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SKILLS OF THE PAST: FIRE MAKING. - 17090



Ages: 12 Yrs. and over

Fees:
- Free Courses $0.00

Description:
Ever wonder how fire was created before matches or a lighter? We'll discover the secrets of fire-by-friction, fire-by-percussion and fire-by-compression. Unravel the techniques required to produce a glowing ember as we practice our fire making skills through hands-on activities. Parking fees apply where charged. Disabled accessible. Reg. Required: 1-888-EBPARKS (1-888-327-2757).

Spots Available: 7

Registration Begins: 12-Feb-2008 8:30AM

Registration End Date: 20-Mar-2008

Fire is fire. When the Bics run dry and your fire steel is lost, or you are caught without either, it might be nice to know how to use percussion and friction techniques. Even with those tools, you can run out of cotton ball and petroleum jelly or firetabs, and learning how to make good tinder - integral to primitive fire-making - could come in handy. And why not save that Bic fuel or strikes off the fire steel if you can?

So stock up on preparedness tools and supplies, learn how to use them, but consider primitive skills as part of your survival arsenal.

Many bow drill fire makers are successful in getting embers going in less than 30 seconds - once they learn how.

It's all good.