winter survival challenge

Hypothermia

• body temperature is below 35
• exposure temperatures under 10
• immersion in cold water of less 20
• may not be aware of their need for medical attention.
• the normal human body temperature is around 37

Fire Building

• Tinder catches the initial spark from the ignition source and transfers it to the kindling. If the kindling is damp or wet, the tinder must burn long enough to dry out the kindling.
• You can turn dry sticks and pieces of bark into powdery tinder with a knife.

Shelter

• To build the wedge tarp shelter, stake down two corners of the tarp into the wind (not opposing corners). Then tie up a line to the center of the opposite side of the tarp. Tie the remaining two corners down toward the ground. Use more cord and a less steep angle for open wings and better ventilation.

Food

• It is essential to understand where to find survival food, even food is the least pressing wilderness survival need. With plenty of water and a comfortable resting place, most of us can live many weeks without food.
• food is important for your mental and emotional state, as well as a source of energy and to maintain a normal body temperature.

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