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Has anyone had experience with any survival training programs in the Northeast (Preferably VT or NH)?

Not looking for a list of the available schools, but looking for specific...

I recommend the book "Fooled by Randomness" by Nassim Nicholas Taleb. Everyone on this board (or anyone making decisions in life) should read it. Among other things, it talks about the human...

wareagle & nativedude,

How do you take a bearing when your needle is floating in a pond, or in the desert?

I went back and found the flint & striker the following day, it was under about 4 inches of packed snow.

When I used it again, and got the tinder bundle going, I definitely made sure to put it...

Like most things, the tool depends on the task at hand.

I prefer a compass such as this: http://www.thecompassstore.com/51mc2d.html

Primary reasons are: clinometer (extremely valuable when...

old soldier,

Definition of survival differs for different people. I am interested in wilderness survival. This is because I do a lot of hiking and camping and want to be prepared in case...

Like it or not, in today's world, people turn to the internet for information. If they strike out, or can't find information they are looking for, they figure a forum (full of real live survival...

PGV, I agree with the nuance you describe.

There is a difference between primitive living/bushcraft skills and surviving in the wilderness for a few days. Animals in general and humans in...

Practice makes perfect, it let's you practice skills, identify errors in your strategy and test your tools. I went out yesterday and today, and made fire and shelter. Not a usual weekend activity,...

I was faced with this situation yesterday, I opted for going up to higher elevation on the western facing side to build fire and structure. The winds kept shifting directions, and I was regretting...

So, by this logic, what kind of terrain CAN you get lost in?

Actually, it is a hypothetical -- but a specific decision point.

Situation
Winter
3pm
Lost in wilderness
in a small North/South gentle valley with about 400 ft. elevation change from peak to...

Note, I've changed this slightly.

I've never been snow-mobiling (I think that is what they call it around here), but my sense is that the clothing those guys wear is pretty warm.

Assuming you...

I will seriously consider putting some cordage (even just a foot of brightly colored) on small items like that. usually I try to save weight, but it may be worthwhile.

I question the wisdom of putting a knife and light together. I'd suggest that you stick with separate items - and buy quality for both.

I guess if you are thinking of using this in the case of...

Decided to head out for a hike this morning and practice some survival skills. Temp was about 18 degrees, with 15 mph shifting winds.

Items that I brought.
Folding Buck Knife (Typical)
5 Feet...

Great to hear that he had some stick-to-it-iveness with the fire starting!

I don't want to belabor this discussion, but I do want to clarify my opinions.

The troop would absolutely NOT operate without adults, and adults are critical to setting the strategy and...

Yeah, it was originally posted in the intro section.

I guess I decided to register right before a major computer snafu.

Hey folks,

I'll say a few words about myself, seeing as this is the introductions forum.

I'm soon to be a 30 year old. I've spent most of my time in the Northeast of the US. I grew up about...

Hey folks, I am new to this forum, but had to get a registration and post on this thread.

For context, I did scouts from Cub scouts - Boy Scouts, for about 10 years, ultimately achieving the rank...