The Survival Factor is a promising new show filmed in Idaho and supported by local businesses. Hosted by survival expert Keith Clark and adventurer filmmaker Mark Vashro, the Survival Factor will take viewers across the entire state of Idaho in search of adventure and opportunities to teach viewers practical, real life survival skills. Unlike other survival shows currently aired, the Survival Factor focuses primarily on education and appreciation of little-known wilderness utopias that many Idahoans may not even realize are right in their own backyard.
While other survival shows often overdramatize extreme survival techniques, the hosts of the Survival Factor recognize the importance of teaching easy to learn, practical survival skills from ordinary resources. For instance, instead of teaching viewers to create a fire with the classic method of rubbing two sticks together (which only has a 40% success rate), Keith will teach
viewers to start a fire with simply a mobile phone battery or a piece of gum wrapper. Each episode, the set of tools Keith and Mark have available will change, teaching viewers how to survive based on whatever random items they may have available during an emergency situation.
Through empowering its viewers, the Survival Factor will build confidence in its viewers and encourage them to explore Idaho’s great outdoors. Unlike other survival shows, Keith is the survival expert, while Mark is a professional filmmaker along for the ride. This poses an additional challenge for Keith, as he is responsible not only for his survival, but also for the well-being of his companion. Viewers will be able to better empathize with Mark, the survival novice, and learn as he progresses from survival rookie to seasoned veteran.
At the end of each episode, the area’s location will be rated on several factors, such as accessibility of terrain, availability of natural resources, and aesthetic value. This will encourage viewers to explore these scenic locations and take advantage of Idaho’s great outdoor opportunities.
While other survival shows often overdramatize extreme survival techniques, the hosts of the Survival Factor recognize the importance of teaching easy to learn, practical survival skills from ordinary resources. For instance, instead of teaching viewers to create a fire with the classic method of rubbing two sticks together (which only has a 40% success rate), Keith will teach
viewers to start a fire with simply a mobile phone battery or a piece of gum wrapper. Each episode, the set of tools Keith and Mark have available will change, teaching viewers how to survive based on whatever random items they may have available during an emergency situation.
Through empowering its viewers, the Survival Factor will build confidence in its viewers and encourage them to explore Idaho’s great outdoors. Unlike other survival shows, Keith is the survival expert, while Mark is a professional filmmaker along for the ride. This poses an additional challenge for Keith, as he is responsible not only for his survival, but also for the well-being of his companion. Viewers will be able to better empathize with Mark, the survival novice, and learn as he progresses from survival rookie to seasoned veteran.
At the end of each episode, the area’s location will be rated on several factors, such as accessibility of terrain, availability of natural resources, and aesthetic value. This will encourage viewers to explore these scenic locations and take advantage of Idaho’s great outdoor opportunities.