Episode 11 : Training for Arctic Warfare with Dylan Abbott

The Arctic doesn't forgive mistakes, it punishes them.

In this episode, I sit down with Dylan Abbott, an instructor at the Canadian Army's Advanced Warfare Centre, where he teaches Arctic warfare and survival. Dylan breaks down what it truly takes to operate in one of the most unforgiving environments on earth, from the core skills every soldier must master to the mindset required to keep going when the cold, the isolation, and the terrain are working against you.

We cover the most common mistakes soldiers make when they first encounter the Arctic, why small errors can become life-threatening problems fast, how much equipment actually matters versus skills and discipline, and what modern forces still get wrong about operating in the high north.

If you've ever wanted to understand what Arctic warfare really demands of the people involved, this one's for you.