#47 Obtaining vs. Retaining Skills BIG Difference

#47 Obtaining vs. Retaining Skills BIG Difference

Author: Nature Reliance Media January 16, 2021 Duration: 8:51

There is a significant and important distinction between a person that obtains skills and one who retains them.  Take it a step further and you get into the territory of skills that are retained and then utilized under stress.  In this podcast, Craig looks at the landscape of outdoor skills obtainment, what it looks like, and how to navigate where you need to be so that you can retain skills for your use. 

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The Nature Reliance Podcast from Nature Reliance Media is for anyone whose curiosity is sparked by a forest trail or a star-filled sky. It moves beyond simple how-to guides, though you’ll certainly hear practical wisdom on bushcraft and finding your way without a GPS. The conversations here weave together the hands-on skills of wilderness living with a deeper, scientific understanding of the natural world. You might find yourself learning about animal behavior one week and the principles of sustainable outdoor ethics the next. This podcast sits at a unique crossroads, appealing to the hobbyist angler, the weekend hiker, the dedicated survivalist, and the amateur naturalist all at once. It’s built on the idea that true reliance comes from knowledge-not just knowing how to make a fire, but understanding the ecosystem that provides the tinder. Episodes feature voices with real dirt-under-the-fingernails experience, offering stories and insights that make the wilderness feel less like a challenge to conquer and more like a complex, fascinating home to comprehend. Listening feels like a thoughtful conversation after a long day on the trail, one that leaves you better prepared and more connected to the landscape around you.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 140

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Podcast Episodes
#69 Hiker Rescued After Lost for Five Days [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 45:44
In this podcast, Tracy and Craig dive into another current news article about a day hiker that got lost and eventually rescued after five days in the wilderness. They discuss and break down the article to dispel some of…
#68 Day hikers are most vulnerable in hiking situations [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 50:53
In this podcast, Tracy and Craig dive into another news article that looks at some interesting stats on day hikers and why they (might be you) are most likely the ones to have trouble in the outdoors. Great article on Na…
#67 Average American Thinks They can Survive Two Weeks in the Wild. [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:01:01
In this article, Tracy AND Craig are back together to discuss an article and stats from a recent news article. Some of it is good information, others parts....not so much. Listen in as these two experienced outdoorsmen s…
#66 The Legend of Timpanogos [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 18:20
Craig recently led a tracking course in Utah and, as you would expect, picked up some great local history from there. He shares a great story in this podcast. Website this story was taken from: https://www.nps.gov/tica/l…
#65 Sasquatch or No Sasquatch?  Craig Offers Insight. [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 14:48
Bigfoot, Sasquatch, Skunk Ape this mythical creature goes by many names. Craig offers some surprising insight on how he feels about it (and shares a personal experience).Let us know what you think by sending us a message…
#64 Odysseus of the Frontier [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 36:28
In this podcast, Craig shares some insight into the goings-on of Christopher Gist. Gist is not well known in history books but was well known during his time as an able long-hunter and man of strong ethics. Craig was rea…
#63 The Story of the Emerald Lizard [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 14:45
In this podcast, Craig tells the story of the emerald lizard. One of the moralistic stories with a twist, to help us learn some great lessons. It is about a young homesteader on the early frontier who finds himself with…
#62 Shining Eyes [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 10:45
Tracy delivers another 1800's newspaper article on the then-practice technique of hunting by shining eyes. Let us know what you think by sending us a message: podcast@naturereliance.org =====Follow us at www.naturerelian…
#61 Military Analysis for Everyday Land Navigation [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 18:40
This podcast takes us down the trail using land navigation in a manner typically only used by high-speed military intelligence analysts. Let us know what you think by sending us a message: podcast@naturereliance.org ====…
#60 Missing Land Navigation Skills Lead to Tragedy [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 16:18
Listen in as Craig shares a real-life story of the tragedy of Geraldine Largay. He also shares some tips after the story on how to utilize Land Nav skills to keep yourself safe in the outdoors. Let us know what you think…