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The Survival University offers our community of outdoor adventurers a robust library of training material through our Survival Blog. We believe in passing on our knowledge to empower students with a wealth of information that we find relevant to learning.
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Why Most Internet Survival Hacks Don’t Work
Internet survival hacks are everywhere online, promising clever tricks that supposedly make wilderness living easier. The problem is that many of these ideas are designed for attention, not real world conditions. In this article we take a closer look at several popular hacks and explain why simple, well tested methods almost always work better.
How Survival Skills Build Leadership and Real World Decision Making
Survival skills are not just about building fire or navigating terrain. They reveal how you respond under pressure, how you make decisions when conditions shift, and how you correct mistakes before they compound. In the woods, leadership is tested quietly and honestly.
Why Hiking Groups Fail Long Before Something Goes Wrong
Most group failures in the backcountry do not start with a single bad decision. They begin much earlier, when communication, alignment, and shared responsibility quietly break down. This piece examines why hiking groups fail long before something goes wrong, and how those patterns can be prevented.
Solo Adventuring: It Concentrates the Responsibility
Solo adventuring concentrates responsibility onto the individual. This long form piece looks at what the data actually shows about risk, why fear often misses the mark, and how mindset, planning, and experience shape outcomes, with specific guidance for older solo hikers and women.
How Hypothermia Changes Your Thinking
Hypothermia rarely announces itself as an emergency. It quietly erodes judgment first, long before the body shuts down, turning small decisions into dangerous ones without you realizing it.
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.
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!
Why Every City Dweller Needs Wilderness First Responder Training
Wilderness First Responder training prepares you to act fast in emergencies—urban or remote—when 911 is too far away.
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.
Embracing a Survival Mindset: The Key to Thriving in Uncertain Times
Discover the importance of developing a survivalist mindset in our latest blog post by Jason Marsteiner, founder of The Survival University. Learn how immersive training, physical conditioning, and mental resilience can prepare you for any wilderness challenge.
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.
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 […]