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“Five Seconds”
A simple five second habit can dramatically improve your navigation awareness and reduce the chances of becoming disoriented.…
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Not Lost, Just Exposed
Most people imagine survival situations beginning with someone becoming lost in the wilderness. In reality, many begin with…
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Ember to Flame – Part 2
Welcome to Hoagy’s Ember to Flame series, focusing on practical ways to create fire without matches or lighters.…
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Ember to Flame – Part 1
Welcome to Hoagy’s Ember to Flame series, focusing on practical ways to create fire without matches or lighters.…
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Signal for survival: Make yourself an abnormality
Good signalling is not about luck. It is about understanding how rescuers detect abnormalities and using that knowledge…
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Why Rescuers Don’t Search for You
Understanding how rescuers detect abnormalities can change how you think about survival. They are not looking for you.…
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It’s an Unexpected Overnight
Choosing a Location Shadows are getting longer. A weather system is blowing in. Foraging has left you tired…
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Resilience during adversity – being prepared for life.
Resilience – Being Prepared Matters. Everyone has skills, but not everyone has the same skills. For every skill…
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The Way of the Road
Whether you’re on a Saskatchewan grid road or winding mountain pass, good navigation comes from awareness and simple,…
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When Fun Meets the Unexpected – Survival Skills Matter
Many people head into situations not expecting poor outcomes – and this mindset can leave them in dangerous…
Hoagy
Devin “Hoagy” King is a highly experienced outdoor survival instructor and former Search and Rescue trainer based in Saskatchewan, whose work is rooted in real-world response and practical field experience. Drawing on years in emergency services, including search and rescue and firefighting, he has built Hoagy’s Outdoor Survival Skills to focus on calm decision-making, adaptability, and foundational skills such as firecraft, shelter, and navigation. His approach emphasizes hands-on, scenario-based training that moves beyond theory, helping individuals and organizations develop the confidence and capability to manage unexpected outdoor situations effectively.
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