Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchWilderness Wound Care
When someone is hurt far from a clinic, the challenge is bigger than treating the wound. You have to protect yourself, keep the injured person stable…
8 hours ago
Treating Heat Stroke
Heat stroke is not simply feeling overheated. It is a life-threatening emergency in which the body can no longer control its temperature, and the bra…
1 day, 8 hours ago
Preventing Hypothermia
Hypothermia isn’t only a danger in deep winter. It can develop in cool, wet, windy weather, especially when you’re tired, hungry, or unable to get ou…
2 days, 8 hours ago
Surviving Severe Storms
Severe storms can change a familiar landscape in minutes. The safest response usually isn’t dramatic or complicated: notice the risk early, know wher…
3 days, 8 hours ago
Preparing for Blackouts
A blackout can turn an ordinary evening into a test of planning. The lights go out, phones begin losing charge, and familiar routines suddenly depend…
4 days, 8 hours ago
Building Emergency Kits
When an emergency begins, the first few minutes can feel chaotic. A power outage, severe storm, vehicle breakdown, or sudden evacuation can disrupt t…
5 days, 8 hours ago
Using a Compass
A compass is a small tool with a big job: it helps you make deliberate choices when the landscape looks unfamiliar, the weather changes, or your sens…
6 days, 8 hours ago
Reading Topographic Maps
A topographic map is more than a picture of hills and trails. It’s a way to imagine the ground before you reach it—and to keep making good decisions …
1 week ago
Choosing a Campsite
A good campsite does more than make the night comfortable. It lowers your exposure to weather, reduces avoidable risks, and makes it easier to manage…
1 week, 1 day ago
Starting a Fire
Starting a fire can feel like a dramatic survival milestone, but the real skill is not striking a spark. It is making a calm decision, preparing the …
1 week, 2 days ago