The Get Home Bag
Many of you have a survival kit or bug out bag in your home but do you have a Get Home Bag? A "get home bag" (also known as a "go bag" or "everyday...
Fire Cider - Master Tonic
Fire Cider and/or Master Tonic is a concoction that you can make at home that helps combat the flu, other similar illnesses, and much, much more. The...
Urban Survival Tips
As our world becomes increasingly urbanized, it is vital to equip individuals with the knowledge and skills necessary to navigate and thrive in urban...
What's in a Wilderness Medical Kit
“What’s in your medical kit?” It’s a simple question with a very complex, situationally-dependent answer, especially for this paramedic with a strong...
Recommended Gear List For Courses
Colorado is a cold weather climate most of the year and with our survival school at 9400 feet, it can get frigid at night, even during the summer....
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...
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...
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...
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...