If any wood fuel has not fully burned, carefully move it away from the main heat of the fire and leave it at the periphery to begin cooling.
Position your wood block at least two outstretched arm lengths from anyone else.
Remove the cover from your crook knife blade and put it to one side.
Look for healthy, mature beech, pine or spruce trees with a well developed root system, since small lateral roots near the base tend to work best for cordage.
Gather freshly tapped birch or sycamore sap in a clean container, following the guide for gathering tree sap.
Peeling the bark from a green stick is one of the best first exercises with a knife.
Look for mature rushes that are long and straight, ideally in late summer when fully grown.
Lay your three poles together on the ground, making sure the top ends are aligned.
Follow the manufacturer's instructions to activate your dried active yeast.
Find a track to study.