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                   BE ALPHA BE WILDEREY Join Dick Person-teacher, guide, environmentalist and master practioner of bush craft in learning some incredibly handy tips that can make your experience outdoors more comfortable, fun and safe.† Traveling in the backcountry–rivers, forests or mountains– requires some essential skills that you need to know before you get yourself in trouble.† You will learn the skills to easily make fires, basic knots, knife and axe use.† How to handle emergencies such as getting lost or separated.† How to recognize and minimize the signs of danger–hypothermia, heat stroke and what you can do to improve your chances of survival.† How do you signal for help and communicate in such an environment.† What plants and natural remedies can you use to help you in case of emergency.† You’ll also learn about chloting and shelter options.† There are some natural bug repellants and sun blocks–are you aware of what you can do to give yourself some protection if you really had to?† What about avoiding trouble with wild animals–what things can you do to enable you to survive confrontations and stay clear of such danger.† How to pack intelligently–what to take, what NOT to take.† Outdoor activity is incredible and with some knowledge and guidance you can get the most out of your experience and intelligently go off the beaten path.Whether you’re a veteran camper or an occasional hiker, you’ll find information to enhance your outdoor adventures in this program from expert guide and environmentalist Dick Person. Along with his assistant, Laura Zealand, Person provides advice for every possible eventuality: from basic skills such as how to build a “one match” fire to information on proper gear, staying safe and dealing with emergencies. # SKILLS – like the ‘one match’ fire, knots, knife and axe use # EMERGENCIES – what if you’re lost? Hypothermia? Signaling? Medicinal plants? # STUFF TO WEAR – for wet and dry. The miracle scarf. Natural bug repellants and sun blocks. # GREAT FOOD – like ‘beautiful Bannock’, grub for pack and canoe, cook kits & stoves. # SAFE & COMFY – from bears! The canoe shelter, Whelen tent & safe water. # GEAR TO TAKE – in a ‘smart’ daypack. Knives, saws, binoculars, multi-tools. >