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Survival in the mountains. What I learnt about survival whilst backpacking in the Brecon Beacons. Jude Price. Water. Collecting water from a clear stream in a bottle. Putting the filter in the bottle. Pumping water through the filter. Food. We took all our food with us.
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Survival in the mountains What I learnt about survival whilst backpacking in the Brecon Beacons. Jude Price
Water Collecting water from a clear stream in a bottle Putting the filter in the bottle. Pumping water through the filter
Food We took all our food with us. Cooking meat balls. Boil in the bag. Tasty tea Porridge for breakfast
Keeping Dry and Warm A tent keeps us dry A sleeping bag to keep warm
Emergency Shelter A survival bag for emergencies, like getting lost.
Spare clothes My brother fell in a stream and got cold and wet. He had to put on his spare clothes.
Finding our way Using a map and compass so we don’t get lost
Cairns mark the path Very helpful when it’s misty!
Getting help in an emergency I carry a whistle to call for help A VHF radio for places where a mobile phone doesn’t work