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- [Ultimate Survival Handbook](https://www.apathways.com/survival-store/survival-books/ultimate-survival-handbook/) - A Comprehensive Guide to Outdoor and Urban Survival Bugging-Out During Disasters, and Long-Term Wilderness Living Click on the Book Cover to Purchase the book from Amazon The Ultimate Survival Handbook The Ultimate Survival Handbook contains five of longtime, survival instructor Tony Nester’s bestselling eBooks, covering urban and wilderness survival along with the long-term skills of
- [Manhunt](https://www.apathways.com/survival-store/jt-sawyer/manhunt/) - Manhunt: A Mitch Kearns Combat Tracker Story By JT Sawyer Click on the Book Cover to Purchase from Amazon Mantracking Thriller Series (under pen name, JT Sawyer) Mitch thought he would just be training under his mantracking mentor in the North Woods - until a killing spree began outside of a small town. When a
- [Escape & Evade](https://www.apathways.com/survival-store/jt-sawyer/escape-evade/) - Escape & Evade: A Nate Hendrix Thriller By JT Sawyer Click on the Book Cover to Purchase from Amazon Survival Thrillers (under pen name, JT Sawyer) For years, the former CIA operator had been hiding in plain sight. Now a kill squad has him in their cross-hairs. To the townspeople of Blayne, Utah, population 202,
- [Search and Destroy](https://www.apathways.com/survival-store/jt-sawyer/search-and-destroy/) - Search and Destroy: A Cal Shepard Black-Ops Thriller By JT Sawyer Click on the Book Cover to Purchase from Amazon Espionage & Tradecraft Thrillers (under pen name, JT Sawyer) The CIA created him. Treachery unleashed him. Cal Shepard was trained by the government to be a hunter of other assassins. He’s the tip of the
- [Winter Survival Training Courses](https://www.apathways.com/our-courses/military-courses/winter-survival-training-courses/) - Winter can be an unforgiving and deadly time of year that requires a unique set of outdoor living skills. Our Winter Survival Courses are designed to provide in-depth coverage of the specialized skills needed to adapt to and survive in cold climates.
- [Primitive Survival Training Courses](https://www.apathways.com/our-courses/military-courses/primitive-survival-training-courses/) - Whether the goal is to improve your staff’s backcountry competency or provide training in comprehensive self-reliance skills, our primitive skills courses will show students how to live in the wilds without the benefit of modern outdoor gear.
- [Primitive Living Skills](https://www.apathways.com/our-courses/archived-courses/primitive-living-skills/) - Combining the fields of anthropology, natural history and bushcraft, you will delve into the time-tested traditional skills used by native cultures of the Southwest for thousands of years. Topics and skills covered include: gourd containers, processing yucca for cordage, basic flintknapping, hafting stone tools, fire-by-friction, coal-burning implements, tracking, wickiups and natural shelters, traditional plant uses,
- [Custom Survival Courses-Various Dates Available](https://www.apathways.com/our-courses/active-courses/custom-survival-courses/) - We offer 1-3 day hands-on survival training programs for individuals and groups of up to 6 people.
- [The New Knife-Only Survival Book is Now Available on Amazon!](https://www.apathways.com/survival-blog/the-new-knife-only-survival-book-is-now-available/) - A pragmatic look at the survival mindset, knife-selection & use, sheltermaking, firecraft, improvised water filtration methods and signaling.
- [Desert Survival Tips, Tricks, & Skills](https://www.apathways.com/survival-store/survival-books/desert-survival/) - Learn the fundamental skills for traveling in the land of little water. This book is an excellent outdoor guide for the first-time visitor or veteran desert explorer.
- [When The Grid Goes Down](https://www.apathways.com/survival-store/survival-books/when-the-grid-goes-down-2/) - Disasters come and go each year. It is through developing a self-reliant mindset, having essential survival gear and a handful of critical skills, that you and your family will be able to prevail in an urban crisis.
- [Life Under Open Skies: Adventures in Bushcraft](https://www.apathways.com/survival-store/survival-books/life-under-open-skies-adventures-in-bushcraft/) - Survival instructor Tony Nester recounts backcountry tales of nomadic adventures using traditional skills that have faded from the modern world. Life Under Open Skies reveals a rare look into the often misunderstood world of survival.
- [Surviving a Disaster](https://www.apathways.com/survival-store/survival-books/surviving-a-disaster/) - This book takes you through the mental attitude, scenarios, planning, and gear for overcoming natural and manmade disasters where you are forced to evacuate your home.
- [We've Moved to Colorado Springs!!](https://www.apathways.com/survival-blog/newly-updated-book-survival-q-a-is-now-available-2/) - This popular Practical Survival book series, Tony delves into the Q & A of survival as it relates to forest, desert, jungle, and urban settings along with the often misunderstood realm of living off the land. 
- [Overland Expo 2015](https://www.apathways.com/our-courses/archived-courses/overland-expo-2015/) - My staff and I had the great pleasure of teaching at Oveland Expo again this year south of Flagstaff.
- [Post-Apocalyptic Fiction titles now available in print and eBook formats](https://www.apathways.com/survival-blog/misc/post-apocalyptic-fiction-titles-now-available-in-print-and-ebook-formats/) - This series focuses on a small band of survivors who emerge from a 22-day Colorado River trip to find that the world has unraveled from a pandemic. They must survive and evade.
- [5.11 Rush 24 Pack: 1 Year Later](https://www.apathways.com/survival-blog/equipment-reviews/5-11-rush-24-pack-1-year-later/) - After using this as my primary pack for countless survival courses, personal treks, and air travel I can say that this is a beast and holds up like few other pieces of gear I own.
- [Rigging Tarps and Ponchos for Survival Shelters](https://www.apathways.com/survival-blog/survival-tips/rigging-tarps-and-ponchos-for-survival-shelters/) - Whether it’s for camping or survival, a lightweight tarp can be a trusty friend.
- [Interview with Mors Kochanski is Now Available in the Backwoodsman Magazine](https://www.apathways.com/survival-blog/survival-links/interview-with-mors-kochanski-is-now-available-in-the-backwoodsman-magazine/) - I’m thrilled to say that the interview I conducted with Master Bushman Mors Kochanski is now available in the latest issue of Backwoodsman Magazine found at bookstores and online.
