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W.E.I.S.S. - Winter

This is the Law of the Yukon, that only the Strong shall thrive;
That surely the Weak shall perish, and only the Fit survive.
Dissolute, damned and despairful, crippled and palsied and slain,
This is the Will of the Yukon, -- Lo, how she makes it plain!

Robert Service – Law of the Yukon

The Arctic and sub Arctic climate is one of the worlds most beautiful yet most dangerous however it is also this pristine wilderness which offers the brave bushcrafter a chance to challenge them self as well as to extend their knowledge and abilities whilst studying new skills in a winter wonderland with dream like magnificence.

Phase Two of the Wilderness Experience International Survival School programme is only open to those who have completed the Initial WEISS temperate course or have achieved advanced skills via similar training or experience elsewhere as the course itself, while different from the WEISS temperate in as much as it’s a 100% learning course, is no less testing and is equally as challenging.

Predominantly run upon the Frozen lakes and in Boreal Pines forests which cover the rolling hills around Riksviken Sweden as well as the WEISS classroom this well established courses covers such skills as,

Snow Shoe travel and Navigation
Making Emergency snow shoes
Emergency Signals
Using a Snow mobile (snow go to our Swedish friends)
Ice Fishing
Snow shelters
Fire lighting in extreme conditions – where your life can truly depend on it.
Clothing
Survival and general skills for minus temperature living
Edible/Utility plants and resources common to Arctic/Sub Arctic lands.
Cross country travel with man haul sleds

Upon completing this course you will have earned the Winter bar (badge) which can be worn above the much coveted WEISS badge, a sign of distinction, a sign that you are now a highly skilled, motivated and knowledgeable outdoors person who stands head and shoulders above their peers – simply put ‘The Best of the Best’

Course size is limited to a Maximum of 10 Students

Dates: Contact us

Cost: 8000 SEK