The will to survive

May 2012

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May 2012

When faced with a survival situation, stay calm, elect a leader and make a plan. Photo: Stu Gilbert
If you were unexpectedly forced into a wilderness survival situation could you survive? Your survival may not be dependent on the equipment or practical skills you have, but on your ability to maintain a positive attitude when faced with adversity. Don’t get me wrong, equipment makes things more comfortable and survival training will give you […]

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