Outdoor Skills
ArchiveTony Nester of Ancient Pathways, a.k.a. The Survival Guru, shows you how to build a survival shelter with a tarp, sticks, and rope.
Tony Nester of Ancient Pathways, a.k.a. The Survival Guru, shares some rules on eating in the backcountry.
Tony Nester of Ancient Pathways, a.k.a. The Survival Guru, demonstrates three types of fire starters.
A treasure trove of unpublished letters and never seen photos offers a fresh perspective on the adventures of Christopher McCandless
They say that becoming a dad means your days of big trips and serious adventure are over. They are so wrong.
ϳԹ's best writers share their thoughts on fatherhood and nature-bonding with Dad.
Courtesy of Flickr. If you've ever considered using a Taser to incapacitate an animal long enough to take your picture with it, don't do it in Alaska. The Alaska Board of…
Courtesy of Flickr. If you've ever considered using a Taser to incapacitate an animal long enough to take your picture with it, don't do it in Alaska. The Alaska Board of…
Outdoor camp First Descents has released a 2011 camp schedule packed with new adventure opportunities. Founded in 2000 by pro kayaker Brad Ludden, First Descents brings outdoor adventure…
Outdoor camp First Descents has released a 2011 camp schedule packed with new adventure opportunities. Founded in 2000 by pro kayaker Brad Ludden, First Descents brings outdoor adventure…
Courtesy of JeffHarrisonRethink on Flickr The picture here says everything. No word if these cards come in peppered or Teriyaki. Credit goes to Rethink for the creative genius behind this advertisement for BC ϳԹ. Can…
There are certain skills every ϳԹ guy should possess. For this, the first installment of our four-part fundamentals series, we address the basics of adventure.
How do you identify and treat hypothermia? The Editors Santa Fe, New Mexico
What's the best water filter for sub-zero temperatures? Chet Freeman Quincy, Massachusetts
What should you do if you are bitten by a rattlesnake? The Editors Santa Fe, New Mexico
What's the best winter survival food? The Editors Santa Fe, New Mexico
Out on the far edge of the Alaska frontier, a man can hide his sins. Robert Allen Hale—a.k.a. Papa Pilgrim—bought a homestead outside the remote town of McCarthy where he imprisoned his family and conned the world with tales of a simpler life. But for the 15 children living the nightmare, the only choice was escape.
Ever wonder how it feels to get attacked by a shark? Spend seven weeks lost in the jungle? Get buried by multiple avalanches? Brace yourself for 10 of the hairiest survival stories ever told—and the life-saving tips you can learn from them.
I'd like to attend an outdoor camp this summer. Where can I find one that offers a unique adventure? Melissa C. Spokane, WA
A former CIA agent is on his strangest mission yet: giving Iraqi kids a scouting chance
In adventure as in life, wisdom is passed down from father to son. Or not.
Chase your travel dreams with 48 handpicked adventures guaranteed to satisfy every type of wandering soul
Only a few badges—Lifesaving, Dog Care, and the impossible Seven-Minute Mile among them—stood between this lapsed Scout and his boyhood dream of earning Scouting's highest honor
Illustration by Dan Winters and Gary Tanhauser Illustration by Dan Winters and Gary Tanhauser The thrill of adventure is worth a few calculated risks. But sometimes whitewater rafts flip, bike frames snap, and wilderness guides lose the map. In a society where people are increasingly aggressive about putting…
The marines' mountain warfare training center is the ultimate test for some of the world's toughest troops: a make-it-or-leave regimen of backcountry ski combat, torturous night maneuvers, and deadly cold. Any volunteers?
Train as hard as you want, but until you've tapped the secrets of top-notch form you'll be all go and no flow
An ice-climbing trip to Scotland—land of rain, sleet, and mad outdoorsmen—brings new respect for the sport's big-hearted pioneers
A crash course in old-growth tree climbing (it's tree hugging's rambunctious younger sibling). Wanna come out and have some deep fun?
Let us now celebrate one of our most bountiful outdoor resources: bad advice. And if you listen carefully and act right away, it's absolutely free!