Outdoorsman Mike Nash shares what he has learned about outdoor safety and survival during nearly 30 years of venturing into BC's backcountry in winter and summer. This book explores the inherent risks found in the outdoors and discusses ways to prepare for and deal with situations that arise. It's packed with information on general safety principles, what to take with you, finding your way, coping with the weather (including electrical storms), wildlife encounters, communications strategies and much more. Interspersed with anecdotes from real life situations, the book aims to keep you safer when travelling in the outdoors while experiencing the best that British Columbia has to offer.