If you go truly “remote wilderness” for an extended period of time, chances are you will need to resupply. Many times, that resupply will come in the form… Read More »Getting an Aircraft’s Attention in the Wilderness.
The magnetic compass is inexpensive, durable, dependable, doesn’t need a power source and is very easy to use. But do you really understand how it works?
As bizarre as it sounds, aspirin will often resurrect a dead battery. It is reasonably safe and usually good for one more engine turn.
It started off pretty good. You drove 3 hours north of the Abitibi Canyon in Ontario. You are on the Wetum Ice Road which is… Read More »The Magnesium Fire Starter Scam
“There I was, this ain’t no shit – knee deep in the Canadian Bush.” We were on a week-long kayaking trip on the Missinaibi River… Read More »Our Real Life Bear Encounters
The amateur radio Wilderness Protocol defines frequencies and times to send and monitor for emergency and priority communications. The LiTZ Protocol defines a method of sending a tone to notify others of emergency or priority communications.
There are basically three types of people who venture into bear country; those who are fearful of a bear encounter, those who are ignorant or naïve, and those who are knowledgeable and aware. Having a strong knowledge of bears, an awareness of your surroundings, and maintaining proper behavior in bear country will help to minimize risks and keep you and others safe.
The ability to build a fire under a variety of circumstances is a valuable survival skill and can be the difference between life and death. A successful fire requires preparation including selecting the appropriate location for the fire, the use of fire making sources, and gathering sufficient quantities of tinder, kindling, and fuel.