Basic Wilderness Survival Skills
A 9-part course with PA Wilderness Skills
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Growing up I lived on the edge of a forest and spent almost every evening after school there. I spent a little time in scouts growing up, but the thing that gave me my addiction to learning survival skills was an elective I took in 9th grade. We... View ProfileDetails
- Total Time 1 hr, 3 min
- Lessons 9
- Attachments 22
- Exercises 25
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37 CQ
9 Lessons in This Course
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7 minFREEOutdoors lesson 1Free4 CQ
In this lesson, learn a valuable skill that can help you erect a shelter in minutes. Covered are the steps for setting up a ridgeline between two trees.
with PA Wilderness SkillsIn this lesson, learn a valuable skill that can help you erect a shelter in minutes. Covered are the steps for setting up a ridgeline between two trees.
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6 minOutdoors lesson 24 CQ
Whether you're a minimalist backpacker or need a tent on the fly, this lesson has you covered with steps for building a minimalist tarp shelter.
with PA Wilderness SkillsWhether you're a minimalist backpacker or need a tent on the fly, this lesson has you covered with steps for building a minimalist tarp shelter.
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3 minOutdoors lesson 32 CQ
In this lesson, learn how to use the sun to start a fire. Covered is an fire starting technique that requires a magnifying glass, char cloth, and tinder.
with PA Wilderness SkillsIn this lesson, learn how to use the sun to start a fire. Covered is an fire starting technique that requires a magnifying glass, char cloth, and tinder.
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4 minCamping lesson 43 CQ
In this lesson, get a tour of an expert fire starter kit and review the essential tools and materials that are needed in every outdoors man's pack!
with PA Wilderness SkillsIn this lesson, get a tour of an expert fire starter kit and review the essential tools and materials that are needed in every outdoors man's pack!
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15 minOutdoors lesson 58 CQ
In this lesson, learn how to use a variety of materials to start a fire. Covered are tools like flint, steel, chaga, char cloth, horse hoof fungus, and more!
with PA Wilderness SkillsIn this lesson, learn how to use a variety of materials to start a fire. Covered are tools like flint, steel, chaga, char cloth, horse hoof fungus, and more!
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4 minOutdoors lesson 63 CQ
Tackle the great outdoors with this lesson on how to start a fire using a ferro rod and dry grass. Covered are key tips for using flash tinder bundles!
with PA Wilderness SkillsTackle the great outdoors with this lesson on how to start a fire using a ferro rod and dry grass. Covered are key tips for using flash tinder bundles!
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5 minOutdoors lesson 73 CQ
When you're out in the wilderness, fire is life. Learn how to strike up a fire using a ferro rod and dried leaves with this survival skills lesson.
with PA Wilderness SkillsWhen you're out in the wilderness, fire is life. Learn how to strike up a fire using a ferro rod and dried leaves with this survival skills lesson.
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4 minOutdoors lesson 83 CQ
Learn how to collect water outdoors from fresh streams using a few key methods. All you need to get started is a stainless steel water bottle and a bandana!
with PA Wilderness SkillsLearn how to collect water outdoors from fresh streams using a few key methods. All you need to get started is a stainless steel water bottle and a bandana!
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12 minOutdoors lesson 97 CQ
Collecting water outdoors can help you keep your pack light and stay hydrated while trekking. Learn how to boil and purify your drinking water in this lesson!
with PA Wilderness SkillsCollecting water outdoors can help you keep your pack light and stay hydrated while trekking. Learn how to boil and purify your drinking water in this lesson!
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13135 min13-part Outdoors course73 CQ
Through simple graphics and crystal clear onboard footage, Tim Hore from Sailaboat.tv shows you everything you need to start sailing. Explore the parts of a sailboat, learn how to maintain a safe environment among other boats, and more. Once you've mastered the basics, follow along with Tim as he breaks down all of the skills you'll need once you are afloat (including how to deal with a capsized boat). Get ready to sail out and enjoy the open water!
