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Kokatat Supplies Team Attempting to Complete Historic Arctic Expedition

by Outdoor Hub April 27, 2012
Kokatat Supplies Team Attempting to Complete Historic Arctic Exped

In 1895, Norwegian explorer Fridtjof Nansen abandoned his plan to reach the North Pole by ship and headed for the pole by dog sled.  Nansen didn’t make it to the pole, but his journey and safe return became one of the poles most epic tales. Nansen’s plan had he reached the North Pole was to head for Spitsbergen, the only [...]

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Jet-Fuelled Toyota Hilux Conquers The Antarctic

by Outdoor Hub April 2, 2012
Jet-Fuelled Toyota Hilux Conquers The Antarctic

Hilux, already renowned for its ability to overcome extreme challenges, started a new chapter in the history of polar exploration, covering over 70,000 km across one of the coldest and most hostile environments in the world. The highlight of the Antarctic programme was a double trans-continental crossing, organised by Extreme World Races. A new world [...]

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The Feeling of Elation Some Antarctic Explorers Get from a Candy Bar

by Outdoor Hub Reporters March 29, 2012
The Feeling of Elation Some Antarctic Explorers Get From a Candy Bar

If you were to take three month expedition to the south pole, I bet you would be elated, to say the least, when you find a stash of candy and other tasty goodies you forgot you squirreled away weeks ago. That’s exactly how the quirky explorer Aleksander Gamme from Norway felt when discovered what goodies [...]

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Innovative Snowboard Transforms Into Skis and Packs Survival Gear

by Outdoor Hub Reporters March 27, 2012
Snowboard Transforms Into Skis and Packs Survival Gear

The guys at Signal Snowboards are some of the most creative people in the business.  They are responsible the iShred, a snow board with a built-in MP3 player– for those of you who want to bring your iPod out on the slopes by can’t be bothered to put it into your pocket. Now they bring you [...]

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Dropped: Project Alaska Two-Hour Season Finale Mar. 27 on Sportsman Channel

by Outdoor Hub March 21, 2012
Dropped: Project Alaska Two-Hour Season Finale Mar. 27 on Sportsman Channel

Brothers Chris and Casey Keefer’s amazing 28-day Alaska survival expedition comes to a close with a special two-hour finale of Dropped: Project Alaska on Tuesday, March 27 beginning at 9 pm ET exclusively on Sportsman Channel A Sportsman Channel original production, Dropped: Project Alaska presented by Realtree, has been engaging viewers with the Keefers’ experience [...]

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New York DEC Advises Backcountry Visitors to be Prepared for Winter Conditions Throughout Most of the Adirondacks

by Outdoor Hub March 1, 2012

Visitors to the backcountry of the Adirondacks should be prepared and have proper clothing and equipment for snow, ice and cold the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) advised today. “Now that snows have arrived in the Adirondacks, winter recreationist can take advantage of all that the Park has to offer,” said DEC [...]

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Howle’s Hints: Starting Fires in Cold Weather

by John Howle February 24, 2012
Howle’s Hints: Starting Fires in Cold Weather

Getting a fire going on a cold, winter day is a priority. In a survival situation, it is critical. Keeping a stock of strike-anywhere matches in dry storage with you at all times is a first consideration when going afield. For a convenient match safe, a 16-gauge spent shotgun shell slides snugly into a 12-gauge [...]

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How To Stay Warm When Camping in the Winter

by Agnieszka Spieszny September 20, 2011
How To Stay Warm When Camping in the Winter

Warm summer months draw regular folks out into the woods, to a creek or canyon to sleep underneath the stars warm and comfortable in the North American summer heat. For some, camping should not be limited to days above 65 degrees. If you’re tempted to brave the cold nights and brisk days of fall and [...]

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Sportsman Channel Showcases the True Test of Survival with Dropped: Project Alaska Presented by Realtree Outdoors

by Outdoor Hub August 31, 2011
Sportsman Channel Showcases the True Test of Survival with Dropped: Project Alaska Presented by Realtree Outdoors

New Berlin, WI – (September 1, 2011)– Enter the minds of Chris and Casey Keefer as they set out to survive 30 days in Alaska’s backcountry in the Sportsman Channel original production, Dropped: Project Alaska presented by Realtree®. The Keefers will be dropped today on a river in a remote part of Alaska where they [...]

