Lost Skier at Tahoe Recocered
January 9, 2022June 16, 2021
Enhanced fire restrictions begin June 15 at Lake Tahoe
June 15, 2021 – Enhanced fire restrictions begin today and will remain in effect through November or until rescinded. Wood and charcoal fires and other fire-related activities are prohibited on National Forest System lands in the Lake Tahoe Basin, including developed campgrounds. Illegal campfires cause over 90 percent of the wildfires at Lake Tahoe and increased fire danger due to severe drought conditions and warm weather is a big concern this summer. Enhanced fire restrictions will help reduce the possibility of human-caused fires. Read more at https://go.usa.gov/x6n3f.
Be careful
February 7, 2021
5 rules for foragers
September 18, 2020Five Basic Rules for Beginner Foragers
1) Be cautious
Make sure you can identify a plant with 100 percent certainty before touching or consuming it. Hone your skills by attending plant walks with an expert, studying basic botany, cross-referencing multiple guidebooks, or using websites like gobotany.nativeplanttrust.org. We recommend getting started with regional field guides and books by Thomas Elpel, Samuel Thayer, and Briana Wiles.null
2) Understand your land
Study up on the area you plan to forage. What poisonous or endangered plants grow there, and what edibles are abundant? Avoid spots near factories, golf courses, roads, or places where water and soil could be contaminated (off-trail areas away from human activity tend to be safe).
3) Harvest responsibly
Check local land management guidelines for harvesting limits or restrictions. Only gather in areas—and amounts—that are permitted. Take only what you need, leaving enough for the wildlife and for regrowth (no more than 5 percent of one species in a given spot is a good rule of thumb). Be mindful of your impact in sensitive habitats like wetlands, tundra, or desert. Areas that are frequently disturbed (grazing fields, trailsides, and campsites) are good places for beginners to try, since the impact you’ll have is minimal compared to more sensitive habitats.
4) Feed on weeds
Seek weedy patches where edible species grow in abundance. (A weed is an unwanted plant that grows aggressively, especially in disturbed habitats.) Dandelion, nettle, and other weeds are great to eat, and you’re unlikely to deplete them by taking your fill.
5) Walk lightly
Be mindful of your impact when venturing off trail in search of plants. Travel on durable surfaces like logs and rocks and beware of trampling other flora as you go. Always practice Leave No Trace.
6) Know the poisons
As important as being able to recognize the plants you can eat is identifying the ones you can’t. Some poisonous plants only give you a rash, but others could kill you. Study up so you can recognize the traits of toxic species, especially those that look similar to edible and medicinal plants.
Foraging Tips
- Your senses of smell, taste, and sight all help with identification and will become attuned with practice.
- Clean your tools and clothes between harvests to avoid transplanting invasive seeds or disease to new areas.
- Clip leaves and plant parts with a sharp knife to allow the plant to continue growing.
- Plastic containers will suffocate your harvest and cause it to mildew. Collect plants in a breathable cotton sack, basket, or your shirt.
Americans are loading up on doomsday supplies as pandemic drones on
August 3, 2020Americans are loading up on doomsday supplies as pandemic drones on
8:31 amNews 4 TucsonCORONAVIRUS COVERAGE, NATIONAL, NEWS
(NBC News) Once the obsession of serious survivalists, disaster preparedness is now more commonplace.
With the onset of a global pandemic came a “Doom Boom” – surging sales for the survival industry.
“There’s definitely the people who are prepping by having a couple of emergency items and then the people who are going all out and spending a lot of money,” says CNET’s Claire Reilly.
On the higher end, you can buy your own bunker or even a tsunami escape pod.
More common purchases focus on the basics.
“It’s a really good idea to have a go-bag or survival kit ready so you can grab it and go,” Reilly says.
Solar chargers or portable battery packs can keep your devices charged, while a water filter like the LifeStraw allows access to drinking water without transporting heavy bottles or jugs.
Finally, it’s important not to forget the basics: Non-perishable food, a first aid kit and a hand-crank radio are all essentials.
Tools to save lives
November 15, 2019
Being responsible
November 13, 2019
Knife importance
August 19, 2019The knife is the most important survival tool and is an absolute necessity for survival and everyday carry, as you never know when it will be needed.
A good knife can be used for everyday projects, quick fixes to equipment or vehicles, defense, shelter building, fire starting, hunting, cleaning and preparing food, etc.
A quality knife or set of knives is the most important tool required for survival. There is a wide variety of types of knives out there from the ridiculous Rambo knife to the practical Swiss Army tool.
Fire
August 12, 2019Fire is very important in survival situations. It gives warmth, provides light, helps you cook food and gives a reassuring feeling that you can survive any end-of-the-world scenario as well as a simple camp-out on the weekend.
Survival 