Hypothermia Recognition and Response: Field Lessons from Five Years as an Emergency Medical Responder
The Day I Was the Patient I’ve responded to cold-exposure calls over the years. But the incident that taught me the most about hypothermia recognition wasn’t one I attended as a responder — it was one where I was the person going down. I was hiking in mild conditions, the kind of day that doesn’t […]
Water Procurement and Purification in Northern Wilderness: A Systematic Field Protocol
A Lesson on the Yukon River It was mid-summer on the Yukon River, and the rain had been falling hard for hours. I was guiding a group of tourists from Germany — enthusiastic, prepared in every way their itinerary suggested, and completely unprepared for what the river had in mind. Our planned water stop was […]
Bushcraft Trapping Secrets: How to Catch Wild Food When Survival Gets Real
When the chips are down and your survival depends on finding food in the wild, bushcraft trapping becomes one of the most crucial skills you can master. My own experience with trapping started with a humbling lesson. I once learned to set a rabbit snare, but it caught nothing. That failure taught me that trapping […]
Choosing the Perfect Water Filtration System That Could Save Your Life
When I’m out backpacking in the woods, finding water is usually the least of my worries. The problem is finding water you can safely drink. I’ve hiked with plenty of folks who see a beautiful stream and want to fill their bottles directly from it. Bad idea. That crystal-clear water can hide all sorts of […]