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Could You Survive An Unplanned Night Out in the Mountains?

Last week, eight of my friends spent an unplanned night in the mountains in a rainstorm in Japan. They spent the night out on a deep snowpack at about 1,600 meters (5,250 ft). It was the worst night of the year to spend a night out. There was even lightning and thunder this night. After they got back and had a few days to digest everything I asked them a few questions about their trip. I wanted to know what gear they had with them, what they did that worked, and what gear they wish they had with them. […]

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Miles Clark | February 10, 2021
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VIDEO: How To Build A Fire On Snow

Being able to build a fire on snow is a key survival technique for someone who is lost or who spends an unplanned night out in the snow. Fire is an extremely important tool if you end up in a survival situation. What Fire Does for You: Keeps you warm Makes water from snow Cooks food Dries out gear and […]

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Firebrains | November 17, 2017
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