survival

Advice for first time winter rock climbers

While the cold bites and you are wearing thermals at home, a bit of mid-winter rock climbing can be quite…

7 years ago

Choosing the best water filters when out hiking

For avid travelers and hikers, packing the right essentials is key to a good trip in the mountains and woods.…

7 years ago

Don’t panic: How to keep your head in emergencies

Emergencies, by definition, are events that happen completely out of the blue. They will naturally cause high anxiety for anyone…

7 years ago

How to prevent hypothermia if you fall into cold water

Hypothermia is a physical condition that occurs when the body temperature drops off below the normal 98.6° F. Cold water…

7 years ago

Flower power – flowers you can eat in a survival situation

Finding yourself trapped in the wilderness with no food supplies is no fun. And let's assume that you are not…

7 years ago

These old wives tales could kill you – know the facts

All sorts of situations can bring to mind ancient folk remedies and old wives tales that have been passed down…

7 years ago

Our best tips for reading animal tracks

To identify and interpret different animal tracks you don't have be a professional animal tracker. In fact, anybody can learn…

7 years ago

Hiking Mt. Kilimanjaro: Do’s and Don’ts

The Roof of Africa, Mt. Kilimanjaro is one of the most popular climbing destinations in the world. In fact, people…

7 years ago

Breaking the speed record: How Joe McConaughy mastered the Appalachian Trail

The Appalachian Trail, or the AT, is one of the most trekked paths in North America. Along with its famous…

7 years ago

Tips on how to survive in extreme cold and snow

One of the most important things in survival is to know your limitations and be aware that sometimes it's not…

7 years ago