- [Two new books by Mors Kochanski](https://www.apathways.com/survival-blog/survival-links/two-new-books-by-mors-kochanski/) - I opened the mail recently and was thrilled to receive two autographed books from Mors Kochanski and Randy Breeuwsma of Karamat.
- [When the Grid Goes Down | About the Book](https://www.apathways.com/survival-blog/whats-new/when-the-grid-goes-down/) - This how-to urban survival book covers how to prepare for both short-term survival ranging from 24-72 hours as well as long-term situations resulting from a grid-down emergency or pandemic.
- [Bail-Out Kits, Bug-Out Bags, & Emergency Gear for Urban Disasters](https://www.apathways.com/survival-blog/survival-tips/gear-for-urban-disasters/) - There has been a lot of attention brought to the term Bug-Out Bag on forums and in the media over the years. Just what should go into such a bag and how can you assemble a quality kit yourself? Learn about Bail-Out Kits, Bug-Out Bags, and Emergency Gear for Urban Survival.
- [Ramon S | Wild Foods Course Participant](https://www.apathways.com/testimonials/ramon-s-trapping-course-participant/) - "I would like to thank you for the course. You are very knowledgeable and your skillset is impressive. The small size of the course was helpful since we were able to get instant answers from you. Although you are very skilled you did not present the "I am holier" attitude, this made it even more
- [Some Helpful Outdoor & Survival Links](https://www.apathways.com/survival-blog/survival-links/some-helpful-outdoor-survival-links/) - Here are some of our favorite links: The Forager's Path: A School of Botanical Studies run by Mike Masek The Wilderness Learning Center: Comprehensive courses in bushcraft and wilderness survival with Marty Simon Wilderness Arts Institute: Bushcraft - Outdoor Education - Wilderness Survival Skills This Earth: Exploring our Planet inside and out. Back Woodsman Magazine: A bi-monthly publication dedicated to
- [Beth R | Explorations Participant](https://www.apathways.com/testimonials/beth-r-explorations-participant/) - "Your course far exceeded my expectations. It has been a truly wonderful weekend." ~ Beth R.
- [Survival Fit?](https://www.apathways.com/survival-blog/survival-fit/) - Something that is rarely addressed in the survival community or on forums is the need to stay fit as an integral part of your preparedness plans.
- [Intensive in Bushcraft and Traditional Skills](https://www.apathways.com/our-courses/archived-courses/intensive-in-bushcraft-and-traditional-skills/) - Bushcraft Course providing weeks of hands-on study into Traditional Skills, Southwest Archeology, and High-Desert Survival Skills at our rustic basecamp north of Flagstaff, Arizona. We will cover: primitive pottery, bowmaking, Hogan & shelter construction, edible plant harvesting, braintanning buckskin, and instruction in preparing herbal medicines. Students will also take part in an archeological tour of
- [Winter Survival | January 21, 2017](https://www.apathways.com/our-courses/archived-courses/winter-survival-2017-courses/) - Back again by popular demand, we are offering our one day Winter Survival Class in the beautiful mountains of Flagstaff.
- [Wilderness Survival Training Courses](https://www.apathways.com/our-courses/military-courses/wilderness-survival-training-courses/) - Our Wilderness Survival Courses are designed to provide in-depth coverage of the skills needed to adapt to and survive in remote wilderness regions throughout North America.
- [Three Key Outdoor Survival Skills to Learn](https://www.apathways.com/survival-blog/survival-tips/three-key-outdoor-survival-skills-to-learn/) - I’ve listed what I consider to be the top 3 skills for wilderness living, using some of the more traditional skills. These are focused on living in the backcountry in comfort, not in eking out a miserable night during an unexpected emergency, though possessing these skills will surely help you get through such an ordeal.
- [From the Oven to the Freezer: Spring Travel in the Desert](https://www.apathways.com/survival-blog/misc/from-the-oven-to-the-freezer-spring-travel-in-the-desert/) - Just finished another glorious trip in the desert. What a spring we are having in Arizona- perhaps the best in ten years due to the heavy precipitation this winter in both the high-country and lower desert. An amazing array of wildflowers that are a sight to see and probably won't come again until the next
- [Getting Rescued In A Flash](https://www.apathways.com/survival-blog/survival-tips/getting-rescued-in-a-flash/) - Just finished teaching a ten day course in the mountains to the military. Seems like the wind never stopped blowing during that entire time as is often the case this time of year in the West. Some days we had fires, some days we went without as it was just too risky. Each year, though,
- [Survival Myths & Misconceptions](https://www.apathways.com/survival-blog/survival-tips/survival-myths-misconceptions/) - Here are a few of the more common myths that show up in survival literature and that we address during our fieldcourses. Water From a Barrel Cactus The notion of slicing open a juicy barrel cactus and scooping out a cup of water to quench your thirst sounds appealing. The problem is that, due to
- [Knowing Your Local Water Sources](https://www.apathways.com/survival-blog/survival-tips/knowing-your-local-water-sources/) - While talking with a former survival student of mine about disaster-related, the issue of water resources came up. Concerns like: what to do when your tap runs dry during or after a disaster, where are the best sources outside of your home, outside of your city, which lakes/rivers/springs are nearby and are they safe?, etc....
