Beyond the Flick: Fire-Starting Hacks for Broken, Empty, and Wet Lighters
Mastering Fire with a Lighter: Overcoming Challenges and Maximizing Reliability
Survival Gear
Mastering Fire for Survival: How to Pack a TRUE emergency fire kit
Mastering Fire for Survival: Packing a Fire Kit for Warmth, Cooking, and Signaling or How to Pack a TRUE emergency fire kit. At least one time a...
Surviving the 2025 LA Fires: How to Evacuate Safely with Your Bug Out Bag and Plan
Survival Tips: Preparing Your Bug Out Bag and Evacuation Plan for the 2025 LA Fires I was on my way to visit my oldest son in LA for a few days. As I...
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...
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...
Choosing the Best Survival and Bushcraft Knife
Choosing the Best Survival/Bushcraft Knife A Comprehensive Guide for Survival University Students
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...
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....
Get Home Bag / Survival Kit
What’s in My Survival Kit? A Practical and Honest Guide to My Get Home Bag Let’s get this out of the way: I don’t do Bug Out Bags. Why? Because most...