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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.
Urban Survival in 2025 Wilderness Skills for the Concrete Jungle
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.
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.
Navigation Unleashed: Maps, Compasses, and Wild Adventure
Master navigation with maps and compasses. Explore orienteering, topo skills, and wilderness know-how in this ultimate guide.
Recommended Gear List For Courses
Colorado is a cold weather climate most of the year and with our survival school at 9400 feet, it can get frigid at night, even…
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!
Bugging In Guide Part 1: Drain Your Water Heater
Learn how to access hidden water in your home by safely draining your water heater during emergencies. A must-read for urban survival and bugging in.
Flint Knapping for Beginners: My Hilarious Failures & How to Do It Right
Flint knapping sounds easy—until you try it. Here’s my journey of frustration, flying shards, and why some people (but not me) make it look effortless.
How to Tie The Double Half-Hitch Knot
Master the double half-hitch knot with our quick, step-by-step guide and expert tips for secure, efficient knot tying.
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.
Beyond the Flick: Fire-Starting Hacks for Broken, Empty, and Wet Lighters
Learn how to start a fire with a lighter even if it’s broken, empty, or wet. Master fire-starting techniques and build confidence in real-world survival situations.