In reaction to our streamlined, high-tech world, people are turning to the outdoors for adventure, immersing themselves in activities such as rock climbing, hiking, camping, canoeing and mountain biking.
This guide book sets out to teach you never to underestimate the wilderness. It covers the essentials for surviving in unknown terrain, outlining step-by-step methods for a variety of skills, from creating shelters, crossing rivers and making fires, to searching for food and water in the natural environment.
The book instructs outdoor enthusiasts on how to tailor their gear to the terrain, the art of improvisation and, when electronic equipment fails, how to navigate using map, compass and the stars.
'Outdoor Survival' also offers survival tips for natural disasters such as fire, avalanches and hurricanes, teaching modern-day adventurers how to handle unforeseen circumstances calmly and safely.
