Even the most experienced of outdoor enthusiasts can get lost and find the need to survive in the wilderness. The most intelligent decision you can make if you are going into the wild for any reason at all is to carry with you an emergency… read more
Surviving in the Arctic is possible with some careful thinking and planning. With temperatures that dip as low as -30 degrees Fahrenheit in the winter, the chilled climate will slow you down and render some conventional survival gear useles… read more
Wilderness survival skills are valuable for everyone who ventures into the elements. A few basic skills have life saving potential and should be taken into consideration before entering the wilderness. One of the most valuable tools for tho… read more
While New York state's biggest draw is the soaring skyscrapers of Manhattan, the state's wilderness regions draw many outdoor enthusiasts. There are many hiking trails and campgrounds scattered across the state. Unfortunately, even the best… read more
Hikers, campers, backpackers and even the casual outdoor enthusiast who just wants to take a walk in the woods all should be aware of survival tips for the wilderness. James Neill from Wilderdom.com references a California study, which show… read more
Wilderness survival relies in part on coming prepared for any outdoor activity that takes you away from civilization, and in part on knowing what kind of trouble you are likely to encounter. While it may be impossible to anticipate every ev… read more
Many wilderness survival tutorials assume you are already carrying a wide range of materials, from a water bottle to a box of waterproof matches. But what if you have nothing? Truly devoid of any amenities, your time in the wilderness could… read more
Exploring the wilderness can be a lot of fun, if you're prepared. Sometimes, though, things don't go to plan, and you find yourself in a survival situation. One of the imperatives for survival is shelter, and no matter where you are you'll… read more
According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, an average of 90 people are killed from lightning strikes in the United States each year. While hiking those awesome skylines in the Rocky Mountains, or climbing cliffs in U… read more
Cold weather survival is considered one of the most difficult survival situations. With the elements against you it is easy to get lost or stranded in the wilderness and difficult to get help. However, knowing exactly how to deal with Mothe… read more
A wilderness survival situation is something that comes as a shock. No one goes out in the woods with the intention of getting into a life-or-death scenario, save maybe for TV hosts like Les Stroud and Bear Grylls, and that's a controlled e… read more
The worst has happened, you wandered off the trail and you are completely turned around. What do you do now? This typical scenario is how the majority of individuals who become lost in the outdoors end up lost. No one plans on becoming lost… read more
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