- [Winter Travel Tips](https://www.apathways.com/survival-blog/survival-tips/winter-travel-tips/) - Just finished a long but rewarding season of teaching and guiding. Spent most of the Fall out in the wilds teaching our 9-week Southwest Semester Program with an amazing group of folks. Now, with the colder months here, it is time to start writing more and enjoying the warmth of home. With two days of
- [Hunger](https://www.apathways.com/survival-blog/survival-tips/hunger/) - The Inuit of the Arctic referred to hunger as the "Great Want." Something few people have experience with in our modern Western world where food is but a step away in our fridge. People often ask about food on our survival courses. It is certainly not something of concern for the stranded dayhiker lost
- [The Film World](https://www.apathways.com/survival-blog/equipment-reviews/the-film-world/) - I recently had the pleasure of taking actor Josh Brolin ("W", "No Country For Old Men") out for a survival training course to help prepare for an upcoming film. He picked up the skills like an old pro. Often times on courses, folks ask about accuracy in films in terms of survival skills. Some are
- [Tis the Season For Fishing](https://www.apathways.com/survival-blog/survival-tips/tis-the-season-for-fishing/) - Note- the following is an excerpt from Tony's forthcoming book on food procurement due out this summer. In the book, this chapter will also cover gill and cast nets, cleaning and cooking fish, and an assortment of primitive methods. Improvised & Modern Fishing Gear Fishing was a huge part of my life growing up in
- [New Book and Survival Gear Review](https://www.apathways.com/survival-blog/whats-new/new-book-and-survival-gear-review/) - It's been quite a while since I posted but there's finally some time to sit down and relax. It's been my busiest season yet doing lots of teaching for the military, taking actor Josh Brolin out for training in the desert, finishing up my fourth book The Modern Hunter-Gatherer while working on a new Hogan
- [In the News](https://www.apathways.com/survival-blog/whats-new/in-the-news/) - Just finished up teaching our 5-week program in primitive skills. We had fantastic weather and a great group of folks! We went on walkabouts in the mountains, spent time tanning deerhides and making bows, visited friends at Hopi, and checked out archeological sites throughout the Southwest to better understand the context for the skills we
- [The value of a good down jacket](https://www.apathways.com/survival-blog/survival-tips/the-value-of-a-good-down-jacket/) - I was out in the Painted Desert today, north of Flagstaff. Temps were mighty cold as we had a winter storm roll in (yes it snows in Arizona!) and were hovering around 40 degrees with a 20 mph wind. Snow was on the way later in the day. In addition to wearing 4 upper-body layers
- [Winter Survival & Safety!!](https://www.apathways.com/survival-blog/survival-tips/winter-survival-safety/) - Survival Tips for Nature's Most Challenging Season by Tony Nester We just had a blizzard impact northern Arizona this week and drop over two feet of snow. As it was, I was driving back from Joshua Tree NP after teaching a desert survival class and then had to negotiate the icy roadways back home. Only
- [Water Purification Methods with Tony Nester and Outside Magazine](https://www.apathways.com/survival-blog/survival-tips/water-purification-methods-with-tony-nester-and-outside-magazine/) - Click to Play This video on water purification methods was filmed by Outside Magazine editor Joe Spring who accompanied Tony on a Knife-Only Survival Course. There are 11 more videos for viewing at Outside Online which accompany Tony's monthly column on survival. You can also go to https://www.apathways.com for Course listings with Tony's survival training
- [Survival Firestarters- Tony Nester & Outside Mag](https://www.apathways.com/survival-blog/survival-tips/survival-firestarters-tony-nester-outside-mag/) - Click to Play This video on survival firemaking methods was filmed by Outside Magazine editor Joe Spring who accompanied Tony on a Knife-Only Survival Course. There are 11 more videos for viewing at Outside Online which accompany Tony's monthly column on survival. You can also go to https://www.apathways.com for Course listings with Tony's survival training
- [Defiance & a meeting with one of the Bielski sons](https://www.apathways.com/survival-blog/equipment-reviews/defiance-a-meeting-with-one-of-the-bielski-sons/) - Last night I had the rare pleasure of going to a lecture by the son of Zus Bielski (played by Liev Schreiber in the movie Defiance) held in Flagstaff. Zvi Bielski, the son, recounted many stories of growing up around his legendary uncles and father who had all been responsible for the largest rescue of
- [A New Take on the Micro-Survival Kit](https://www.apathways.com/survival-blog/equipment-reviews/a-new-take-on-the-micro-survival-kit/) - Recently I had the good fortune of teaching a survival skills class for the fine folks at U.S. Palm in Phoenix. Owners Rob Anderson and Brandon Finch make some of the finest tactical gear on the market today and one of their staff, Greg Beck, showed his micro-survival kit that he always carries with him.
- [Survival Fires- Tony Nester & Outside Magazine](https://www.apathways.com/survival-blog/survival-tips/survival-fires-tony-nester-outside-magazine/) - Outside Magazine editor Joe Spring who accompanied Tony on a Knife-Only Survival Course. There are 11 more videos for viewing at Outside Online which accompany Tony's monthly column on survival.
- [What's the best multi-tool?](https://www.apathways.com/survival-blog/equipment-reviews/whats-the-best-multi-tool/) - I get this question a lot in my courses. Multi-tools, like knives, are all about personal preference and the nature of the tasks you are undertaking. My primary blade has always been a Swedish Mora but there are times when the various gadgets on a multi-tool are helpful. The one I use the most is
- [Emergency Foods for the Home Pantry](https://www.apathways.com/survival-blog/survival-tips/emergency-foods-for-the-home-pantry/) - Types of Food to Stock Up On I sometimes have people in my survival courses who confide that their emergency food storage consists of 6 months of MREs or a 30-day supply of Ramen Noodles. There’s nothing wrong with having the above chow on hand in limited quantity. I carry a few MREs in my
- [Natural and Improvised Survival Shelter Considerations](https://www.apathways.com/survival-blog/survival-tips/natural-and-improvised-survival-shelter-considerations/) - October Survival Tips In our fieldcourses, we often discuss the importance of the Five "W's" when building a shelter. This applies not only to survival but when car-camping or backpacking. When selecting a campsite or location for a shelter take into account the following factors: 1. Weather. Don't rig up your tarp or lean-to on
- [Updates on Water Purification Methods](https://www.apathways.com/survival-blog/survival-tips/updates-on-water-purification-methods/) - Here is some info I wanted to pass along on water purification. I am rethinking my purification strategies after having a chemist in a class recently who has done extensive testing on all the filters and chemical methods out there for his county’s water treatment facility back East. Through exhaustive studies using E. Coli contaminated
