Backcountry Runaway Blog

Primitive Skills, History, and First hand Experience

Welcome to the Backcountry Runaway Blog, where ancient skills, field-tested knowledge, and raw experience come together. This isn’t just about how-to guides—it’s a space for historical research, class journals, and real dirt time experiences. Whether you're here to refine your skills, understand traditional ways, or just read about real experiences in the field, you’ll find something worth your time.

What You’ll Find Here

Primitive skills tutorials – Fire-making, hide tanning, tool crafting, and self-reliance techniques.

Historical research – Deep dives into how ancient and Indigenous cultures thrived.

Dirt time journals – Personal field notes, skill tests, and lessons learned firsthand.

Class journals – Stories and insights from immersive courses and expeditions.

A No-Nonsense Approach-This blog isn’t about survivalist hype, gimmicks, or fluff. Every post is grounded in real skills, real history, and real practice.

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