Time to make reservation for the WEISS winter training

WEISS Survival Course (Winter)

The Arctic and sub Arctic climate is one of the worlds most beautiful yet most dangerous! It is also this pristine wilderness which offers the brave “bushcrafter” and back woodsman a chance to challenge themselves as well as to extend their knowledge and abilities whilst studying new skills as well enjoying a rare adventure in a winter wonderland with dream like magnificence.
As phase Two of the Wilderness Experience International Survival School programme it is a 100% learning and fun course with plenty of hands on practical time, it is a course which is open to everyone however some previous experience is an advantage as this is a advanced course run in extreme weather conditions (we do not go for the soft option) – and while different in many ways from the Summer WEISS this fantastic course is equally as challenging.
Predominantly run upon and around the Frozen lakes and in boreal pines forests which cover the rolling hills around Riksviken Sweden as well as the WEISS classroom this well established course covers such skills as:

• Making Emergency snow shoes/travel
• Navigation
• Emergency Signals
• Ice Fishing
• Snow/survival shelters
• Fire lighting in extreme conditions – where your life can truly depend on it.
• Clothing and the importance of a emergency pack
• Survival and general skills for minus temperature living
• Edible/Utility plants and resources common to Arctic/Sub Arctic lands/waterways.
• Various fire types applicable to colder climates
• First aid and casualty evacuation skills
• Ice safety and rescue
• Cross country travel with man haul Pulka
• Ice fishing using both lines and traps

Upon completing this course you will have earned the right to wear the Winter bar (badge) which can be worn above the much coveted WEISS badge, a sign of distinction, a sign that you are now a highly skilled, motivated and knowledgeable outdoors person who stands head and shoulders above their peers – simply put ‘The Best of the Best’
As with WEISS there is no kit list given and students, being at an advance level, are required to bring the appropriate equipment and clothing however you should be aware the below specialist items will/can be loaned to you.

• Two Sleeping bags
• Sleeping mat
• Snow shoes
• Emergency Equipment
• Swedish Polka
• Axes and saws

Booking reservations now available please contact us to enquire.
All Instruction is carried out in English.
British and Swedish instructors are available for all our courses.
Minimum age for WEISS training is 18 years.
Dates – Winter training will always run in the second week of March,
contact us for exact dates and timm
Price 2012 £675