Chix in the Sticks
Womens survival skills course
Saturday 22nd March 2025
Chix in the sticks - Women's Wilderness Survival course will help equip you with the skills and knowledge to confidently step out into the wilderness
This ones for all the adventurous and outdoorsy women out there.
Do you have the skills or knowledge to be able to survive in the bush if things don't go according to plan? Perhaps you're wanting to upskill so you can confidently venture further off the beaten track. Or maybe you have ALONE fever and want to test yourself in the wild.
During this hands-on practical workshop you will learn the essentials required to survive in the Australian bush, learn how to reduce risk and discover what equipment you should carry with you.
What we do over the day
Join other likeminded women during this hands-on practical workshop where you'll discover the essentials needed to survive in the wild.
We'll start by stripping it right back to the basics, What do we need to survive? Where can we meet those needs in the natural environment?
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Topics covered include
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Survival priorities - what comes first? Water, shelter, food and fire?
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Water - where to find it and how do we make it safe to drink
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Create fire without matches-modern and traditional techniques
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Maintaining a fire
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Emergency Shelters - natural materials and improvised with what's in your bag
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Wild edibles and toxic plants
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Bush Safety and Risk management
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Emergency First aid - including snake bite management
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Equipment selection for the Outdoors-what to pack, including safety equipment
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Rescue and signalling techniques
During this hands on practical day where we'll spend the day in the bush putting all the skills into practice.
This course is designed to give you the peace of mind and confidence to get outdoors and enjoy nature.
When, Where and How Much?
When:
Saturday 22th March2025
9 am-4 pm
Where:
Where: ​3034 Kyogle Rd, Kunghur, NSW
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2 hrs - Brisbane City
1 hr - Burleigh Heads
50 mins - Byron Bay
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How Much:
Adult - $160 . (plus booking fee)
Youth 8 - 14yrs $80 (plus booking fee, must attend with a paying adult)
Zippay and Afterpay availiable
Bookings are essential.
Optional camping is available on the Saturday nights if travelling to the event.
Book for two or more people (in the same order and receive 10% off your booking ..use the booking code "bringafriend")
About Me: Scott
Somewhat obsessed with all things adventure and the outdoors. Enthusiastic peak bagger, adventure racer, mountain biker and trail runner, a self diagnosed gear freak with a nack of being prepared for all eventualities.
19 years experience as a professional outdoor educator, survival instructor, white water guide + more. Former program coordinator and senior instructor for Outward Bound Australia.
Passionate hiker including 350+kms solo through the Himalaya.
Proud father of a my 4 kids with a deep love of the natural world.
What to bring?
Comfortable shoes suitable for the outdoors,
Drinking water
Day pack
Lunch
Raincoat for wet weather
Swimmers & Towel for a lunchtime dip in the river
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