Outdoor Skills

A hot spot on the heel does not have to end the day. This page walks families through the moleskin donut method, tape application that actually stays, and a quick practice drill kids can run through before they ever need it on the trail.

Every kid who plays outside will earn a scrape sooner or later. This page walks your family through the rinse-inspect-cover routine so that when the moment comes, everyone knows exactly what to do and nobody panics.

Knowing how to remove a tick correctly is one of the most useful things a family can learn before heading into the field. Fine-tipped tweezers, a steady straight pull, and a note of the date are all it takes. Practice this skill at home and every hiker in your crew will be ready.

A bee sting is a normal part of a life spent outdoors, and treating one well is a skill any family can pocket in a single afternoon. Scrape, cool, watch — three steps that turn a sting from a crisis into a minor interruption. This page walks you through the how, the practice, and the signs that tell you when to do more.