Mick Tyler - Survival Instructor.

I have always tried to draw upon knowledge that is inherent to this land. Old crafts and lore, which were once common to all. Now sadly, these ways are disappearing, along with those who held these old skills.

The greatest influence in my life was my father, an ex Royal Marine who taught me to respect our countryside. At a very early age he started showing me basic field-craft techniques. These proved very useful to me, as later in life I would seek to build upon these skills and try to find out more and more. I have tried to learn how to live off the land, not just to survive, but to live in every respect.

One of the best teachers that I have had the privilege of meeting is Mick Tyler. Former SAS trooper and military instructor, Mick has taught literally thousands of people over the years. Last year alone, 800 people passed through his school.

Some of the people that have attended Mick’s courses have gone on to become instructors themselves. I have had many opportunities to learn from him and his way of living and because of this I was able to be of some assistance to the Daily Mail in the Maldives Islands as an advisor. And so it is that I now find myself seeking more of the old ways from those in the know.

Simon King

Mick Tyler
17, Hugh Thomas Avenue, Holmer, Hereford HR4 9RB
Tel. 01432-267097
mick@breakawaysurvival.co.uk