L Roebuck
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Post by L Roebuck on Nov 1, 2006 8:57:32 GMT -5
Does any caver have the URL of a good Wilderness Survival website? I found this Site but some one may know of a better Wilderness web sites. Thanks in Advance
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Post by madratdan on Nov 1, 2006 18:06:05 GMT -5
Here is a site that features one of our grotto members. I don't think your going to learn much about engaging the enemy from these guys. But you might learn how to survive in the outdoors. www.alpenquest.com/about.htm
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L Roebuck
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Post by L Roebuck on Nov 1, 2006 19:11:48 GMT -5
Who is the grotto member that you mentioned? I learned about "engaging the enemy " at an early age from my brothers, so outdoor survival links would be great!
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Post by madratdan on Nov 1, 2006 19:23:15 GMT -5
Todd Warren. He's one of our grotto members that help us with our vertical training. You can also find him spending time in Mexico on various caving expeditions.
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Post by Azurerana on Nov 1, 2006 22:34:52 GMT -5
1)Don't Panic 2)Drink Water 3)Stay Dry (moderate temperature to over 65, but below 85) 4)Eat if you can 5)Don't run in circles 6)Sleep. Don't exhaust yourself. 7)Know when to hide and from what; Know when to be conspicuous. 8)If given two options, choose the safer one. 9)Tell someone where you are going before you leave for wilderness. 10) Remember the only wilderness is the one inside your head. 11) #1 Wilderness rule. Be Prepared. If you are not prepared, Punt.
Oh, and the last rule--make sure it really is wilderness. Don't turn down the lift from a stranger in the desert if your car is broken. As a kid, my mom would pack for camping in Missouri like we were headed for Tibet or the Arctic. No one told her there were Tibetans, Inuit, Upik and people who lived in southern Missouri beyond the St. Louis city limits. I still don't know why she'd pack a week's food when we were going places that had grocery stores.
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Post by Sharon Faulkner on Nov 2, 2006 9:45:35 GMT -5
Here is another such site: www.wilderness-survival-skills.com/And my public service announcement of the day: If anyone reading this has a child in their life, please teach them to Hug-A-Tree if they are lost. This program is simplistic in nature, but could save a child's life if ever lost in the woods. www.theozarks.com/HugATree.htm The Hug-A-Tree and Survive program began in San Diego, California in 1981 after nine-year-old Jimmy Beveridge became lost in the local mountains while on a camping trip with his family. Local authorities launched a massive search effort by air and ground. After four days, Jimmy's body was recovered, only two miles from the family's campsite. He had succumbed to hypothermia.
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Post by randyb on Nov 28, 2006 15:39:45 GMT -5
Not directly related to wilderness survival but your mentioning of kids (got two myself). I would recommend Gavin DeBecker's book "Protecting the Gift" as great read on predators. I don't agree with his politics, but the information he has to protect your kids is a good book for parents to have. A good wilderness book is: "98.6 degress: The art of Keeping your Ass Alive" by Cody Lundin www.alssadventures.com/Book%20pages/book.htmOther sites: M.D. on wilderness meds: docforgey.com/Another Doc with ties to the NCRC and a bunch of SAR stuff and a wealth of information is Dr. Conover. He is part of the eastern region NCRC. www.pitt.edu/~kconover/
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Post by American Grotto on Nov 29, 2006 12:09:34 GMT -5
I have read a lot of information on wilderness survival. I have found the best way to really prepare is to actually use your skills. Next time you go camping don’t use any of the supplies you bring unless you must. Test your skills let me know how it goes. And if you are camping in Missouri let me know. I would love to go along! As a last pointer, be sure you know what you are eating. Have Fun. Be Safe. Charles Lewis @ American Grotto nopect.googlepages.com
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Post by Karstscience on Nov 29, 2006 21:59:01 GMT -5
Coincidentally, the Outdoor Pursuits Center will lead a Wilderness First Aid Course, January 13-15, in Lubbock, Texas. This course will be taught by the nationally recognized Wilderness Medicine Training Center (WMTC). WMTC is on the Philmont approved list for those leading boy scout groups. The cost for this 3 day course is $175. For more course information contact Jordan Messerer at jordan.messerer@ttu.edu or see www.wildmedcenter.com/home.htmlThere will also be a Wilderness First Responder (90 hour course) in Junction, Texas, March 10-18th.
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