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Pro’s Guide to Winter Survival

Every winter operation starts with the same challenge: staying warm enough to function and sharp enough to survive.

This series dives into the essentials of operating and surviving in extreme cold. From layering and packing to building fires, navigating on skis, and handling emergencies on ice, each lesson is based on real experience in Arctic terrain.


What You’ll Discover

Clothing systems, gear and performance management

How to layer for warmth, pack efficiently, and maintain weapon reliability, electronic function, and focus in freezing conditions.

Firecraft and shelter building

Practical methods for starting fires, constructing quick shelters, and preparing hot meals in snow-covered terrain.

Movement and tactics in winter terrain

Techniques for efficient team movement on skis, crossing open terrain, and setting up ambushes in deep snow.

Emergency response and cold-water survival

Emergency response and cold-water survival

What to do when the ice gives way, including recovery, rewarming, and staying calm under pressure.


Watch the episodes

Episode 1:
Layering, Packing and Electronics

Cold demands control of heat, weight, and equipment. This episode explains how to layer for warmth without overheating, pack for 24-hour missions, and keep electronics and optics working when temperatures drop.

Episode 2:
Fire, Shelter and Sustenance

Survival in winter starts with the basics: fire, shelter, and energy. Learn fast, low-signature ways to build cover, start fires, and maintain hydration and nutrition in freezing conditions.

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Episode 3:
Movement and Tactics on Skis

Winter terrain changes how teams move and fight. This episode covers how to move as a team on skis, cross open terrain, and use the landscape for cover while maintaining control and accuracy with your weapon.

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Episode 4:
Ice Rescue and Cold-Water Exposure

When ice breaks, reaction is everything. Learn how to recover from cold-water immersion, manage breathing under shock, and restore warmth through movement and discipline.



About the team

The Pro’s Guide to Winter Survival features a team of seasoned professionals from Finnish military or law enforcement special forces. Drawing on real operational experience, they share how to survive, move, and fight in one of the world’s harshest winter environments. For operational security reasons, their identities remain undisclosed.


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