Scott Oeth of Bull Moose Patrol will be leading a monthly "Essentials Skills of Wilderness Survival" class series designed to teach you how to survive in the wilderness. Register today!
Read MoreSurvival Tips and Techniques for Winter Weather
Scott talks with Minnesota Rovers organization about his best tips and techniques to survive and thrive in the Winter woods. From shelters and Winter clothing, to gear recommendations and fueling your body, Scott covers some of the most important tips for outdoor Winter survival.
Read MoreWinter Boots that Keep Your Feet Warm and Dry in Cold Weather
I spoke with the Mankato Free Press about the importance of keeping your feet dry and warm in the Winter months—and how to do it without breaking the bank.
Read MoreWinter Camping & Survival Guide
Our Winter camping and survival guide is full of Winter camping resources for everything you need to know to stay warm and have fun camping and surviving in the outdoors this Winter!
Read More5 Core Wilderness Skills You can Practice at Home
Perfecting survival skills takes time and effort. Practice these five key wilderness survival skills in the comfort of your backyard, so you can put them to use with ease during your next outdoor adventure—they may even save your life!
Read MoreThe Quinzhee
The quinzhee is a fantastic Winter camping shelter option, but it’s not for the faint of heart. Check out these key quinzhee-building tips, so your next quinzhee is a fun, successful, and warm Winter shelter!
Read MoreTop 10 Survival Concepts I learned from Mors Kochanski
Mors Kochanski is a legend in the outdoor survival world. After studying his books and movies, taking his courses, and working with him, I put together a list of my top 10 takeaways from Mors.
Read MoreWarm Hands in the Deep Cold
Keeping your hands warm in the frigid cold is important for fun Winter outdoor adventures. Check out our tips and advice for warm hands in all Winter weather!
Read MoreBob Cary’s Canoe Country Fishing & Nature Guide Booklets
Legendary Boundary Waters character, Bob Cary, put together a Canadian Shield canoe country guide filled with fishing tips, flora and fauna information, “Jackpine Bob’s” excellent illustrations, and a ton of useful information for anyone planning a trip to the BWCAW.
Read MoreCanoe Poling: What's it all About?
Stand up in a canoe?!? You betcha! Canoe poling goes back hundreds of years, and although this ancient art form is all but lost in parts of the U.S., it’s a skill worth learning. Check out my experience with canoe poling and see for yourself how poling can give you a whole new view of the water!
Read MoreBackpacking with Toddlers: Why?
I love my time in the wilderness, and I enjoy challenging trips, but even with all of the extreme adventures I’ve undertaken, there’s one adventure I’m not quite ready to tackle: backpacking with a toddler!
Read MoreBob O'Hara: Expedition Bound
Bob O'Hara, legendary expedition canoeist, shares his tested Arctic and far north expedition planning tips. Check out this invaluable information to help you prepare for your next canoe trip!
Read MoreByron Kerns' Survival Instructor Training Course
I spent a week in the wilds of Ocala National Forest at a survival instructor training course. It was a great course that I'd recommend to anyone wanting to up their outdoor survival instruction game!
Read More10 Tips For Surviving the Frozen Tundra!
10 tips designed to help you stay warm as you cheer on the Pack to victory!
Read MoreBMP Interview: Sarge Approved Podcast
Check out my interview with Sarge Approved! We talk about everything from the Packers vs. Vikings and Winter camping, to wilderness survival skills and bugging out/in.
Read MoreVintage Boy Scout Canoe Base Guides: Charles L. Sommers & Northern Wisconsin Canoe Base
Check out these historical guidebooks and films from Boy Scout canoe bases, Charles L. Sommers and Northern Wisconsin Canoe Base, for bushcraft, traditional outdoors techniques, and BSA history!
Read MoreMeet "Dr. Survival": André-François Bourbeau
André-François Bourbeau is "Dr. Survival." An author, educator, master of primitive and modern wilderness skills, Quebec’s Dr. Bourbeau is an outdoorsman and survivalist like no other!
Read MoreNastawgan: Wilderness Canoe Association Journal
The Nastawgan journal is now available online! Check out more about the Wilderness Canoe Association and where you can read the Nastawgan.
Read MoreSummer Boredom? Get the Kids Outdoors!
Summer boredom already? Check out our outdoor ideas for kids—guaranteed to be more fun than any electronic device!
Read MoreRob Kesselring Talks Guiding, Canoeing, and Why He's Not Slowing Down
I recently had the opportunity to talk with friend and mentor Rob Kesselring about his guiding and canoeing experiences on distant wilderness adventures. He's a well-known guide, author, and speaker, and I'm excited to kick off our Around the Campfire series of interviews with such a seasoned outdoorsman!
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