Wilderness Survival Tips
In this section of the website you will find an expanding library of information on wilderness survival tips and outdoor skills. Topics range from friction fires to shelter building, primitive cooking, flintknapping, and much more.Wilderness survival tips help people survive in the outdoors, weather the aftermath of natural disasters, and build greater connections with the natural world. Articles often include references to helpful books, materials, and educational workshops. We hope you enjoy these resources. You can peruse the wilderness survival tips articles below and/or sign up to the
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Wilderness Survival Tips Articles: Basics of Wilderness Survival Shelters Understanding how to create effective wilderness survival shelters is one of the most important outdoor skills. From keeping you protected from the elements to providing... (read more) Making Fire with Bow and Drill There is nothing quite like making your very own fire completely from scratch, using a bow and drill! Of the many ways to make primitive-style friction fires... (read more) Primitive Fire Making with Flint and Steel Primitive fire making with flint and steel can be a very powerful experience. Once you have mastered the process you have become one of the few people... (read more) Making Arrowheads: The Art of Flint Knapping Flint knapping is the age-old art of making arrowheads and other edged stone tools. Hunter-gatherers relied upon this key wilderness survival skill to create important tools and hunting implements. (read more) Wilderness Survival Foods Knowing core survival foods is a key to wilderness survival. Most natural environments are filled with a variety of items that can meet our nutritional needs. (read more) How to Build a Debris Hut The debris hut is an extremely versatile wilderness survival shelter. It can be built in almost any habitat and does not require tools or special equipment. (read more) Choosing the Best Survival Knife Choosing the best survival knife for your needs can be a difficult task. Many retailers offer a huge variety of knives with many different features, shapes, and sizes... (read more) Hand Drill Fire Making Tips, Pt 1: Nov 07 issue of the Alderleaf eNewsletter Making fire using the hand drill method can be quite challenging. The following tips can shorten the learning curve... (read more) Hand Drill Fire Making Tips, Pt 2: Dec 07 issue of the Alderleaf eNewsletter Now that you've learned the basics, these advanced tips can help you perfect this primitive friction fire-making technique... (read more) Wilderness Survival Kits: Top Ten Items Wilderness survival kits can provide you with just the right amount of tools and supplies to make it through a challenging outdoor experience. The items you choose to carry... (read more) Wilderness Survival Concepts Having a thorough knowledge base of both modern and Native American survival skills is key to solving difficult outdoor challenges. Oftentimes being in a wilderness survival situation... (read more) Building a Fire Pit Understanding how to build a fire pit with safety and utility in mind is an important wilderness skill. From keeping warm in cold weather to cooking food and providing light... (read more) Creating Primitive Stone Tools One of the most important implements in a survival situation is a good cutting tool. If you were to find yourself without a knife, a stone cutting tool can be created from... (read more) Camping Knots for Wilderness Survival Knowing how to tie good camping knots is an invaluable skill in wilderness survival situations. Its also a great asset when having fun in the outdoors. There are a wealth of different... (read more) Wilderness Survival School Classes at Alderleaf Alderleaf Wilderness College offers a variety of wilderness survival classes as part of its nature skills curriculum. Current wilderness survival courses and programs include... (read more) How to Read a Compass Understanding how to read a compass properly is a vital outdoor skill. Using a compass is a fundamental way to help you determine your location and direction of travel... (read more) Basic Survival Skills You might be asking, “What is the best way to approach basic survival skills?” Here are 6 primary wilderness survival tips to help you thrive in any situation... (read more) Causes of Hypothermia, Hypothermia Symptoms & Preventing Hypothermia When considering the causes of hypothermia, hypothermia symptoms and preventing hypothermia, the first place to start is in understanding the... (read more) Primitive Survival Weapons for Acquiring Food Primitive survival weapons can be valuable tools for acquiring food in extended wilderness survival situations. They can often be made from common natural materials... (read more) Giardia Symptoms and Treatment Giardia is an infamous waterborne pathogen and giardia symptoms include diarrhea, bloating, cramps, weight loss and nausea. Found in wild and not-so-wild waters throughout the... (read more) Pemmican Recipes Are you looking for some excellent pemmican recipes? Here are some great recipes you can try out... (read more) Survival Bow Making Instructions Learn how to construct an effective bow in a relatively short amount of time. A quickie bow is a fast-made bow for survival situations. (Read More) How to Read a Map: Topographical Maps Learn how to read a topographical map and use it for outdoor navigation.(Read More) Flint Knapping Tools Outdoor Survival Techniques Northwest Coast Native Americans Snares and Traps for Survival Trapping How to Shoot a Bow Learn about our exciting wilderness survival courses! For more wilderness survival tips, join the Alderleaf eNewsletter Return from Wilderness Survival Tips to the Alderleaf Home Page |
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