The Marked Tree

Backpacking, Wilderness Survival, and Martial Arts

#Last: Freeze, Mr. Solo!

JTHats | February 23, 2009

This, I can identify with totally.  This is also the last episode I’ll see, even though there ought to be two more in the series.  I think I’ve seen enough. I’ve also read some of the comments posted at HULU, including a rebuttal by one of the men who was filmed in this SERE class.  [...]

#5: The Rock

JTHats | February 19, 2009

On the last day, it’s rock climbing time, with two chances to climb a 200′ boulder in under six minutes.

#1: Guys Who Don’t Sew

JTHats | February 6, 2009

I know it must get tougher, but except for having to kill somebody’s pet rabbits and put up with the harassment of the instructors it looks like a pretty pleasant two weeks.  Yes, it’s true, I’ve had vacations under tougher conditions.  And yes, I know that’s not the point.  These guys are just getting used [...]