- [9 Meals To Anarchy](https://www.apathways.com/survival-blog/survival-tips/9-meals-to-anarchy/) - The title I picked up while watching an intriguing docu-drama on the History Channel called "After Armageddon." A good show illustrating what a global pandemic might look like and the challenges of life in the years after the event. I am not one for these doom and gloom movies but this show had a panel
- [Five Survival Myths](https://www.apathways.com/survival-blog/survival-tips/five-survival-myths/) - Many readers email me about the survival skills that show up in movies or so-called reality shows. Being involved in educating others over the past 25 years, I thought I’d mention a few myths & misconceptions that have crept into the field of survival. 1) Can you really get water from a cactus? There’s a
- [Bug-Out Gear for Travelers](https://www.apathways.com/survival-blog/equipment-reviews/bug-out-gear-for-travelers/) - Bug-Out Gear for Travelers I travel a great deal in my work as a survival instructor. For much of my that time, I can easily pack up my truck and have enough gear to take care of my needs on the road for a week. At other times, I fly throughout the US or abroad
- [New wilderness survival book series by Tony Nester](https://www.apathways.com/survival-blog/whats-new/new-wilderness-survival-book-series-by-tony-nester/) - I have been busy finishing up two non-fiction survival books which will be released shortly. Also new this month is the release of a boxed set of all four eBooks from my Practical Survival Series which focuses on the skills, gear, and mindset for handling urban and wilderness emergencies. Lastly, I had the recent pleasure
- [A New Survival Book by Tony Nester- Survival Q & A: Practical Solutions for Staying Alive](https://www.apathways.com/survival-blog/whats-new/a-new-survival-book-by-tony-nester-survival-q-a-practical-solutions-for-staying-alive/) - Now available on Amazon Kindle, Nook, Kobo, and other digital platforms Can you really get water in the desert from a solar still? Should you ever attempt to suture a wound, Rambo style, in the backcountry? What is the best treatment for a rattlesnake bite? How do you distinguish cougar tracks from dog tracks? Should
- [The Dangers of Hyponatremia and the Need For Electrolyte Replacement](https://www.apathways.com/survival-blog/survival-tips/the-dangers-of-hyponatremia-and-the-need-for-electrolyte-replacement/) - It's that time of year when things are starting to heat up in our Southwestern Deserts and daily water consumption rates for those of us in the outdoors will only increase. One danger with consuming too much water is Hyponatremia- also called water poisoning or water intoxication. Like heat-exhaustion which results from not enough water
- [Desert Survival Gear & Essential Items](https://www.apathways.com/survival-blog/survival-tips/desert-survival-gear-essential-items/) - Desert Survival Gear and Garb- How to dress for the heat Hats Let’s go top to bottom and start with headwear. A wide-brimmed hat is an essential item for desert travelers unless you want your face to turn into a piece of driftwood. There’s a bevy of types from cowboy to Indiana Jones style explorer
- [Desert Medicine Conference Notes](https://www.apathways.com/survival-blog/survival-links/desert-medicine-conference-notes/) - I had the good fortune of being asked to teach at the Wilderness Medicine Society's Desert Medicine Conference in Tucson last month. In addition to teaching several workshops on basic desert survival, I sat in on lectures by the leading physiologists, MDs, toxiclogogists, and sports-trainers in the world today. Most of these are folks who
- [Distinguishing Cougar from Dog Tracks](https://www.apathways.com/survival-blog/survival-tips/distinguishing-cougar-from-dog-tracks/) - How do you tell the difference between cougar and dog tracks? Two of the most difficult types of animal tracks for beginning trackers to distinguish are cougar and domestic dog. Cougars, also known as mountain lions and pumas, range throughout western North America, Canada, Mexico, and South America. There are even cougar populations
- [Wet-Weather Firemaking: Resinous Wood Rules!](https://www.apathways.com/survival-blog/survival-tips/wet-weather-firemaking-resinous-wood-rules/) - Resinous wood is king in wet-weather. Wood such as pine, spruce, and fir piled up on a fire in wet weather will help to sustain it during a downpour. Look for wood that is saturated with gooey sap. This stuff is impervious to moisture and will ignite even when wet. Avoid hardwoods like oaks, maples,
- [Mantracking Class AAR](https://www.apathways.com/survival-blog/whats-new/mantracking-class-aar/) - This past weekend we hosted a 3-day Mantracking Course in Flagstaff. It was taught by the staff of the renowned David Scott-Donelan School out of Sierra Vista. We had a full house of students, many were former survival students of mine along with several several LEOs present and some of my instructors. The initial phase
- [The Yellow Lifesaver-Emergency Firestarting or How to Start a Fire in Wet Weather](https://www.apathways.com/survival-blog/survival-tips/the-yellow-lifesaver-emergency-firestarting-or-how-to-start-a-fire-in-wet-weather/) - The Yellow Lifesaver If you spend enough time in the backcountry, you will find yourself having to make fire under extreme conditions where it’s a downpour, snowstorm or the risk of hypothermia nipping at your heels. Getting in the habit of always carrying 3 firestarters (Stormproof matches, spark rod and
- [A Real Man](https://www.apathways.com/survival-blog/misc/a-real-man/) - A Real Man One of the pleasures of working with the military special operations community is all of the stories that the guys share around the evening campfire when we’ve finished the day’s teachings. We have one unit in particular that we have been working with for many years and the unit’s NCO,
- [Kindle Release of our books: Surviving a Disaster & The Modern Hunter-Gatherer](https://www.apathways.com/survival-blog/whats-new/kindle-release-of-our-books-surviving-a-disaster-the-modern-hunter-gatherer/) - We now have two of our books up on Amazon Kindle for those who enjoy e-books and will be getting these into Barnes & Noble and Smashwords shortly. Students hanging strips of meat on the jerky rack. It only takes six hours to dry in Arizona. The Modern Hunter-Gatherer: A Practical Guide to Living Off
- [Long-Term Wilderness Living Tips and Thoughts](https://www.apathways.com/survival-blog/survival-tips/long-term-wilderness-living-tips-and-thoughts/) - Lessons learned from life on the trail long-term Having spent extended periods of time ranging from 21-90 days living off the land in wild regions or under primitive conditions (no sleeping bag, tent, stove, firearms, food drops, etc…), I’ve jotted down a few things that were discovered along the way.
- [Quote from Master Woodsman Horace Kephart](https://www.apathways.com/survival-blog/survival-links/quote-from-master-woodsman-horace-kephart/) - “A camper should know for himself how to outfit, how to select and make a camp, how to wield an axe and make proper fires, how to cook, wash, mend, how to travel without losing his course, or what to do when he has lost it; how to trail, hunt, shoot, fish, dress
- [DIY Dog House Plans](https://www.apathways.com/survival-blog/misc/diy-dog-house-plans/) - These sled-dog type shelters do just that and the design is so simple that one can be constructed in under two hours with just a few power tools.
