Ray "Old Turtle" Rietze shares how to make snow shoes from tree to finished shoes in our Winter Skills series at Maine Primitive Skills School. www.primitivesk...
More explanations would be good. Such as when talking about the bindings. For example: at 7:09 to 8:25 he makes it sound like you will face plant with the old style binding or harness, but then also makes it sound like he uses it. Confusing. Not explained well.
No, Dan, they are not. Even in areas where the Emerald Ash Borrer is prevalent, there are resistant trees. Also, only the Green and White Ash seems to be susceptible. I hope this helps in your quest for understanding the old ways. We have a lot of courses through out the year regarding nature literacy through skills. I hope you can join us for one!
You should consider changing the name of your enterprise. Primitive implies something lesser than snd these ancient skills are not primitive. Great that traditions are being preserved.
We use the word as an acknowledgement of respect and reverence for our Elders and the sacred simplicity of the skills with regard to the positive impact they deliver. Efficiency, Effectiveness, and Sacredness are inherent in the word as defined, "of or relating to the earliest age or period : primeval · primitive ; b · closely approximating an early ancestral type". This may be contrary to folks experiencing their grief stage or are hurting without the supports of these skills and we acknowledge and respect that important stage in each of our cycles. We just can't cancel the love of our collective grandparents to deny the future generations the continued connection to the landscape and to each other that these skills provide. I hope this helps. Much Respect.
great old know how and craftsmanship, good to see that people past this knowledge to the young, thanks for sharing, Taro
This video is worth watching. It’s almost a lost art. Nothing like doing it yourself. Thank for your years of knowledge
I appreciate that!
Its always good to learn from the elders...the passing down of traditions... AWESOMESAUCE!!! THANK YOU TRULY FOR YOUR TIME AND INFORMATION ❤️
I grew up in the Madawaska area! It was nice finding this video and learning a bit, makes me want to go snowshoeing again.
Awesome! Thanks for sharing.
This looks like a lot of fun
Ваши знания и умения очень важны для Человечества, но об этом мало кто знает.
wonderful! keep up the tradition.
Excellent video!
Ray Reitze ! I wish I knew a tenth of his wisdom.
Great video..
10* Do it right. Do it the first time. Never have to redo it afterward. Great instructional vid. Tx.
good lesson, i will try
More explanations would be good. Such as when talking about the bindings. For example: at 7:09 to 8:25 he makes it sound like you will face plant with the old style binding or harness, but then also makes it sound like he uses it. Confusing. Not explained well.
Wish volume was better, interesting video
Chuck Holton Boost the audio guys! No good if you can't hear. Waste of time.
Are you in maine ?
Yes, Augusta.
Primitive Skills
Small world, I'm right in windsor
All the ash trees are being killed off by beetles.
No, Dan, they are not. Even in areas where the Emerald Ash Borrer is prevalent, there are resistant trees. Also, only the Green and White Ash seems to be susceptible. I hope this helps in your quest for understanding the old ways. We have a lot of courses through out the year regarding nature literacy through skills. I hope you can join us for one!
You should consider changing the name of your enterprise. Primitive implies something lesser than snd these ancient skills are not primitive. Great that traditions are being preserved.
We use the word as an acknowledgement of respect and reverence for our Elders and the sacred simplicity of the skills with regard to the positive impact they deliver. Efficiency, Effectiveness, and Sacredness are inherent in the word as defined, "of or relating to the earliest age or period : primeval · primitive ; b · closely approximating an early ancestral type". This may be contrary to folks experiencing their grief stage or are hurting without the supports of these skills and we acknowledge and respect that important stage in each of our cycles. We just can't cancel the love of our collective grandparents to deny the future generations the continued connection to the landscape and to each other that these skills provide. I hope this helps. Much Respect.
Woosh