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I think that I have very clearly expressed my position on the matter. I respect your position but just as clearly I do not agree with it. I can live with that. I know I am legally and feel ethically justified in my position. So for me, that is good enough. Keith

I understand what you are saying having attended enough end of life events to last me the rest of my life. Absolutely no pun intended. But, if the person is of legal age with intact faculties they have a right to determine their fate. I can suggest things to them, I can strongly suggest things...

Again, I need to agree with Doug on this. The limited reading that I have done on the subject indicates the bears likely view dogs as they would view a wolf. One of the very few threats that a bear has in the wild. That shouldn't be that big a stretch to realize. They feel threatened and the...

I agree with this if this was an organized trip with a leader. As a leader of an organized trip they have a legal obligation. In this case, even though there is no legal obligation, I personally would stay with the person (I am not that goal driven anymore) and let the others go. And in most...

About the same time and ditto. Keith

I should also mention that I have the Asym model also, not the scout. Keith

I entirely agree, FWIW. Exactly correct from what I have read also. With grizzlies, play dead, you don't stand a snowballs chance anyway. If he is going to kill and eat you, it's gonna happen no matter what you do, short of a gun and possibly OC spray. Most likely he is attacking as a warning...

In most instances, its the best way to sleep ever. I have used mine where ever there are trees to use. I have not used it below freezing but right near freezing mark with a 3/4 air mattress under me with a sleeping bag of course. The entry is a little odd but works well when you get use to it...

HELENA, Mont. – At least one bear rampaged through a campground near Yellowstone National Park before dawn Wednesday, killing one person and injuring two others before campers sought shelter in their cars, wildlife officials said. Rest of the story

Absolutely! Keith

Yeah Doug. That is the norm to keep you on the line for several reasons. In your situation I am sure they would have been willing to allow you to hang up provided that you called back soon or of course they would have tried calling you. It is all up to the individual to make decisions about...

Why do you think that 911 is not an option? 911 services transfer calls to other 911 centers all the time or can tell you how to contact those centers if they can't do it as easily as you. If you are worried that it isn't an emergency, that usually doesn't matter if there is a concern. You can...

ornithologist - study of birds isn't it? Or are you saying they are big enough to be classified as birds? I wouldn't argue with that. :D Keith

I would think that it is fairly high also. 70-80%. It is difficult to coordinate with others and there aren't really that many that want to do this. I have only done ten or so, and at least 75% were done solo. I know if I intend to get serious about it most will be done solo. And how can you...

911 dispatchers have a remarkable amount of information and resources at their fingertips and are use to coordinating those resources. I would call 911 and then if you feel the need, call the 877 number or even tell the 911 dispatcher about the number and then call it yourself. There is nothing...

There is considerable difference between edible and tasty. :D:p Skunk Cabbage properly treated taste like crap but it does have some nutritional value. It is not anything that anyone but the most desperate would choose to eat. Indian cucumber is actually tasty, even without any preparation. Keith

I'm not sure how you confuse Indian Cucumber root with hellebore. They look nothing the same, certainly above ground. And cucumber root has a very mild, pleasant taste even raw unlike Skunk cabbage. I can't imagine how they could make that big a mistake. Keith

This was my thought as well. Skunk cabbage is edible, though pretty much unpalatable. It is considered a last ditch survival food. Classes on survival/wild food warn about similar looking Hellebore. It doesn't look at that similar to the trained eye and it is very poisonous and cannot be made...

I don't consider this Monday morning quarterbacking to be honest. These are very legitimate and valid questions. These same questions have been being asked of the EMS helicopter services for several years because of the same kind of accidents on calls that are questionable, in weather that maybe...

All correct Dave, as are the other comments about the mice and leaking roof, etc, but it still had some great memories for me. Sorry to see it go. And who could forget that toilet. I don't know if I have any pictures but that was about as dangerous and basic as you could get for a privy. I...