Nature Reliance Podcast

In this podcast,  Craig shares some insight into the goings-on of Christopher Gist.  Gist is not well known in history books but was well known during his time as an able long-hunter and man of strong ethics.  Craig was reading some pieces from this book for this podcast.  Pick it up if it interests you:  https://amzn.to/3szl7dH Let us know what you think by sending us a message:  podcast@naturere...

In this podcast, Craig tells the story of the emerald lizard.  One of the moralistic stories with a twist, to help us learn some great lessons.  It is about a young homesteader on the early frontier who finds himself with a wife and kids and no help as they head into winter with no food.  This story is from this book:  https://amzn.to/32CntOp Let us know what you think by sending us a message:  po...

Tracy delivers another 1800's newspaper article on the then-practice technique of hunting by shining eyes.  Let us know what you think by sending us a message:  podcast@naturereliance.org    ===== Follow us at www.naturereliance.org  ===== Support: Shop our affiliation companies by obtaining discount codes here  Subscribe to our newsletter for Giveaways , HUGE discounts , and newsletter-only...

This podcast takes us down the trail using land navigation in a manner typically only used by high-speed military intelligence analysts.  Let us know what you think by sending us a message:  podcast@naturereliance.org   ===== Follow us at www.naturereliance.org ===== Support: Shop our affiliation companies by obtaining discount codes here Subscribe to our newsletter for Giveaways , HUGE discounts...

Listen in as Craig shares a real-life story of the tragedy of Geraldine Largay.  He also shares some tips after the story on how to utilize Land Nav skills to keep yourself safe in the outdoors. Let us know what you think by sending us a message:  podcast@naturereliance.org    ===== Follow us at www.naturereliance.org  ===== Support: Shop our affiliation companies by obtaining discount codes here...

Join Craig as he shares some hard truths and great lessons learned from some of the most warring warriors this country has ever seen. Let us know what you think by sending us a message:  podcast@naturereliance.org    ===== Follow us at www.naturereliance.org  ===== Support: Shop our affiliation companies by obtaining discount codes here  Subscribe to our newsletter for Giveaways , HUGE discounts ,...

This podcast shares some tips from a GREAT little book he recently picked up along with some of his own personal experiences and from classes he has taught. Let us know what you think by sending us a message:  podcast@naturereliance.org    ===== Follow us at www.naturereliance.org  ===== Support: Shop our affiliation companies by obtaining discount codes here  Subscribe to our newsletter for Givea...

In this Campfire Chat Podcast Craig starts a series on the Code of the Warrior, starting out with a great speech by Tecumseh and then finalizing with a story about loyalty.  You will want to listen to this one and decide for yourself how to apply it in your life. Let us know what you think by sending us a message:  podcast@naturereliance.org    ===== Follow us at www.naturereliance.org  ===== Supp...

In this podcast, Craig shares a lifetime of experience distilled down so easily understood and usable information on tracking and why it will change ALL your outdoor experiences. Let us know what you think by sending us a message:  podcast@naturereliance.org    ===== Follow us at www.naturereliance.org  ===== Support: Book Craig mentioned in the podcast: Mammal Tracks and Sign by Mark Elbroch Shop...

In this podcast, Craig walks us through his top 10 list of ways to utilize an ordinary trash bag for survival, camping, hiking, and backcountry use.  Some are obvious ones you have not thought of, others will surprise you.  Listen in! Let us know what you think by sending us a message:  podcast@naturereliance.org    ===== Follow us at www.naturereliance.org  ===== Support: Shop our affiliation com...

We love history!   This episode has Tracy sharing an article from years past that describes a family's migration into the wilderness of the 1800s.  And specifically, one boy who overcame the struggles and conditions to reach greatness. Let us know what you think by sending us a message:  podcast@naturereliance.org ===== Follow us at www.naturereliance.org ===== Support: Shop our affiliation c...

Craig received some inspiration on the American Flag while teaching in South Carolina recently.  He decided to share the story of it, some flag etiquette, and some interesting stories from history as well. ===== Follow us at www.naturereliance.org ===== Support: Shop our affiliation companies by obtaining discount codes here Subscribe to our newsletter for Giveaways, HUGE discounts, and newsletter...

