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Post by avordvet on Jan 26, 2015 5:40:04 GMT -5
Geez I hate the cold weather environments, and you probably do too. So if you have not done a good Cold Weather Course, I HIGHLY recommend it. I've done the Mountain Survival course (WA State), the Cold Weather Survival course (NE Maine), and even though I was no slouch on wilderness 'survival' going in, I took away a lot from the training. Winter Survival Course – Jan. 31/Feb. 1Posted on January 25, 2015 by David Guardian556 is teaching a winter survival course in Murphy, NC on Jan. 31/Feb. 1. If you want to attend, please send an email to Alan Kay <guardian556@yahoo.com>. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Here is a recommended basic list for a lightweight winter pack: ncrenegade.com/editorial/winter-survival-course-jan-31feb-1/
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Post by avordvet on Jan 26, 2015 17:39:23 GMT -5
FM 31-70 BASIC COLD WEATHER MANUAL1-1. Purpose and Scope a. This manual is designed to prepare the individual soldier and small unit commander to conduct military operations for extended periods of time under the most severe and varying cold weather climatic conditions. The doctrine and techniques in the manual are applicable in any area that has cold weather and snow with their accompanying operational problems. Troops properly trained in this doctrine and these techniques will be able to fight; live; and move in any cold weather area of the world. www.globalsecurity.org/military/library/policy/army/fm/31-70/index.htmlPracticalsurvivor, Basic Cold Weather SurvivalSimply put, a lot of times people are traveling into the wilderness unprepared. Inevitably each year hikers and backpackers go into the wilderness unprepared. This usually comes from a best scenario mentality. The weather station said it is going to be in the sixties today. I do not need that extra layer. On one backpacking forum a member was seeking advice on knife selection. One of the "experienced" members of the group asked the question, "Why do you need a knife? I have been backpacking for years and NEVER needed a knife." We could say this is comical. If we lived in a perfect world where there was no chance of getting lost, falling down, or getting hurt this may make sense. We know with proper preparation and planning we can avoid a lot of situations yes, but perhaps a little room for unforeseen events shows wisdom. Whether you want to call it emergency preparedness or survival, the point is to get out alive. If we are wrong, then why is it every year people get lost and die in the wild. There have been instances of skiers getting lost and spending several days lost while search parties have been unable to locate them. www.practicalsurvivor.com/basiccoldweathersurvival
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