Outdoor Survival
Canada has many wonderful wilderness areas to explore.
The benefits of exploring the great outdoors are many including a good way to become physically fit, building a strong sense of well-being by getting in touch with nature and a relatively low-cost form of fun and recreation.
But what would you do if you were lost or stranded in the wild?
- Stay where you are if it is safe to do so — if you have told someone where you were heading help will arrive when you don't come back.
- Think, don't panic. Assess the situation. Did you plan ahead and bring along some basic survival items such as water, snacks, a knife, clothing for protection from the rain or cold, first aid kit, flashlight and matches?
- Find or make shelter for protection from the weather.
For Basic Wilderness Survival Skills check out the British Columbia Outdoor Wilderness Guide or Canadian Wilderness Survival Information.
What should you do if you find yourself in the open during a thunderstorm? Have a look at Environment Canada's Being Prepared for Summer tips.
If You Are In Black Bear Country here are some tips from Parks Canada.
Check out the Library's recent books about outdoor survival . To see which branch has a copy of the book and to place a hold, click on the title link;
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| Wilderness Survival for Dummies | Outdoor Survival Guide | Practical Outdoor Survival |
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| The Survival Handbook | Complete Survival Manual | Survive! |
One thought on “Outdoor Survival”
Basic survival information, good job @carolyn!! Water, snacks, a knife, clothing for protection are important survival items that’s true. Thanks @carolyn for this informative article.
Regards Danny