Mantracking (And Foraging) -Specialist Guest Instructor

Enhance your tracking skills with our immersive two-day course led by renowned instructor Kyt Lyn Walken Allsopp, including bushcraft and survival skills delivered by Footsteps of Discovery. Delve into the world of tracking and foraging (with Stacey Allsopp) in the stunning landscapes of Cornwall, UK.

Two Days, One Night - July 27th-28th 2024

Overview

From fundamental concepts to practical exercises, this course covers a range of topics to enhance your tracking and survival skills.

Includes

Expert Guide

Overnight Camping

Food
Certificates

Skills Covered

Mantracking
Gait Analysis
Foraging
Night tracking
Survival and bushcraft

Price

£125 per person

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Embark on a tracking adventure with Kyt Lyn Walken Allsopp. This immersive two day course covers man tracking, foraging, gait analysis, night tracking, and more. Kyt Lyn, with extensive expertise, guides you through sensory development and teamwork strategies. Certificates and valuable handouts are included.

Survival and bushcraft delivered by Footsteps of Discovery.
Foraging delivered by Stacey Allsopp.

Times:

Day One: Start - 9:00 a.m
Day Two: Finish - 4.00 p.m.

What to Bring

Sleeping bag
Wash kit including a towel
Old clothes and swimwear
Waterproofs
Robust footwear

Good to Know

All staff are ex-military DBS and First Aid Trained
The site is located 5 minutes off the A30 just outside Truro
Free parking
Pick up and drop off available for St Austell train station

Day One Course Highlights:

Meeting & Presentation of the Instructor:
- Get introduced to the course and goals.
History of Man Tracking:
- Delve into the evolution and applications of tracking.
Foraging (food, basic medicine and natural resources).
Modern Applications:
- Learn about contemporary uses of tracking skills.
Difference between "Track Traps" and "Hostile Terrains":
- Understand different tracking environments.
Analysis on Human Feet:
- Explore the anatomy of human feet.
Difference between Footwear:
- Focus on common U.K. Sneakers and Hiking Boots.
Explanation of Tracking Kit and Tracking Stick:
- Discover essential tracking tools.
Analysis on Gait and Pitch Angle:
- Understand human movement.
How to Measure Tracks:
- Learn practical methods for track measurement.
Information from Single and Pair of Tracks:
- Understand deductions from tracks.
Gaining Intelligence from Tracks:
- Explore tactical insights in Track Traps area.
Tracking Fundamentals:
- Grasp basic principles of tracking.
Exercises: Senses Involved in Mantracking:
- Develop your smelling, hearing, and sight.
Observing Tracks:
- Learn techniques and strategies.
Taking Advantage of Sunlight:
- Understand how sunlight aids tracking.
Night Tracking:
- Learn how to observe tracks in the dark.
- Discover how to use a flashlight in poor light conditions.

Day Two Course Highlights:

The Mindset of a Tracker:
- Understand the psychological aspects.
Elements of Visual Perceptions:
- Enhance your observational skills.
Approaching Tracks:
- Learn strategies for different terrains.
Working in a Team:
- Understand effective teamwork.
Debriefing:
- Review the two-day course.
Delivery of Certificates:
- Receive recognition for completing the course.

Guest Instructor

Kyt Lyn Walken Allsopp

Kyt Lyn Walken Allsopp is an experienced instructor at Hull's Tracking School and a certified Anti-poaching Ranger for Conservation Rangers Operations Worldwide Inc. Since 2018, she has trained personnel from European law enforcement, military, and Search and Rescue, offering tracking courses across Europe. She's also authored 5 tracking manuals and several essays.

Testimonials

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Nantillio Woods, Summercourt, Newquay, TR8 5BG

07970 494 723

mark@footstepsofdiscovery.co.uk