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Whether you're deep in the backcountry, leading in high-pressure environments, or simply looking to become more capable in everyday life, this book is built on experience, not theory.
From exploring the woodlands of Ohio as a young boy to serving in the military as a Navy Diver and Special Operations Instructor, John Barklow has spent his life mastering survival in extreme conditions. Specializing in mountain warfare and cold weather survival, John combines decades of elite training and real-world experience into lessons that are both engaging and immediately useful. His mission is simple: pass on knowledge that helps others survive, adapt, and thrive.
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"If there was one human being that I had to pick to help me survive a life-or-death emergency situation in the wilderness, without a shadow of a doubt, my choice would be John Barklow."
Joe Rogan
"John Barklow shares his 30 years of hard-earned lessons from the backcountry in an honest and unvarnished narrative that is part memoir, part guidebook, and entirely riveting."
Jack Carr, former Navy SEAL sniper and #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Terminal List series
"John is a true expert, and teaches us that survival in the backcountry is rarely heroics. From horse wrecks and fierce storms to near-fatal decisions, John has stripped survival down to its essentials."
Cameron Hanes
"Knowledge From Storms is a modern-day cheat code for survival, focusing on simple yet concrete lessons learned from over 3 decades of surviving and thriving in the outdoors. "
Andy Stumpf - retired Navy SEAL and author of Drownproof
"John Barklow has been a trainer, mentor, coach, and friend to me and countless others. John’s detailed advice on planning, training, and equipping to survive in the wild allows anyone to learn his hard-earned, critical Knowledge From Storms."
Jocko Willink
"If I were stranded in the wilderness and had minutes left on my phone to make one call, it would be to John Barklow. Knowledge From Storms should be a requirement for hunter safety programs and seasonal outdoor adventures."
John Dudley Professional Outdoorsman
"Thrilling, Riveting, and Educational! John combines thrilling stories from years of adventure with priceless lessons that may just save your life! "
Josh Smith, President/ CEO Montana Knife Company
"Knowledge from Storms is a lifetime of backcountry experience distilled into an invaluable resource for anyone venturing into the mountains. "
Mark Twight
John is scheduled to appear on major podcasts and media platforms leading up to launch, with additional features in development.
Knowledge From Storms is being published through Macmillan Publishing and St. Martin’s Press, bringing this hard-earned knowledge to readers worldwide.
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Knowledge From Storms by John Barklow