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Here are some testimonials from students that Dan Fisher
taught while he was Head Instructor at the Wilderness School.
To read a testimonial for the Earth Skills Semester Program
click here.
"I attended your animal tracking class and fire-starting
class in Dec.1998 and Jan 1999..... I just wanted to thank
you for the teaching in tracking and also for lighting a fire
in me to track daily. This past fall I was able to help recover
two wounded deer that the hunters had given up on before contacting
me. In one case, I was deep in the woods and found a lost
hunter. He had shot a deer, tried to track it, got lost himself
and then came upon me. We had to backtrack his trail to where
he had shot from and then find the deer's trail. The deer
had only gone several hundred yards and the trail was easy
to follow. The hunter was ecstatic as he believed that he
and the deer were lost. I helped him gut the deer and showed
him to the main trail out. I am enjoying being out here in
Oregon, there are elk and mountain lion tracks which are very
new and exciting to me. I intend to return home to Maine in
a few years and hopefully attend some more Wilderness School
or Beartraks courses. Again, thanks, and best of luck to you."
Troy Wagstaff, Animal Tracking (1998) and Fire-starting
(1999)
"[It]
was amazing--realizing how we are surrounded by natural foods
but dont take advantage of them, how we have lost touch with
the natural world as a society. Intuition about outdoors was
enhanced and strengthened--so I generally feel more at home
outdoors, especially at night, than I did previously.
Creating
fire! It was one of those unforgettable life moments."
Elizabeth
Patten, Basic Survival Skills, (May 1998)
"The things that I was shown and the modeled
approach to tracking has helped me to see things that I had
previously overlooked. I have a deep love for our natural
world and am overjoyed to have learned to see more clearly.
Thank you, Dan and Nancy, for this program, it has been the
most fun learning experience that I have had in quite some
time."
Mary Johnson, Animal Tracking Class, (January 1999)
"[I liked] learning that all marks are tracks and
not to prejudge or label tracks before looking deeply. I enjoyed
and found it incredibly beneficial to my learning style to
walk around and discover what is going onI think this class
was a good step in expanding my awareness of my surroundings
and the workings of the world."
Student, Animal Tracking, (December 1998)
"The class was excellent! I enjoyed everything that
was discussed/done. Thank you.. This class really complimented
what I have learned in Tai Chi a chance to actually use my
skills in a practical/spiritual manner. [The only change I
would like to see is] to make the class even longer!"
Student (1999)
I left this class with the feeling that I had experienced
something magical. I had a feeling of peace and well being
that I havent felt in years. I hope to draw on this feeling
to help me further explore and learn outdoor skills.."
Student (1999)
"I
will forever think about the way I walk! Great "hands
on" exercises.. This was exactly the experience I needed
to further my path on living more aware. Its funny the events
that lead you to something new This was just what I needed!
Thanks."
Student, (April 1999)
"[The Class] was a wonderful experience! I tell everyone
about it!!"
Karen Silverstein, (October 1998)
"[In the blindfolded drum stalk] the first five minutes
were hard. After I centered and trusted my intuition---I was
just fine. I had the best experience of my life."
Ginny DeYoung, (October 1998)
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