In this podcast, Craig shares a lifetime of experience distilled down so easily understood and usable information on tracking and why it will change ALL your outdoor experiences.Let us know what you think by sending us a message:  podcast@naturereliance.org  =====Follow us at www.naturereliance.org =====Support:Book Craig mentioned in the podcast: Mammal Tracks and Sign by Mark ElbrochShop our affiliation companies by obtaining discount codes here Subscribe to our newsletter for Giveaways, HUGE discounts, and newsletter-only content here:  https://bit.ly/3t8rupO Check Out Our Gear For Sale =====Mentioned In The PodcastMark Elbroch    Mammal Tracks & Sign (August 23, 2019)  #2: How to prepare so you don't die in the outdoors#46:  I Fell 150 Feet and Survived=====

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#56 Why and How You Should Become a Tracker

In this podcast, Craig walks us through his top 10 list of ways to utilize an ordinary trash bag for survival, camping, hiking, and backcountry use.  Some are obvious ones you have not thought of, others will surprise you.  Listen in!Let us know what you think by sending us a message:  podcast@naturereliance.org  =====Follow us at www.naturereliance.org =====Support:Shop our affiliation companies by obtaining discount codes here Subscribe to our newsletter for Giveaways, HUGE discounts, and newsletter-only content here:  https://bit.ly/3t8rupO Check Out Our Gear For Sale =====

#55 Trash or Treasure, Garbage Bags for the Win!

We love history!   This episode has Tracy sharing an article from years past that describes a family's migration into the wilderness of the 1800s.  And specifically, one boy who overcame the struggles and conditions to reach greatness. Let us know what you think by sending us a message:  podcast@naturereliance.org =====Follow us at www.naturereliance.org=====Support:Shop our affiliation companies by obtaining discount codes hereSubscribe to our newsletter for Giveaways, HUGE discounts, and newsletter-only content here:  https://bit.ly/3t8rupOCheck out our Gear for sale=====

#54 Frontier Struggles of the 1800s Lead to Greatness

Craig received some inspiration on the American Flag while teaching in South Carolina recently.  He decided to share the story of it, some flag etiquette, and some interesting stories from history as well.=====Follow us at www.naturereliance.org=====Support:Shop our affiliation companies by obtaining discount codes hereSubscribe to our newsletter for Giveaways, HUGE discounts, and newsletter-only content here:  https://bit.ly/3t8rupOCheck Out Our Gear For Sale=====Mentioned In The PodcastFieldcraft SurvivalThe Sawmill Training Complex Flag Code=====

#53 American Flag Etiquette and Historical Stories

In this podcast, Craig covers three important historical tidbits and adds in his own experiences with these people and places of Kentucky history.Tidbit 1:  A most accurate description, written like only old writers can do, of the great Ohio River.  Tidbit 2:  A journal entry from Colonel Richard Henderson describes a very specific place on the frontier that held great importance. Tidbit 3:  Three frontiersmen who were of different make and model but also whose lives intersected in very important ways.  You can use this link if you are interested in the book Craig is utilizing for the podcast:  =====Follow us at www.naturereliance.org=====Support:Shop our affiliation companies by obtaining discount codes hereSubscribe to our newsletter for Giveaways, HUGE discounts, and newsletter-only content here:  https://bit.ly/3t8rupO Check Out Our Gear For Sale =====

#51 Historical and Modern Lessons Learned from the life and period of Simon Kenton

In this podcast, NRS Director and Naturalist Craig Caudill breaks down some common misconceptions about natural navigation (i.e. moss does NOT always grow on the north side of trees).  He then takes a look at three things that can point you in the right direction sans compass.  =====Follow us at www.naturereliance.org=====Support:Shop our affiliation companies by obtaining discount codes hereSubscribe to our newsletter for Giveaways, HUGE discounts, and newsletter-only content here:  https://bit.ly/3t8rupOCheck Out Our Gear For Sale=====

#50 Mythbusting Natural Navigation - 3 Important Points.

In this podcast, Craig explores the idea of being TOUGH.  He shares some valuable insight from his latest read by author Greg Everett and applies the knowledge to survival and daily life. =====Follow us at www.naturereliance.org=====Support:Shop our affiliation companies by obtaining discount codes hereSubscribe to our newsletter for Giveaways, HUGE discounts, and newsletter-only content here:  https://bit.ly/3t8rupOCheck Out Our Gear For Sale=====Mentioned In The PodcastBook mentioned:  https://amzn.to/3aqEj6q=====

#50 Being Tough: What it is and what it isn't

Listen in on this great interview with Eric Comley, Extension Agent for 4H Youth Development Garrad County Kentucky.  Eric is a Kentucky Master Naturalist and has a educational, entertaining and insightful Youtube channel (link below).  In this interview Craig chats with Eric and asked the following questions.  Some of these prove to be hilarious.Tell us about your background and what put you into the work you do now for Garrad 4HWhat have you found is the best way to help kids interact with the natural world?What have you found is the best way to help adults interact with the natural world.WOuld you care to share the most enjoyable time you have had in the outdoors?WOuld you care to share the funniest time you have ever had in the outdoors?What about the outdoors has humbled you?Do you have any goals for yourself in the coming year as it relates to your work?What is a little known or unknown fact about Eric Comley that people will find hard to believe that you dont mind sharing.Where can people find your work and what you are involved in.  How can any of our listeners get opportunities to learn from you?What courses at a college would be good for identifying plantsWhat would you recommend for beginners to get into plant study=====Follow us at www.naturereliance.org =====Support:Shop our affiliation companies by obtaining discount codes hereJoin Our NewsletterCheck Out Our Gear For Sale=====Mentioned In The Podcast*** Links to Eric Comley ***YouTube:  Epioblasma Brevidens=====

