Prepared to Survive
On the trail, in the woods, or on a mountainside, you should always expect one thing: the unexpected. It can happen anytime to anyone, from the most casual hiker to the most experienced outdoors person.ARE YOU PREPARED TO SURVIVE?You will be after viewing this remarkable DVD series, which will give you the essential knowledge and skills that could save your life.Hosted by Gretchen Cordy, a former Air Force survival instructor and nationally recognized from her appearance on "Survivor," this 2-DVD set offers practical information from experts who have faced wilderness survival situations.Step by step, you’ll learn everything from signaling and fire-building to prioritizing tasks to thinking clearly in stressful situations. You’ll find these DVDs to be among the most valuable pieces of outdoor equipment you own.Produced in widescreen on location in Arizona, North Carolina, Tennessee, Utah, Washington and Wyoming, the program is organized into three sections:1. Basic Concepts  62 minutesIntroductionThe Will to SurviveSurvival StressesImprovisationPreparing for the OutdoorsSurvival Priorities2. In-Depth Topics  58 minutesShelterFireWaterSignaling3. Bonus Materials  54 minutesBasic First-AidCreating a Survival KitKnots and LashingsChoosing a KnifeStories from a Park RangerScenicsProduction PhotosThe information is presented in a conversational and friendly manner by outdoor experts Gretchen Cordy, Doug Ritter, Rich Johnson and Buck Tilton.