Jason Marsteiner

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Mastering Winter Wilderness Survival

Mastering Winter Wilderness Survival: Embrace the Season, Don’t Just Endure It The first snowfall has hit camp in the mountains where we train,...

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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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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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81 Basic Survival Tips That You Should Know

In our unpredictable world, being prepared for the worst can mean the difference between life and death. Whether you find yourself stranded in the...

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Beyond the Wilderness: How WFR Skills Can Save Lives Anywhere

Beyond the Wilderness: How WFR Skills Can Save Lives Anywhere As the sun rose over the majestic mountain range, the group of aspiring Wilderness...

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Analogy of a Survival Kit

Analogy of a Survival Kit Survival kits are portable packages containing essential items and supplies that are designed to help individuals survive...

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EAT THE WEEDS – POISON HEMLOCK

Poison Hemlock Poison hemlock (Conium maculatum) as the name delineates, is a poisonous plant and should not be eaten. It is one of the deadliest...

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EAT THE WEEDS – GREAT MULLEIN

Great Mullein Great mullein (Verbascum thapsus) is a biennial herbaceous plant that is native to Europe, Asia, and North Africa but has now become...

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The 5 C’s of Survival Gear

The Survival Gear You Should Have On You Even On A Day Hike BASIC GEAR TO SPEND THE NIGHT OUTDOORS A common mistake most adventures make is heading...

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Get Home Bag / Survival Kit

With the events happening around Coronavirus (covid-19), I have been asked to give an inventory of my Survival Kit or Get Home Bag. I no longer have...

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Costa Rica Jungle Adventure

I'm going back down to Costa Rica to see my friend Alberto Lopez for a Jungle Adventure and would like to invite you to come with me. Alberto is the...

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