Wilderness Survival Skills That Could Save Your Life When You’re Lost, Injured, or Stranded with Tim MacWelch, Advanced Survival Training (Ep 71, Part 1)

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Could your outdoor adventure turn into a survival situation? In this eye-opening conversation with wilderness expert Tim MacWelch of Advanced Survival Training, we dive into the essential skills and knowledge that could mean the difference between life and death when venturing into Virginia's beautiful but sometimes unforgiving wilderness.

Tim shares critical insights about why even experienced hikers and outdoor enthusiasts can find themselves in trouble, including unexpected weather changes, injuries, becoming lost, or accidents that can escalate quickly.
The conversation takes a practical turn as Tim addresses listener questions about survival priorities that help you focus on what matters most in an emergency.

Whether you're a casual day hiker or seasoned adventurer, this conversation delivers practical wisdom that makes the outdoors safer for everyone. Let’s Go!
Join us next week for part 2 when Tim answers more of your questions about wilderness survival skills, such as how to find shelter and make a fire, and snake bite care. You won’t want to miss an exciting giveaway Tim is offering my listeners.

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Chapters

1. Wilderness Survival Skills That Could Save Your Life When You’re Lost, Injured, or Stranded with Tim MacWelch, Advanced Survival Training (Ep 71, Part 1) (00:00:00)

2. Wilderness Survival Skills Intro (00:00:24)

3. Virginia Association for Parks Annual Conference (00:01:21)

4. Why do we need wilderness survival skills? (00:03:42)

5. What situations might someone encounter that would require survival skills? (00:04:26)

6. Key preventative measures someone should take before heading outside (00:06:39)

7. Who to call when someone gets lost (00:08:18)

8. Virginia State Parks Spring Interpretive Programs (00:10:24)

9. What to have in your pack as you prepare to go outside (00:11:58)

10. What should be in yoru first aid kit (00:13:18)

11. Keep Going First Aid kits promo (00:18:11)

12. Rule of Threes for Survival (00:19:00)

13. Advice about getting lost (00:23:41)

14. How to find water in dry months (00:27:44)

15. How to find fresh water in the Tidewater region (00:29:13)

16. How to forage for food (00:31:21)

17. How much food do we need to pack? (00:33:55)

18. Register for an outdoor course with Tim MacWelch! (00:38:11)

19. Send me a message and join the newsletter! (00:38:48)