Winter Survival in the Colorado Rockies — Part 3: Building a Winter Shelter
Part 3: Winter Survival in the Colorado Rockies — Building a Winter Shelter
Winter Survival in the Colorado Rockies — Part 2: Must-have gear and Clothing
Gear Up for Adventure: Stay Warm, Dry, and Ready for Anything
Winter Survival in the Colorado Rockies — Part 1: Introduction and Pre-Trip Planning
Laying the Groundwork: How Thoughtful Preparation Can Make or Break Your Winter Adventure When winter blankets the Colorado Rockies with snow and...
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,...
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...
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...
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...