Learn a winter survival skill – book review: ‘Snow Caves For Fun and Survival’

I have helped build snow caves as emergency shelters in the past, and didn’t think they were particularly effective. But that was before I read “Snow Caves For Fun and Survival” and tried out the book’s techniques. by Leon Pantenburg A group of Boy Scouts and volunteers were on our annual winter survival skills training …

Worth reading: John Ransom’s Andersonville Diary provides survival guide

What does it take to survive? What are the rules of survival in an emergency situation or disaster? Most experts agree that the psychological aspect is more important than anything else. Here are some thoughts from a Civil War survival expert. by Leon Pantenburg Andersonville was one of many horrific Civil War prisons. You need …

Book Review: ‘Snow Caves For Fun and Survival’

I have helped build snow caves as emergency shelters in the past, and didn’t think they were particularly effective. But that was before I read “Snow Caves For Fun and Survival” and tried out the book’s techniques. by Leon Pantenburg A group of Boy Scouts and volunteers were on our annual winter survival skills training …

Book Review: Deep Survival – Who Lives, Who Dies, and Why

Home   I read “Deep Survival: Who Lives, Who Dies, And Why” by Lawrence Gonzales, in a few marathon sessions. The fast-paced accounts of real life survival situations are mesmerizing. It’s a good survival mindset read and I couldn’t help wondering what I might do in some of the situations. by Leon Pantenburg Check out these prices …