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L.O.S.T. Tracks Blog
Here are articles and videos on wilderness survival training, bush craft, useful plants, animal tracking, and nature awareness. Also writings on the joys and challenges of living life to the fullest within the embrace of nature. If you feel the wildness within and want to discover more. I hope you will read on as we explore life in the wonder and magic that is nature.
~Mark Wienert - Lifesong Wilderness Adventures
Wilderness Survival Training
Getting Back to Nature in Texas
Having grown up in a family of hunters and being in the wilderness and roughing it, is old hat to me. I have always enjoyed being outside and enjoying what nature has to offer. Recently my life has had a few down turns and I felt that getting back to nature in Texas would do... Continue reading→
Chickweed Power
Chickweed is a common wild edible plant that is packed with vitamins and minerals. It grows in shady, damp, habitats. What does a hardcore macho, worm eating, outdoor, fungi, survival teaching professional eat for breakfast? Chickweed of course. Stellaria media, with its juicy, tender, slightly sweet leaves, and stalks. For a quick go to food... Continue reading→
Make Drinking Water Safe
Learn how to make water safe to drink during an emergency. Water must be potable, drinkable, filtered, or boiled, to be safe to drink. Otherwise, you could become debilitated with Giardia or other waterborne disease. Water, you need it to survive. If you are in an emergency right now. You will need safe drinking water... Continue reading→
What should I take for a Wilderness Survival Weekend
This is the recommended gear list for our overnight Survival Skills Weekend and First Circle Survival Camp. All items on the checklist below are important for an enjoyable and comfortable wilderness survival weekend experience. Gear List Tent, ground tarp, and sleeping pad. Rent a tent/pad, and a carving knife for camp Sleeping bag, pillow Cook... Continue reading→
Sign language – reading natures clues with Mark Wienert
Sign language - reading natures clues with expert tracker Mark Wienert BY GARRET JAROS For The Register-Guard Appeared in print: Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2011, page D2 Tracking as a doorway to nature “Tracking is a doorway to nature,” he says, studying an array of tracks that merge and overlap with the bear tracks. “It’s a... Continue reading→
Cobra Lily
One fascinating plant species, Darlingtonia californica, or Cobra Lily. Grows in boggy habitats in the western US. This includes southern Oregon and northern California. The Cobra Lily is carnivorous. It lures its prey with a foul-smelling stench, traps it. Then digests insect prey for food. Cobra Lily Although the distribution of the Cobra Lily aka Darlingtonia, is... Continue reading→
Teen Camp Conservation Project
Teen camp conservation project is held during the month of July. This project is on a remote property in the Eddy mountains of northern California. Each summer our young campers discover the importance of restoration and the techniques used. We developed this program over the years to repair the damage done by illegal off-road drivers.... Continue reading→
Bears Bear Ursus
Bears bear Ursus. Spring is here and humans are exiting home and hearth while Bears leave their winter dens. Accidental encounters of a scary nature happen between humans and Ursus during this time. First, a little background information on Bear Bears Ursus. And his behavior to help you understand and safely plan your next wilderness... Continue reading→
Giardia one “Gnarly Dude”
Giardia One "Gnarly Dude." Just when you thought it was safe to drink the water, think again. Think Giardiasis. A disease of the intestine caused by drinking infected water. Also, Giardia is found in soil, infected animals, feces, even contaminated surfaces. Learn more about the misconceptions of Giardia. Giardia one "Gnarly Dude" Misconceptions about Giardia... Continue reading→
Bear Grylls Desert Island
Bear Grylls Desert Island, "Hawaii Five-O" it wasn't. And commuting on the Oahu interstate made me think fondly of home. The best thing about consulting for a British TV production crew. If you're lucky to land a gig like that. The Brits love to eat great food and indulge in a proper pint of beer.... Continue reading→
