Everyone at some point in their lives begins to wonder what they would do were they to become lost in the woods or stranded on a desert island. However, by learning a few wilderness survival skills, you can do your part to make sure that you can do more than just wonder. Here are a […]
Read & Discuss »»Are you an avid outdoorsman? Perhaps you enjoy hiking, fishing, or campingor maybe you like all of these activities. If this is the case, wilderness training could be of immense benefit to your health and safety. What many nature-lovers fail to consider when they’re climbing up the side of a cliff or diving to the […]
Read & Discuss »»The definition of “wilderness” varies from person to person. But, whether you are in the city or in the jungle, “wilderness” is where you are alone against whatever surroundings you find yourself stranded in. When I was homeless in England, I lived over three years in the woods outside of Bath, England. Part of the […]
Read & Discuss »»Wilderness survival can be one of the most challenging adventures of a lifetime. Being close in the wild and with nature can be a profound experience. There can be a great time when engaging wilderness adventure. However, things in the wilderness may not be just about sightseeing, exploration and fun. If one desires to venture […]
Read & Discuss »»Wilderness survival is just a matter of keeping your cool, evaluating the situation around you, and then making smart decisions that could potentially save your life. Wilderness survival is not for the timid but if you are thrust into a position where you are forced to fend for yourself then you want to be prepared […]
Read & Discuss »»While outdoor rescues are commonly reported in the news, very little attention is given to the skills in wilderness medicine that are required in order to make these rescues successful. This oversight is not done out of malice. Rather, because TV news time is limited, only brief overviews of the incidents and relevant facts are […]
Read & Discuss »»Spending time in the outdoors can be a lot of fun and this is why many wilderness hobbies are popular. While there are people who love to “rough it” in the great outdoors and enjoy their time under the stars in a tent, others would prefer shelter that was somewhat removed from the elements. Different […]
Read & Discuss »»Some people are into wilderness living merely in theory. Some people go camping periodically. Then, there are some who have wilderness living thrust upon them. When I refer to wilderness living, I mean actually living without utilities or plumbing 365 days of the year. You get used to it. If you let yourself relax and […]
Read & Discuss »»Human beings have a strong will to survive, but that will can easily get beaten down when faced with overwhelming situations. A situation is only overwhelming when there’s a lack of knowledge or skill. When you know what do to because you’ve already planned ahead of time, you can act on instinct rather than react […]
Read & Discuss »»Are you interested in learning more about survival training? A big part of educating yourself on these matters isn’t just learning different survival skills, such as tracking, hunting, or foraging. A significant part of this training also includes learning what essentials to bring with you. Here are a few things to consider when planning your […]
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