How Do You Train For Wilderness Survival?
Wilderness survival is obviously a matter of life and death. No one expects to find themselves in a survival situation, but if you are an avid outdoorsman, a hunter or a fisherman, your chances of becoming lost or stranded in the wilderness are greatly increased. If you are so unfortunate as to find yourself in a survival situation, knowing fundamental techniques and practices for finding shelter and water may be the difference between living to tell the tale, or tragically becoming another missing persons file. Learn how to find or build shelter. One of the most important aspects of any survival situation is your ability to stay warm, dry and protected from the elements. Lean-tos, wigwams, or just an alcove in a rock face to huddle against are common structures that can provide cover in a survival emergency. Practice gathering water. Your technique will vary greatly depending on the climate and terrain. Training should involve methods of gathering water, conserving water, and rationin
