Bushcraft & Friction Fire Skills with Dug North of ALONE, Season 12

Course: Bushcraft & Friction Fire Skills with Dug North of ALONE, Season 12
Location: The Nest: Off-Grid - 1911 Beaver Meador Rd, Roxbury, Vermont
Date: June 27th, 2026, 10am-4pm

Join me, Dug North from Season 12 of History Channel’s survival show ALONE for a full day of wilderness skills training. Here are the major areas we will cover:

  • Use a knife safely for bushcraft tasks

  • How to start and sustain a campfire

  • The basics of the bow drill method for creating fire by friction

No prior knowledge is required. All tools and materials will be provided.

Class Agenda

10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Introductions and Overview

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Wood Carving for Bushcraft

12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
Break

12:30 PM - 01:30 PM
Intro to Firecraft

01:30 PM - 02:00 PM
Bow Drill Demo

02:00 PM - 03:30 PM
Making and Using the Bow Drill Set

03:30 PM - 04:00 PM
Bonus Bow Drill Tips, Tricks, and Techniques

04:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Optional: Q&A with Dug about the ALONE show


Personalized Training

Are you looking to train in something specific or outside of a group experience? No problem! I offer personalized one-on-one training in a variety of wilderness skills topics. Please use the Contact Form to tell me what you are hoping to learn and I’ll be in touch.