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Sawhorses are incredibly useful pieces of equipment for the woodland leader. They allow us to teach safe saw techniques to a variety of ages at a comfortable height. The posts […]

In this episode, I interview Chris Grice of Wilderness Tribe. We cover, men’s mental health, building long-term therapeutic programmes, training as a therapeutic bushcraft practitioner and much more. Resources 

In this episode, I interview Luschka from Wild Therapy Isle of Wight and Woodlearn Forest School. We discuss working with home-ed families, Beach School, involving men in the raising of […]

In this episode, Mark Cox returns to the show to talk about his experiences in training for his Summer Mountain Leading qualification in the mountains of North Wales. Join us […]

If you are planning on camping and hiking in the UK, chances are you will need a camping stove. Over most of England and Wales, it is pretty rare to […]

It has now been over three years since I started wearing barefoot shoes. I had read a lot about their ability to help strengthen your foot muscles and overcome foot […]

When it comes to bushcraft equipment, edged tools are some of the most essential items you carry with you. With a decent knife, axe and saw you can light a […]

In this episode, I talk about my new group the Oak Tree Network and the philosophy and motivations behind establishing a support network for men.  Resources Recommended reading

In my last post, I discussed why hiking/trekking poles are a good thing to have with you no matter what your age or ability. However, once you have made the […]

“Aren’t those just for old people?” That is the response I often get when I recommend hiking poles to customers. However, a good pair of hiking/trekking poles can be handy […]

In this solo episode, I give you my thoughts on the current challenges and benefits of Forest School and how we may need to start thinking about how to move […]