Original Outdoors - Outdoor Training Courses And Adventures
About Original Outdoors - Outdoor Training Courses And Adventures
We provide outdoor and wilderness skills training, run outdoor events and professional outdoor coaching across the U. K.
Original Outdoors - Outdoor Training Courses And Adventures Description
ORIGINAL OUTDOORS is an established North Wales company, providing outdoor adventure training courses and activities for both novice and experienced clients. We use enthusiastic and professional outdoor instructors to provide you with an enjoyable and memorable learning experience.
We offer a wide range of activities and course, many of which can be adapted to provide a bespoke event for you, your friends or your company.
It doesn't matter if you are a seasoned hillwalker or you are just taking your first steps into the outdoors, we are sure that we have a course or trip for you.
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Wild edibles are plentiful on the British coastline even in the depths of winter - this is why we run our #coastalforaging courses year round. Next one is coming up on 22nd February! https://originaloutdoors.co.uk/all-c…/c oastal-foraging-walk/
A5 closed towards Bethesda from Ogwen #stormciara
Britannia Bridge currently closed:
From outside the Moel Siabod Cafe / Caffi Siabod - Snowdonia earlier today - it was a little drier when we popped in for a hot chocolate yesterday!
Beech (European - Fagus sylvatica) is a native British tree with two edible parts - the Beech Nut (Beechmast) and the leaves themselves.
#foraging #wildfood #bushcraft #wales
The leaves are technically edible all year round, but they are only worth trying in the first few weeks after the leaves start to show.
... This video is also on our website on the UK Wild Food Directory page - a free resource for foragers and wild food enthusiasts:
https://originaloutdoors.co.uk/wild-food- directory/
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#mountains #careeradvice #outdoorprofessional Should I go to university to become a mountain guide? - Ask a Professional Ep 1
A new Q and A series from Original Outdoors. In this episode Barry from South Wales (possibly Barry FROM Barry?) asks:
... "My daughter is 16 and considering her university options.
She loves coming climbing and walking with me and wants to become a mountain guide.
Should she look to go to a university that has an outdoor education degree course?"
Richard Prideaux answers this question based on his experience working in the outdoor training and activity industry in the UK for the past 15yrs, and his complete lack of any university education whatsoever.
Throughout the answer Richard covers subjects such as: - How much does an outdoor instructor earn? - University mountaineering clubs - Injury and self-employment - Making your hobby into your career
Mountain Training Website: https://www.mountain-training.org/
Inspirational female Mountain Leaders and instructors:
Lucy Wallace Twitter: https://twitter.com/snoweider Rebecca Coles Twitter: https://twitter.com/AllbutEssential Kate Worthington Twitter: https://twitter.com/MtnRunningKate Susan Digges La Touche Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susandigges/ Women Climb Twitter: https://twitter.com/womenclimb This Girl Can Climb Twitter: https://twitter.com/tgcclimbing
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#bushcraft #camping #wildernessskills
A simple slow video showing one way of constructing a debris shelter entirely from natural materials.
These types of shelters are often seen on bushcraft and some military survival courses. They look good, are quite waterproof and thermally efficient but are also slow to build and require a lot of resources.
Gorse (Ulex various) flowers are edible and have a coconut/vanilla scent but more of an almond taste. They can be found across the UK and foraged all year round.
There are three species of shrub commonly known as Gorse in the UK - Common Gorse (Ulex europeaus), Western Gorse (Ulex gallii) and Dwarf Gorse (Ulex minor).
This video is also on our website on the UK Wild Food Directory page - a free resource for foragers and wild food enthusiasts:
... https://originaloutdoors.co.uk/wild-food- directory/
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A young badger investigating one of the remote wildlife cameras out in the woods.
On Saturday we were down in Borth Y Gest where Richard Prideaux delivered our first Coastal Foraging Walk of 2020 to a small group.
Wild edibles are plentiful on the British coastline even in the depths of winter - this is why we run our #coastalforaging courses year round.
Next one in February!
... https://originaloutdoors.co.uk/all-c…/c oastal-foraging-walk/
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Wild Garlic (Allium ursinum) is one of the easiest plants for a novice forager to deal with. It's also one of the more versatile, and with a distinctive flavour and scent.
In this video Richard Prideaux talks about the common names, uses and other information about this edible wild plant.
This video is also on our website on the UK Wild Food Directory page - a free resource for foragers and wild food enthusiasts:
... https://originaloutdoors.co.uk/wild-food- directory/
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#covert #security #outdoorprofessional Biscuit and a Brew - Episode 1
A new interview series where we speak with fellow outdoor professionals while enjoying two of the major food groups - coffee and overpriced biscuits.
... Brian Painter is the director of Kamouflage LTD and is a UK covert surveillance specialist.
Brian sat down with Richard Prideaux from Original Outdoors - Outdoor Training Courses and Adventures to discuss his life in the British Army, work as a security contractor overseas and running possibly the finest and most accomplished covert surveillance and security company in the UK.
Kamouflage website: https://www.kamouflage.co.uk/ Ghillie Cape and rifle wraps: https://www.kamouflage.co.uk/St…/tactic alSOLUTIONS-c34753503 Contact Coffee Co: https://www.contactcoffee.com/ TRC Outdoors: https://trcoutdoors.com/ Outdoor Professional: https://outdoorprofessional.co.uk/
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#bushcraft #woodcraft #widlernessskills
Safely using an axe should just be common sense - but it's often not quite that simple.
In this video wilderness skills instructor Richard Prideaux gives his thoughts on creating a simple rule for safely using an axe.
... Blog post: https://originaloutdoors.co.uk/…/axe-sa fety-basics-simple-…/
Video where we make a mallet: https://youtu.be/btCjfp6NEUw
This video is part of the training materials given to clients participating in training courses under the EST Framework
Learn more at:
https://outdoorprofessional.co.uk/
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Beavers coming back to Cumbria?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-cum bria-51111811
We asked A.Green Outdoors to review the Keela OutdoorsOutdoors Merino Base Layer - this is what she thought:
https://originaloutdoors.co.uk/…/review -keela-merino-long-…/
We reviewed the Helikon-Tex EDC Side Bag for Military 1st late in 2019 - a small shoulder bag with some interesting design features:
https://originaloutdoors.co.uk/…/review -helikon-edc-side-b…/
What better excuse for learning a new skill than a New Year?
There are still spaces on our upcoming Bushcraft Basics course on 25th January- learn how best to set a fire and keep it going as well as setting up a temporary woodland camp.
Suitable for all experience levels.
... https://originaloutdoors.co.uk/all…/bus hcraft-basics-course/
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