Survival in the Wilderness – Does the Thought of Wilderness Survival Intimidate You?
If the phrase survival in the wilderness strikes a cord of fear or panic in you, then let me assure you that although it can be an intimidating topic, we can prepare ourselves with some basic survival skills to survive any outdoor scenario! Having lived in the western part of the states for the last fifteen years, it has helped me realize that you absolutely are able to survive even the most severe weather if you are prepared for it. Last winter a homeless person wandered into the area within a few miles from us and survived in the woods in -20 degree weather until someone found her. She stayed alive in the extreme cold by huddling under a heavy pine tree with a small fire. There was a lot of snow this year which brought the branches to the ground, providing a somewhat insulated shelter, and then warmed up a bit with the heat of the fire – enough to keep her from freezing. Although the easiest way to have a shelter is to carry one with you, or have one in your emergency survival kit, t
