Why Modern Comforts Make Us Weak
Why Modern Comforts Make Us Weak What the government shutdown and SNAP crisis reveal about our fragile dependence Full Shelves, Empty Awareness People seem to forget how fragile our system…
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Lightning, Hunting, and the Harsh Lessons of the Mountains
When two hunters in Colorado, Andrew Porter and Ian Stasko, recently lost their lives during a lightning storm, it shook the hunting community. If you don’t know their story, they…
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What Nash Quinn’s Disappearance Teaches Us About Being Ready for the Backcountry
A Quiet Departure – The Beginning of Nash Quinn’s Disappearance and What We Know So Far In July 2024, 39-year-old Nash Quinn, a visiting University of Wyoming professor and avid…
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Flint Knapping for Beginners: My Hilarious Failures & How to Do It Right
The Noob’s Guide to Flint Knapping: Why I Stink at It and You Might Too (Unless You’re Smart) Hey there, fellow wilderness wanderers! Jason Marsteiner here, the guy who runs…
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Survival Training Near Me: Why the Best Might Be Worth the Trip
Survival Training Near Me: Why the Best Might Be Worth the Trip Have you ever wondered if the best survival skills are hiding just beyond your city limits? Let’s…
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Recommended Gear List For Courses
Colorado is a cold weather climate most of the year and with our survival school at 9400 feet, it can get frigid at night, even during the summer. Dress accordingly!…
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Navigation Unleashed: Maps, Compasses, and Wild Adventure
Mastering Navigation: Your Guide to Finding Your Way with Maps, Compasses, and a Sense of Adventure Hey there, fellow adventurers! If you’ve ever found yourself staring at a map,…
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Forged in the Wild: 50 Days That Transform Lives
Survival’s Proving Ground – Step Into the Wild Every summer, I stand on the edge of our Mountain Camp near Cripple Creek, Colorado, and watch a new group arrive. The…
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Fire-Starting Hacks for Broken, Empty, and Wet Lighters
Mastering Fire with a Lighter: Overcoming Challenges and Maximizing Reliability
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Urban Survival in 2025 Wilderness Skills for the Concrete Jungle
Urban Survival in 2025: Adapting Wilderness Skills to City Environments What happens when the grid goes down in Denver? Here’s how wilderness survival skills, straight from the mountains, can save…
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