Interesting story about a former scout and Camp Hinds primitive skills counselor, Eri Martin, who manufactures traditional ash (not maple) pack baskets to fund his bachelor degree in adventure-based environmental studies at Unity College (ME) and a future wilderness school. His father, Scott Hinds is Camp Hinds (Pine Tree Council, Maine) ranger.
Imagine raising money by using scoutcraft, primitive skills to hand make outdoor products.
https://bangordailynews.com/2019/02/12/homestead/unity-student-carries-on-tradition-of-pack-basket-weaving/