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...
Wilderness Survival Tips (2)
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,...
Primary Survey Using ABCDE
The goal of the Primary Survey is to identify and treat conditions that pose an immediate threat to life.
MOJAVE SCISSOR TRAP
The Mojave scissor trap is a spring loaded trap with a trigger mechanism commonly used with snares but a trapping mechanism of a body trap. If set up...
T Bar Snare
The T Bar is one of the more effective snares and fairly simple to set up. I used a saw to cut the notches in the uprights of this snare but you can...
Top 10 Must-Haves
Top 10 Must-Haves Humans are no longer naturally equipped to thrive in the wilderness unaided. Our greatest survival asset is our brain, which has...
Top 10 Survival Myths That Could Get You Killed
I live in Colorado, one of the most adventurous states in America. No matter what direction you go in this amazing state you will find adventure:...
Top 10 Mistakes in the Backcountry
Regardless of experience level, no one is immune from getting lost, injured, or killed while recreating or working in a wilderness environment....
THE SURVIVAL ACRONYM
If you are faced with a survival situation or any difficult task really, the Survival Acronym could get you through. They key is to stop and think...
Wilderness Survival Tips
Essential advice for navigating difficult and unexpected situations. With our wilderness survival tips you will learn how to stay safe, healthy, and...
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...