Category: Old Ways
Need help making fire? Polypore Fungi in Primitive Fire Making
Five thousand, three hundred years ago Ötzi, also known as the Ice Man, died at 10,500 feet in the Ötztal Alps, which divides Italy and…
Some people just love this cheap but nutritious food – Escargot (snail) recipes
The French love them and the outdoorsmen should know how to get the best from them, they’re free and well liked by thousands, if not…
Bits of Concorde up for sale – may be time to own a piece of air travel
Flying has certainly undergone a big transformation over the years since its inception, and a lot has changed as it’s become more frequent for people…
In 1911 Ishi emerged from the wilderness in California, the last member of his tribe, “the last wild Indian”
At the end of the summer of 1911, a weak, starving native American man emerged from the Butte County wilderness into Oroville and became an…
A great guide on how to make your own char-cloth
Char-Cloth making is very useful skill to have in regards to making fire, with a spark you can create fire. With a small piece of…
Grow a forest in your backyard in less than a Decade
If you don’t have an entire century at your disposal to create a whole a whole forest for yourself you can utilize some of the most…
Make Your own Tire Sandals
I’m hard on shoes. It’s not uncommon for me to go through half a dozen pairs of shoes, or more, each year. I maintain an…
Primitive Living as Metaphor
Here in Montana I practice and teach classes on primitive or stone age skills–which is to say, camping with little or no gear. We build…
Primitive Living as Metaphor
Here in Montana I practice and teach classes on primitive or stone age skills–which is to say, camping with little or no gear. We build…
Extract Clean, Drinkable Water From Plants
Water is the most important thing if you are stuck in the wilderness. Sure, food is important too, but you can live for a while…