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Why Modern Comforts Make Us Weak
The government shutdown and SNAP crisis reveal how fragile modern life really is. Comfort kills, but awareness builds resilience and real security.
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 were archery elk hunting together in the San Juan Mountains of Colorado when they went missing. Search and Rescue teams spent days combing the rugged terrain after their GPS device stopped transmitting. Eventually their bodies were found, with signs of burn damage and melted clothing that pointed to a strike.
Urban Survival in the Real World: How to Stay Safe When the City Shuts Down
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 you in the concrete jungle.
What Nash Quinn’s Disappearance Teaches Us About Being Ready for the Backcountry
Nash Quinn vanished on a routine ride near Laramie. His story is a powerful reminder of why preparation, communication, and humility in the outdoors matter more than we think.
Forged in the Wild: 50 Days That Transform Lives
Join a 50-day wilderness immersion in Colorado. Forge survival skills, mental grit, and a new you at The Survival University’s epic training ground.
Survival Training Near Me: Why the Best Might Be Worth the Trip
Discover why the best survival training might mean leaving the city. Explore The Survival University’s 4000+ acres and 20+ expert instructors!
What to Do When You Encounter a Wolf in the Wild
Wolves are neither villains nor heroes—they’re survivors. Explore their role in nature, the myths that surround them, and what we can learn from their resilience.
Navigation Skills vs. Orienteering & Geocaching: Why Real-World Navigation Matters
Master real navigation skills beyond orienteering and geocaching. Learn to read terrain, use a map and compass, and navigate with confidence in any environment.
Winter Survival in the Colorado Rockies — Part 8: Wildlife Awareness and Safety
Learn how to stay safe and warm in the Colorado Rockies this winter. Discover practical tips for preventing and treating cold-weather injuries like hypothermia, frostbite, and dehydration to keep your winter adventures enjoyable and safe
Winter Survival in the Colorado Rockies — Part 1: Introduction and Pre-Trip Planning
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 […]
Mastering Winter Wilderness Survival
The first snowfall has hit the mountains, bringing that familiar chill and the deep, quiet beauty only winter provides. For those of us who love the wilderness, winter isn’t a time to hibernate but an opportunity to explore and test our skills in a way that summer can’t match.
The Psychological Edge: How Overcoming Fear in Survival Situations Shapes You for Life
This post explores how facing fear in survival situations at The Survival University builds mental resilience and confidence that carry into everyday life. Through experiences like the 50-Day Immersion and Advanced Navigation courses, participants learn that conquering fear in the wild strengthens the mind far beyond it.