When you think about it, the chances of finding yourself in a true wilderness survival situation are fairly slim, even...
Fireweed (Chamerion angustifolium) has to be one of my favourite wildflowers. Scattered throughout many environments, the sea of deep pink...
While the first frosts of fall can bring an end to many foraging opportunities, it also opens a world of...
The irony of surviving is that for all the work you do to stay alive, all you really want is...
Knowing how to predict weather is far more than just a matter of convenience. It can make a huge difference...
Most survival books make the snow cave seem like an easy shelter to build. It’s not. At least, not the...
A lot can change in the course of a couple weeks. Now, many of us find ourselves adjusting to living,...
Foraging, be it for plants, berries or mushrooms, is one of the most accessible ways to experience the outdoors. It...
If you think that foraging is something that can only be done in the summer months (think berries, mushrooms, plants,...
The first rainfall of the season graced us with its presence over the weekend, causing spring to have really “sprung”...









