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Location: Canada
Member Since: May 25, 2011

Chad Clifford

Biography

Chad has a keen interest in studying and facilitating quality wilderness experiences. He has numerous university degrees in his field and has performed various research projects. He has lived in various locations across Canada including a remote Inuit Village and enjoys teaching and learning land skills. Chad has taught wilderness related skills to people of diverse ages and back grounds and has done consulting for B.B.C.s survival challenge series: The Bare Necessities & other programs.

Where to find Chad Clifford online

Website: http://www.wildernessrhythms.com
Facebook: Facebook profile
LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/groups/Nature-Interpretation-Traditional-Wilderness-Skills-3687476?gid=3687476&trk=hb_side_g

Books

Wilderness Rhythms: Playing music to enhance the nature experience by Chad Clifford
Price: $9.99 USD. 33640 words. Published on January 6, 2012. Nonfiction.
A well written work that captures important aspects of the wilderness experience and of playing music to enhance it. Through his journaling, the author uncovers a state of expanded awareness that can be reached regularly and quickly. The author’s knowledge of traditional survival skills and lore offer much insight throughout. A must read for nature and music enthusiasts!

The Magic of Iglu Building by Chad Clifford
Price: $1.99 USD. 4790 words. Published on June 22, 2011. Nonfiction.
A 'to the point' field-guide on 'how to build an iglu'. This guide is the 'real thing'! From Introduction: "The iglu building skills I have learned are based on what I could gather from Inuit Elders (& friends) while living of the Arctic. In fact, many Elders were born in igloos and lived the traditional way of life before moving into communities in or around the 1950s.

Secrets of Bow & Drill Fire Starting. by Chad Clifford
Price: $1.99 USD. 3460 words. Published on June 22, 2011. Nonfiction.
This field guide is one that works! It is a short, to the point, practical look at making a fire by rubbing sticks. The author has been making and teaching this method of survival fire lighting for over two decades. The 'Trouble-Shooting' guide in this book supports the reader with many practical solutions to the problems novices and advanced practitioners find.

Animal Tracks: Discover the Rhythms of the Wilderness by Chad Clifford
Price: $1.99 USD. 1720 words. Published on June 22, 2011. Nonfiction.
A great primer on animal tracks from a traditional skills instructor and creator of a popular animal tracks poster/guide. This short field guide is intended to offer various strategies and tips rarely seen in related books. The same tips are among the ones used in author's courses. Images are taken from author's 10 000+ photos of animal tracks and sign.

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