When does survival begin? … Before the emergency! So, trust True North to guide you towards the best gear and resources to help you to prepare.
Our mission: True North provides you with the skills and knowledge needed to explore with confidence. Our instructors do this by providing you, not just the most relevant hands-on training possible, but by guiding you to the gear and resources that will help you to best prepare according to your chosen activity, purpose, skill level, and budget.
Independence: Our reviews and suggestions at True North are absolutely impartial and unbiased. No third-party determines what products and resources we suggest or is involved in any way in the content of our reviews. Our instructors only recommend those products and resources that we would personally use or recommend to our own friends and family.
As a Start: Here are some terrific free resources that we’re confident will help you to get outside and explore with confidence …
| Website | Description |
|---|---|
| True North YouTube | Check out our video library for important updates that we’re confident will help improve your skills, broaden your knowledge, and find the right gear so that you can get the most out of your next outdoor adventure. |
| National Weather Service | No flash or hyperbole, just accurate weather data for a safer outdoor adventure. |
| USGS Water Resources | Before your next water adventure, be sure that you make the most basic, but most overlooked, safety provision by checking river speeds. |
| CALTopo | Here is another terrific map resource that offers you more control over planning your next outdoor adventure. From customizing your maps for printing at home to accessing them via your telephone … With many features being free! |
| Magnetic-Declination | Improve the accuracy and safety of your navigating by find finding the magnetic declination for your location. |
| Wilderness Medical Society | A great resource for healthcare and outdoor professionals on how to best function and treat patients in austere or remote locations. |