While some of the activities are for fun, others focus on team-building and basic survival skills, Barone said. “We're teaching them the basics of what to do and how to react, and hope some of it sticks,” he said.
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US Best Repair Service, Inc. hosts Aron Ralston, author of Between a Rock and a Hard Place, as Keynote Speaker at the 2012 REOMAC Annual Education Summit & Expo in Palm Desert, California this March. Ralston will share his inspirational story of … See all stories on this topic »

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The Webelos-4 of Cub Scout Pack 281 earned first place at the Cub Scout Winter Fun Day recently held in Kirby Park. The teams were required to build a campfire and a shelter in which to survive overnight and to put together a backpack with survival … See all stories on this topic »

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VERO BEACH — The Vero Beach Gun & Outdoor Gear Show is back in town at the Indian River County Fairgrounds for two days of family friendly patriotic fun Feb. 25 from 9 am to 5 pm and Feb. 26 from 9 am to 4 pm A huge selection of new, used and antique …
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The auction will benefit the Colorado Avalanche Information Center, along with other educational efforts regarding avalanche safety and survival. (The Coloradoan, Dawn Madura / AP) Truck drivers Kevin Kropf, 32, of Montrose, Colo., left, …
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Lesley Duncan Warren's Boy Scout Troop 228 entered two patrols in the annual Klondike Derby, which tests Scouts preparedness for winter survival. The Derby was held at Watchung Reservation Jan. 28th, with local Scouts Frank Kane, Jarrod Thompson (Asst …
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Inspector Paul Winks goes through what you'll need in your car in the event of snowy or icy conditions.
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Twelve registered junior naturalists can learn winter survival skills at the Eagle River Nature Center. Learn and practice techniques for staying warm outdoors in winter, such as dressing appropriately, finding shelter, and learning how to start a fire …
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Joe Carnahan's “The Grey” is a study in surviving in the cold wilderness of the far north. It's an odd mixture of this survival story and philosophical quandaries that ends up missing one key ingredient, and yet the film is not completely without its … See all stories on this topic »

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He could have done better, and most wilderness survival experts recommend a small kit to carry with you whenever you exit your vehicle in the wild. It should contain a space blanket or equivalent, ignition device for making a fire, water purification …
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by Roy Webster Keen beach anglers anticipating a decent run of winter and spring North Sea cod off local shores maybe nursing shattered hopes if official statistics are any guide. To send a link to this page to a friend, simply enter their email …
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By Emily Van Zandt RedEye Need something to talk about other than Chicago's ever-changing winter weather? Don't worry, you've got options. February is stacked with plenty to keep you occupied. From discounted eats to bead-happy bar crawls to a roller …
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CHESTER — A series of free snowshoe walks are planned this winter, hosted by the Lassen National Forest's Almanor Ranger District. Weather permitting, the first of these walks is scheduled for 1-3:30 pm Feb. 3. Snowshoes are provided at no cost.
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By University of Texas Medical Branch The Lefeber Winter Lecture Series on Aging launches with “Predicting survival of older adults: Findings from a biosocial survey” by Noreen Goldman, professor of demography in the Woodrow Wilson School at Princeton …
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In spite of a mild winter, safe driving tips are good to keep in mind while driving the roads in Oakland Township. By Brittney Moody At least 2 inches of fresh, fluffy snow falls throughout Oakland County on Sunday afternoon. So far, Mother Nature has …
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You are on a road in the wilderness and your car goes off into a ravine and falls out of sight. It happened to an Irondequoit man 36 years ago. He was trapped for more than two weeks, and even lost his leg in the aftermath. He told his incredible story … See all stories on this topic »

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Those traits have resonated with many of today's outdoor enthusiasts, and schools and seminars are springing up around the country to teach these skills. Tom Brown was one of the early leaders in teaching survival skills and has written and co-authored …
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"I had the feeling during the winter break that, despite having 21 points, it was going to be tight," he said. "We now all need to be clear that the second half of the season is going to be as hard as the second half of last season was.
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DEARBORN (WWJ) – It's down to the nitty gritty, as the 9th annual WWJ Newsradio 950 Winter Survival Radiothon for THAW, The Heat and Warmth Fund, enters its final hours raising money to keep the heat on for families in need. We're broadcasting live for … See all stories on this topic »

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Giving a look at Dafoe's dangerous adventure in chasing 'the rarest, most delusive creature on the planet' in Tasmania, the trailer also highlights a mesmerizing landscape of Australian wilderness. The full-length trailer for Willem Dafoe's survival … See all stories on this topic »

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