Survival Skills

Survive in the wilderness

Mother Nature is inspiring and inviting, yet things may change in a minute, even a well—planned weekend getaway may turn into a disaster so you had better be prepared and learn how to stay alive in the event of something you didn’t anticipate.

An understanding of the basic concepts of how to survive in the wilderness is important if you ever find yourself in an emergency situation in the wilderness. 

The will to survive

State of mind is an important factor in survival. First of all you have to maintain a strong will to survive! You have probably heard or read about remarkable wilderness survival stories. A common denominator for most of the survivors in these stories is a strong will to survive.

As you may imagine, when faced with a survival situation, stress can impact the mind and affect decision making. Survival depends on your ability to withstand stress and to take appropriate actions.

8 Basic Wilderness Survival Skills

To learn how to survive in the wilderness, you have to develop certain skills. You need to be ready to build a shelter to spend the night or make a fire to warm yourself. It’s necessary to know how to find water and food in the wild. Predicting the weather and signalling for help are also essential skills. If you are not good at finding your way, you had better improve your navigation skills. It’s also a good idea to know basic wilderness first aid.

When going into the wilderness, it is your responsibility to have the proper knowledge and skills. So, don’t just read but practice your skills beforehand.