What Course Participants Say About Us
NAVIGATION COURSE PARTICIPANT:
"I absolutely loved the content and delivery of the course. Kel created a safe space to learn, ask questions and practice new skills. I was a complete newbie to navigation and was nervous I wouldn't get it, but Kel has endless patience and really took time to make sure we all understood the information. There was a great balance of theory and practical and lots of super interesting facts that have me hooked on learning about Bush survival. Thank you so much, this course has made a huge difference to my confidence - I certainly won't be relying on others to navigate for me on hikes anymore, I'll have compass in hand contributing to way finding! "
3 DAY SURVIVAL SKILLS COURSE PARTICIPANT:
"If anyone is contemplating the course, go for it. I bought it for my wife as her birthday present last year and she still talks about it as the best birthday present of her life and still regales friends with tales from the course. Plus now we live in (hidden), she's the most prepared person when we go out on adventures. Everyone admires her outdoor skills. It's the gift that keeps on giving!"
3 DAY SURVIVAL SKILLS COURSE PARTICIPANT:
"I just wanted to thank you again for a magical weekend. I said at the beginning of the camp that I wanted to change my personal narrative of being scared to do things (cause I'm a citygal, I didn't grow up camping and I'm skittish around the dark, bugs, the great outdoors/unknown etc) and I definitely achieved it! I learned so much and feel so much more confident and empowered to do solo hiking and camping now. You're not only skilful, you're also a really natural, patient and engaging teacher. I can really tell how passionate you are about bushcraft and helping other women feel safe and confident in the outdoors.
We are so lucky to have someone like you guiding us. My favourite parts of the camp:
- Learning about the realities of the outdoors, how to be safe, what being rescued might be like (sometimes scary but knowledge is also power 💪)
- Applying my skills and selecting the best tree to getting the most amount of water from transpiration 🏆
- Learning frameworks and principles instead of being just instructed on what to do, so I can make decisions which are personalised for me
- Making my first campfire! And then subsequent survival fires. I can't believe I was so afraid to do this!! Fear conquered.
- Meeting interesting women and having great chats.
- Getting a better understanding of the gaps in my outdoor skills and where I can continue working on
- Feeling super chuffed about my tent and pegging skills cause I didn't fly away like a kite from the strong wind 😂
- I can't wait to attend your future courses and I'm already making a plan to have a great spring/summer hiking and camping season ahead!"
3 DAY SURVIVAL SKILLS COURSE PARTICIPANT:
"I just wanted to say thank you again for an amazing weekend and course. I had so much fun and learned even more than I hoped.
Your enthusiasm and knowledge are incredible and I feel very privileged to have benefited from your experiences. I have gone back over my notes and am currently putting together my emergency kit and some other essentials I need. I feel like I'll actually be prepared to go hiking and camping properly!
As I mentioned during the course, I think the way you have put things together is excellent. You have made it so interactive and have such a vast collection of items for us to investigate that it is really informative and engaging.
I can't do the upcoming beginner hike (boo for work!) But will definitely sign up for the next one.
Thank you so much. My kids don't realise it yet but they also say thank you. 😁"
3 DAY SURVIVAL SKILLS COURSE PARTICIPANT:
"I'd just like to pass on my appreciation for the Ladies weekend survival course - with the added bonus of a Car Rally!
I certainly feel more confident to hunker down for the night if circumstances warranted. I was amazed with the volume of water collected from the bag in the trees"
NAVIGATION COURSE PARTICIPANT:
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"I just wanted to thank you again for today. I learnt so much and feel way more confident with my ability to find my way (will obviously need a lot more practice)
I really appreciate you giving up your time and knowledge and hope to make it to one of the survival skills camps next"