Ancient Odyssey

For thousands of years, our ancestors lived immersed in their environments. Come, explore the many skills and techniques used all over the world to survive. Through recreating the equipment and skills used, we hope to gain a better understanding of our natural environment, and be equipt to sustain in it. We are a group of people getting together to share, learn and practice ancient bushcraft techniques and technologies. Practicing the old skills such as fire by friction, shelter construction, edible and medicinal food harvesting and preparation, bark containers, basket making, packframes, tool construction, flint knapping, pottery, traditional tanning, as well as many more ancient outdoor living skills. Our purpose is to reconnect with nature through recreating our ancestors skills and crafts. All experience levels are welcome.

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January 7 at 9:00 AM, 4 Bushcrafters attended
Shelter Construction
They rated it 5.001 (1 ratings) and uploaded 4 photos

We will attempt again, to get together for this meetup. Knowing how to build a quick, effective shelter in inclement weather, is more often than not, even more important... Learn more
November 20, 2011 at 11:00 AM, 8 Bushcrafters attended
Lets learn and practice Fire by Friction
They rated it 5.005 (5 ratings)

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This was very informative. I look forward to doing it again.

—Ken McWilliams

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Really informative and really cold!

—Hilary

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Chris joined
Yesterday at 1:31 PM

"Hello :) Names Chris I've been trying to uncivilize and be less useless and learn some real skills and share them with like minded. Great to join you folks:)"
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Brian joined
February 20 at 2:11 AM

"I love love history and archeaology I want to join.."
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Chris Hamacher joined
February 2 at 7:24 PM

"I'm a welder in Fort McMurray, an artist,"
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Elin T. Jensdottir joined
February 1 at 2:33 PM

"I am a journalism student, I've always wanted to learn bush-craft and wilderness survival skills. I feel at peace when in nature but sadly don't get to leave the city often enough. I want to meet similar people, and hear your stories of adventure."
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Mira joined
January 22 at 11:24 AM

"Hello my name is Mira,study Wholistic therapist and Master Herbalist, Love Nature,Hiking and love to learn more about well all you offer so awsome! Blessings, Mira"
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Mark replied to Tanning Hides (latest of 3)
January 20 at 8:21 AM

""She made the hooded coyote jacket I'm wearing in my profile picture" you should check out her blog rachelsbuckskins.blogspot.com"
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Mark joined
January 20 at 7:42 AM

"I am a Flint Knapper, and Life long student of ancient survival techniques."
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Rachel added 4 new photos to Shelter Construction
January 17 at 5:38 AM
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Rachel updated Choosing the Right Knife
January 16 at 5:25 PM

Over the years, I have purchased and used a lot of different knives. Unfortunately Not all have stood the test of nature. Broken blades, chips, dents, and burs.…
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Rachel created Choosing the Right Knife
January 16 at 5:23 PM

Over the years, I have purchased and used a lot of different knives. Unfortunately Not all have stood the test of nature. Broken blades, chips, dents, and burs.…