North Woods Survival Dogsledding Activities

Kayaking is a very interesting sport but it isn’t as easy as it appears to be. If you are going to try this sport on your next outdoor adventure, then you should learn some important tips so that you can enjoy this tour. In this article, we will focus on some important tips that will help you kayak like a pro. The most important thing before trying this sport is to find a kayak that is suitable to your needs. Click Here and find more tips on Kayaking like a pro.

Finding a quality kayak is not a big deal as there are plenty of options available. However, if you need some recommendation, the inflatable kayaks are highly recommended if you want to enjoy an outstanding tour. The inflatable kayaks are specially designed for those that are trying this sport for the first time.

You may take a look at the inflatable kayak reviews if you want to see the incredible features that are available in an inflatable kayak. Here are the tips that can help you kayak like a pro on your next outdoor adventure.

Get in shape

The strong physical fitness is extremely important if you want to try this sport because it is a strenuous workout. Running or bicycling is some of the activities that can help in building your strength and endurance. So, start performing these activities every day so that you can build up your stamina.

Some strength training on your upper body can increase your stamina and upper body strength. You won’t become too fatigued on the water if you have built up a lot of stamina and upper body strength. Building the better shape of your body can make this sport easier for you.

Take a lesson

Before you go to try this activity on your next outdoor adventure, you must take help from a certified professional to learn the essential techniques of moving a kayak. You won’t face any difficulty in finding an instructor because kayaking instructors are easily available in most parts of the world and they’d happily agree to teach you some important techniques to try this sport. Watching an expert kayaker can also help in increasing your knowledge as you’d see him making different moves in different conditions.

Practice good posture

When you are on your kayak, you need to sit up straight. You must keep in mind that you won’t be able to control the Kayak’s movement if you are leaning back. However, when you are padding the kayak, you can lean forward slightly. You won’t have to face any kind of problems if you set good posture habits from the start. It can also help in increasing your paddling efficiency. Here is more information on how to kayak like a pro.

Are you a camping and hiking enthusiast and want to visit the most beautiful places on this planet with your friends? Then you must follow your passion in a proper way. Preparing a backpack for these crazy camping and hiking tours is extremely important as it helps you enjoy your trip in a proper way. When it comes to preparing a backpack, most of the people can’t decide that which items are most important to keep with them.

Most of the times, the beginners have to go through such problems as they have never been to such places before and they do not know that what things they should keep with them. Most of the beginners put their clothes in the backpack and go on the trip with a thought that they would try several costumes during their trip to capture incredible photographs.

However, after reaching their destination, they realize that they were fool enough to keep the clothes in their backpack because backpacks aren’t designed for this purpose. The backpacks are considered to provide you a set of alternatives if you get stuck in a situation. So, today we’ll also talk about the essentials that you must carry with you when going backpacking.

We have gathered these tips based on our own experience because we have been on such trips several times. So, here are the essentials every guy must carry when going backpacking.

Navigation

The navigation tools are extremely important because your mobile’s GPS would stop working in some areas. In this situation, the navigation tools will help you a lot. Make sure that you keep a map and compass in your backpack so that you can use them to see the direction.

Fire

Tools that can help in burning fire are also very important. When you go for camping, you have to cook the food by yourself. So, make sure that you bring the lighter or waterproof matches with you. The reason why we recommend waterproof matches is that they do not suffer from the negative effects of weather.

Backpacking pillow

When you are going on a camping tour, you won’t be able to find a people because you are not visiting your uncle’s home. So in this situation, you must have a pillow available in your backpack. There are many different kinds of backpack pillows available these days. Make sure that you purchase the Best Backpacking Pillows if you really want to enjoy a comfortable experience.

First aid supplies

The first aid supplies are also important because you won’t be able to contact your doctor when you are on a camping tour. And even if you managed to contact the doctor, the doctor won’t come to treat you at all. So, you should keep all the important supplies with you so that you don’t have to wait for the doctor. Here are other essentials every guy must carry when going backpacking.

If you are going to the Woods for an adventurous tour, you must have your mind clear about the difficulties that may appear during your journey. In order to deal with these difficulties, you must bring all the important accessories that may help you survive while you’re in the foods. Bringing the ample amount of food and water is compulsory so that you may survive while there is no source of food and water available.

But the most important thing that you must be worried about is that you may not become the food of the wild animals that are waiting for you in the woods. Usually, the wild animals do not attack anyone unless they feel the danger. So, they are not going to attack if you keep going on your track without causing any trouble to these animals.

However, you should still make sure that you bring all the important accessories with you that may help you survive if an animal attack you in the Woods. The hunting gear can be the best companion that may help you survive in such situations. In this article, we are going to talk about the Hunting gear that you must keep with you when going to the Woods.

