Tag: escape

The best natural hot spring escapes in the US

There are plenty of benefits for physical and mental health from soaking in a natural hot spring. Better than any hot tub, spa center, or…

How to escape from quicksand

Although TV shows represent quicksand as something truly terrifying and deadly, the fact of the matter is that it’s not. Sure, it can be tough…

How to survive house and forest fires

When you are trying to survive in dangerous circumstances, a fire can be your lifesaver because it helps you stay warm, safe, and cook food.…

Top 5 epic off-road escapes in North America

You’ve got a great set of wheels and you’re dying to put them to the test? Normal roads and highways don’t do it for you?…

Quicksand is not a myth – What you need to know to stay safe

Peter Brandon

I had just finished rappelling out of a sandstone slot canyon in Utah, and now I had to make the long trek back to the…

Escaped from a Japanese Camp: McLaren had to remove his own appendix in the jungle

This is an amazing story of survival, tenacity and overcoming all the odds in doing what needed to be done. I sit here in the…

Freeplay Magazine Announces New Women’s Mountain Bike Program

This is one for our Women readers and a great opportunity to get involved in Mountain biking, or if you’re already interested in the sport to…

Bug-Out Barrel for a Family of Four

This is another example of an outdoor survival kit for those times when you need to evacuate in a hurry or you need some emergency…