Pack & Paddle: Keeping Kids Safe When Lost in the Outdoors

Listen as Scott chats with North Shore Radio host, Mark Abrahamson, about some simple steps for kids to know to keep them safe and be found if they get lost in the outdoors, including: hug a tree – stay in one spot, stay warm and dry, and help searchers find you by answering their calls.

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Bull Moose Patrol on "Minnesota Bound"

“Minnesota Bound” once again ventured into the northwoods, and this time, it was to film one of my Wilderness Survival Skills courses where I covered everything from fire lighting and safe axe handling, to shelter building and dressing properly for extreme cold weather.

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Bull Moose Patrol on Jack Mountain Bushcraft Podcast

Tim Smith of Jack Mountain Bushcraft, my friend and teacher, recently asked me to join him on his podcast! We talked about balancing our outdoor businesses with a full-time jobs, decision-making in outdoor leadership, and some of the regional differences between Maine and Minnesota and the outdoor skills necessary to thrive in each.

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5 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!

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Top 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.

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Paul Kirtley on Bushcraft, Expedition Planning, and Making a Living Teaching Wilderness Skills

U.K.-based Paul Kirtley is one of the few at the top of my list of bushcraft aficionados. His experience, knowledge, skills, and excitement for outdoor adventure and bushcraft is contagious and inspiring. Check out my recent interview with Paul! 

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Okpik: Advanced Cold Weather Leader Training

I'm returning to Northern Tier High Adventure's Cold Weather Leader Training Program on the edge of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area this weekend to teach cold weather survival skills. This school is a unique and always incredible learning event during some of Winter's worst windchills!

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