Aaron (Hutch) Hutchings

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.

Check out the drop-down menu above to find your particular area of interest.

How to Dress for Winter Survival: Mastering the Art of Layering

Have you ever had that dream where you find yourself standing in front of a group of people in just your underwear? I am not complaining, but as I...

Read More

How to Make Wool Boot Inserts for Warm Feet on Winter Hikes and Outdoor Adventures

DIY Wool Boot Liners: Keep Your Feet Cozy in the Cold Winter in Colorado can be beautiful, but it can also be tough on your feet. Whether you are...

Read More

Choosing the Best Survival and Bushcraft Knife

Choosing the Best Survival/Bushcraft Knife A Comprehensive Guide for Survival University Students

Read More

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:...

Read More

Making a Lifesaving Whistle from Trash for Survival

Turning Trash into a Lifesaving Tool: How to Make a Whistle for Survival Welcome back! A few weeks ago, we talked about the importance of carrying at...

Read More

Why a Knife is Not Your Most Important Survival Tool: A COMPARISON OF SKILLS AND TOOLS IN REAL-LIFE SCENARIOS

Hutch Teaching Tarp Shelter Ok…this one might be a hard pill to swallow for some adventurers, but do me a favor and stick in there with me. A knife...

Read More

PREVENT WINTER INJURIES

Is it Winter or is it Spring? Spring Time in Colorado is Dangerous for Cold Weather Injuries We are reaching that time of year when it is hard to...

Read More

Winter Clothing

Winter Clothes Layering Fundamentals: Layering is Key Your Clothing is Your First Line of Defense. Layering clothes is an effective way to stay...

Read More

Another Tucking Survival Tip

Tuck It! What The Tuck Is Convection? With this weeks survival tip we are going to look at a technique that is so simple and so effective, yet so...

Read More

Survival Tip – Wool Inserts

CONDUCTION, HUTCH! IS IT CONDUCTION? I am a big fan of revisiting concepts to make sure we are always keeping them in mind. This morning, our youth...

Read More

Survival Myths That Could Get You Killed

Is all the information we pack into the backwoods as helpful as we think? Colorado is one of the most adventurous states in America. No matter what...

Read More

Custom Private Land Navigation Class

Navigation What a great weekend class we just had! The Survival University was tasked with taking the navigation of Navy divers and ROTC Army Officer...

Read More

READY TO GET HANDS-ON WITH YOUR LEARNING JOURNEY?


Choose a Course