Survival in the wilderness depends upon a number of different factors. The resources you have on hand and the environment you must handle are two elements that come immediately to mind. However, it is your mental state that will best determine whether you survive the elements. Many people panic in survival situations, making their situation worse and forgett… read more
Winter weather is a formidable adversary. History is replete with armies that were unbeatable in battle that have been defeated and crippled by cold weather. Failure to properly combat the elements can result in death. read more
Wilderness survival is determined by knowledge, skills and actions. Knowledge is acquired through study and experience, skills are developed through practice and actions enable your survival by overcoming obstacles, addressing needs an… read more
The wilderness can be a difficult place to be for anyone, but girls have a few different difficulties than boys. The tendency to get nervous over dirt or animals could cause problems in a survival situation. Also, it is not as easy to… read more
You've already tried car and RV camping. You've camped at commercial campsites that had a convenient restroom and water supply. Now, you want to explore the road less traveled. Backcountry camping, also known as primitive camping, is a wonderful way to explore the remote...
Pismo State Beach, California, has many attractions and activities including camping, swimming, hiking and wildlife viewing. Birdwatching is one of the primary activities in the area. The park also has the largest over-wintering colony of monarch butterflies in the natio...
The first and most fundamental thing is never hike alone. There are too many situations, especially as an unexperienced hiker, where you may find yourself without anyone to help you. So the buddy system works and applies very much in hiking.
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