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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…
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Your first 72 hours matter the most in survival
Knowing what to do in the first moments of an emergency situation can make the difference between a…
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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