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How to sharpen a camping knife: cutting edge techniques
By Kieran Cunningham last updated
Our expert guide on how to sharpen a camping knife details three simple methods to get your blade back to its best
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How to build a campfire in winter: our survival guide for freezing season camping
By Julia Clarke last updated
Knowing how to build a campfire in winter can bring welcome warmth when camping in the great outdoors, or even save your life
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What is a whiteout? Our guide, plus what to do if you’re stuck in one
By Alex Foxfield published
It’s a nightmare scenario that can occur in poor conditions on the mountains in winter, but just what is a whiteout?
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“I'm not going to get lost like I did 10 years ago” – hiker gets lost, again
By Julia Clarke published
Two hikers have been found alive after spending eight days lost in the Alaskan wilderness
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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
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Hiker survives icy plunge after falling into Scottish gorge
By Alex Foxfield published
A lone walker tells of how he survived falling into freezing water at a popular Scottish beauty spot
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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
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Desert camping: a guide to a successful camp in arid climes
By Julia Clarke last updated
Our 8 tips for desert camping help you safely enjoy the desert's incredible natural beauty, unusual wildlife and plants and unique adventures
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