Survival begins before the actual emergency. So here are some terrific resources to consider.
| Website | Description |
|---|---|
| Animated Knots | One fundamentally important, but often overlooked skill, is being able to tie even just a few knots quickly and almost without thinking. Here is a terrific resource to help you learn. |
| National Weather Service | No flash or hyperbole, just great weather data for a safer outdoor adventure. |
| USGS Water Resources | Before your next water adventure, be sure that you make the most basic, but most overlooked, safety provision by checking river speeds. |
| My Topo | Make your own custom, waterproof, tear-proof map that won’t burn a hole in your wallet or purse. This is a hidden gem of a outdoor resource. |
| Magnetic-Declination | Improve the accuracy and safety of your navigating by find finding the magnetic declination of any location on Earth. |
| Wilderness Medical Society | A great resource for healthcare and outdoor professionals in how to best function and treat patients in austere or remote locations. |
| 3 Rivers Outdoor Company | If you live in the Pittsburgh area, we strongly encourage you to visit 3ROC — the region’s only independent outdoor gear shop — for all of your equipment, apparel, and rental needs. |