Bushcraft Los Angeles

Craft Lab

Join us at The Hive, South Pasadena, 1118 Mission Street, South Pasadena, 91030, Tuesday, August 25, 6:30 - 8:30 pm for our \*new\* monthly craft night! Scissors, paper, glue sticks, pencils, and markers are available, but guests are encouraged to bring their own crafts and supplies. Craft Lab is uninstructed and all types of creative exploration is encouraged. The gathering takes place in the studio, seating is first come first serve. Free. Open to all skill levels. Ages 18+. Follow us on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/thehivesouthpasadena](https://www.instagram.com/thehivesouthpasadena/)/ or visit [www.TheHiveSouthPasadena.com ](www.TheHiveSouthPasadena.com)for more info and photos about the studio and shop.

Crafting Hangout

Let’s hang out to work on projects! Feel free to bring your own project and materials. All crafts welcome. \-\-\-\-\-\- CRASH Space is a non-profit organization located in Los Angeles and run by volunteers. We are a collection of artists, hackers, programmers, builders, and makers. Our members use the space to work on their projects, share ideas, and help each other create whatever they envision. Learn more at [https://blog.crashspace.org](https://blog.crashspace.org/)

PRIMITIVE to MODERN FIRE WORKSHOP

To attend and for exact location, Register [HERE](https://www.schoolofself-reliance.com/event/noon-primitive-fire-workshop-25/) The location noted below may change, so register for exact location. HANDS-ON FIRE-MAKING WORKSHOP — August 15, 10 a.m. FIRE! Yes, it can be dangerous, and yet, it can save your life. Uncontrolled, fire can be devastating. Yet, once you learn how to make and control fire, it’s possibly one of your most important survival skills since you use fire to stay warm, to purify water, to cook food, to signal, to make tools, etc. etc. Learn how to make fire by several primitive methods. You will learn the 4 Principles by which fire is generated: friction, the sun, chemicals, and electricity. You will practice several of these, and learn the best techniques for mastery. You will use reflectors and magnifying glasses, batteries, flint and steel, the bow, the hand drill, the piston, magnesium and others. You will learn by doing. You goal will be to create an ember, and “mother” it to a flame. You will learn which woods are best, and how to process your woods. A short walk will be included to see which plants are best for your fire-making kit. This class applies to our Bushcraft Certificate. Location 2. Details sent with registration. Copies of our books are available at all classes.

LUNCHTIME TRAPS,TRIGGERS, PRIMITIVE WEAPONRY

To attend and for exact location, Register [HERE](https://www.schoolofself-reliance.com/event/lunchtime-useful-plant-walk-25/) The location provided below may change, register to get exact location. Learn to make traps, triggers, snares, deadfalls — learn by doing! Thursday, August 13, noon We recognize that hunting and fishing are long-established methods of putting food on the table, especially during times of hardship and emergency. Though I have never really been what you’d call a “hunter,” I always wanted to know how to capture and clean animals for food, if I had to. I learned originally how to clean animals by using roadkill, and fish that I caught. Later, I learned how to make and use primitive traps from various sources, such as Paul Campbell and Larry Dean Olsen. So if you’re like me, and just want to know how to make these devices “just in case,” please come to the class. We’ll meet in the Arroyo Seco to learn which woods are best for traps and triggers. Then’ we’ll work on carving a deadfall trigger, a trigger for a quail trap, and more. You’re learn by doing. Bring your knife! (We have extras if you don’t have one) We’ll see edible and medicinal plants. Bring your canteen.

Scrapbooking/Papercrafting

• What we'll do ...A place for you to digitally or traditionally scrapbook or any paper crafting, or any crafting you would like to do in the space provided for you. You are not required to stay the whole time, come for a few hours. It's a great time to give those WIP's some attention or finish! • What to bring You need to bring your own supplies. No additional supplies will be provided. • Important to know Due to limited space, please RSVP. You will be provided with a chair and a 4X3 table space. Bring your own Hotspot if you need to use the internet. Voluntary potluck. This monthly event is free of charge.