Through simple graphics and crystal clear onboard footage, Tim Hore from Sailaboat.tv shows you everything you need to start sailing. Explore the parts of a sailboat, learn how to maintain a safe environment among other boats, and more. Once you've mastered the basics, follow along with Tim as he breaks down all of the skills you'll need once you are afloat (including how to deal with a capsized boat). Get ready to sail out and enjoy the open water!
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634 min6-part Camping course20 CQ
Learn how to build an outdoor shelter from debris, start a fire without a match, make an animal trap--and more in this empowering outdoor survival skills course that could potentially save your life.
with Tom McElroyLearn how to build an outdoor shelter from debris, start a fire without a match, make an animal trap--and more in this empowering outdoor survival skills course that could potentially save your life.
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927 min9-part Outdoors course19 CQ
In this course, refresh and update your outdoor navigation abilities by reviewing how to read a map using the UTM system, examine topo map features, use a compass, utilize your GPS features, and more!
with Just TrailsIn this course, refresh and update your outdoor navigation abilities by reviewing how to read a map using the UTM system, examine topo map features, use a compass, utilize your GPS features, and more!
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10110 min10-part Camping course61 CQ
Itching to explore the great outdoors on a camping adventure? Before you go, learn everything that you need to know to prepare your backpack, clothing, campsite, and more.
with Tom McElroyItching to explore the great outdoors on a camping adventure? Before you go, learn everything that you need to know to prepare your backpack, clothing, campsite, and more.
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12118 min12-part Outdoors course65 CQSurfing Techniques for Improved PaddlingA 12-part course with Surfing Paddling Technique Expert Rob Case
Catch more waves with less effort! This course explains how the surfboard, body position, fitness, and paddling techniques affect your ability to paddle efficiently. Learn useful drills along the way!
Catch more waves with less effort! This course explains how the surfboard, body position, fitness, and paddling techniques affect your ability to paddle efficiently. Learn useful drills along the way!
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1379 min13-part Camping course47 CQ
Expert outdoorsman Krik from Black Owl Outdoors demonstrates how to tie more than a dozen useful knots and hitches, and shares the best uses for each while camping or spending time outdoors.
with Black Owl OutdoorsExpert outdoorsman Krik from Black Owl Outdoors demonstrates how to tie more than a dozen useful knots and hitches, and shares the best uses for each while camping or spending time outdoors.
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979 min9-part Camping course45 CQ
Expert outdoorsman Krik from Black Owl Outdoors shares several methods for how to start a fire in the wild. Learn how to forage tinder and kindling, start a fire in wet conditions, and much more!
with Black Owl OutdoorsExpert outdoorsman Krik from Black Owl Outdoors shares several methods for how to start a fire in the wild. Learn how to forage tinder and kindling, start a fire in wet conditions, and much more!
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10110 min10-part Camping course61 CQ
Itching to explore the great outdoors on a camping adventure? Before you go, learn everything that you need to know to prepare your backpack, clothing, campsite, and more.
with Tom McElroyItching to explore the great outdoors on a camping adventure? Before you go, learn everything that you need to know to prepare your backpack, clothing, campsite, and more.
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314 min3-part Travel course9 CQ
In this travel lesson, tour the Las Vegas Strip, Valley of Fire State Park, Lake Mead, and Hoover Dam. There are fun, natural beauty, and feats of engineering among the wonders in the state of Nevada!
with Bob DuthieIn this travel lesson, tour the Las Vegas Strip, Valley of Fire State Park, Lake Mead, and Hoover Dam. There are fun, natural beauty, and feats of engineering among the wonders in the state of Nevada!
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738 min7-part Travel course25 CQ
Get tours of Arizona's natural wonders and historic sites including the Grand Canyon, Saguaro National Park, and Buckskin Mountain, plus lovely towns like Sedona. Plus, see the many Navajo influences!
with Bob DuthieGet tours of Arizona's natural wonders and historic sites including the Grand Canyon, Saguaro National Park, and Buckskin Mountain, plus lovely towns like Sedona. Plus, see the many Navajo influences!