You may not be willing to use the hunting gear but you should still keep them with you so that they may help you in a dangerous situation. Here is information about the Hunting Gear that you must keep with you when going to the woods.

Rifle

The rifle is the best hunting gear that you can use when an animal attacks you. The benefit of keeping the rifle with you is that you can quickly shoot some fires on the animal if you are under attack. Sometimes, the animals attack so quickly that they can’t even let you take out your gear to defend yourself. In this situation, a rifle can help you respond quickly to the attacks.

Crossbow

There are many different types of bows but the only reason why we recommend crossbow is that it allows you to throw the arrows with 100% accuracy. If you’re not expert, the crossbow can still be a perfect tool for you as it doesn’t require any expert skills. The quality of the crossbow may put an impact on your accuracy, therefore, you must consider buying the Best Crossbow for the Money Reviews and Rating for 2018.

Knife

Make sure that you keep a knife with you because the knife would be the final tool that you can use if you can’t get access to other tools. You should buy a belt along with the knife where you can carefully keep the knife. Thus, you’ll be able to fight back even if the animal is a few inches away from you. Click Here and take a look at some other hunting accessories that can help you survive in a critical situation.

March
Navigation – $150./person*
This course covers detailed map and compass, GPS and basic barehand navigation. Gain the knowledge and have confidence you will be able to find the correct route home.

April 11 & 12, 2015
Basic Bushcraft & Survival Workshop – $275./person*
Learn modern and traditional survival skills that will keep you comfortable in the bush. This course covers survival planning and mindset, firecraft, sheltercraft, signaling and more. 

May
Basic Fly Fishing Instruction
Topics include: equipment, tying on leaders, tippet and flies, basic casting techniques and more. Price is $35./hr with a two-hour minimum per person. Contact us to book a time that is convenient for you or ask us about travelling to your organization.

May 16, 2015
Part 1 ~ Organic Garden Basics – $55./person*
If you are anxious to grow your own delicious food for your family or community but you have questions on how to get started or you have been trying your hand at gardening and you are looking for solutions to some problems that you have encountered then you will enjoy spending the day with us. We explore how to prep your space for planting, compost basics and planting. The day will include a homemade lunch and hands-on activity in our onsite gardens.

June 13, 2015
Part 2 ~ Soil Building – $55./person
If you are serious about organic growing techniques in your backyard then you need to be serious about soil; join us as we explore the backyard compost, cover crops, green manures and appreciate the tireless efforts of the microorganisms at work who keep our gardens growing. The day will include a homemade lunch and hands-on activity.’

June 
Fly Fishing Adventure – $375./person*
This weekend is designed for beginners; but everyone is welcome. Spend the morning learning the equipment, casting and flies. Enjoy lunch by the river then spend the next day and a half camping, trout fishing and exploring the beautiful South Branch of the SW Miramichi River. 
(price does not include fishing license)

July
Introduction to Canoe Poling – $75./person
Just as the canoe is the symbol that links us to the history of this continent like no other, the Art of Canoe Poling is the link to our local history on the world famous Miramichi watershed. A nearly forgotten skill, canoe poling has just as much value and practical application today as it did 50 years ago when Miramichi river guides poled their sports upstream in search of the illusive Atlantic Salmon. Each season we have notice a drop in water levels on all of our favorite local rivers and streams which can cause navigation by watercraft to become tricky, but at NWS when the canoe paddle touches the bottom we reach for our 12ft spruce poles and continue our travel by water with ease. NWS would like to share this important and rare skill with you. Join us with your canoe and PFD in Juniper for a one-day introduction to canoe poling. Riverside lunch is included.

August
Introduction to Small Stream Fly Fishing – $525./person
A small cool stream may not look exciting from 50 ft away but at NWS we have unlocked the secrets that lay within and we want to share our experience with you. The vibrant bantam sized brook trout are strong and energetic and the battle will be sure to invigorate all fly fishers, even the seasoned ones! On this three-day course we will cover the equipment, how to locate a wild stream (map, compass, GPS), read the stream once you get there, appropriate entomology and selection of flies, plenty of time on the river practicing the skills learned and much more. Riverside accommodation in a traditional canvas walltent and meals are included. (fishing licenses and rods are not included; if you do not have either let us know and we can help) Contact Us for more info!!

