Michael Head is a very quiet man. One has to be to take advantage of everything the wilderness offers.
And to an expert like Head, the wilderness offers a lot.
“The ancient people looked upon Earth as their mother, and like any mother she provided for all their physical needs,” Head writes. “This Earth is still our provider. Yet in our modern fast-paced society it is easy to lose sight of this connection, and no longer show the respect that we should for this gift.”
That’s why created Wilderness Way School in 1993. It’s not just an invitation to shiver in the great outdoors, it’s a call to study:
- The science behind survival techniques.
- The history, and pre-history, of ancient and aboriginal life skills.
- The philosophical and social layers of living in an environment without damaging it.
Head’s classes incorporate flint-knapping, fire-starting, edible plants and medicinal herbs, among others. Check them out at his website.
