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A pleased group after making their first arrows in an Earth Skills Camp
Michael Sottosanti and Deidra Dain, of MountainView, Ltd., bring their engaging primitive technology program, “Earth Skills”, to individual and group summer programs. Michael has lived his life demonstrating his love and respect for the natural world and its wonders. His passion for and wisdom in flint knapping, outdoor survival skills, hide tanning, basket making, and bow and arrow construction equal his love for sharing his knowledge with others. Participants can choose the workshops and camps that best suit their specific interests. Along with handmade creations, everyone will bring home memories of an experience that could change the way they look at the world forever!

In all the workshops and camps, it is the group who decide what direction it will take. We start each week by asking what everyone would like to focus on. This allows people who want to take workshops again to continue learning in the areas they are most interested. The main goal in Earth Skills is for the participants to enjoy themselves, and the knowledge of the staff makes it possible for everyone to take their survival education as far as they would like to.

Sample topics for camps are Primitive Beginnings that explore how the ancients would live on a daily basis--from fire building to pottery. One workshop deals with surviving off the land with native foods and shelters. Others will discover how to make long bows or long houses or how to tan deer hides. Just explore the links to a better understanding of the tools of the ancients and the instruction available....

Earth Skills Camps:

2006 Selection of Possible Camps

  • Primitive Beginnings
  • Primitive Teachings
  • Primitive Living Skills-2 week camp
  • Fire-Making-1 day
  • Seasonal Celebration (for youth) -2 day

Workshops

  • Primitive Creations-1 day
  • Hide Tanning Workshop- 4 days
  • Flintknapping Workshop-- 1 day
  • Bow-making--4 days
  • Skills of the Hunter Warrior-2 days
  • Walk on the Wild Side-1 day
  • Survival 101-3 days
  • Into the Bush-3 days

Demonstrations--for schools, businesses, Scouts and others

River Guided Camping Trips

Any of our workshops, Earth Skills camps, etc can be specialized for individuals or groups.

Do visit our Store as we have items for sale or can customize items for you.

Tanned deer hides and primitive bow & arrows
skills of the ancietns
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