Winter Wilderness Skills Outing, with Nicholas WazeeGale

This two-day experience will introduce participants to the world of winter camping and the necessary wilderness skills to make it comfortable and enjoyable. We will trek into the Black River State Forest, sleds in tow if snow is adequate, and set up a camp for the night. Wall tent and cold camping options will be available. We will cook on the fire and on the wood stove, learn from and explore the wilds, track wildlife (quite possibly wolves, porcupines, bobcats and other northern denizens). We will learn to keep warm, tend to our basic needs, and savor the rare flavors of a night out in the winter wilds.

Please be prepared to invest in (or make!) some solid gear like good boots, winter sleeping bag, winter pants and parka for this experience if you don't currently have them. Also be ready to pitch in fully on this experience as it will require much wood cutting, trekking in snow, attention to detail, positivite attitude, and weight-pulling (literally) from all of us. Some physical fitness and tolerance to discomfort will be required for this outing.

Details
Date: Saturday and Sunday, February 17 - 18
Time: 9:00 am Saturday to 4:30 pm Sunday
Meals included: Lunch and dinner on Saturday, breakfast and lunch on Sunday
Ages: Adults only
Location: Black River State Forest, WI

Sliding Scale Course Fee Guidelines

Supporter Level Ticket: $460
If you move through the world with financial ease and the means to fulfill many of your wants as well as your needs – you are able to eat out when you want, abundantly meet your needs through employment or can comfortably not work, have access to family wealth, own property, etc. – consider paying at this level, which will help us ensure the long term sustainability of our programs while keeping our offerings accessible to those with access to fewer resources.

Sustainer Level Ticket: $360
If you are able to meet your needs with relative ease while budgeting your educational and entertainment spending – for instance, you are able to take classes and eat out occasionally as long as you are mindful – consider paying at this level, which will help sustain the work of the Folk School at a modest level.

Supported Level Ticket: $260
If you struggle to fund your basic needs and have limited access to resources in your family and community, or if you would not be able to access this offering without a discounted payment option, consider paying at this level. We value your presence and contributions to our community and do not want any economic circumstances to be a barrier to attendance!