Home > Blog > Mount Aconcagua Trip Review January 2016 This year we had a team of twelve clients from four different countries – Iran, Ireland, England, South Africa and …
My first official survival class was when I was 17. At that point, I was just out of High School where I was constantly looking out the window in class …
Roger Bonnet with Rosetta model Credit: ESA Editor’s note: Dr Roger Bonnet was ESA’s Director of Scientific Programmes from 1983-2001. When I think of ESOC, I remember without doubt seeing …
First-Time Bungee Jumping at Skypark Normandie: The Ultimate Adrenaline Experience in France
So, you’re thinking about your first bungee jump but you’re feeling a little nervous? Lucky for you, you’ve discovered Skypark Normandie – the premier bungee jumping destination in France. We …
Climbing Calendar Ready for World Mountain Day In celebration of World Mountain Day, we’ve created a calendar for the year to make it easy for you to plan your next …
The Frustrating Search for the Perfect Duty 1911 – Swift | Silent
Many of you know that I just completed the police academy. I graduated as the class honor grad, and was considering giving myself a pistol to commemorate the occasion. One …
We are no longer accepting submissions. View the selected and published essays, here. The War Prevention Initiative (WPI) is seeking submissions for an essay “un-contest” on peaceful elections. At the …
Survival Training for Kids: Fun and Safe Ways to Prepare Them
Children are naturally curious and often absorb information like sponges. Instead of shielding them from the concept of emergencies, we can empower them by teaching them how to react. Survival …
Mock Disaster Drills: How to Train Your Family for Real Emergencies
A survival plan on paper, no matter how comprehensive, is just words until it’s put into practice. In the stressful, adrenaline-fueled moments of an actual emergency, the brain’s ability to …
When we talk about self-defense in a survival context, we’re not discussing winning a trophy or mastering complex forms. Instead, it’s about minimizing risk, creating opportunities for escape, and, if …