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MARCH Protocol title over an outdoor first aid exercise with a patient on an improvised litter.

March Protocol

Learn the life-saving MARCH protocol for wilderness survival. Prioritize treatment to save lives in traumatic situations.

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Wilderness Survival Tips

Essential wilderness survival tips for staying safe and prepared in emergencies. Learn crucial skills, practice regularly, and boost confidence for outdoor adventures. Visit our blog for more tips and join our hands-on classes.

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Suggested Reading Material

Explore our curated list of recommended books, offering valuable insights and knowledge for any survival situation.

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Seep well diagram showing water seeping from a pond or stream through soil into a nearby hole.

How to Dig a Seep Well

Learn how to dig a seep well for clean water in survival situation. Get key tips on location, digging process, and water safety in this informative guide.

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A woman wearing a pale knit hat looks sideways with frost clinging to her hair.

The Principles of Clothes Layering

Learn the art of clothes layering for ultimate comfort and warmth in ever-changing weather conditions. Discover the key principles of base, insulating, and outer layers, along with essential tips for head, feet, and hand protection.

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Survival gear collage with fire tools, cordage, a metal bottle and a camper beside a tarp shelter.

The 5 C’s of Survival

Learn the essential 5 C’s of Survival: Cutting Tool, Combustible, Cover, Container, and Cordage. Equip yourself with key gear and knowledge for outdoor emergencies.

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Rule of three survival infographic beside a person carrying a large backpack.

The Rule of Threes

Learn the Rule of Threes for survival: prioritize breathing, shelter, water, and food. Prepare for emergencies with tips on safety and resourcefulness.

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Participant uses a knife and fire steel near dry grass while another person points during a snowy outdoor lesson.

General Survival Tips

Learn essential survival tips for facing natural disasters, getting lost, or emergencies. Stay calm, prioritize needs, find shelter, water, food, and more to increase your chances of survival.

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Sunlight shining over a mountain lake surrounded by conifers and snow-dusted peaks.

CDC Backcountry Water

CDC Backcountry Water: A Guide to Drinking Water Treatment and Sanitation for Backcountry Travel Use Content source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevent

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Black tactical backpack with multiple zippered compartments and rows of attachment webbing.

WHAT TO PUT IN YOUR BUG OUT BAG

We have the most in-depth bug out bag list to help you know exactly what essentials to put in your bug out bag for your next trip.

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A snow-covered street stretches between buildings toward low hills at dusk.

Winter Car Emergency Kit

Emergencies can happen to anyone. Prepare for the worst especially during the winter by keeping supplies in your winter car kit! When building your emergency car kit, keep in mind the priorities of survival.

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A paved road runs through evergreen forest with snow covering the shoulders and parts of the lanes.

Winter Driving in Colorado

Here are winter safety driving tips for driving in the snow in Colorado. How to prepare your vehicle, yourself, and making sure you are staying sober.

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