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Building an Improvised Raft or Flotation Aid: Safe Construction and Ferry Techniques for River Crossings
Crossing moving water is one of the highest-risk problems you can face outdoors, and building an improvised raft or flotation aid only makes sense when you’ve ruled out safer options. This guide walks you through a practical, safety-first...
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Hiking & Backpacking
Wildlife Encounter Protocols: De-escalation and Defense for Bears, Mountain Lions, and Moose
Wildlife encounters can escalate fast-often because people misread what the animal is doing or respond in ways that trigger a chase, charge, or stomp....
Backpacking Hygiene
Field Sanitation in the Wilderness: Latrine Placement, Hand Hygiene, and Keeping Camp Disease-Free
Field sanitation is one of those “unsexy” backcountry skills that can make or break a trip. When your group gets sick, it usually isn’t...