Bushcraft Survival

Bushcraft survival is the art of moving in harmony with nature. As we strip away the layers that stand between us and the creation, we come into contact with the serene. I think it was Gary Snyder who said, “to be alone in nature touches the soul.” While some who pursue this art do so to be prepared for an emergency, there is another class – those who follow after because of what the experience provides them: an experience in developing the finer qualities.

One of the challenges in obtaining a real experience in Bushcraft survival is that nature does not deliver her lessons in high speed. The person that wants to take this to the next level must make a commitment to spend the time necessary. How much time is that? As much as it takes – that’s how nature works.

There is a fascination with the “gear” of survival – the bushcraft knives, fire survival tools, etc., but experience in the wild is what separates the men from the boys. Of course having a few great tools makes a difference, but let’s not forget the idea that this is all about getting in nature and rekindling a part of life which modern society wars against. It’s really about communing with the Creator with as few distractions as possible. That’s the heart of true bushcraft survival.