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The Psychological Edge: How Overcoming Fear in Survival Situations Shapes You for Life

Survival isn’t just about mastering wilderness skills—it’s about facing your fears and discovering the strength you never knew you had. We often see...

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Embracing a Survival Mindset: The Key to Thriving in Uncertain Times

In the ever-evolving world of survival training, one topic stands out as particularly critical today: developing a survivalist mindset. At The...

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Primary Survey Using ABCDE

Primary Survey Using ABCDE

The goal of the Primary Survey is to identify and treat conditions that pose an immediate threat to life.

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MOJAVE SCISSOR TRAP

The Mojave scissor trap is a spring loaded trap with a trigger mechanism commonly used with snares but a trapping mechanism of a body trap. If set up...

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T Bar Snare

The T Bar is one of the more effective snares and fairly simple to set up. I used a saw to cut the notches in the uprights of this snare but you can...

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Top 10 Must-Haves

Humans are no longer built to survive in the wilderness with nothing. Our most powerful tool is our brain, and with the use of it we discovered tools...

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Top 10 Survival Myths That Could Get You Killed

I live in Colorado, one of the most adventurous states in America. No matter what direction you go in this amazing state you will find adventure:...

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Top 10 Mistakes in the Backcountry

Regardless of experience level, no one is immune from getting lost, injured, or killed while recreating or working in a wilderness environment....

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THE SURVIVAL ACRONYM

If you are faced with a survival situation or any difficult task really, the Survival Acronym could get you through. They key is to stop and think...

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March Protocol

When dealing with patients involved in situations that cause massive traumatic injuries, a working knowledge of the MARCH protocol can possibly mean...

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Wilderness Survival Tips

Essential advice for navigating difficult and unexpected situations. With our wilderness survival tips you will learn how to stay safe, healthy, and...

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Suggested Reading Material

Suggested Reading Material

Every good university needs a textbook or two. Below are books I have either read myself or have been highly recommended by others but I have not...

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