upcoming classes & events
Rainy Day Fires and Survival Skills Workshop ($70)
Fire building is an essential survival skill can be used for an unlimited number of skills and tasks around camp and home. Confidence building fires could also save your life in an emergency! It can be challenging to get your fire going as the rain starts coming down, so we’ve designed this course to provide practice in training in the heart of the fall rainy season! We’ll dive into different fire configurations and key strategies for building a consistent fire in any weather. We'll also cover survival basics that are useful for concepts for every outing!
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PNW Winter Fires and Survival Basics WOrkshop
Course Description
Tuition: $40.00
Fire is an essential survival skill that also brings us joy and warmth in nature! It can be challenging to get your fire going, especially as the rain starts coming down! In this course, led by Survival Guide Ryan Johnson, practice fire building in the challenging conditions of the Pacific Northwest. We’ll dive into different fire configurations and key strategies for building a consistent fire in any weather. We'll also cover survival basics that are useful for any outing!
This class will run in all weather conditions except heavy winds (unsafe overhead trees).
Materials: Please bring lunch, water bottle and warm clothing for all weather conditions (especially rain).
Optional Materials:
Knife
Lighter, matches, ferrocerium, friction fire kits
Notepad & Pencil
PNW Survival Fire Making Workshop
Course Description
Tuition: $30.00
Fire is an essential survival skill that also brings us joy and warmth in nature! It can be challenging to get your fire going, especially as the rain starts coming down! In this course, led by Survival Guide Ryan Johnson, practice fire building in the challenging conditions of the Pacific Northwest. We’ll dive into different fire configurations and key strategies for building a consistent fire in any weather. At the end of the session, we’ll test different tools and equipment you should add to your pack for fire starting, survival, and adventure!
This class will run in all weather conditions except heavy winds (unsafe overhead trees).
Materials: Please bring lunch, water bottle and warm clothing for all weather conditions (especially rain).
Optional Materials:
Knife
Lighter, matches, ferrocerium, friction fire kits
Notepad & Pencil
Fire & Shelter Survival Workshop
Course Description
Tuition: $35.00 - $75.00 (Sliding Scale)
Survival starts with shelter, and in the Pacific Northwest, we’re gonna need it! In this course, led by Survival Guide Ryan Johnson, study the core principles and strategies of wilderness survival. Discover different shelter configurations and why they are useful. Then take these skills to the field for practice and training!
Course Outline
Survival rule of 3s
Emergency shelter building and terminology
Shelter construction principles and practice
Tarps configurations and essential knots
Lightweight emergency gear for your backpack
Materials: Please bring lunch, water bottle and warm clothing for all weather conditions (especially rain). Optional Materials:
Knife
Lighter
Cordage
Tarp (for practicing with)
Notepad & Pencil
Survival Shelter Building
Course Description
Survival starts with shelter, and in the Pacific Northwest, we’re gonna need it! In this course, hosted by Bell Creek Nature School and led by Survival Guide Ryan Johnson, study the core principles and strategies of wilderness survival. Discover different shelter configurations and why they are useful. Then take these skills to the field for practice and training!
Course Outline
Survival rule of 3s
Emergency shelter building and terminology
Shelter construction principles and practice
Tarps configurations and essential knots
Lightweight emergency gear for your backpack
Materials: Please bring lunch, water bottle and warm clothing for all weather conditions (especially rain). Optional Materials:
Knife
Lighter
Cordage
Tarp (for practicing with)
Notepad & Pencil
Refund POLicy
Our classes run rain or shine!
Our outdoor classes will run in all safe weather conditions. We check the weather in the days leading up to the outing and the day of and will send weather forecast information in our reminder email. We will run outdoor outings in all weather conditions unless it is unsafe (e.g. high winds in deciduous forest, poor air quality) or unsuitable for the content (e.g. pouring rain and high winds for a birding outing). Please reach out prior to booking if you have any questions, concerns, or would like help preparing for the outing.
Single Day Classes and Workshops
Refunds can be provided if cancellations are made 10 days before the date of the event minus administrative / processing fees (stripe, paypal, etc).
Overnight & Multi-Day Events
Each overnight or multi-day event will list specific refund policies on the registration page and on the Firecraft Northwest Classes Page. Overnight and multi-day events have stricter refund policies due to their timelines and scale (for example, more time is needed to fill a spot than a single day workshop, plus losses are heavier due to venue fees, credit card processing fees, and more administrative requirements).
Private & Custom Events
Clients booking Private and Custom Events will often pay deposits when arranging the session to protect both parties. For situations requiring refunds or other financial adjustments to Private and Custom Events, please contact us directly.
Special Circumstances
Of course, emergencies and extenuating circumstances happen. Please contact us for refunds based on individual needs/special circumstances. Unfortunately, as a small business, we cannot financially accommodate refunds for last minute illness even though we appreciate when participants stay home while sick for the benefit of other participants and the community.