[header] How to survive alone in the woods with nothing but a hatchet [title] Be calm in the situation : [step] You are your most valuable resource. Pay attention and take note of your surroundings. The only thing that can fail you in any environment is lack of motivation. 
If you believe you will survive your chances are higher. Its all about will-power! [title] Go to your nearest source of water : [step] If you do not know where that is, then go downhill until you find a moving, clean source.