August
Hobby Prospecting with guest instructor Grant Treger – $275./person*
The Old Timers didn’t find everything, in fact they barely scratched the surface. Lots of follks now days are taking a look at prospecting for gold, minerals and gem stones as both a recreational activity and a way of making a little extra money.
There is no better way to experience the outdoors and maybe finding gold or gem stones along the way than prospecting. Hobby prospecting is an exciting and healthy endevor for the whole family that everyone can participate in.
The methods taught on this course are environmentally friendly and in some areas will help benifit the eco system.
Course Topics:
1. What equipment is needed to start out
2. The use of maps and other aids to find the areas you want to work in
3. How to read a brook, stream, river, and rock face to find the gold or gem bearing areas
4. What to look for in the rock and transition areas
5. How to pan for gold or gems
6. How to use a sluice, highbanker, or dredge
7. Respect for nature, the environment, and the land owner
8. How to have a great time doing all the above

Instructor Bio
Guest instructor; Grant Treger  has been an avid outdoorsman since he was old enough to walk an into prospecting and rock hounding since the late 1960’s. Grant was a member of the Canadian Armed Forces for nearly 25 years and served with the PPCLI. Some areas he has prospected are Vancouver Island, Mainland BC, Manitoba, Northwest Territories. PEI, and New Brunswick.

August 
Basic Bushcraft & Survival Workshop – $275./person*
Learn modern and traditional survival skills that will keep you comfortable in the bush. This course covers survival planning and mindset, firecraft, sheltercraft, signaling and more. 

August 15, 2015
Part 3 ~ Preserving the Harvest – $55./person
If you are interested in preserving the delicious and colourful summer bounty join us for a day of pressure canning (in jars), pickle making and blanching. The day will include a homemade lunch and hands-on activities.

August 29, 2015
Outdoor Cooking – $75./person*
Forget the wieners and smores this fireside cafe is gourmet. Learn the important skill of fire management, campfire menu planning and cooking, bake delectable desserts in a dutch oven & create yummy biscuits in a reflector oven.

September 19, 2015
Part 4 ~ Seed Saving – $55./person*
Explore backyard diversity by joining us for a fun fall day. Learn how to plan your seed saving garden, select, clean & store your own seeds. Lunch and a hands-on activity included.

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At Northwoods Survival we provide instruction in: wilderness survival, bushcraft, primitive and self-reliant living skills. We offer small stream fly fishing, dog sledding adventures as well as self-propelled guided nature walks. The item descriptions listed below will give you and idea of what our courses consist of. We strive to only teach attainable and practical skills and our guided trips are scheduled to leave time to enjoy your surroundings.

NWS Small Stream Fly Fishing
With 40 years of small stream experience NWS would like to share the, often overlooked and underestimated excitement of small stream fly fishing. NWS is located on the South Branch of the Southwest Miramichi River, it is no secret that this little river is alive with voracious brook trout. Advocates of catch and release; NWS would like to introduce you to the pleasures of small stream fly fishing. Check out the Adventure Schedule page for upcoming workshop dates and rates or contact us to book a full day walk and wade adventure.

Bushcraft & Wilderness Survival
Learn to thrive with practical wilderness survival techniques.
During these courses we cover the following subjects:
-Survival planning and the survival mindset
-Building and using an effective survival kit
-Firecraft and how to make fire under the most adverse weather conditions
-Navigation with and without a map and compass
-Sheltercraft and how to stay warm and dry
-Signaling and why things are seen
-Locating and purifying water
-Building simple traps and snares
-Useful but simple knots and lashings

Bushcraft & Woodslore
Learn the skills used by the old sourdoughs, trappers and timber cruisers. During this workshop we cover knife, axe and saw use, outdoor gear, knots and their uses, navigation, building a “siwash camp”, firecraft and outdoor cooking.

Fly Fishing Basics & Reading a Stream
Learn the basics of fly casting, fly fishing gear and how to read a river so that you can understand what’s going on below the water’s surface and why.

Basic Canoeing & Canoe Poling
Learn the basic skills required to safely maneuver a canoe with both paddle and pole.

Navigation
This course covers detailed map and compass, GPS and basic barehand navigation. Gain the knowledge and have confidence you will be able to find the correct route home.

Dog Sledding Adventures

NWS offers owner-guided passenger sled dog tours. Choose from 1/2 day introduction or full-day adventure with lunch on the trail.

Wild Skills: Women’s Adventures 
A variation of our Bushcraft and Survival Course designed as a women’s adventure and learning experience with time for enjoying simple outdoor life. Bring your Mom, your best friend, co-worker or come on your own and take a weekend just for you.

Outdoor Cooking
Forget the wieners and smores this fireside cafe is gourmet. Learn the important skill of fire management, campfire menu planning and cooking, bake delectable desserts in a dutch oven & create yummy biscuits in a reflector oven.

Organic Gardening Workshop Series
A 4-part workshop series; throughout the growing season that covers the basics of organic kitchen gardens, organic soil management and backyard compost, preserving the harvest, seed saving. Join us for the entire series or choose only the topics which are relevant to you.

Knitting Felted Mittens
Learn to read and knit a basic mitten pattern to felt into a warm durable pair of mittens.

Natural Deerhide Tanning
A multi-day workshop with intense hands-on instruction to create beautiful leather.

Moccasin Making
Experience the satisfaction of this timeless art and take home your own handmade moccasins.

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