How to Survive in the Desert

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The desert can be a place of incredible beauty but it can also be quite dangerous as well. Learn how to survive in the desert while hiking, backpacking, and camping in this free survival video.

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    Basic Survival Kit in the Desert

    There are a number of necessary items that you should always take with you on a desert excursion. Learn what should you have in a basic survival kit in the desert in this free survival video.

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    Dangers to Avoid in the Desert

    What are some of the dangers to avoid while surviving in the desert? Learn about these dangers and how to avoid them in this free video.

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    How Much Water is Needed In the Desert?

    How much water do you need to survive in the desert? Find out in this free desert survival video.

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    How to Eat a Rattlesnake

    Learn how to eat a rattlesnake as well as some first aid essentials in this free video on desert survival.

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    How to Find a Campsite in the Desert

    There are many dangers that exist in the desert that can effect where you camp. Learn how to find a good campsite in the desert in this free survival video.

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    How to Find Water in the Desert

    You can't last very long in the desert without water. Learn where to look for water while surviving in this free desert survival video.

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    How to Make Fire in the Desert

    There are a number of different ways to make a fire. Learn about the various ways to make a fire in the desert in this free video.

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    How to Make Shelter in the Desert

    Finding shelter is key in any survival situation. Learn how to make shelter in the desert in this free survival video.

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    How to Prepare for the Wilderness

    Before entering the desert, make sure that you have made all the necessary preparations. Learn what you need to bring to prepare for the wilderness in this free survival video.

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    How to Treat a Snake Bite

    The desert is the natural habitat for many varieties of snakes. Learn how to treat a snake bite in this free desert survival video.

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    How to Use a Compass

    Navigating in wilderness can be challenging without knowing how to use a compass. Learn how to use a compass in this free desert survival video.

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    How to Use a Water Filter

    Water should always be filtered before drinking especially when you don't know where the water comes from. Learn how to use a water filter to purify water in this free desert survival video.

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    Protecting Against Bugs in the Desert

    Many varieties of bugs make the desert their home. Learn how to protect against bugs and stay clean in the desert in this free survival video.

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    What to Do if Lost in the Desert

    Getting lost in the desert is very common. What do you do if you find yourself lost in the desert? Learn what to do in this free desert survival video.

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Summary: Anyone who has traveled through the Sonoran Desert of Arizona, Grand Canyon National Park or the Painted Deserts of Utah can attest to the stark and awesome beauty of the desert wilderness. The magnificent sunsets, the black starry nights, the brilliant rock structures and exquisite vegetation make it a premier destination spot for both serious outdoors men and average day hikers alike. However, the desert wilderness can be harsh and, save maybe John the Baptist, people find it difficult to survive for long period of times in the desert. But don't worry, thanks to Expert Village you don't have to be Jesus to survive in the desert for forty days.

In this free video series, survival skills expert Mike Myers explores how to survive in the desert. Learn basic desert survival tips such as: how to prepare for the wilderness, how to find a campsite, how to use a map and a compass, how to kill and eat a rattlesnake, how to treat a snake bite, what to do if your lost in the desert, how to filter water, and how much water is needed to survive in the desert. Don't let yourself be caught unawares in the desert. Educate yourself with this video series and make desert adventures fun and exciting.

About the Expert

Contact: hikingwithmike.com

Expert: Mike Myers attended Earthskills Primitive Survival Skills courses in Frazier Park, California. Mike also worked as a volunteer park docent and trail patrol for The Monterey Peninsula Regional Park – Garland Park, in Carmel Valley.

Mike’s favorite hikes include two ascents of 14,495’ Mount Whitney, the first a one day, fourteen hour, round trip adventure of about twenty-two miles and 6,000’ elevation gain. Mike has also hiked the Grand Canyon rim-to-rim. Other favorites include Yosemite and the Emigrant Wilderness backcountry, Death Valley National Park, Grand Teton National Park and The Pinnacles National Monument.

Mike founded Zion Wilderness Survival School, LLC in 2003 after conducting courses for a number of year’s previously under HikingwithMike.

Mike also produces his own Web site, www.HikingwithMike.com, a gold mine of information for hikers and backpackers of every level, and a fun visit for those interested in wilderness photos and wilderness trail articles.

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