Navigation Skills vs. Orienteering & Geocaching: Why Real-World Navigation Matters
Navigation: More Than Just a Game – How Orienteering, Geocaching, and Real-World Skills Intersect Have you ever been deep in the woods with just a map and compass, feeling like…
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What to Do When You Encounter a Wolf in the Wild
What to Do When You Encounter a Wolf in the Wild
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How to Tie The Double Half-Hitch Knot
Double Half-Hitch Knot: Step-by-Step Guide & Expert Tips There is an old joke that says, “If you do not know a knot, then tie a lot!” While it is funny,…
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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)
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Bugging In Guide Part 1: Drain Your Water Heater
Bugging In Guide, Part 1: Hidden Resources, How to Drain Your Water Heater During hurricanes, fires, floods, earthquakes, and other natural disasters, your water supply could be cut off or…
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Why the Best Might Be Worth the Trip
Survival Training Near Me: Why the Best Might Be Worth the Trip
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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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T Bar Snare
The T Bar is one of the more effective snares and fairly simple to set up. I used a saw to cut the notches in the uprights of this snare…
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Primary Survey Using ABCDE
As a wilderness first responder, you will often be the first medical professional on the scene of an injury or medical emergency in remote or outdoor settings. In these situations,…
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