Did the tipi encampment project work out? Were Chantale and Barret able to make the wood and ropes dance together? Are they still out on the prairie, tied in knots?
Yes, Yes, and No. The FortWhyte Alive tipi encampment is home to a new smoking frame/drying rack. We completed work on the new frame in about an hour - and the strong winds gave it a good test, even before work was done! Chantale had learned to use the knots I taught her - which probably says more about her learning skills than my teaching skills, but hey, I'm not going to over-analyze. I'm too proud of the resulting camp improvement to overthink the process.
We even started drying some crab-apples in the...sun? (It was sunny and windy when the apples were tied on yesterday - but today's rain was not great for drying anything). We're supposed to be back into sunshine tomorrow.
Which is good, because a hearth and other improvements to the encampment are waiting.
The tipi encampment is looking good, and will be looking even better soon.
-Barret
PS: Tomorrow's Outdoor Skills For Everyone is "Keeping Critters out of Camp - or, how to make every wildlife encounter a positive encounter." Learn to tree your food pack, what to do when confronted by an angry goose, and many other hands-on, useful tips for maximizing your outdoor experiences. 6 PM, free with admission to FW @ the Interpretive Centre. Call 989-8358 for details!
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