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A guided group take a look at at small, two-person survival shelter

7 reasons you need a survival shelter: the ultimate safety net

By Alex Foxfield published

We reveal 7 reasons why you need a survival shelter for your outdoor adventures, whether you’re heading into the backcountry with family, friends or clients

Hiking
best headlamps: hiker with headlamp

How to survive a night on a mountain

By Julia Clarke published

Think you could survive a night on a mountain? We speak to a mountain guide and member of Lochaber Mountain Rescue team to find out exactly what you need to do to stay alive

Hiking
woman licking snow

Why you can’t eat snow for hydration in a survival situation

By Julia Clarke published

It seems like it’s just frozen water, so can you eat snow for hydration if you get lost in a blizzard? Not if you don’t want to land yourself in even more hot water

Winter sports
Emergency helicopter

You must learn how to signal a helicopter, say rescuers who saved Colorado hunter

By Cat Ellis published

Helicopters were circling above the man, who spent a night lost in the backcountry, but he didn't know what to do

Trail running