Made myself some moccasins

Desert patterns can also be compasses

Thanks to everyone who’s shared their knowledge with our newest group of Desert SERE Instructors. Great couple of days so far…

Good desert skies today, sunrise right through to sunset.

It was really interesting to be asked to consider what it might be like to survive in an alien environment. Quick quiz: what would you do first? nme.com/news/gaming-ne…

As part of what I do I’m always grateful to learn about the stories of survival from indigenous people and downed aircrew. Really looking forward to sharing some of those tales with @explorerbelinda and Hilary Bradt at the excellent @visitdulverton Lit Fest on Sunday 19th Nov.

I’m wearing my poppy with pride #PoppyAppeal #PoppyShop

Cold day out

Building simple emergency shelters from snow blocks. Just after midday, still no sun yet.

Polar bear tracks. Spotted on the way back from shelter building. There are also smaller Arctic fox prints mixed in, following up for any free morsels.

Fantastic fortnight working with some excellent survival instructors, some new, some super experienced, all enthusiastic and hard grafters. Well done to all the newest team members. You definitely earned our new badge.

Hello America and Happy Independence Day! I've been incredibly lucky to have worked and played with some truly inspirational 'Muricans over the years. What a brilliant bunch you are, have great day. #PositivePsychology #SmartThinking #SurvivalMindset #SelfReliance #Resilience

Good morning.

What did the gnomons ever do for us?

The new UK SERE school badge. Featuring elements from our World War Two predecessors. Made by many masters.

Thanks for having me back Colorado. Brilliant to be able to catch up with old friends too. Time flies. #Arctic #SurvivalSkills #SurvivalTraining #SurvivalKit #Perseverance #SERE

Happy Equinox!

The Titanic sank in cold water on this day in 1912. Rescue of survivors by the Carpathia began just 1.5 hrs later. All those not in lifeboats had died. Be careful near cold water, it kills quickly.