“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 […]
Debris Hut Survival
A debris hut is a survival shelter that houses one or two people. This is a survival shelter that can be built with no tools except your hands. The debris […]
I Slid Off The Road
I’ve slid off the road. Now what? If you’ve never driven a car in treacherous winter weather, this post is for you! Expect to encounter ice, black ice, frigid air, […]
Survival Bushcraft
Bushcraft has a long history in North America where people of the northlands relied on bush skills to survive the brutal north country winters. What is bushcraft? The definition is […]
How to Brain-Tan a Squirrel
Learn how to brain-tan a squirrel you scraped off the pavement or harvested during hunting season. Our goal is to turn the hide of the rodent into a soft and […]
The Best Bow Drill Woods
A bow drill made from the best wood will create hot coal faster. Imagine you’re shipwrecked like Tom Hanks in Castaway, lost in central Texas, or stranded on a Pacific […]
Cold Water Immersion Therapy
Dang! That water is cold! As a sometimes cold-water immersion therapy enthusiast, I enjoy cold water plunges to temporarily reduce muscle soreness and joint pain after a long hike or […]
Fire Plow Wood Types
Wood for fire plows can be found from Hawaii’s warm beaches to Oregon’s misty coastal forests. What are the right types to use with the fire plow method? The fire […]
Extreme Survival Camp Reviews
You’ve read about it, thought about it, and now you’re ready for THE EDGE challenge at Lifesong Wilderness Adventures Knife-Only adventure camp. Let’s hear in their own words what students […]
Survival Trick Enjoy the Little Things
Enjoy the little things is a survival trick that works. And a consistent theme with the graduates of our 28-day teen apprenticeship course. Survival trick enjoy the little things And […]