- [Survival for Travelers](https://www.apathways.com/survival-blog/survival-tips/survival-for-travelers/) - This week's article is taken from Tony's reader-driven monthly column on survival at Outside Magazine- you can view the last few years of articles at http://www.outsideonline.com/ - under the Survival Guru (their wording). I travel internationally and wonder how to be prepared for a disaster survival situation? I am thinking of the recent tsunami and
- [Traps & Tools for Living Off the Land](https://www.apathways.com/survival-blog/survival-tips/traps-tools-for-living-off-the-land/) - Is it better to rely on hunting with a rifle or bow or to use traps instead? And should I focus on small game or big game? With regards to food procurement tools, why not use both? This allows you to utilize both a passive and active approach to procuring wild game. Out of the
- [Long-Term Wilderness Living and Grid-Down Tips](https://www.apathways.com/survival-blog/survival-tips/long-term-wilderness-living-and-grid-down-tips/) - Lessons learned from life on the trail long-term Having spent extended periods of time ranging from 21-90 days living off the land in wild regions or under primitive conditions (no sleeping bag, tent, stove, firearms, food drops, etc…), I’ve jotted down a few things that were discovered along the way. Life in the wilds is
- [Some Survival-Related Films to Warm Your Bones](https://www.apathways.com/survival-blog/survival-links/some-survival-related-films-to-warm-your-bones/) - With much of the country deep in the clutches of a brutal winter, I thought I’d toss out a few bushcraft and survival-related flicks to consider while hunkered down on the couch while the howling wind slams down the powder against your abode. Castaway The perfect movie to help fend off cabin-fever. Tom Hanks in
- [Peter Kummerfeldt: A True Master of Survival](https://www.apathways.com/survival-blog/survival-links/peter-kummerfeldt-a-true-master-of-survival/) - In November, I had the great fortune of working once again with master survival instructor Peter Kummerfeldt at a Wilderness Medicine Society conference in Tucson. In addition to being someone who was clearly born to teach, Peter has some of the most extensive global survival experience of anyone I know of in the field. He
- [When You Meet a Bear](https://www.apathways.com/survival-blog/survival-links/when-you-meet-a-bear/) - This article is taken from one of my recent survival columns at Outside Magazine. To read additional articles, visit http://www.outsideonline.com -Many thanks to colleague and friend David Cronenwett for sharing his wealth of backcountry know-how and insight into bears. What's the most dangerous animal in the lower 48? How do I protect myself from
- [Newly updated book, Survival Q & A is now available.](https://www.apathways.com/survival-blog/whats-new/newly-updated-book-survival-q-a-is-now-available/) - This popular Practical Survival book series, Tony delves into the Q & A of survival as it relates to forest, desert, jungle, and urban settings along with the often misunderstood realm of living off the land. 
- [The book- "The Long Walk" now a movie](https://www.apathways.com/survival-blog/equipment-reviews/the-book-the-long-walk-now-a-movie/) - First read this book, "The Long Walk" in the 80s while holed up during a grueling 21-day trek in a canvas tent during howling winter winds in Idaho. The story, which covers a survival march across Siberia, the Gobi Desert, and Tibet, delves into the account of Gulag escapee Slavomir Ravich. Reading the book lessened
- [Cold-Weather Firemaking Challenge or How to Prevent Hypothermia](https://www.apathways.com/survival-blog/survival-tips/cold-weather-firemaking-challenge-or-how-to-prevent-hypothermia/) - Since the majority of hypothermia cases happen in 50 degree F weather around the world and since most lost dayhikers are injured and hypothermic, it pays to build your skills and accompanying trail gear around the fact that you may have reduced motor-skills.
- [SteriPen Water Purification Review](https://www.apathways.com/survival-blog/equipment-reviews/steripen-water-purification-review/) - I have had a Steripen water purification device for several years now and have tested it in various locations during this time. Recently took it on the Costa Rica course last month and put it through a few more trials and it held up well. I have to say this is an excellent product if
- [Rattlesnake Bites](https://www.apathways.com/survival-blog/survival-tips/rattlesnake-bites/) - The following article is an excerpt from Tony's monthly column in Outside Magazine, titled the Survival Guru (their wording). To view the last 14 months of articles, visit http://www.outsideonline.com Beware Rattlers! On nearly every trek and walkabout I've done in the desert Southwest, I have encountered a rattlesnake, especially under and around rockpiles as this
- [What is the best way to melt snow for water?](https://www.apathways.com/survival-blog/survival-tips/what-is-the-best-way-to-melt-snow-for-water/) - This article is taken from Tony Nester's popular monthly column with Outside Magazine. To read more from his "Survival Guru" column, visit http://www.outsideonline.com On overnight winter treks, I always bring a pillowcase that I turn into a snowmelting device later at camp. Simply pack the pillowcase with snow and hang it off a branch near
- [How not to "die of exposure"](https://www.apathways.com/survival-blog/survival-tips/how-not-to-die-of-exposure/) - Hypothermia and Immersion Hypothermia are both serious killers of people in the outdoors each year. Most cases of hypothermia happen in 50 degree F weather and are preventable- dress properly (no cotton!), stay hydrated, and do something about it when you get wet or begin losing dexterity such as build a fire & shelter, get
- [News and Events at Ancient Pathways](https://www.apathways.com/survival-blog/whats-new/news-and-events-at-ancient-pathways/) - It's been quite a while since posting (6 months!) and an extremely busy season teaching throughout the US for government agencies and private groups, editing the Desert Survival DVD (now available), and being immersed in EMT school. Now that things are winding down for the season, I plan to post more often and will be
- [Skeletons on the Zahara- book review](https://www.apathways.com/survival-blog/survival-tips/skeletons-on-the-zahara-book-review/) - Looking for some good survival literature, check out the book by Dean King- "Skeletons on the Zahara". When I was guiding professionally throughout the Southwest for the university, I had a couple from New England who spoke highly of this book. With each bend in the canyon trails we were on, they recounted the tales
- [Women's Outdoor Survival Basics Course](https://www.apathways.com/our-courses/archived-courses/womens-basics-course/) - The class is taught at an introductory level for women who are interested in gaining more confidence in the outdoors along with practical wilderness skills.
- [Walkabout Course](https://www.apathways.com/our-courses/archived-courses/walkabout-course/) - The Walkabout allows you to step back to a simpler way of travel while learning primitive skills along the way. You will have the opportunity to explore the stunning canyons and mountains of the southwest.
