Grill steaks with restaurant-quality crust
90 min·5 steps
CookingBeginner
After 90 min: You'll achieve a perfectly seared exterior with a juicy, tender interior.
11,200
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Outdoor Skills — Nature & Adventure Plans
Some skills are meant to be learned under open sky. These outdoor plans take you into nature—whether that's a local park, hiking trail, campground, or even just your backyard. We focus on skills that connect you with the natural world, build outdoor confidence, and develop practical abilities you can use on adventures. Whether you're learning to build a fire, navigate by landmarks, identify local plants, or simply move confidently through natural terrain, these plans help you become more comfortable and capable outside.
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Build an aerobic base and run without injury
90 min·5 steps
Fitness & HealthBeginner
After 90 min: You'll comfortably run for 30 minutes continuously while reducing injury risk.
10,100
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Change a Flat Tire
90 min·5 steps
Life SkillsBeginner
After 90 min: A replaced tire and a roadworthy vehicle
9,567
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Start a Campfire 3 Ways
90 min·5 steps
Outdoors & NatureBeginner
After 90 min: Ability to build and ignite a campfire using matches, a lighter, and friction methods
9,200
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Change Your Car's Oil
90 min·5 steps
Life SkillsIntermediate
After 90 min: An engine with fresh oil that runs smoother and lasts longer
8,567
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Camp comfortably and safely in any environment
90 min·5 steps
Outdoors & NatureBeginner
After 90 min: You'll have the skills to camp safely and comfortably, building confidence in nature.
8,200
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Navigate the night sky and identify constellations
90 min·5 steps
Outdoors & NatureBeginner
After 90 min: You'll recognize major constellations and understand celestial mechanics.
7,900
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Build and manage fires safely in wilderness
90 min·5 steps
Outdoors & NatureBeginner
After 90 min: You'll start fires in wet conditions and maintain them for warmth and cooking.
7,800
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Navigate with Map and Compass
90 min·5 steps
Outdoors & NatureIntermediate
After 90 min: Confidence to navigate using topographic maps and a compass without GPS
7,680
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Jump-Start a Car Battery
90 min·5 steps
Life SkillsBeginner
After 90 min: A successfully started vehicle ready to drive
7,654
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Identify birds and understand their behavior
90 min·5 steps
Outdoors & NatureBeginner
After 90 min: You'll recognize local birds and appreciate their ecological roles and behaviors.
7,600
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Fish successfully and understand aquatic ecosystems
90 min·5 steps
Outdoors & NatureBeginner
After 90 min: You'll catch fish consistently and appreciate aquatic biology and conservation.
7,500
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Navigate wilderness with map, compass, and GPS
90 min·5 steps
Outdoors & NatureIntermediate
After 90 min: You'll confidently navigate trails and find your way even when marked paths disappear.
7,400
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Safely identify and harvest wild edible plants
90 min·5 steps
Outdoors & NatureIntermediate
After 90 min: You'll supplement meals with foraged foods and deepen your connection to the land.
6,700
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Identify 20 Common Birds
90 min·5 steps
Outdoors & NatureBeginner
After 90 min: Ability to identify 20 common local birds by sight and sound
6,420
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Run a Mile Without Stopping
90 min·5 steps
Fitness & HealthIntermediate
After 90 min: Build cardio endurance and complete a full mile at conversational pace
6,200
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Read the Night Sky
90 min·5 steps
Outdoors & NatureBeginner
After 90 min: Ability to identify major constellations, planets, and navigate using stars
5,890
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Replace Your Car's Air Filter
90 min·5 steps
Life SkillsBeginner
After 90 min: Better fuel efficiency and engine performance
5,234
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Prepare for Your First 5K Race
90 min·5 steps
Fitness & HealthIntermediate
After 90 min: Complete a 5K (3.1 miles) and finish strong
5,100
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Catch Your First Fish
90 min·5 steps
Outdoors & NatureBeginner
After 90 min: Land your first fish using proper casting technique and basic fishing knowledge
4,750
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Forage Edible Wild Plants Safely
90 min·5 steps
Outdoors & NatureIntermediate
After 90 min: Ability to safely identify and harvest 10+ edible wild plants from your region
3,870
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Master Advanced Climbing and Safety Knots
90 min·5 steps
Life SkillsAdvanced
After 90 min: Expert-level knot-tying for climbing, rescue, and technical applications
3,456
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