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A group of people wading through a shallow creek surrounded by tall grass and forested hills during a survival training. A bearded man in the foreground is smiling at the camera, wearing a brown cap, radio, and backpack. Participants behind him are focused on navigating the water and terrain.

10 Reasons to Take a Survival Class at TSU

Reasons to learn survival skills are legion, but here are ten to consider before you sign up for a survival class.

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Get Home Bag / Survival Kit

Gear makes things easier so I do still carry items in my car or on my body at all times. Here is a list of the pack contents that I put in my vehicle when I leave for longer trips.

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Why should I take a Wilderness First Aid or Wilderness First Responder Class?

I’m not a medic or doctor, why should I take a Wilderness First Aid or Wilderness First Responder Class?  If you are here then you are most likely an […]

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Survival Challenge – One Match Fire

Do you ever test your survival skills?  Looking for a way to challenge yourself in a practical way that may be useful in a survival situation?  […]

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Train Like You Play: Why Everyone Needs Their Own Survival Gear

A question I get asked a lot by groups or families, that come out to class together is, “Does everyone need to bring their own gear?  […]

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Americans Are Heading Out Into The Wilderness… Unprepared

Because of technology more Americans are heading out into the wilderness, unprepared.  With Facebook, Instagram and many other social media platforms at your fingertips, people are […]

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Fire and Campfire Stories

Many stories start around a good campfire. Other than a good place to tell stories, fire brings warmth, food, water, moral boosts, entertainment, light, protection, the ability to signal rescuers and more. Being able to start a fire expediently and proficiently is a valuable skill to have.

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SPRING POLES

SPRING POLES In this video I cover some basic ways to set up a spring pole for a snare trap. ​

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Penny Snare

Learn how to create a penny lock for cable snares and other trapping techniques in this survival tutorial video. Stay informed about local laws and ethical trapping practices.

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Survival Myths That Could Get You Killed

There are a lot of survival myths or myths about lifesaving techniques that are completely false and potentially life threatening.   In a state so filled with outdoor adventurers there is likely an interest in survival and outdoor classes like the ones we teach on location at The Survival University but is all the information we pack into the backwoods as helpful as we think?

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Food Sovereignty

Food is love and an exchange of energy and life force. Food brings people together. Working hard to harvest food for the nourishment of self, family and friends is fundamental to our human experience.

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Survival Psychology and Creating a Survivalist Mindset

Survival is not just about wilderness skills, it is also about a strong mindset. Understand Survival psychology to increase your survival chances.

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