How to live wild

Lynx Vilden, who runs Living Wild classes in Twisp and other parts of the world, casts her fishing line.

photography by Kiliii Yüyan

KILIII YÜYAN SEEKS photography subjects who live close to the earth. He’s documented Lynx Vilden’s “Living Wild” classes, as well as trappers, falconers and others who practice what he calls ancient arts. All have one thing in common—seeking to thrive on the land, rather than just survive it.

A Living Wild group member makes a fire by spinning the shaft of a bowdrill into the coals.

After three exhausting days of hauling logs to build a new shelter, the Living Wild group celebrates by singing together.

The Living Wild group gathers on a mountain ridge to watch for wildfires in the evening.

Huskies on a dog team stop for a moment to roll and eat snow. The love they have for running is evident in their high energy and enthusiasm for pulling.

Trapper Jim Gnapp practices shooting on an icy lake in central British Columbia, near his trapline. His antique weapon shoots both rifle and shotgun rounds—useful for hunting small game or defense in a hurry.

A falconer goes hunting with his goshawk in the fields of Anacortes.