Ray Mears

“The fuzz stick described in many woodcraft manuals does work, but it is slow and awkward to carve. Any”

— Ray Mears

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

— 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…

— 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…

— 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…

— 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…

— Ray Mears

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

— Ray Mears

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

— Ray Mears

“The old adage that ‘there is no such thing as bad weather, only bad clothing’ is certainly true. Other”

— Ray Mears

Bushcraft is what you carry in your mind and your muscles.

— Ray Mears

“It is a skill in its own right, one that requires the highest degree of technical ability, personal honesty and sober thought.…

— Ray Mears

“The other cause of many problems is ‘assumption’. Never assume anything. If you do hear the word, alarm bells should start ringing.…

— Ray Mears

“the greatest of their teachings has been the importance of looking to the forest itself for answers.”

— Ray Mears

The great thing about bushcraft is that wherever you go, the skills go with you.

— Ray Mears

“In the boreal forest, there are many highly combustible materials to be found – the north woods are a living ‘tinderbox’, one…

— Ray Mears