Andrew Skurka on Mastering Harsh Backpacking Conditions

If you're interested in joining a guided wilderness expedition lead by Andrew Skurka, go to: https://bit.ly/49uZ4NB Hiking in dangerous backpacking conditions such as lightning, wind, rain, white water crossings, cold and freezing temps, and even avalanches, are all extremely important survival skills for every hiker to know. Today, Andrew Skurka explains how experienced backpackers interpret and respond to deteriorating environmental conditions; reading the warning signs, following practical steps and rules, and choosing the correct gear for surviving the major dangerous environmental backpacking conditions. In this video, Skurka covers: Safe river crossings Reading lightning and storm risk Cold/wet exposure Bad-weather systems Decision-making under deteriorating conditions Common backpacker misconceptions Practical survival philosophy Check out Andrew Skurka Adventures 👉 @skurkaadventures Check out Andrew's personal channel 👉 @skurkaandrew Read the full article on The Trek 👉 Follow Andrew on Instagram 👉   / andrewskurka   If you're thru-hiking this or next year and you're interested in blogging or vlogging for The Trek, start here 👉 https://thetrek.co/thru-hiker-resourc... ------------------------------------------------------------- Follow us on Instagram @thetrek.co 👉   / thetrek.co   Follow us on Facebook at The Trek 👉   / thetrek.co   Are you thru-hiking in the near future? Consider blogging for The Trek! 👇 https://thetrek.co/thru-hiker-resourc... Get the best from The Trek every week, directly to your inbox: https://linkly.link/2G2v6 Check out our suggested Appalachian Trail & Pacific Crest Trail Gear Lists AT: https://thetrek.co/thru-hiker-resourc... PCT: https://thetrek.co/pacific-crest-trai... ------------------------------------------------------------- #backpacking #hiking #camping #thruhike #hike #ultralightbackpacking #howto #campinglife #hikingadventures #campinggear #backpackingtips #hikingtips #campingtips #backpackinggear #andrewskurka #mountains #appalachiantrail #pacificcresttrail