Tag: survival
Avalanche wisdom
Avalanches are terrifying and for good reason. No matter how much we know about them, they are always a serious threat in the areas where…
How to survive in the wilderness with only a knife
An item you will find on any survival gear list is a knife. It’s the best multi-use piece of equipment that you need to have handy…
Bugging out: preparation for the worst case scenario becoming reality
‘Bugging out’ is military jargon which came into being during the Korean War. It refers to packing some essentials and getting out of the danger zone…
Dealing with unmentionables in the woods
There is a belief that, while you are in the great outdoors, anywhere is a toilet. While this may be true in the case of…
10 Basic outdoor skills that are easier than you think
Regardless of whether you are a novice outdoorsman or have been active in the outdoors for your entire life, it is always a good idea…
Survival skill: making a splint
When out in the wilderness, it helps if someone in your group knows more than just how to put on band-aids. It may be you,…
Mosquitoes released in Brazil to fight dengue fever
Dengue fever sounds like some rare and exotic disease, but the truth is that it affects about 20,000 Americans a year. Without a doubt, however,…
Incredible story of SPOT’s 4,000th rescue
Michael Herrera is a retired firefighter and a fan of the SPOT device. This enabled a speedy rescue after he crashed his motorcycle when he…
How to communicate when the grid goes down
Have you ever thought about how you would communicate with your family if the grid goes down? How will you get in touch with your…
Winter is coming – tips on how to walk on snow or ice
Winter is about to start, and for many it heralds the coming holidays, the snowfall, and the beauty that winter can bring. For others, there…