“The silence of winter has already been broken by birdsong from crossbills, heralding the onset of spring. At one with the forest. For this man, the boreal forest is his home, his provider and he looks to the forest for… — Ray Mears Copy Share Image
“The fuzz stick described in many woodcraft manuals does work, but it is slow and awkward to carve. Any” — Ray Mears Copy Share Image
“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 Copy Share Image
“the ability to kindle a fire, swiftly and without fail, remains the most fundamental skill of life support in the boreal forest.” — Ray Mears Copy Share Image
“being able to catch and eat fish on a journey provides a deep spiritual connection to the land. Fishing” — Ray Mears Copy Share Image
“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 Copy Share Image
Fire-wood makes you warm three times; first collecting it, secondly shifting it and third when you burn it. — Ray Mears Copy Share Image
“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 Copy Share Image
“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 Copy Share Image
“Modern life can create great confusion and we can forget that humanity is an integral component in the natural world.” — Ray Mears Copy Share Image
