Outdoor Skills category: 1281 books

Camping or backpacking in winter is appealing for many who enjoy the serenity of wilderness settings without the crowds and bustle of the summer season. But as rewarding as they can be, these outings require special preparation and a different set of skills than are necessary at other times of the...

Have you ever worried what you would do when faced with a dangerous situation? Can you imagine facing a danger so severe that your life will depend on what skills you have? Well, this book is designed to give you as much information and 20 basic skills to increase your chances of survival during a number...

In this excerpt from Stay Alive! Survival Skills You Need, John D. McCann introduces you to survival kits, survival clothing and basic skills to survive.

Put the Odds in Your Favor! Train like a Tribute before you enter the Arena using this wilderness survival guide--you don't have to live in Panem to put these survival skills to use. Experience the adventure of life in District 12 by learning and practicing the survival skills used by Katniss, Peeta,...

Whether you are new to teaching cross-country skiing or an experienced instructor, Teaching Cross-Country Skiing has everything you need for delivering a fun and successful learning experience for children and young adults. This complete teaching tool offers foundational information, teaching aids,...

Preface Building a Shelter Finding Water and Food Defending Yourself Signaling for Help Know How to Start a Fire Finding Your Direction Learn Basic First Aid Have the Right Attitude Practicing Good Hygiene Conclusion Author Bio Publisher Preface Have you ever imagined what you...

Fire Skills for the Northern Forest Knowledge Helpful in Lighting Fires Many factors participate in the process of combustion. If these factors are identified and understood firelighting may be less of a challenge and skills may be acquired more quickly. Written by Mors Kochanski

Are you embarrassed by your basketball skills? Tired of missing those crucial shots? Wish you could steal the ball more often? Whether you want to (1) shoot more accurately, (2) play better defense, or (3) discover how to be a more powerful player, this book will get you there. Are you...

Learn the basics of wilderness navigation with veteran survival instructor Tony Nester as he covers the pragmatic skills for using a map and compass. Topics covered include: topographic map interpretation, compass use, adjusting for declination, pacing, walking a straight line over varied terrain, following...

Crafts and Skills of Native Americans is a fascinating, practical guide to the skills that have made Native American famous worldwide as artisans and craftsmen. Readers can replicate traditional Native American living by trying a hand at brain tanning, identifying animal tracks, or constructing a...

Having a survival kit is not enough - You must know what to do with it! An emergency can arise at anytime, and everyone from the average commuter to the risk-taking sportsman can benefit from knowing basic survival skills. Armed with the techniques in Survival Skills You Need, you will be prepared...

'Fifty years into my life journey I realise that, while I love remote wild places and the peoples I meet there, it is in forests that I find the greatest joy. Of all the forests that I have explored, it is the great circumpolar Boreal forest of the North that calls to me most. Here is a landscape...

This is the Soldier's Field Manual. It explains how to perform the combat skills needed to survive on the battlefield. All Soldiers, across all branches and components, must learn these basic skills.

Here in this critical guide is all the important foraging techniques that you’ll need to know in order to survive in just about any situation. From selecting edible berries to trapping small game, The Complete U.S. Army Survival Guide to Foraging Skills, Tactics, and Techniques has got you covered....