Wilderness Skills & Survival

Using a Compass and GPS Wilderness Skills & Survival

Troubleshooting Navigation Errors: Common Pitfalls with Compass and GPS in the US Wilderness

1. Introduction to Navigation FundamentalsHeading out into the American wilderness is an adventure that calls for more than just enthusiasm and a good pair of boots. Whether you’re hiking in…

Sophia Williams June 8, 2025

Shelter Building Techniques Wilderness Skills & Survival

How to Choose a Shelter Site: US-Specific Hazards, Weather Patterns, and Terrain

1. Understanding US-Specific HazardsWhen choosing a shelter site in the United States, it’s important to know the natural hazards that are common in different regions. These hazards can affect your…

Charlotte Lopez June 6, 2025

Basic Navigation with Maps Wilderness Skills & Survival

Seasonal Hazards and Special Terrain: Navigating Snow, Desert, and Mountainous Regions with US Maps

1. Understanding Seasonal Hazards Across the USThe United States is a land of striking natural diversity, and each region comes with its own set of seasonal hazards. Whether you’re exploring…

Charlotte Lopez June 5, 2025

First Aid for Hikers Wilderness Skills & Survival

Dealing with Sprains, Strains, and Broken Bones While Hiking

Introduction to Trail InjuriesHiking through America’s wild places is an adventure, but the trail doesn’t always play nice. Whether you’re trekking through Rocky Mountain switchbacks or scrambling up California’s rugged…

Ethan Taylor June 4, 2025

Basic Navigation with Maps Wilderness Skills & Survival

Integrating Public Land Management Maps: BLMTM, USFS, and National Park Maps Explained

1. Understanding the Types of Public Land ManagementWhen exploring Americas vast outdoors, its helpful to know who manages the land you’re on—and why that matters for your adventures. In the…

Charlotte Lopez May 30, 2025

Using a Compass and GPS Wilderness Skills & Survival

Beyond Cell Signal: Teaching Kids and Teens Navigation Skills in U.S. Outdoor Education

1. The Importance of Navigation Skills in a Tech-Driven WorldIn today’s America, kids and teens are growing up surrounded by technology. GPS apps and smartphones make it easy to get…

Sakura Sato May 27, 2025

Using a Compass and GPS Wilderness Skills & Survival

Using a Compass and GPS Together: Redundancy and Reliability in American Wildlands

1. Navigating the American Wilderness: Why Redundancy MattersAmerica’s wildlands are as diverse as they are vast, stretching from the dense forests of the Pacific Northwest to the arid deserts of…

Sakura Sato May 23, 2025

Basic Navigation with Maps Wilderness Skills & Survival

Staying Found: Best Practices to Avoid Getting Lost in US National Parks

1. Understanding the Terrain: Know Before You GoExploring a US National Park is an adventure, but it starts long before you hit the trail. America’s national parks are massive and…

Sakura Sato May 17, 2025

First Aid for Hikers Wilderness Skills & Survival

Improvised Splints and Bandages Using Trail Gear

1. Understanding When to Use an Improvised Splint or BandageIf you spend time hiking, backpacking, or camping in the U.S., there’s always a chance you or someone in your group…

Sakura Sato May 12, 2025

Using a Compass and GPS Wilderness Skills & Survival

Integrating Navigation Skills into Leave No Trace Principles in American Wilderness Areas

1. Understanding the Leave No Trace PrinciplesLeave No Trace (LNT) is a set of seven core principles designed to help everyone who enjoys the outdoors reduce their impact on the…

Sakura Sato May 11, 2025