Sunday, September 5, 2010

Wilderness Survival:The Sacred Order is a Universal Truth

February 7, 2010 by okievapor  
Filed under Wilderness

The sacred order is: Shelter first – then water, fire, food. In a survival situation, it is critical to conserve energy and resources. Panic and frustration get in the way of success in any situation – they can be deadly in the outdoors. If it’s late in the day or you are in a place [...]

Wilderness Survival Tips – Understanding the Rule of 3’s

February 7, 2010 by okievapor  
Filed under Wilderness

In emergency situations, one of the biggest problems is to focus on what matters most. That’s why in the field of emergency medicine, we use acronyms and steps like the “ABC’s” to help us control panic and remember what we should do first, then second, etc…
I was an EMT and WEMT and I taught First [...]