safety

5 reasons to become a lifeguard this summer

Does sitting in an office cubicle all summer make your skin crawl? Then lifeguarding might be for you! When you…

8 years ago

Can animals predict natural disasters?

In 2004 an 810-mile swath of the Sunda megathrust fault cracked under the Indian Ocean. It caused a 9.1 magnitude…

8 years ago

A blade in the bush – axes, hatchets, tomahawks, and knives.

Pretty much everyone takes some sort of blade with them into the wilderness. It’s just common sense, there are so…

8 years ago

Carabiners: A climber’s guide to biner basics

The carabiner is one of the greatest technological marvels of our time. They are also one of the simplest. Essentially,…

8 years ago

How to Plan your First Cycle Touring Adventure

So you want to have a go at cycle touring? You’re not alone, but many people fall at the first…

8 years ago

How to safely cross rivers and rapids

Maybe you are on a fishing trip or simply camping when you face a hard task, such as a river…

8 years ago

Water purification in the wilderness

Water may be the source of all life on Earth, but it can also be the source of considerable illness,…

8 years ago

Useful tips on how to travel through jungle areas

Most people think that a tropical jungle is a neverending nightmare where danger is crawling on every leaf and hanging…

8 years ago

Climbing gear for beginners part 2

In part two of 'Climbing gear for beginners', we will look at all the less essential gear you will want…

8 years ago

Climbing gear for beginners part 1

Rock climbing can feel a little inaccessible. There is so much that you need to learn and climbing gear that…

8 years ago