Learn Important Wilderness Skills

Hiking, biking and paddling in nature is fun and exciting.  But you want to do so safely.  Check out all of the wilderness skills below to build your confidence and abilities for outdoor adventures.  Even if you’ve been doing this a long time, you are sure to pick up some new tips that can make your life easier and safer.

Wilderness First Aid for Hikers

Wilderness First Aid

How to build a campfire even if it's wet

How to Build a Campfire 

Hiker's guide to bear safety and how to tell the difference between black brown and grizzly bears

Hiker’s guide to Bear Safety

Backpack Emergency kit essentials and checklist

Backpack Emergency Kit

How to purify water portable water purification and treatment options

Portable Water Purification

hikers guide on How to safely cross a river

How to Cross a River

Hikers guide to sprained ankles 400x200

Hhiker’s guide to Sprained Ankles

What to do if you get lost in the woods Gerry Largay

What to Do if You Get Lost in the Woods

Hikers guide to lightning safety

Lightning Safety Guide

How to Choose a Campsite

How to choose a backpack

How to Choose and Fit a Backpack

Ultralite Backpacking tips and how to

Ultralite Backpacking

Outdoor etiquette and leave no trace principles

Leave No Trace & Outdoor Etiquette

Hiker bikepacker kayaker canoe guide to outdoor wilderness nutrition

Nutrition for Adventurers

Learn how to backpack

How To Backpack

Boondocking how to camp for free

Boondocking = Camp For FREE

Sustainability and ecotourism

Sustainability

Tent vs tarp how to choose

Tent vs Tarp

Hiking boots, hiking shoes and trail runners how to choose the right one

Hiking boots vs Hiking Shoes vs Trail Runners

How to choose a camping sleep system sleeping bag

Choosing Your Camp Sleep System

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