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 MoreTips and Tricks for Winter Camping in the Boundary Waters
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!
Read MoreBull Moose Patrol on Minnesota Bound Podcast
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!
Read MoreWTIP 90.7 "Pack & Paddle": The Many Uses of Birch
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.
Read MoreWTIP 90.7 "Pack & Paddle": Pros and Cons of Mukluks
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.
Read MoreWTIP 90.7 "Pack & Paddle": Body Heat: A User's Guide
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.
Read MoreWTIP 90.7 "Pack & Paddle": Emergency Fire Starting
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!
Read MoreWTIP 90.7 "Pack & Paddle": Sleeping Warmly While Camping
Listen as Scott chats with North Shore Radio host, Mark Abrahamson, about how how to sleep warmly while camping!
Read MoreWTIP 90.7 "Pack & Paddle": Preparing for Dangerous Weather in the Wilderness
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.
Read MoreWTIP 90.7 "Pack & Paddle": Essential Outdoor Skills and Gear
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.
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 MoreWTIP 90.7 "Pack & Paddle": Hot Tent Winter Camping
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!
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 MoreWTIP 90.7 "Pack & Paddle": Warm Feet in the Winter
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.
Read MoreBoots for the Slop
It’s that time of year again—mud, rain, snow, and freezing rain. When you’re outdoors (or walking the city streets) in the next few weeks, keep your feet dry and happy. Here are a few trail-tested options we wear to keep our dogs from barking.
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 MoreBunny Boots: Fail-Safe Winter Footwear
When I want to keep my feet warm in arctic conditions, there's one big, clunky, rubbery pair of clodhoppers that I always wear--my Bunny Boots!
Read More10 Tips For Surviving the Frozen Tundra!
10 tips designed to help you stay warm as you cheer on the Pack to victory!
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