Author: Doug Williams

Doug Williams is one of the authors writing for Outdoor Revival

Keep safe: how to avoid fatal mistakes while climbing

Doug Williams

While climbing is a sport that’s continually growing in popularity, it can also be very dangerous. You take your life in your hands every time…

Using light line and stealth for productive fishing

When it comes to fishing, there is undoubtedly a plethora of rules and tried & tested principles that are regularly recommended to beginners. However, there…

Natural mosquito repellents and Zika

Doug Williams

Mosquitoes are usually attracted to bite humans by a combination of light, scent, humidity, and heat. There are many kinds of mosquito species, and they…

Avoid breaking the ice and falling into the icy water below

Doug Williams

Winter hiking comes with many challenges and hazards, one of the more serious being falling into icy water. If you are familiar with the territory…

Three types of rock for climbing and climbers

Doug Williams

There are three main types of rock which regular climbers come across. There are slabs, vertical faces, and overhanging walls. These consist of various types…

Survival skills from ‘Adventure Merchants’

‘Adventure Merchants’ is the brainchild of Paul Evans, an Englishman now living in Melbourne. His company offers caving, kayaking, and climbing trips. He also takes…

Tips to ensure the safety of your drinking water

When you find you need to use water from streams, ponds, or lakes, it is important to filter the water. This step is often missed,…

Survival: How to weather the perfect storm in a snow cave motel

Doug Williams

Sitting out a blizzard can be a frightening experience, but there are ways to make it less traumatic and to ensure that you come through…

Survival: amazing stories of human resourcefulness

Doug Williams

Stories of survival fascinate most people, and this is probably because few of us are ever placed in the situation where we are required to…

Climbing in the gym

Doug Williams

Probably the best way to begin rock climbing would be to go to a gym which has a climbing wall installed. Here you can learn…