The Survival Specialist

Meet the outdoor wilderness instructor training everyone from the U.S. military to urbanites with a penchant for preparedness.

- KRISTA SIMMONS

Thomas Coyne is the guy you want on your team when things go sideways. The former wildlands firefighter is now an outdoor wilderness instructor and certifier who's passionate about cultivating a broader safety culture. We spoke with him about the psychology of disaster training, how survival skills can translate into our daily lives, and the number one skill you need when heading out on the trails.

Why do you feel survival training is imperative for folks, particularly in this day and age?