining a fire using natural materials.
• Setting up tarp shelters and grasping fundamental shelter concepts.
• Sourcing and purifying water, along with the essentials of foraging and preparing food in the wild.
• Plant knowledge through direct observation, identifying edible, toxic, and medicinal species.
• Navigation and orientation techniques, enhancing your awareness of wildlife, practicing basic tracking, and learning effective camp organization and group dynamics outdoors.

Throughout the course, you will live entirely outdoors, with comfort and confidence being paramount. Participants have the option to sleep in a tent instead of a makeshift shelter if preferred, ensuring a restful night while maximizing daytime learning. All meals are provided and cooked over an open fire using fresh, high-quality ingredients, offering a practical immersion into outdoor cooking techniques.

This course is designed for small groups, with a maximum of eight participants, ensuring high-quality, personalized instruction. Normal physical condition is required, but no prior wilderness experience is necessary. Transport to and from the meeting point is included, making logistics straightforward. Optional rental of a backpack and camping gear is also available.

Meeting point is at True Nature Sweden Office, Tideliusgatan 62, Stockholm 118 69. A minimum number of participants is required for the course to proceed. In the event of cancellation due to insufficient numbers, you will be offered an alternative date or a full refund.