You’ve tasted the benefits of map and compass work and explored how useful they can be, but what if for some reason you don't have them? Learning and practicing natural navigation is always an option though and beyond being handy in a survival situation it can also help connect us with a deeper understanding of the land. We'll look at a variety of ways to find the cardinal directions using wind, stars, insects, our closest star (the sun), and more, along with reviewing basic compass use and how to improvise one if you have the right materials on hand!
About Jessie
A former USAF S.E.R.E. Specialist (Survival, Evasion, Resistance, and Escape), Jessie Krebs has felt a strong connection with wild places since her childhood in Michigan. After the military she pursued a BA in educational psychology, directed team building courses, and worked in wilderness therapy for over a decade. She now runs a survival school based out of the Denver area and is enjoying teaching global survival skills to folks that actually want to learn them for a change! A survivor of childhood abuse she finds the outdoors to be healing and empowering, and thus enjoys encouraging others to explore it safely and with confidence.
About Jessie
A former USAF S.E.R.E. Specialist (Survival, Evasion, Resistance, and Escape), Jessie Krebs has felt a strong connection with wild places since her childhood in Michigan. After the military she pursued a BA in educational psychology, directed team building courses, and worked in wilderness therapy for over a decade. She now runs a survival school based out of the Denver area and is enjoying teaching global survival skills to folks that actually want to learn them for a change! A survivor of childhood abuse she finds the outdoors to be healing and empowering, and thus enjoys encouraging others to explore it safely and with confidence.