Nature can supply everything that is essential to survival but the secret isn’t just availability. The secret to survival is knowing what you need, where to look for it and how to use it to your advantage. Keeping this in mind the following material has been specifically designed and organized to answer these questions and [...]

Take time – before, during, & after each hike – to peruse your gear, your packing habits, even the clothing you wear, for ways to reduce the weight that you must bear. You may be surprised at the amount of unnecessary weight that you inflict on yourself. Keep in mind, though, it is a process. [...]