GOURD WORKSHOP, mid-day

To attend and for exact location, Register [HERE](https://www.schoolofself-reliance.com/event/noon-gourd-workshop-30/) The location noted below may change, please register for exact location. August 20 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm $30.00 – $45.00 mid-day GOURD WORKSHOP Thursday, August 20, noon. Here’s another ancient skill that you’ll enjoy learning. Botanists know that the “ornamental gourds” came out of Africa, and somehow made it to the American south, and spread to the Southwest. How they got to the Americas is a matter of debate — some say they simply floated, but it’s very likely that they simply came on one of the many boats from Africa that came to the Americas in the pre-Columbian era. You will get to choose a gourd, and learn all the steps necessary to clean, cut, sand, and create a funtional product. Each person will work on turning an ornamental gourd into a bowl for eating, or perhaps a canteen, ladle, or plate. There are several skill sets involved, and we’ll talk you through them so you’ll understand the mechanics of making a gourd that you’ll be happy to use. We’ll bring tools, but if you have a good knife, hacksaw, fine files, bring them! Not a highly-complicated craft, but requires patience. You will select a gourd that we bring, and clean it, decide where to cut it — no two gourds are alike — and then clean the inside and smooth the sharp edges. You’ll end up with a new skill and a bowl or dish that you can use right away. You’ll also get to take seeds home so you can grow your own if you have the space. *$45. [$30 for seniors/students] RSVP for this one so we bring enough gourds! Location given after you register.*

SURVIVAL SKILLS, with emphasis on SHELTER SKILLS

To attend and for exact location, Register [HERE](https://www.schoolofself-reliance.com/event/weekend-warrior-workshop-shelter-focus/) The location noted below may change, register for exact location August 29 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm $45.00 – $65.00 Part of our Weekend Warrior classes THE SURVIVAL SKILLS YOU SHOULD KNOW — a field trip and workshop, with an emphasis on shelters. **Saturday, August 29, 10 a.m.** We will cover many topics in this class, including Water Purification, Making Fire without Matches, Wild Foods, Uses of Yucca, and yes — making a Wilderness Shelter. We’ll cover all of this. We will show how to construct make-shift shelters from tarps. Are there ready-to-occupy shelters in the woods? What sort of shelters would you be able to make in the wilderness? We’ll talk about your possible shelters ranging from the post-earthquake shelter, to ready-to-occupy wilderness shelters, to the shelters you’d build from what’s available in the wilderness. Learn about body hollows and their application and limits. Plus, bring your bowl since we’ll conclude this class with some wild food cookery! $65. (Senior/Student $45) Location sent upon registration.

Mt. Pacifico Backpacking/Car Camping Overnighter

We've done this popular overnighter at this FREE campground several times before, on foot, by bike, and by car. Please join the waitlist to attend- those who I have backpacked with before have priority **Backpacking: Meet Melanie by 8am at the Mill Creek Picnic Area** 7miles one way, 14 miles total. Over 2,000 elevation gained. All trails link below description. **Car Camping HIGH CLEARANCE RECOMMENDED** show up any time: From the Mill Creek Picnic Area take Pacifico Mountain Road (3N17), which is an unpaved fire road, 6 miles up to the campground. The fire road entrance is accessible from the Mill Creek fire station, located just a few yards above the picnic area. Mt Pacifico Campground is situated just above 7,100' in elevation, overlooking the entire Antelope Valley below. Night time views of the city lights below are spectacular! *Campsites are first come first serve*, and there are picnic tables, fire pits, and vault toilets. **THERE IS NO WATER!** If someone is willing to drive water up, please post it in the comments below :) **PLEASE HAVE ALL YOUR ESSENTIALS...** ...especially your own stove if you plan on prepping hot meals and beverages. It's all about being completely self sufficient, not having to rely on others. **All Trails** Mill Creek to Pacifico Mountain via Pacific Crest Trail on AllTrails *https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/mill-creek-to-pacifico-mountain-via-pacific-crest-trail?sh=89bwdp&utm_medium=trail_share&utm_source=alltrails_virality* **>> ADVENTURE PASS REQUIRED TO PARK YOUR VEHICLE OVERNIGHT AT THE TRAILHEAD OR AT THE CAMPGROUND<<** If you have any questions please comment below. **Disclaimer** I am not responsible for any one persons health, transportation, food, equipment, fitness, or anything of the kind. By attending this trip, you’re doing it completely voluntary and may not hold the organizer or group liable for anything that happens to you or your gear on this trip. I am simply gathering like minded people who are all voluntarily participating in this activity. Hiking and backpacking, or camping, are high risk activity, and by RSVPing to this event, you understand and assume all risks that are involved with it.