- [Traditional Living Skills Course](https://www.apathways.com/our-courses/archived-courses/traditional-living-skills-course/) - Drawing on the fields of archeology, natural history, and primitive survival, students will learn and apply documented aboriginal skills which have been used in the Southwest for thousands of years while living in the wilds. The first 6 days are spent at our basecamp learning traditional skills such as friction firemaking, primitive cooking, plant uses,
- [Traditional Desert Skills and Native American Cultures of the Southwest](https://www.apathways.com/our-courses/archived-courses/traditional-desert-skills/) - Day 1 Introduction to the Southwest and Traditional Skills Arrival in Phoenix and drive north to Flagstaff and our high-desert base camp. Along the way, we will visit Monteczuma's Castle, a magnificent prehistoric site. During the first day, we will also have an introduction to the unique desert ecosystem and life zones on our drive
- [Fundamentals of Tracking](https://www.apathways.com/our-courses/archived-courses/fundamentals-of-tracking/) - This is an introductory class that will cover both animal and mantracking skills. You will learn the basics of track identification, aging prints, interpreting the stories in tracks, gait patterns.
- [Self-Sufficiency Seminar](https://www.apathways.com/our-courses/archived-courses/self-sufficiency-seminar/) - ~ Container gardening: small scale gardening you can do even in the city. ~ An afternoon primer on herbal medicine & salve making. ~ Water purification systems for the home and wilderness. ~ Urban edibles: discover the bounty of free, wild food in your backyard. ~ Putting Meat On The Table: practical trapping methods and
- [Outdoor Safety for Kids (and Parents)](https://www.apathways.com/our-courses/archived-courses/outdoor-safety-for-kids-and-parents/) - Back by popular demand, we are offering our 2-hour workshops on outdoor safety and survival skills for children, ages 6 and up. Held locally in Flagstaff, the workshop will show children what to do if they become lost in the outdoors, how to make a warm survival shelter, discuss wilderness hazards (such as snakes, bears,
- [5 Week Primitive Living Skills Intensive](https://www.apathways.com/our-courses/archived-courses/5-week-primitive-living-skills-intensive/) - This comprehensive survival course delves into the world of primitive technology, hunting & gathering, and long-term self-reliance skills. If you've ever wanted to learn how to live off the land and provide for your needs, then come join us for this hands-on outdoor survival course. Throughout the entire program students will be expected to live
- [Outdoor Survival Course](https://www.apathways.com/our-courses/archived-courses/outdoor-survival-course/) - Join us for two days of hands-on instruction with special guest instructor and renowned survival expert Peter Kummerfeldt.
- [Survival 101](https://www.apathways.com/our-courses/archived-courses/survival-101/) - Ever wonder what to do if you were lost in the wilds and had to spend the night out with little or no gear? If so, then join us for this hands-on course that will cover the skills and mindset for prevailing in a wilderness survival situation.
- [Land Navigation and GPS Course](https://www.apathways.com/our-courses/archived-courses/land-navigation-and-gps-course/) - Learn the basics of orienteering with a map and compass while boosting your confidence in traveling off the beaten path. We will cover compass use, declination, topographic map reading, pacing, walking a straight line, following a bearing, how to select and use a GPS unit, and barehanded navigation using celestial aids. This course is entirely
- [Medicinal and Edible Plants of the Southwest](https://www.apathways.com/our-courses/archived-courses/medicinal-and-edible-plants-of-the-southwest/) - Join us for a week long exploration of medicinal and edible plants of the Colorado Plateau and the Mogollon Rim Country.
- [Mantracking Course](https://www.apathways.com/our-courses/archived-courses/mantracking-course/) - This Fall we will be hosting a 3-day Basic Mantracking Class taught by staff from the renowned Scott-Donelan Tracking School. Whether it is for the military, law enforcement, and search & rescue, tracking is a useful skill-set and this particular course is open to the general public. For the outdoor enthusiast, sportsman, or hunter, the
- [Mammal Tracking Course](https://www.apathways.com/our-courses/archived-courses/mammal-tracking-course/) - This comprehensive, three-day course will provide a solid foundation in the basic principles and field skills involved in tracking animals. Relying on classroom sessions, group activities, and fieldwork, you will gain experience in the following topics: Track I.D., Track Interpretation, Gait Patterns, Aging & Measuring Methods, Following Tracks Over Uneven Surfaces, Scat Analysis, & Plaster
- [Herbal Medicine and Traditional Plant Uses](https://www.apathways.com/our-courses/archived-courses/herbal-medicine-and-traditional-plant-uses/) - This special class is taught by guest instructor and herbalist Mike Masek. The course will cover the most common medicinal plants of North America, how to make tinctures, teas, and salves.
- [Emergency Preparedness Seminar](https://www.apathways.com/our-courses/archived-courses/emergency-preparedness-seminar/) - Join us for this hands-on, informative seminar focusing on how to make your home and lifestyle more self-reliant. With a wealth of topics and instructors to choose from, you will be able to attend a variety of in-depth workshops each day and rotate to different workshops throughout the weekend. ~ Herbal medicine making ~ Backyard
- [Desert Survival Intensive Fieldcourse](https://www.apathways.com/our-courses/archived-courses/desert-survival-intensive-fieldcourse/) - This comprehensive course will offer a solid foundation in the field skills involved in handling a desert survival situation.
