For many people Autumn or Fall signals the end of the backpacking season.  The changing season brings cold weather, snow, and

Surviving in the wilderness is a remarkable testament to human resilience and adaptability. When thrust into the untamed

Knowing how to tie knots is a vital survival skill that is unknown to many people. This video shows detailed illustrations of Knots, Hitch...

The preservation of meat spans thousands of years all the way back to 3000 BC when the Sumerians in Mesopotamia preserved

Almost everyone has had some sort of encounter with a tick at some point in their life.  These insects rate right up there with flies

Fire has always been an important tool for the survival of mankind.  Any prepared Outdoorsman should have multiple

Hikers, Backpackers, and Hunters go missing all the time and although most are recovered safely, some

Trapping and Snaring wild animals has been part of man's quest for survival for thousands of years and is still practiced

It has been said that Mushrooms, although very tasty, have no nutritional value.  This is simply not true.  Morel mushrooms for

Hikers, Backpackers, and Hunters go missing all the time and although most are recovered safely, some

Edible weeds such as dandelions, nettles, cattails, chicory, and sorrel all grow in the Pacific Northwest. The early Colonists

Water is one of the top components to successful survival in the wilderness or in any environment.  Good clean