Deer Valley 4x4 Trail

>>>>Backpacking<<<< Santa Paula Punchbowl

**Join me 4 miles backpack to Santa Paula punchbowls. Since it is hot, I believe this is perfect for an over night close to the water. I been there before and it’s a nice area to backpack or for a day hike. You can hike it or do a backpack. Wish ever you prefer.** **What to bring: backpacking gear, hat, sun protector, hiking sticks, own food, 2.5 liters of water. There will be plenty of water so bring your water filter.** **Parking: parking at the trail head** **>>>>>TRAILHEAD COORDINATES<<<<<** **>>>>>(34.4277270, -119.0913952)>>>>** **This trip is open to 8 people. Please sing up if you think you can make it.** **Join the waiting list please.** **disclaimer:** **Be aware that The Organizer, Assistant Organizers and event hosts in this group are not professional guides. The function of the organizer is only to organize the event. Each person who signs up for an event is responsible for his or her own safety and the safety of his or her guests. By signing up for a hike, or any other event organized by this group, you are acknowledging that you are aware and have made your guests aware of the risks, dangers and hazards associated with any outdoor activity and freely accept and fully assume all such risks, dangers and hazards, and further agree to release and discharge the Organizer, Assistant Organizers and event hosts of this Meetup Group from and against any and all liability arising from your and your guest's participation in the group activities.**

Backpacking: Kings Canyon

**Multiple Day backpacking trip. Only experienced people should join. This is a serious trip and not anything like a day hike.** **If interested please contact me for further details, including how to obtain a wilderness permit.**

Join CCSC Waterskiing/Wakeboarding at the Sacramento Delta: August 13-16

Greetings All, We will be heading to the Sacramento River Delta. It is a great place to wakeboard, waterski, sky-ski and camp. Century City Ski Club has been going to this location for well over 30 years. This years dates are: June 25-28 July 16-19 August 13-16 September 24-27 You can arrive on the Wednesday afternoon before the trip to setup camp. We will not be supplying anything on Wednesday. The actual trip starts on Thursday morning with Breakfast. The trip ends on Sunday around 11 or 12 in the afternoon. Please help wash and wipe down the boats when they are pulled out of the water. These are 2, 3 or 4 day trips. The costs are: $175 for Saturday-Sunday, $349 Friday-Sunday or $439 Thursday-Sunday If you just want to camp and eat with us, the costs are half of the above prices. Please contact us for more info. We accept Zelle (preferred), Venmo, Checks and Cash. There is an extra fee for campers (RV's $35 per day) and pets ($4 per day). Email us for pricing. Email us for special prices for Thursday-Friday or Thursday-Saturday or Friday-Saturday. Due to excessive fuel prices there might be an added surcharge for fuel. Please email Aaron and Fred (aka David) at [summertrips@ccscsports.org](mailto:summertrips@ccscsports.org) for more info. Please remember that even if you RSVP here, you are not on the trip until we receive your waivers and payment. Before you leave for the delta, contact us to see if there are any others that might need a ride. We do not supply transportation to the delta, so carpooling will help you and others. We supply food and beverages for Breakfast, Happy Hour and Dinner. Lunch is on your own (if we have on Friday and Saturday leftovers you can indulge in, but ask before taking), there is a café near the camp site. We do not supply vests, skis, wake-boards or sky ski's.... BUT... we do have extras, so ask if you don't have any we will try and help. We supply the boat(s). You'll need a tent or RV or Trailer (added fee for parking RV and Trailer) or any other kind of sleeping arrangement (car camping). Please contact us for more info. Please remember to bring lots of sunscreen, a hat and towels. The weather can change from cold to hot and hot to cold in minutes, so bring something to keep warm just in case. I hope to see you at the delta. Regards, Aaron and Fred