- [Desert Survival and Ecology Course](https://www.apathways.com/our-courses/archived-courses/desert-survival-and-ecology-course/) - Explore the many faces of the Mojave Desert in this 1-day course which delves into the skills needed to adapt to and survive in arid regions. Held at Joshua Tree National Park, California, this course will cover survival psychology, sheltermaking, water location & procurement skills, firemaking, signaling for rescue, survival kits, edible & dangerous plants,
- [Desert Survival Basics Course](https://www.apathways.com/our-courses/archived-courses/desert-survival-basics-course/) - This workshop will provide an introduction to the fundamental skills needed for surviving in desert regions and the hazards associated with desert travel. Relying on classroom lecture and slideshows, students will become familiar with desert skills such as emergency shelters, water location, signal mirror practice, overview of heat-related injuries, venomous creatures, and survival kits for
- [Desert Mountain Traditional Skills Course](https://www.apathways.com/our-courses/archived-courses/desert-mountain-traditional-skills-course/) - Join us for a four-week adventure while learning an array of both cold-weather and desert living skills as we travel from the snowcapped mountains in Flagstaff to the sculpted mesas of the Sonoran Desert. Our first two weeks are spent at a rustic cabin in the mountains working on animal tracking & winter ecology, snowshelters
- [Bushcraft Course](https://www.apathways.com/our-courses/archived-courses/bushcraft-course/) - Have you ever felt like walking into the wilderness with a minimum of gear and relying on your skills while foraging and depending on nature‘s resources? This course goes beyond mere survival and shows you the skills needed to live out in the wilds for an extended period while creating what you need from your
- [Bowmaking Course](https://www.apathways.com/our-courses/archived-courses/bowmaking-course/) - Learn how to make a finely crafted wood bow and set of arrows for sport or hunting. This two-day workshop will cover wood selection, carving, tillering and shaping methods, fashioning bowstrings, arrowmaking, and shooting techniques. Held in a heated workshop. Price includes Saturday dinner. This is given as a 2 Day Course. Check the course
- [Blacksmithing, Toolmaking and Woodcraft](https://www.apathways.com/our-courses/archived-courses/blacksmithing-toolmaking-and-woodcraft/) - We are thrilled to announce that we will be hosting bushcraft instructor David Cronenwett of the Wilderness Arts Institute for this hands-on intensive in traditional toolmaking and usage. The first day and a half of this course will be spent making a crooked knife (mocotaugan), hook knife and possibly more. Basic metalworking, green wood carving
- [50-Mile Adventure Trek](https://www.apathways.com/our-courses/archived-courses/50-mile-adventure-trek/) - This unique course will focus on ultralight travel, bushcraft skills, and foraging while we trek cross-country each day relying on land-navigation to locate each night's camp and various water sources along the way. The first day is spent learning map & compass skills such as shooting a bearing, adjusting for declination, and deciphering a topo
- [Advance Survival Trek](https://www.apathways.com/our-courses/archived-courses/advance-survival-trek/) - Graduates of our fieldcourses are eligible for the Advanced Survival Trek. Operating as a group, students navigate each day to a new location and finding shelter and water along the way while relying solely on their survival-kit (included in the cost of the course). Any wild food that is foraged is done so with regards
- [Bill J | Equipped to Survive Forum](https://www.apathways.com/testimonials/bill-j-equipped-to-survive-forum/) - "I wanted to share what a great course I attended this past week, Ancient Pathways Desert Survival Intensive Course near Flagstaff, Arizona. I have been to Special Forces school and learned a thing or two along my 60+ years as a backpacker, military member and mountaineer however, there was much I have never tried or
- [Janet Stone | Producer, NBC News](https://www.apathways.com/testimonials/janet-stone-producer-nbc-news/) - "We had a great time! Thanks to you and your willing participants. We are all very pleased with how the weekend went. This is the type of shoot where we come away with personal gratification and growth in addition to bringing viewers an interesting story." ~ Janet Stone, Producer, NBC News
- [Scott Pasmore | KTVK, Channel 3 News, Phoenix](https://www.apathways.com/testimonials/scott-pasmore-ktvk-channel-3-news-phoenix/) - "If I were stranded in the wilderness I would want to be there with Tony Nester." ~ Scott Pasmore, KTVK, Channel 3 News, Phoenix
- [Gary Ghioto | Arizona Daily Sun](https://www.apathways.com/testimonials/gary-ghioto-arizona-daily-sun/) - "Tony Nester is an outdoor survival expert and a master of primitive technology." ~ Gary Ghioto, Arizona Daily Sun
- [Linda V | Outdoor Education Professor & Primitive Skills Intensive Participant](https://www.apathways.com/testimonials/linda-v-outdoor-education-professor/) - "Your Primitive Skills class was one of the best outdoor experiences I've had. Thank you!" ~ Linda V., Outdoor Education Professor, Primitive Skills Intensive Participant
- [Scott S | History Professor &  Walkabout Participant](https://www.apathways.com/testimonials/scott-s-history-professor-walkabout-participant/) - "Tony, you are an excellent teacher & you model the things you are teaching superbly. Everyone who goes outdoors can benefit from the experiences you provide." ~ Scott S., History Professor, Walkabout Participant
- [Becky L | Outdoor Survival Class Participant](https://www.apathways.com/testimonials/becky-l-outdoor-survival-class-participant/) - "I was astounded by how many skills we had covered by mid-day and the class was only half over! This has been extremely valuable." ~ Becky L., Outdoor Survival Class Participant
- [Bill Downey](https://www.apathways.com/guest-instructors/bill-downey/) - Wherever his opportunities take him, Downey strives to blend his passion for teaching, for being in wild places, and for remote medicine and survival skills.
- [Mike Masek | Herbalist](https://www.apathways.com/guest-instructors/mike-masek-herbalist/) - Mike Masek is a wilderness skills instructor, herbalist, and ethnobotanist living in Flagstaff, Arizona.
- [2 Critical Outdoor Survival Tips | Video](https://www.apathways.com/survival-blog/survival-tips/2-critical-outdoor-survival-tips-video/) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ko8tN4Zwi2Q 2 Critical Outdoor Survival Tips A discussion on how people get lost in the first place and the two key things every desert hiker should do before leaving home. Running Time: 5:35 Published: 10/24/09
- [Equipping Your Vehicle For Roadside Survival, Part 2 | Video](https://www.apathways.com/survival-blog/survival-tips/equipping-your-vehicle-for-roadside-survival-part-2-video/) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9nxeaqKKmaM Equipping Your Vehicle For Roadside Survival, Part 2 Part two of a program on the essential survival gear to carry in your vehicle in case you break down or become stranded in the heat or cold. Running Time: 7:03 | Published: 10/16/12
- [Equipping Your Vehicle For Roadside Survival, Part 1 | Video](https://www.apathways.com/survival-blog/survival-tips/equipping-your-vehicle-for-roadside-survival-part-1-video/) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qulYfn8f-ls Equipping Your Vehicle For Roadside Survival, Part 1 Part one of a program on the essential survival gear to carry in your vehicle in case you break down or become stranded in the heat or cold. Running Time: 10:57 | Published: 01/11/10
- [Water Purification | Video](https://www.apathways.com/survival-blog/survival-tips/water-purification-video/) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SkTGxsZEza4 Water Purification Learn about water treatment methods to make sure that the water you are drinking is safe. Drinking water is essential for survival. Running Time: 3:24 | Published: 11/25/09
- [Food from Prickly Pear Cactus | Video](https://www.apathways.com/survival-blog/survival-tips/food-from-prickly-pear-cactus-video/) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fpdO3_m8So8 Food from Prickly Pear Cactus An informal talk on using prickly pear fruit for food. Running Time: 4:51 | Published: 01/11/10
- [Tarp Shelters for Coping with Shade & Hunger | Video](https://www.apathways.com/survival-blog/survival-tips/tarp-shelters-for-coping-with-shade-hunger-video/) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BMzwUcu0BFg Tarp Shelters for Coping with Shade & Hunger The basics of constructing a field-expedient shelter in the desert. Running Time: 6:32 | Published: 10/16/12
- [Survival Fires, Part 1 | Video](https://www.apathways.com/survival-blog/survival-tips/survival-fires-part-1-video/) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Mmu5eUuIps Survival Fires, Part 1 with Tony Nester & Outside Magazine Learn the best method for wet-weather firestarting, what materials are best to get it going, and the three critical firemaking tools to always carry with you. Running Time: 3:33 | Published: 11/25/09
- [Survival Fires, Part 2 | Video](https://www.apathways.com/survival-blog/survival-tips/survival-fires-part-2-video/) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WqHSUzzdUVk Survival Fires, Part 2 with Tony Nester & Outside Magazine Learn the best method for wet-weather firestarting, what materials are best to get it going, and the three critical firemaking tools to always carry with you. Running Time: 3:13 | Published: 11/25/09
- [Ancient Pathways Reading List](https://www.apathways.com/survival-blog/survival-links/ancient-pathways-reading-list/) - Many students on our courses ask about a reading list that covers the basic areas of study such as bushcraft, tracking, trapping, and the unique natural history of the Southwest.
