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Welcome to the 2024 Refuge Outdoor Festival Camp Out! This event centers and uplifts Black, Indigenous, People of Color in the outdoors (white allies are welcomed). Take refuge, and do as much or as little as you would like!
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Survival Firemaking
Saturday August 17, 2024 11:30am - 1:30pm PDT
Amphitheater
Session Capacity: 30

Attention attendees: Online registration does not guarantee session access. Please arrive at least 5 minutes before the session begins and check in with a volunteer to secure your spot. Thank you!

Introduction
Welcome participants and provide a brief overview of the workshop.
Explain the importance survival skills and specifically firemaking
Why Fire?
Safety briefing
Considerations when making a fire
Introduction to the tools and mechanisms:
-firesteel
-magnifying glass
-types of tinder
Demonstration and hands-on participation with various firestarters
Next steps
Conclusion
Speakers
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avatar for James Thompson

James Thompson

Founder/Instructor, Night Owl Defense
James Thompson is a Chicago-native, currently living in the Pacific Northwest. His goal is to spend as much time as he can outside learning and sharing knowledge. He’s here to support and create spaces for those that, like him, are passionate about nature, independence, self-defense... Read More →
Saturday August 17, 2024 11:30am - 1:30pm PDT
Amphitheater
  Outdoor Education, Firemaking

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