The fuzz stick described in many woodcraft manuals does…

“using drumming. Once found, the shaman would sing a magic song to hold the caribou in that place until the hunters could intercept them.”

— Ray Mears

A blunt blade is more dangerous than a sharp one

— Ray Mears

“the ability to kindle a fire, swiftly and without fail, remains the most fundamental skill of life support in the boreal forest.”

— Ray Mears

“being able to catch and eat fish on a journey provides a deep spiritual connection to the land. Fishing”

— Ray Mears

“The taiga provides wonderful opportunities for truly long-distance expeditions into areas that are incredibly remote from civilisation. The spiritual reward of such journeys can…

— Ray Mears

Fire-wood makes you warm three times; first collecting it, secondly shifting it and third when you burn it.

— Ray Mears

“The Boreal World ‘From a satellite orbiting high above Earth, the taiga appears as a dark mantle draped across Earth’s shoulders, a robe glistening…

— Ray Mears

You cannot underestimate the importance of preparation.

— Ray Mears

“This traditional woman grew up in a world where respect for the animals hunted was of paramount importance. A concept that, in many cases,…

— Ray Mears

“The best thing in life is moving on’ Traditional Evenk saying Join”

— Ray Mears

“Modern life can create great confusion and we can forget that humanity is an integral component in the natural world.”

— Ray Mears

“Shouldering responsibility When”

— Ray Mears

“The first thing to understand about travel in this environment is that the forest can be your friend; it can supply you with almost…

— Ray Mears

“The silence of winter has already been broken by birdsong from crossbills, heralding the onset of spring. At one with the forest. For this…

— Ray Mears

Knowledge is the key to survival, the real beauty of that is that it doesn't weigh anything.

— Ray Mears