
Live wilder
Putting up a shelter pole
To support a shelter pole upright without trees, anchor it using two or three guy lines spaced at equal angles around it, remembering a ridge line can count as one of these anchors.
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- Step by step
- Questions to wonder about
- Tip
- Variations
- Practising over time
- Resources
- Learning
- Safety notes
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Safety first. Outdoor activities carry real risks. Each activity guide has safety notes, but you are responsible for yourself and anyone in your care. Supervise children, get permission, never eat anything you cannot identify with certainty, and only light fires where it is allowed and safe.
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