#49 Interview with 4H Youth Educator and Master Naturalist Eric Comley

In this podcast, NRS Director Craig Caudill talks about some of the successes and failures of leadership that he has both witnessed and implemented at NRS.  The focus is upon utilizing the subjective idea of humility as a measuring stick for proper leadership.  He lays out three aspects of humility and then lays out several key ways to recognize it and measure it. =====Follow us at www.naturereliance.org=====Support:Shop our affiliation companies by obtaining discount codes hereJoin Our NewsletterCheck Out Our Gear For Sale=====Mentioned In The PodcastArt of Manliness Podcast #675  (The Humble, Narcissistic Leader)=====

#48 The 3 Aspects of Successful Leadership Using Humility.

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.  =====Support:Consider direct support by clicking this link for PayPal donation (do we want to do this)Shop our affiliation companies by obtaining discount codes hereJoin Our NewsletterCheck Out Our Gear For Sale=====Podcast #2:  How to prepare so you don't die in the outdoors.

#47 Obtaining vs. Retaining Skills BIG Difference

I'm your host, Tracy Trimble.   Now, I’m a firm believer that if you do something with risk and haven’t had an accident then you just haven’t been doing it long enough, because accidents will happen.  It is like an undefeated boxer.  An undefeated boxer is just an individual that hasn’t fought long enough.  Defeat is bound to happen and an accident is bound to occur.  Such an accident hit our search and rescue team back in 2019.  If you have listened to the PC before you know that I am a member of a SAR team that services Central KY and primarily the Red River Gorge area.  This team is an all-volunteer team but is one of the most professional organizations I have been associated with and that is a direct reflection of our leadership:  John May, our Chief;  Mike Hackett, our assistant chief; and Mark Ryan our training officer.    Today John and Mike join Craig and me as we discuss that 2019 accident.  The following discussion details a fall that John underwent when he and another teammate, Becky, were rappelling to gain faster access to a lost hiker.   John and Mike detail the small errors that culminated that night.  They discuss the errors, the uncontrolled descent or fall, Mike’s medical assistance to John, raising John back to the cliff’s topside, and John’s injuries and recovery.  Note that the team provided us with photos of that night and we have included them in a blog located at naturereliance.org.=====Support:Shop our affiliation companies by obtaining discount codes hereJoin Our NewsletterCheck Out Our Gear For Sale=====Blog Page with Pictures=====Nature Reliance School Online Learning CoursesNRS Courses·        Ultimate Knot Course·        Foraging For Fun, Eating Weeds·        Mindset, Skills, Tactics, and Gear – Survival Fundamentals·        14 Day Quarantine Skills Summit·        Edible and Medicinal Trees – Winter Season·        Introduction to the Study of Edible and Medicinal Plants=====

#46 I Fell 150 Feet and Survived

All survival schools and instructors say it is important, why does no one teach how to do it.  In this podcast noted author and professional survival instructor Craig Caudill from Nature Reliance School shares part 2 of his methods to start bulletproofing your mind for survival and disaster readiness.=====Support:Shop our affiliation companies by obtaining discount codes hereJoin Our NewsletterCheck Out Our Gear For Sale=====Nature Reliance School Online Learning CoursesNRS Courses·        Ultimate Knot Course·        Foraging For Fun, Eating Weeds·        Mindset, Skills, Tactics, and Gear – Survival Fundamentals·        14 Day Quarantine Skills Summit·        Edible and Medicinal Trees – Winter Season·        Introduction to the Study of Edible and Medicinal Plants

#45 Bulletproof your Mind for Survival Part 2

In this podcast, Craig myth bust some commonly held beliefs about the shadow stick method as well as discusses some easy to use navigation methods using the sun.=====Support:Shop our affiliation companies by obtaining discount codes hereJoin Our NewsletterCheck Out Our Gear For Sale=====GAIA GPS discount link=====Nature Reliance School Online Learning CoursesNRS Courses·        Ultimate Knot Course·        Foraging For Fun, Eating Weeds·        Mindset, Skills, Tactics, and Gear – Survival Fundamentals·        14 Day Quarantine Skills Summit

#44 The Sun As Our Anchor for Navigation

Today's topic is mountaineering.  Tracy Trimble interviews and discusses with Mark Ryan the outdoor activity of mountaineering or as some might call it mountain climbing.  He has summitted Mount Rainier many times as well as a single summit of Denali - the highest peak in North America.  Mark is the training officer for the Wolfe County Search and Rescue team located in Central Kentucky and brings a wealth of experience and information with him. Be sure and check out the pictures at Nature Reliance School=====Support:Shop our affiliation companies by obtaining discount codes hereJoin Our NewsletterCheck Out Our Gear For Sale=====NRS Online Course:  Ultimate Knot Course

#43 Mountain Climbing for Beginners

In this podcast, Craig details some insight into why Facebook is a terrible platform and why NRS is migrating to other options.  We will continue to be on Facebook until we no longer can be.  Which appears to be coming soon.=====Support:Shop our affiliation companies by obtaining discount codes hereJoin Our NewsletterCheck Out Our Gear For Sale=====Nature Reliance School Online Learning CoursesNRS Courses·        Ultimate Knot Course·        Foraging For Fun, Eating Weeds·        Mindset, Skills, Tactics, and Gear – Survival Fundamentals·        14 Day Quarantine Skills Summit·        Edible and Medicinal Trees – Winter Season·        Introduction to the Study of Edible and Medicinal Plants=====

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