The purpose of our group is to get people together to learn and share information related to getting along in the great outdoors without a car or a radio or a barbecue grill. "Survival" means a lot of things to a lot of people and we'd love to hear your ideas on the topic. In the beginning we will probably get together infrequently, mostly for 2 or 3 night trips; the more people get involved, the more opportunities we'll have to meet up to talk and then go out to practice!

Imagine hiking into the woods with only a small day pack with gear, sleeping in a shelter that you built without tools, cooking food over a fire that you started from twigs, and leaving in the morning with only a few footprints to indicate anyone was ever there.  If you've ever wished you could leave the world behind and just head off into the woods, this is the group for you!

Skills you might learn with us include, but certainly aren't limited to:

Fire lighting
Shelter building
Survival psychology and strategy
Priorities of survival
Attracting attention
Use of sharp implements
Knife/Axe sharpening
Acquiring food
Basic knots
Improvised cordage
Wilderness cooking
Sourcing safe water
Camp craft
Basic stalking
Camoflage and concealment
Emergency first aid
Survival equipment selection
Wilderness hazard identification
and more!

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  • February 17 at 6:00 AM, 4 Members attended

    Basic 2-night Winter Outing
    Winter is upon us! Time to get out in it and learn how to handle yourself in the cold. This outing will be three days and two nights (Friday, Saturday and Sunday).... Learn more

  • January 14 at 6:00 AM, 7 Members attended

    Basic winter outing

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  • October 21, 2011 at 6:00 AM, 7 Members attended

    All-Levels Outing

    They rated it 5.00 5.001 (1 ratings)

    Yet another change of plans. So many people have cancelled for the trip next weekend that I'm going to open it up to anyone who wants to come, regardless of level of... Learn more

  • September 9, 2011 at 8:00 AM, 3 Members attended

    Maine Primitive Gathering!
    Every year, the Maine Primitive Gathering hosts workshops to teach various primitive skills. I've never been, but am planning to go this year for at least parts of it... Learn more

  • September 3, 2011 at 7:00 AM, 13 Members attended

    Basic Skills Outing

    They rated it 5.00 5.002 (2 ratings) and uploaded 15 photos

    Hi folks! Time to head out and practice primitive skills and basic survival skills! We'll talk about shelter building, firebuilding, knot tying, water sourcing and... Learn more
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