Jessie Krebs is a former U.S. Air Force SERE (Survival, Evasion, Resistance, and Escape) specialist who believes that skills combined with preparation allow for deeper connection and play in the wilderness and world.
Jessie explains why mental fortitude and focus are necessary to survive. You’ll learn how to balance different mindsets in order to enter the wilderness prepared for any scenario.
Jessie introduces the five basic needs of a survivor and talks about how to consider those needs before leaving home.
Learn how to signal for help and effectively aid rescuers in your recovery.
Jessie walks through what to consider when choosing a knife—the ultimate survival tool. Learn how to care for your knife and improvise when you don’t have one.
You can make almost anything with a simple rope. Jessie teaches you some basic knots you can use when you find yourself in a bind.
Should you move or stay put in an emergency situation? Jessie explains how to weigh your options and how to always know where you are.
Learn the basics of using a map and compass to understand where you are in relation to the land around you.
Discover practical ways to prepare this potentially life-saving element for consumption.
Jessie teaches you how to make practical decisions around rationing food and foraging, and she introduces you to a surprising source of protein.
Protecting your body from the elements is essential to survival. Learn how to work with your clothing to stay thermally regulated.
Jessie shows you where and how to build an emergency shelter using a tarp and rope.
Learn how to gather and prepare the essential elements of a successful fire.
Jessie demonstrates starting techniques, lay designs, and steps to maintain your fire.
Find out how to build a survival kit and adapt it for any situation.
Jessie shares the unexpected gifts that the wilderness provides when we connect with it.