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How To Stay Safe When Ice Fishing

by Pursue The Outdoors June 28, 2011

Falling through the ice into frigid water is the type of experience you don’t soon forget. Even if it’s just a pant leg through an ½ inch of pond ice the feeling of cold water rushing against your skin can give anyone reason to panic. And, since it’s usually cold outside when there is ice [...]

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Crossing Rivers and Streams

by Survive The Outdoors June 24, 2011

Crossing streams and rivers can be very dangerous if you don’t know what you’re doing. They may be shallow or deep, slow or fast moving, narrow or wide. Before you try to cross a river or stream, develop a good plan. Your first step is to look for a high place from which you can [...]

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How To Use Lotion To Stay Warm In The Winter

by Outdoor Hub Fans June 21, 2011

When the time comes to venture out in the cold this winter, take a page from the women and help stay warm on those cold winter excursions. Most men are unfamiliar with lotion, sticking with a razor, toothbrush, and bar of soap as their only hygienic accessories, but lotion has a definite added benefit for outdoorsman in [...]

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Extreme Outdoor Adventures: Antarctica

by Skinny Moose June 17, 2011
Extreme Outdoor Adventures: Antarctica

Taking down grizzlies in the wild not hardcore enough for you? Try this: For you extremists out there I have a new vacation for you next November. If you think you have the icicles to take on cold weather, then how about venturing down to Antarctica during November. Oh, by the way, for us Northern [...]

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How To Use Water Efficiently

by Survive The Outdoors June 2, 2011

Water is your biggest need when trying to survive in the sea or in any environment. You can live for ten days or more with just water alone. You must follow certain steps to make sure your water supply lasts as long as you need it to and even longer. When you drink water, moisten [...]

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How To Survive in Cold Conditions at Sea

by Survive The Outdoors June 2, 2011

Getting lost at sea can already be an extreme emergency at its own, but adding cold weather conditions in the mix does not help. There are some procedures that you should follow for cold conditions at sea. Put on an antiexposure suit. If unavailable, put on any extra clothing available. Keep clothes loose and comfortable. [...]

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How To Survive at Sea in a Raft

by Outdoor Hub June 2, 2011

Surviving at sea can be very difficult in many different situations. Follow these steps if in the open sea while on a raft. Check the physical condition of all on board. Give first aid if necessary. Take seasickness pills if available. The best way to take these pills is to place them under the tongue [...]

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How To Swim in The Open Sea

by Survive The Outdoors June 2, 2011

The following are the best swimming strokes during a survival situation: Dog paddle. This stroke is excellent when clothed or wearing a life jacket. Although slow in speed, it requires very little energy. Breaststroke. Use this stroke to swim underwater, through oil or debris, or in rough seas. It is probably the best stroke for [...]

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How to Survive The Open Seas, Precautionary Measures

by Survive The Outdoors June 2, 2011

When out on the open seas you can face many different weather conditions that you need to be prepared for. To keep the weather and environmental hazards from being a serious problem, you must first take precautionary measures as soon as possible. You must not only protect yourself from the immediate reactions of the weather, [...]

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How To Find Safe Drinking And Cooking Water In Cold Weather Environments

by Survive The Outdoors June 2, 2011

Having access to safe water is essential for survival and camping. There are many sources of water in the arctic and subarctic. Your location and the season of the year will determine where and how you obtain water. Water sources in arctic and subarctic regions are more sanitary than in other regions due to the [...]

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How To Maintain Hygiene In Cold Weather Environments

by Survive The Outdoors June 2, 2011

Hygiene is essential to maintaining health. Although it might be difficult to stay clean in wintery environments, it is crucial to maintaining health. Although washing yourself may be impractical and uncomfortable in a cold environment, you must do so. Washing helps prevent skin rashes that can develop into more serious problems. In some situations, you [...]

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