AdventureZona is a novel program created by the Outdoor Recreation team at Davis-Monthan AFB. This program is intended to provide participants with the opportunity to learn about the outdoors, survival techniques, and other important life-skills through a virtual platform that you can complete at your own pace.
Our goal is to make you more comfortable and safe when you explore the outdoors and to foster a sense of adventure that serves you well.
Intro to Camping in the Sonoran Desert
This section covers the basics of what to expect while exploring the wilderness of the Sonoran Desert: how to plan for a camping trip, what to pack, safety tips, Leave No Trace, etc.
Please check out the accompanying resource PDF to help master this task.
Shelters
Learning how to make shelters in various conditions and out of various materials is a crucial skill to being able to stay safe while out in the wild. This section covers all the sheltering essentials so you always have a "roof" over your head.
Please check out the accompanying webpage resource to help master this task.
Fire
Knowing how to make a fire out of different materials and in different settings is key to ensuring you always have access to this life-saving necessity. There are various fire-building methods, so it's important to be familiar with them all!
Please check out the accompanying webpage resources to help master this task.
Water
Having access to clean drinking water is perhaps the most important tool in your arsenal of survival skills. If you can't bring it with you, or have run out, it's important to know how to purify it and which sources to avoid altogether.
Please check out the accompanying webpage resource to help master this task.
Cooking
There are many ways of cooking over a campfire, and this section goes over some of the most common. Learning this skill will ensure you never go hungry (or only pack sandwiches and granola bars) while you're out exploring.
Please check out the accompanying webpage resource to help master this task.
Navigation
Maintaining a good sense of direction is crucial when going out into unknown territory, as it prevents you from getting lost or venturing too far. This section will teach the basics of navigation from using a compass to analyzing tree growth patterns.
Please check out the accompanying webpage resources to help master this task.
Trapping & Fishing
This section covers the basics of how to trap or fish for your own food. In a survival situation, being able to provide food for yourself is an extremely important skill to have. Whether you're by fresh water or in the desert, you'll find the tools you need here.
Please check out the accompanying webpage resources to help master this task.
Knots
Knowing how to properly tie knots can be useful for a number of situations that may arise while out camping. Various knots serve various purposes, so this section will cover some of the more commonly used knots and lashing methods for you to learn and practice.
Please check out the accompanying webpage resource to help master this task.