Wilderness Skills

How to Skip Rocks

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Nothing accompanies deep thought better than skipping rocks across a body of water... more »

How to Track Animals in the Wild

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Hunting animals for food can be an adventure for wilderness enthusiasts, but it's not a skill that comes easily. To find your prey, whether for survival or sport, you'll must know the basics of animal tracking... more »

How to Assess Vaginal Infections in the Wilderness

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Vaginal infections can be difficult to diagnose and treat in the backcountry. Since some vaginal infections can lead to severe illness or infertility it is important to catch these early... more »

How to Avoid a Fire While Vacationing Outdoors

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Camping is a popular summer travel activity for people worldwide. It's an economical, easy escape, but lighting fires for warmth and cooking can be dangerous. Take these precautions when having a fire outdoors... more »

How to Avoid Lightning in the Wilderness

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Lightning can strike at any time. This is especially true in the backcountry, where the weather can change in the blink of an eye. Be prepared to take these steps to protect yourself... more »

How to Avoid Poison Sumac

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Poison sumac, a cousin to the infamous poison ivy and oak plants, causes a rash if it makes contact with the skin. Whenever you're outdoors, be on the lookout for poison sumac and avoid its itchy snare... more »

How to Build a Sapling Shelter

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When you prepare in advance for possible emergencies while hiking or camping in the wilderness, you increase your odds of enjoying and surviving your next adventure. Shelters are a must-have if you find yourself lost or stranded in an unknown ... more »

How to Build a Simple Desert Shelter With a Poncho or Blanket

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Survivalists know how to construct shelters with whatever is available. In the desert, a shelter can mean the difference between life and death. Follow these tips to build a simple desert shelter from a poncho or blanket... more »

How to Carry an Injured Person on a Litter During First Aid

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When professional medical care is far away, you may have to evacuate an injured person by litter. After securing the injured person to a litter (see "How to Secure an Injured Person to a Litter"), carry the person to safety using the following steps... more »

How to Cook on a Fry Rock in the Wilderness

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You can make a frying pan out of a rock over your campfire... more »

How to Deal With a Bullet Wound in the Wilderness

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Say you're camping in the woods, far from civilization and the bad guys are after you. Suddenly, they're shooting at you and one of the bullets hits you and lodges in your arm. Here's How To deal with the bullet. Dealing with the bad guys is ... more »

How to Hunt a Deer

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Hunting especially deer, takes skill, practice, proper equipment, and patients. In this article you will get the information to get you on your way... more »

How to Identify a Douglas Fir

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A Douglas Fir (Pseudotsuga mensiesii) stands as one of the biggest trees in North America at 329 feet in height and 11 1/2 feet in diameter. It is also one of the easiest to identify. Found mainly in the West, wood from this tree has served man ... more »

How to Identify Bobcat Tracks

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Tracking adds a whole new dimension to a hiker's outdoor experience. Hunters learn tracking skills with a direct application in mind. For either purpose, the more species that you can identify the better. Bobcats are beautiful animals to observe ... more »

How to Lead a Hike

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Hiking is a fantastic outdoor activity that gets you exercise while enjoying fresh air and great scenery. It can be even more fun when sharing it with friends, but before you drag them off into the woods, consider these leader tips so that both ... more »

How to Make an Outdoor First Aid Kit

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The best first aid kits are made after carefully thinking through the climate and terrain you will be active in, the medical histories of the members of your party, and the specific activities planned... more »

How to Make Your Own Sunscreen

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Enjoying a little sun is fun but you want to have a little coverage. This is a simple and effective way to do it yourself with a sunscreen you make at home... more »

How to Respond to a Heart Attack in the Wilderness

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Wilderness treatment of a heart attack involves stabilizing the patient, administering medication, administering oxygen and evacuating as soon as the patient is transportable... more »

How to Splint a Fractured Ankle in the Wilderness

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Splinting a fracture is important for reducing pain and speeding healing. .. more »

How to Survive a Grizzly Bear Attack

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A bear will attack if they are surprised, feel they are in danger (threatened), if they want the territory you are in and percieve you as its "owner", or if they have cubs. The best way to avoid danger is to avoid the bear. But if you ... more »

How to Survive the Post Nuclear Apocalyptic Future

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With more nations becoming nuclear superpowers, it seems every time we turn on the news a nuclear apocalypse is the most likely end-of-civilization scenario for humanity in the 21st century. Don't just wait passively for the bombs to start ... more »

How to Take Care of Your Sleeping Bag

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If you care for your sleeping bag it will retain its insulating properties longer and perform better... more »

How to Treat Animal Bites in the Wilderness

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Rabies is carried by a number of animals in the wilderness, including skunks, raccoons, foxes and bats. Assume that any animal that has bitten a person is rabid... more »

How to Assess and Treat Headaches in the Wilderness

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Headaches occur frequently in the wilderness due to dehydration and muscle tension. Some headaches may indicate serious illness or injury and will require evacuation... more »

How to Avoid Ticks When Hiking

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Besides being a pest, these bloodsuckers can transmit serious and sometimes fatal diseases such as Lyme disease and Rocky Mountain spotted fever. Take the following precautions before heading into heavily wooded areas... more »

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