Wilderness Survival Skills That Could Save Your Life When You’re Lost, Injured, or Stranded with Tim MacWelch, Advanced Survival Training (Ep 71, Part 2)

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Could your outdoor adventure turn into a survival situation? In this eye-opening conversation with wilderness expert Tim MacWelch of Advanced Survival Training, we dive into the essential skills and knowledge that could mean the difference between life and death when venturing into Virginia's beautiful but sometimes unforgiving wilderness.

Tim shares critical insights about why even experienced hikers and outdoor enthusiasts can find themselves in trouble, including unexpected weather changes, injuries, becoming lost, or accidents that can escalate quickly.
The conversation takes a practical turn as Tim addresses listener questions about survival priorities that help you focus on what matters most in an emergency.

Whether you're a casual day hiker or seasoned adventurer, this conversation delivers practical wisdom that makes the outdoors safer for everyone. Let’s Go!
This is Part 2 of a two-part episode.

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Chapters

1. Wilderness Survival Skills That Could Save Your Life When You’re Lost, Injured, or Stranded with Tim MacWelch, Advanced Survival Training (Ep 71, Part 2) (00:00:00)

2. Wilderness Survival Skills Intro (00:00:25)

3. Virginia Association for Parks Annual Conference (00:01:25)

4. How to find shelter (00:02:19)

5. Hot stones (00:05:05)

6. How to make a fire with more/less smoke (00:08:01)

7. Snake bite care (00:10:39)

8. Virginia State Parks Spring Interpretive Programs (00:16:46)

9. The most dangerous myth/misconception about wildness survival (00:18:22)

10. Using the Ten Essentials (00:19:44)

11. Keep Going First Aid kits promo (00:22:26)

12. Upcoming courses by Advanced Survival Training (00:23:18)

13. Giveaway! (00:26:06)

14. How to connect with Tim MacWelch (00:28:42)

15. One piece of gear Tim can't live without (00:29:20)