Birch Bark Basketry Course

The Birch Bark Basketry Course is a fascinating in depth look at what the birch tree offers as a recourse. The Birch is one of the most versatile trees in the world, for centuries man has harvested Its bark. Birch Bark Basketry as been used by indiginous cultures and considered as treasured resorce.

It contains a high resin content which is ideal for making fire. Due to the bark being around 4 mm thick its a perfect material for building things like, canoes, shelters, utencils, bread & even shoes, can be made from this wonderful tree. Likewise the bark is white with scattered black fissures. The young twigs are typically covered in white warts, and feel rough to the touch. The bark becomes much more rugged with diamond-shaped crevices as it gets older.

In fact even the fungi that grows on birch can be used for all sorts of extraordinary uses. The tree in the spring can be tapped for is sap, which can be drank directly, even the sap can also be made into a syrup and is extremely tasty.

Duration

1 Day Minimum: 2

Price per Adult: 3000 sek per day

Child 2500kr 6-13

The Course is only available from the middle of May-July, depending on the weather.

Course starts 10 am to 4 pm

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Location

Off Grid Coordinates 63.215453, 13.104116

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   VoyageurDuNord_01 
 2023-03-19
 
 
  An unforgettable experience
A very well organised excursion in a wonderful landscape. It was our friend's dream to be able to do this tour and the organisers fulfilled their wish. Both guides were very efficients and careful to make the tour engraved in our memory.All the best from France and Sweden
  
 
       
   Adelaide N 
 2023-02-15
 
 
  An unbeatable dog sledding adventure
Despite unusually poor snow conditions in the area the team at Wild Spirit worked hard to ensure that our dog sledding experience could continue, proposing an alternative, beautiful route. The dogs were amazing, and the team welcoming, friendly and very helpful to our bunch of dog sledding beginners. It was an exhilarating adventure that has made our holiday in the Are area. Not to be missed.
  
 
       
   Jessica H 
 2023-01-06
 
 
  Best Part of My Trip!
This was the highlight of my trip to Sweden. Richard and his team showed the upmost professionalism and care.The dogs were lovely and ready to go! They take time to explain everything to you so if you have no prior experience, it'll be totally okay!Our safety was always first and learning how to use the sled was easy!What impressed me the most was the Richard's and Claire's fun personalities. Conversation was great and coming back to the Kennel and meeting the rest of the dogs was nice! We won't ever forget how they helped us when we ran into an emergency AFTER our visit. I know there's other dog sledding companies to chose from but you really must pick Wild Spirit for both their dogs and their humans!
  
 
       
   Lindsay 
 2022-12-24
 
 
  Great experience Dog Sledding
Terrific People!  Gorgeous dogs.  Amazing scenery.We did a family trip.  Got to drive our own sled.  Authentic experience
  
 
       
   sonya s 
 2022-07-19
 
 
  Great bushcraft / wilderness day with Wild Spirit in Ottsjö, North Sweden (near Åre )
Oscar (14) and Harry (12) spent a really great day with Richard doing some bushcraft - making fire, finding mushrooms, exploring the forest and learning about plants and their qualities. They had an amazing day.
  
 
       
   Malin C 
 2022-03-06
 
 
  Mushing with the family
Lovely dogs, nice and professional guides, we had a wonderful time!😁We can highly recommende Wildspirit!🐾
  
 
       
   Maarten Dom 
 2022-03-03
 
 
  Om nooit meer te vergeten!
De husky dagtocht is werkelijk adembenemend!Goeie organisatie, bangelijke natuur en de husky's...wat een krachtpatsers! Dankjewel voor deze onvergetelijke ervaring!
  
 
       
   Marielle J 
 2022-03-02
 
 
  Extraordinaire expérience à vivre dans cette si belle nature
Expérience inoubliable avec un circuit magique et avec un accueil super sympa!A faire absolument pour avoir des belles images plein la tête
  
 
       
   Linda 
 2022-03-02
 
 
  Fantastic experience
We had a fantastic tour with happy dogs, great crew and fantastic scenery. Would recommend an adventure with the Wild Spirit team to anyone.
  
 
       
   Resort62850569222 
 2022-03-02
 
 
  Unique Musher introduction
A dedicated couple who loves what they are doing. Wonderfully treated Musher dogs.Did a 21/2h tour where we could learn how to control a sledge with 12 dogs.Had the opportunity to get to know each dog especially when dismounting the dogs

BIRCH BARK BASKETRY COURSE