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Two men kneel in the snow building a fire beside a natural log shelter. One wears a blue beanie and black puffer jacket while tending the flame, while the other prepares kindling with a forest backdrop behind them.

What Survival Training Can Teach Us and What It Cannot Promise

Remembering Kaden Matsuda and Jackson Donlon while exploring what wilderness survival training can offer, why preparation has limits, and how awareness, equipment, and judgment shape our options in Colorado’s mountains.

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Instructor in a brown wool hooded sweater teaching an outdoor winter class with snow and trees in the background

How to Dress for Winter Survival: Mastering the Art of Layering

In cold weather, it is important to dress in layers. This allows you to adjust your clothing as your body heats up or cools down throughout the day.

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