When Primitive Skills Meet the Digital Era-Using Apps and Modern Technology in the Wilderness

One of the principles I teach my students at Arcturus Primitive Skills Institute is this: I am, and always will be, a student. Take edible and medicinal plants, for example. While I’ve accumulated a substantial amount of knowledge, the learning never ends. There is no way I’ll ever master every single plant’s use on this planet—and … Read more

Wintergreen: A Survivalist’s Ally

Wintergreen is an evergreen plant native to North America and the Eastern Woodlands. Renowned for its potent medicinal properties, this plant’s leaves and oil contain methyl salicylate—a compound with remarkable pain-relieving and anti-inflammatory effects. Historically, Wintergreen has been used to address a wide array of ailments, including muscle pain, headaches, nerve pain, sciatica, arthritis, joint … Read more