19th - 29th January 2027 Ten Days Inside the Arctic Circle, Into the White Silence

ARCTIC BUSHCRAFT with Ray Mears

A Remote Winter Expedition in the Great Northern Forest.

Train in –40°C.

Explore the vast Northern Taiga.

Learn to call the arctic forest home.

This is not a winter holiday.

It is a return to something older, deeper, and more demanding.

Few environments on Earth command such complete presence. Stretching as an almost unbroken belt across North America and Eurasia, the Taiga is the largest continuous forest biome in the world. Towering pines, resilient spruces, and birches dominate the landscape, while lynx, wolf, bear, wolverine, and reindeer roam freely. It is a place of silence, resilience, and raw beauty, a truly magical setting to learn the art of Arctic bushcraft. Here, in temperatures that can fall below –40°C, you will learn to live, travel, and thrive in extreme winter wilderness. Guided by Ray Mears and the expert instructors at Woodlore, this is authentic Arctic bushcraft at its absolute best, not adventure tourism.

What You Will Experience

This course is built around immersion, competence, and transformation. 

Over your time in the Taiga, you will:

• Travel by snowshoes, skis, and snowmobiles across forest, frozen rivers, and open plains.
• Build and sleep in a variety of winter shelters.
• Manage clothing, nutrition, and body temperature in extreme cold.
• Fish through ice and cook hearty meals in sub-zero conditions.
• Develop calm, practical problem-solving skills in a demanding wilderness.

You won’t just learn techniques; you will gain confidence and mastery in one of the most challenging environments on Earth.

Controlled Exposure to the Extreme

While the environment is uncompromising, the structure is not.

Your experience includes:

• Carefully selected shared accommodation.
• First-hand training from Ray Mears and Woodlore experts.
• Professionally prepared meals Specialist Arctic equipment provided.
• Detailed pre-expedition briefing and kit guidance.
• Robust safety systems throughout.

You will be challenged intelligently and responsibly, in a setting where skills, focus, and presence truly matter.

Who This Course Is For

This expedition is designed for individuals who:

• Seek more than a comfortable outdoor experience.
• Value skill over spectacle.
• Pursue mastery, not novelty.
• Are ready to test themselves in a serious but supported environment.
• Want to stand in true wilderness and feel capable there.

This course is about identity as much as ability.

Why Train Here?

Because competence in comfort is easy. Competence in extreme conditions changes you. When you return home, you will carry the confidence to operate in the deep winter.

Practical Arctic travel systems.

Hard-earned resilience.

Stories forged in snow, firelight, and silence.

As the original pioneers of bushcraft, Woodlore continues to set the benchmark. Amid countless imitators, this is authentic Arctic bushcraft at its absolute best.

Limited Places. Exclusive Access.

This is a premium, small-group expedition designed for those who value depth over display. 

Group numbers are deliberately restricted to ensure:

• Direct, personalised instruction from world-class Arctic bushcraft experts.
• High safety standards and considered oversight at every step.
• An environment where quality, not quantity, defines the experience.

This is not a generic adventure. It is serious training in a rare and demanding environment.

If you feel the pull of the North, now is the moment to answer it.

Step into the Taiga. Train in the deep winter with Ray Mears. Discover what you are capable of.

Details:

You need to organise your own return flights to Ivalo, Finland once you have received the recommended flight details from us. We will arrange to meet you at Ivalo Airport and return you to the airport at the end of your course. Please ensure that you have a valid passport and GHIC/EHIC card when you travel.

You must be over 18 to attend this course. We may allow you to attend the course if you are slightly younger accompanied by an adult, at our discretion. Please contact us for more information.

Finland

We will issue joining instructions in plenty of time for you to make your travel arrangements.

Step into the Finnish Arctic Circle with Ray Mears and Woodlore to experience the magic and mastery of the Taiga. This winter wonderland, shaped by the traditions of Sami culture, offers a unique opportunity to learn skills refined over generations. Snow-laden forests, frozen lakes, and star-filled skies become your classroom, with the chance to witness the Northern Lights overhead, an experience you will carry for a lifetime. Over 10 days, you will: Travel, navigate, and survive in extreme winter conditions Build and sleep in Arctic shelters safely and confidently Fish through ice and prepare hearty winter meals Develop practical skills, resilience, and confidence in one of the world’s most demanding environments This is authentic Arctic bushcraft, limited to a small group for direct, personalised instruction and safety. No prior experience is required, every skill is taught and supported, while ensuring comfort and wellbeing in extreme conditions. Limited places available, secure your spot now and step into the Arctic wilderness with Ray Mears.