Weekend Wilderness Survival
Series for Youth, Teens, Women and Families
Join us for this fun and informative series which will teach
you the four basic skills needed to survive in the wilderness: the ability to
build a shelter, find and purify water, make a fire without matches, and locate
and harvest food. We have programs for all ages and levels of
outdoor experience. Take advantage of this great opportunity to
increase your outdoor expertise and deepen your connection with the natural
world. Women's Wilderness Weekends and Family Skills Programs are three days long with the option of camping each night. All programs are located in beautiful Rollinsville ,Colorado.
WHAT DO WE TEACH IN ALL OF THESE PROGRAMS?
In any of programs we will cover the sacred order of survival and the following concepts.
Shelter: The first priority in any survival
situation is to build a basic survival shelter that will keep you warm, dry,
and safe from the chills of hypothermia.
Shelter location, material selection, design and construction will all
be covered in detail. Come ready to
participate in the building of a primitive debris hut.
Water: Learn how to find natural water locations
on the landscape and discover how to utilize hidden sources of water in the
soil, dew, rain, and plants. This class
will include primitive water purification processes, the use of solar stills
and seeps, and quick methods of creating water containers.
Fire: For centuries fire has been used as not only
a source of light and warmth, but fire has also served as a source of fascination,
comfort, and companionship for many in the wilderness. Let the magic of fire by friction reveal
itself as you learn how to create fire from rubbing two sticks together using
the bow drill method. Bow drill kit
construction, tinder bundle sources, safety, and fire structure and maintenance
will all be discussed in this hot little class.
Food: Last, but not least, many people’s favorite
subject…..FOOD! This class will lead you
on a delectable journey to discovering some of Colorado’s
finest wild edibles available. Allow
yourself to be introduced to the world of wild edible plants, plant
identification, and ethical harvesting techniques. You will be amazed to find the nutritious
variety that Mother Nature offers you right in your own backyard!
For more information or to reserve your space in any of these programs please
contact us at:
MOUNTAIN MAMMAS CHARITIES
(303) 748-0289
147 St. Vrain
Trail, Ward CO. 80481
