This year we attended Rabbitstick, a primitive skills gathering in Rexburg, Idaho. This is one of the oldest gatherings, and we had a fantastic time. Gelsey focused on fibers, learning backstrap loom weaving, starting a water-tight basket, and learning twining. I made ghillies (European-style moccasins), used a pole lathe, processed a duck for lunch, and made small split-willow deer. It was a camp full of friends, supporting one another in a quest to live simply, learn the ways of our ancestors, or follow some intangible call that led them to that moment. I would recommend attending one of these fine events! Rabbitstick and Winter Count are hosted by Backtracks, www.backtracks.net. ~Neal A limber pine we passed in Utah Our camp The Gypsy-camper Gypsy wagon Two more gypsy wagons The goats of the Winter Moon Tribe herd A shelter in the woods A herd of willow deer Backstrap loom class Our friend and co-conspirator Gone Feral's popular pack basket class Duck ready for processing Porcupine track by the river Two skin on frame kayaks Morning circle Ghillies class Completed ghillies, and a pair to be made Pole lathe Mick at his gypsy wagon Working the pole lathe The bowl taking shape Twined basket Completed twined basket, as an awl case Crafts and skills learned and finished over the week