- [Surviving an Unexpected Night in the Desert](https://www.apathways.com/survival-blog/survival-tips/surviving-night-in-the-desert/) - Each year, there are numerous stories about lost hikers or hunters in the desert. Many of these tragedies are preventable and involve a little preparation on the front end coupled with a dose of common sense while on the trail.
- [Surviving in the Land of Little Water](https://www.apathways.com/survival-blog/survival-tips/the-land-of-little-water/) - The desert can be an unforgiving place for a stranded hiker. Here are a few tips to help beat the heat and handle an unexpected emergency in the wilds. This article originally appeared in Backpacker Magazine.
- [When Life is Reduced to Hours or How To FIND WATER IN THE DESERT](https://www.apathways.com/survival-blog/survival-tips/find-water-in-the-desert/) - Life in arid regions like the Southwest revolves around one key element- that inescapable requirement that no person can avoid or overcome: the need for Water. If there's one rule to remember about the desert it's that you can't live long without water.
- [Desert Garb and Survival Gear for the Southwest](https://www.apathways.com/survival-blog/survival-tips/desert-garb-and-survival-gear/) - by Tony Nester, Survival Instructor Hats Let's go top to bottom and start with headwear. A wide-brimmed hat is an essential item for desert travelers unless you want your face to turn into a piece of driftwood. There's a bevy of types from cowboy to Indiana Jones style explorer hats. I have bounced back and
- [Bushcraft Skills a Competent Woodsmen Should Know For Long-Term Wilderness Living](https://www.apathways.com/survival-blog/survival-tips/bushcraft-skills/) - by Tony Nester, Survival Instructor How to make a fire in any weather (wind, snow, rain,) using modern firemaking devices Be proficient with a knife, ax, and saw How to dress properly and understand the insulative values of different garments and footwear! How to handle common backcountry injuries and deal with trauma How to construct
- [Orienteering Training Courses](https://www.apathways.com/our-courses/military-courses/orienteering-training-courses/) - Our Land Navigation courses will teach students the basics of orienteering with a map and compass while improving backcountry travel skills and lostproofing.
- [Desert Survival Training Courses](https://www.apathways.com/our-courses/military-courses/desert-survival-training-courses/) - Our Desert Survival Courses are designed to provide in-depth coverage of the skills needed to adapt to and survive in arid regions.

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- [Welcome](https://www.apathways.com/) - Experientially-based courses in Wilderness Survival, Primitive Skills, and Bushcraft since 1989. Our approach is light on lecture and heavy on the application of practical skills.
- [Handmade Products](https://www.apathways.com/handmade-products/) - Handmade wooden kuksas carved using green woodworking techniques while employing sloyd knives, Mora knives, and Gransfors Bruks axes.
- [About Our Instructors](https://www.apathways.com/about-us/) - Tony Nester has been involved in the field of primitive technology and outdoor survival skills since 1986. Taking survival classes from Ancient Pathways will teach what you need to survive in the wilderness.
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- [Our Courses](https://www.apathways.com/our-courses/) - If you are looking to take a survival or outdoor wilderness skills class, Ancient Pathways has the perfect course for you. We provide a wide range of survival courses that will provide you with the skills to survive in almost any situation.
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- [Our Classroom](https://www.apathways.com/our-classroom-northern-arizona/) - The American Southwest is a remarkable landscape. Ancient Pathways teaches our survival courses in Flagstaff, Moab, Colorado, and other natural places of wonder.
- [Privacy Policy](https://www.apathways.com/privacy-policy/) - Who we are: Our website addresses are: www.apathways.com www.bushcraftandsurvivalgear.com www.bushcraftgearbooks.com www.desertsurvivalskills.com www.diamondcreekpress.com www.survivalbushcraftbooks.com www.survivalskillsandtactics.com www.urbanskills.net www.gearforsurvival.net What personal data we collect and why we collect it? We collect contact information on those that signup for a course, purchase any of our survival gear, fill out a form on our website, and signup for our newsletters
- [Customized Survival Courses](https://www.apathways.com/our-courses/customized-survival-courses/) - We can design a program to fit your travel plans and interests. We have conducted tailor-made survival programs for individuals, corporation and military units, and school groups.
- [Homepage - Bottom Section](https://www.apathways.com/homepage/homepage-bottom-section/) - All outdoor survival courses are instructed by Tony Nester and his staff. Tony has been involved in the outdoors his entire life and began his survival training in 1985. He has practiced his skills in the deserts, mountains, jungles, and sub-arctic and is a sought-after instructor in North America. Our survival and bushcraft courses are
- [In the Media](https://www.apathways.com/about-us/in-the-media/) - Ancient Pathways has had lots of articles written about our services and has had great feedback from those that take our courses. This page provides you with what people have said about our services.
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- [About Our Courses](https://www.apathways.com/our-courses/about-our-courses/) - Many things go into making an incredible wilderness experience at Ancient Pathways and you'll find all the technical information on our survival field courses listed on our site.
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