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Survival Priorities
Fall is here. The summer heat is receding. Color season has begun. Hunting season is either already here or fast approaching. It’s time to get outside and start exploring!
Those who venture into the wild know that there is an element of danger involved. That’s part of what draws us to the wilderness. But there’s no reason to venture out recklessly. A critical part of preparing for your expedition is planning your survival strategy. Below is a list of some of the most critical survival priorities. These priorities are not necessarily listed in rank order, as your survival priorities may change based on your situation.
The Rescue Plan
When you plan a day hike, an overnight backpacking trip, a weekend hunting trip, or an extended stay in the wilderness, you prepare for the contingencies. You have a plan for finding shelter, a plan for inclement weather. A plan for procuring water and food, and for first aid. But did you remember to include a rescue plan? The steps below will help you build a rescue plan just in case a catastrophic event should prevent you from getting back on your own. Before you leave on your trip, find a trusted partner and tell them your plans. Tell them...
Out of the Comfort Zone
We can choose to remain in our comfort zone and avoid difficulty and allow our personal growth to stagnate. Or we can decide to step out of our comfort zone into the wild—into an environment that brings new challenges and new adventures.
Trying new things comes with the risk of failure. But failure is not final. The more we try and fail and learn from our failures, the better we will become. The more we practice the discipline of stepping out of our comfort zone, the better equipped we’ll be to handle stressful and unpredictable situations, and the more we will be able to assist others.
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