Importance of travel-safe training hits home on mission trip
A trip overseas can quickly and unexpectedly turn into a risky situation, thanks to today’s volatile political climate worldwide. Just ask Sandi Bird.
Reggie’s Recommendation: Buck Nighthawk
The new TOPS/BUCK Nighthawk improves upon a solid classic, fixing some minor issues and beefing up the feel.
Reggie’s Recommendation: Photon Micro-Light II
When you need a reliable light right now, the Photon Micro-Light II fits the bill.
Reggie’s Recommendation: Sparkie Fire Starter
Creating a fire in an emergency situation can sometimes be a challenge. That’s where the Sparkie fire starter saves the day.
Reggie’s Recommendation: Sidewinder Flashlight
Reggie recommends the Streamlight Sidewinder flashlight because of its practical features, ease of operation and overall usefulness.
Q&A with Scott Smith, survival instructor
As Mountain Shepherd prepares to open a West Coast location in the rugged and scenic Tillamook State Forest in Oregon, veteran instructor Scott Smith took some time to answer a few questions.
Mountain Shepherd featured on Daytime Blue Ridge
Natalie Faunce and Mike Wilson with “Daytime Blue Ridge” recently got a taste of the outdoor life with Reggie Bennett of Mountain Shepherd Wilderness Survival School.
Check out The Roanoke Times’ feature on Mountain Shepherd Wilderness Survival School
Stephanie Klein-Davis at The Roanoke Times spent some time with Mountain Shepherd Wilderness Survival School and instructor Reggie Bennett for an excellent feature story and video.
Yahoo! Weekend Edition features Mountain Shepherd
We at Mountain Shepherd Wilderness Survival School are very excited to announce the debut of a Yahoo! News Weekend Edition segment featuring instructor Reggie Bennett teaching Weekend Edition host Jim Brasher the ins and outs of wilderness survival. Jim joined us Oct....
Positive mental attitude, being prepared are key
Preparation is essential, not just in the wilderness but in the world of business.
Why you need to know Wilderness First Aid
The threat of getting hurt should not scare you away from enjoying the outdoors and all the wonderful experiences the wilderness has to offer — protect yourself now with the knowledge and confidence to handle any situation that might arise.
Travel writer’s four-part series concludes
Sandi Bird, of The Examiner, concludes her four-part series on Mountain Shepherd Wilderness Survival School.
Check out the next two parts of travel writer Sandi Bird’s series on Mountain Shepherd Wilderness Survival School
Travel writer Sandi Bird has been learning the skills necessary to survive in the wilderness at Mountain Shepherd Wilderness Survival School. Her four-part series chronicles her adventures. "If you are entering the wilderness on a 'Go Lite' philosophy, you're being...
Travel writer’s series on Mountain Shepherd begins
Travel writer Sandi Bird begins her series on Mountain Shepherd Wilderness Survival School. "It's all about empowering people." That is the mantra that three other students and I have heard repeated throughout the first two days of the four day wilderness...
Travel writer to pen 4-part series on Mountain Shepherd
Sandi Bird, the Roanoke Adventure Travel Examiner, has kicked off a four-part series about Mountain Shepherd Wilderness Survival School.