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 […]
Mental Resilience in the Field: How Professionals Stay Calm When Plans Fail
The Call That Changed How I Teach Preparedness It was February, and the temperature had dropped to -38°C (-36°F) outside Inuvik when an emergency call came in. A group of workers travelling on the Dempster Highway, had gotten their truck stuck in a ditch after dark. One of them had a suspected broken wrist. Two […]
Compass and Navigation: How to Use a Map Without GPS
In a world brimming with GPS devices, apps, and digital maps, there’s something deeply satisfying—and reassuring—about knowing how to navigate using just a map and a compass. As someone who has navigated solo through remote wilderness and taken instructor-led navigation courses, I can say there’s an unmatched confidence that comes from mastering traditional compass and […]
Must-Have Navigation and Communication Devices for Bug-Out Bag Essentials
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