Wilderness skills

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A simple lean-to not only provides protection from wind and rain, but can also act as a shield to help trap heat and keep you warm.

Bushcraft is an ancient practice that allows us to use nature’s resources to build shelters, find food and water, identify plants and animals, and develop a unique connection with the natural environment. It’s a way of living off the land that has been around for generations—and one that can still be used today.

These are the bushcraft outdoor skills and wilderness survival skills you need to live in the wild by choice or necessity.

The right skills allow you to protect and feed your family in a crisis.

Picture yourself in the backcountry, scrambling over some boulders at the end of a long hike to reach an alpine lake. As you pull yourself over the last rocky ledge, your foot slips on a loose rock, and you tumble backward, crashing into the ground below. As you collect yourself, you can already feel that […]

Keeping your feet dry and warm is critical when you’re out on an overnight hike or backpacking trip. Here's how to dry them when they get wet.