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Desert & Hot Weather
A significant portion of the earth's surface receives less than 10 inches of precipitation a year, qualifying these areas as deserts. Most of the world, and certainly the United States, deals with hot weather (over 85° F.) for several months each year. Many of the techniques applied to desert survival are the same strategies we use when faced with hot temperatures. Drinking lots of water, staying in the shade and minimizing your activites during the heat of the day.ERI's desert survival course, ideally lasting 5 days, usually begins with 2 or 3 days of academic preparation followed by 1 or 2 overnights in the field. Our emphasis is on preparation, pre-trip activities, avoiding panic and remaining psychologically fit in any and all emergency situations. Field training emphasizes the techniques of conserving the water already in you system.
We can't make you experts in a week, but we can offer you the tools to survive in hot temperatures and desolate, remote areas.
Course Content
ERI training programs are custom designed to meet specific host organization needs and may include several of the topics listed below:
- Understanding Desert Environments
- Hot Weather/Desert Survival Psychology
- Hot Weather/Desert Survival Physiology
- Energy Use, Loss & Conservation
- Water Use, Loss & Conservation
- Environmental Hazards & Injuries
- Hot Weather Clothing
- Survival Kits & Equipment
- Sheltercraft, Firecraft, & Signaling
- Water Procurement & Preparation
- Food Procurement Realities
- Search & Rescue (SAR)
- Travel Considerations & Techniques
The following images are from a variety of desert trips and courses. Images show several survival challenges, resources and techniques.
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pictures as a slide show. Once in slide show view,
you can drag and/or save any photo to your desktop.
