18: OBSERVE - Reading the signs and situational awareness

The ins and outs of using all of your senses and external information to avoid being caught in a bad situation, whether that is life threatening weather conditions or a dangerous location.There are inherent risks with everything in life. If you are observant and can read the signs leading up to large events, you can lessen the effects of taking risks by preparing for, or avoiding bad situations.Observation isn't just a case of seeing what is happening, but also using other senses, and in some cases calling upon resources like weather reports, which enable you to predict possible future scenarios and plan out best for a trip.Some useful books mentioned in the show are - Left Of Bang and CODIAC handbook Links- Connect with Richard and Modern Outdoor Survival- Modern Outdoor Survival on Instagram- Richard on Instagram and Twitter- Original Outdoors on Instagram, Twitter and Youtube- Amy on Instagram and Twitter- Find out more about The Academy- Join our Discord Community- Our Patreon