I have found a new site that I am very impressed with: http://wilderness-survival.net/. I think people who venture outside need to be prepared for some unpleasant and unexpected scenarios. This is exactly the website to prepare yourself.
Wilderness-Survival.net is filled with no-nonsense information and skills that are applicable for virtually any terrain and climate. The Forum section is very good reading and contains a lot of good info, from a multitude of readers.
For a bit of fun…try their survival quiz and see how much you need to learn.
Many thanks to the group that puts together this website and all the great information.
I would also recommend an added tool for any hikers climbers, survivalists, outdoorsman, etc.. I just purchased a SPOT Satellite Messenger from http://www.TheWaytoGPS.com for about $149.99 it runs off satellite so it works where cell phones don’t . it lets you communicate to family and friend s to let them know your OK , and gives you the ability to get emergency help when you need it. I love it , I would recommend it to any outdoorsmen.