In this podcast, Craig covers three important historical tidbits and adds in his own experiences with these people and places of Kentucky history. Tidbit 1:  A most accurate description, written like only old writers can do, of the great Ohio River.  Tidbit 2:  A journal entry from Colonel Richard Henderson describes a very specific place on the frontier that held great importance. Tidbit 3:  Thre...

In this podcast, NRS Director and Naturalist Craig Caudill breaks down some common misconceptions about natural navigation (i.e. moss does NOT always grow on the north side of trees).  He then takes a look at three things that can point you in the right direction sans compass.  ===== Follow us at www.naturereliance.org ===== Support: Shop our affiliation companies by obtaining discount codes here...

In this podcast, Craig explores the idea of being TOUGH.  He shares some valuable insight from his latest read by author Greg Everett and applies the knowledge to survival and daily life. ===== Follow us at www.naturereliance.org ===== Support: Shop our affiliation companies by obtaining discount codes here Subscribe to our newsletter for Giveaways, HUGE discounts, and newsletter-only content here...

Listen in on this great interview with Eric Comley, Extension Agent for 4H Youth Development Garrad County Kentucky.  Eric is a Kentucky Master Naturalist and has a educational, entertaining and insightful Youtube channel (link below).  In this interview Craig chats with Eric and asked the following questions.  Some of these prove to be hilarious. Tell us about your background and what put you int...

In this podcast, NRS Director Craig Caudill talks about some of the successes and failures of leadership that he has both witnessed and implemented at NRS.  The focus is upon utilizing the subjective idea of humility as a measuring stick for proper leadership.  He lays out three aspects of humility and then lays out several key ways to recognize it and measure it. ===== Follow us at www.naturereli...

There is a significant and important distinction between a person that obtains skills and one who retains them.  Take it a step further and you get into the territory of skills that are retained and then utilized under stress.  In this podcast, Craig looks at the landscape of outdoor skills obtainment, what it looks like, and how to navigate where you need to be so that you can retain skills for y...

I'm your host, Tracy Trimble.   Now, I’m a firm believer that if you do something with risk and haven’t had an accident then you just haven’t been doing it long enough, because accidents will happen.  It is like an undefeated boxer.  An undefeated boxer is just an individual that hasn’t fought long enough.  Defeat is bound to happen and an accident is bound to occur.  Such an accident hit our...

All survival schools and instructors say it is important, why does no one teach how to do it.  In this podcast noted author and professional survival instructor Craig Caudill from Nature Reliance School shares part 2 of his methods to start bulletproofing your mind for survival and disaster readiness. ===== Support: Shop our affiliation companies by obtaining discount codes here Join Our Newslette...

In this podcast, Craig myth bust some commonly held beliefs about the shadow stick method as well as discusses some easy to use navigation methods using the sun. ===== Support: Shop our affiliation companies by obtaining discount codes here Join Our Newsletter Check Out Our Gear For Sale ===== GAIA GPS discount link ===== Nature Reliance School Online Learning Courses NRS Courses ·        Ultimate...

Today's topic is mountaineering.  Tracy Trimble interviews and discusses with Mark Ryan the outdoor activity of mountaineering or as some might call it mountain climbing.  He has summitted Mount Rainier many times as well as a single summit of Denali - the highest peak in North America.  Mark is the training officer for the Wolfe County Search and Rescue team located in Central Kentucky and b...

In this podcast, Craig details some insight into why Facebook is a terrible platform and why NRS is migrating to other options.  We will continue to be on Facebook until we no longer can be.  Which appears to be coming soon. ===== Support: Shop our affiliation companies by obtaining discount codes here Join Our Newsletter Check Out Our Gear For Sale ===== Nature Reliance School Online Learning Cou...

Join Craig as he shares some crazy stories of his experiences with bobcats and a bunch of interesting bobcat facts.  ===== Support: Shop our affiliation companies by obtaining discount codes here Join Our Newsletter Check Out Our Gear For Sale ===== Nature Reliance School Online Learning Courses NRS Courses ·        Foraging For Fun, Eating Weeds ·        Mindset, Skills, Tactics, and Gear – Survi...

All survival schools and instructor say it is important, why does no one teach how to do it.  In this podcast noted author and professional survival instructor Craig Caudill from Nature Reliance School shares his introductory methods to start bulletproofing your mind for survival and disaster readiness. Nature Reliance School ===== Support: Shop our affiliation companies by obtaining discount code...