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I sat down with the Quad Community Press to talk about our wilderness survival skills courses at Wargo Nature Center and why wilderness survival skills are so important for preparing you for any outdoor adventure.
“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.
I had a great time joining the Friends of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness to offer a Winter wilderness skills overview. Watch it here!
I had a fun conversation with White Bear Lake magazine about why I started Bull Moose Patrol, leading wilderness trips, and why I never tire of sharing my love of the outdoors or introducing outdoor experiences to people that they may have never imagined!
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.
I recently had the pleasure of talking with Bill Sherck on the Minnesota Bound podcast! We talked about everything from practicing wilderness skills close to home and guiding, to a mission that is always close to both of our hearts: getting kids active in the outdoors!
When the Winter cold front of 2021 left many Texas residents suffering and without power for an extended period of time, we shared with Newsweek some strategies to make it through the Winter emergency.
Listen as Scott chats with North Shore Radio host, Mark Abrahamson, about the many uses of birch wood, as well as the sustainable and ethical use of natural materials.
Listen as Scott chats with North Shore Radio host, Mark Abrahamson, about the pros and cons of mukluks and the best type of cold weather to wear mukluks.
As a financial advisor, it would be nice, but not entirely surprising, to be interviewed by Bloomberg. I was kind of surprised, however, when I was asked to put on my Wilderness Guide hat for a Bloomberg interview on how to enjoy life outside in the cold!
Listen as Scott chats with North Shore Radio host, Mark Abrahamson, about some of the tried and true strategies and methods for staying warm and dry in cold weather.
Listen as Scott chats with North Shore Radio host, Mark Abrahamson, about the many ways to start a fire in the wilderness, including some fun and surprising options that you’ll want to try at home!
Listen as Scott chats with North Shore Radio host, Mark Abrahamson, about how how to sleep warmly while camping!
Listen as Scott chats with North Shore Radio host, Mark Abrahamson, about how to prepare for and help keep yourself and others safe when dangerous weather moves through during your outdoor adventure.
Listen as Scott chats with North Shore Radio host, Mark Abrahamson, about how to keep food cool while you’re camping, whether it’s in your car or on your back as you’re heading into the BWCAW.
Listen as Scott chats with North Shore Radio host, Mark Abrahamson, about the essential outdoor skills and gear any outdoorsman needs to help them stay safe in the wilderness.
Listen as Scott chats with North Shore Radio host, Mark Abrahamson, about how five key wilderness skills to practice at home!
Listen as Scott chats with North Shore Radio host, Mark Abrahamson, about how to make a classic camping staple: bannock!
Listen as Scott chats with North Shore Radio host, Mark Abrahamson, about the joys of Winter camping in the coldest weather with a hot tent!
Listen as Scott chats with North Shore Radio host, Mark Abrahamson, about bushcraft skills and his recent trip to the Global Bushcraft Symposium.
Listen as Scott chats with North Shore Radio host, Mark Abrahamson, about how to easily keep your feet warm on even the coldest Winter days.
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.
Listen as Scott chats with North Shore Radio host, Mark Abrahamson, about how to camp safely in bear country.
Listen as Scott chats with North Shore Radio host, Mark Abrahamson, about the differences between lake canoe camping and river canoe camping.
Listen as Scott chats with North Shore Radio host, Mark Abrahamson, about how to brew the perfect cup of camp coffee on the trail.
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.
Listen as Scott chats with North Shore Radio host, Mark Abrahamson, about the lost art of canoe poling, and its practical use for today's canoeists.
Listen to WTIP North Shore Radio’s monthly segment, “Pack & Paddle,” featuring Scott from Bull Moose Patrol for wilderness, camping, survival, bushcraft, and so many more outdoor adventuring tips for the northwoods!
Dr. Richard Kark paddled more than 300 of Wisconsin’s rivers and streams! He took copious notes and compiled them in a book that you can access at no cost. Before your next WI paddle, be sure to check out this wealth of information!
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.