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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Why should I take a Wilderness First Aid or Wilderness First Responder Class?
If you are here then you are most likely an “outdoorsy” person and asking yourself those very same questions. Being “outdoorsy” comes at many...
How to Survive an Avalanche
The first best way to survive an avalanche is to understand what causes them to occur. This will allow you to recognize an avalanche area and avoid...
Survival Challenge – One Match Fire
Do you ever test your survival skills? Looking for a way to challenge yourself in a practical way that may be useful in a survival situation? You...