Lou Moodie

Traditional Teachings: Living Our Past, Surviving Our Future

To thrive in the present, we must learn to survive using the wisdom of the past. Led by teacher and guide Lou Moodie, Traditional Teachings is an essential program designed to connect you with critical survival skills through logical thinking and ancestral knowledge.

Whether you are looking to build a deeper connection with nature or want to ensure you have the practical skills necessary to protect yourself and your loved ones in the wilderness, these teachings are a must.

What You Will Learn:

  • Fire Building: Master the art of making a fire across all four seasons (Summer, Fall, Spring, Winter) and learn how to identify the critical differences between dry and wet wood.
  • Shelter & Warmth: Discover how to build an emergency shelter to protect yourself, alongside essential strategies for staying warm in all conditions through proper clothing, layering, and smart preparation.
  • Fishing & Netting: Gain practical knowledge on how to prepare, set, and lift a net, as well as essential fishing techniques.
  • Traditional Medicine & Resourcefulness: Learn how to look for and prepare Chaga, how to process fish to extract oil for medicine, and the vital importance of tying knots and utilizing rope for survival.

Our Core Philosophy

At the heart of our survival is our humanity. We believe in always treating others the way you want to be treated. When we connect with the land and with each other, we must always lead with kindness and lead with love.

Our Teachings. Our Survival. Our Future.

Get in Touch

Ready to begin your journey? Contact Teacher & Guide Lou Moodie: