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Thanks for the greenie. I appreciate it. Keith

I know you aren't suggesting everyone must. And I do understand your post. It just strikes me that outsiders mostly, will do anything that they can to remove any risk associated with life. If people would use their heads this would not be a concern. But because we have made things so easy to do...

Dug thanks for the greenie. Don't worry about the ding. We are squeezing every ounce of fun out of life. Removing every hint of danger or interest.

There is something inherently wrong with the concept that I need insurance or god help us a permit to walk in the woods. In its simplest form that is what we are talking about. An insurance policy or permit for walking. Have humans, or is just the US, devolved to the point that they can't even...

Thanks for the greenie. That was one of the primary reasons I wrote it. Very little to worry about out there but keep your guard up always.

Beth Upton was suffering the "early stages" of Alzheimer's. The quotes because early transitions to later stages sometimes without notice. I have been on and reviewed enough searches for the elderly with Alzheimer's. It rarely turns out well. They will likely find this woman not far from her...

Not a hotbed of activity but they are clearly here.

No, I mean trotting right down the center yellow line in the middle of the state highway in front of Panda Palace. :p Several years, maybe 10 or so years ago. It was a surprise. :D Keith

First congratulations. I hope you know how lucky (or what a good planner) you are. You missed very little. The AT is my first order of business when I retire. Having a job and a place to live is what screwed it all up for me. Putting a horrible dent in my free time. :D Hopefully it will go...

We had one running down the middle of RT 83 in Vernon several years ago. I kid you not, while I was in a Chinese restaurant waiting for a "to go" order. Made the news. Other than that, no, I haven't seen them or scat from them. Keith

Absolutely. Balsam fir after a light rain. No smell like it. Keith

What, no bathroom breaks or anything? :D Sorry couldn't resist. Seriously though, what would the schedule actually be like? Eight hour days with commutes home at the end of the shift or how? To be honest it sounds to me like a great job. How does it work and what are the qualifications? Keith

As I remember even the northern part isn't rocky, at least it isn't enough that I remember it as being rocky. Like you say, I know that the part I am talking about from Jericho road isn't. I don't really remember it being rocky at all. Maybe after Engine hill it might get rocky but I can't say I...

As has been mentioned Parker and Langdon. Has anyone mentioned Rocky branch from Jericho road northbound. My memory of the southern part is that it is not rocky at all and if memory serves there aren't many (any) rocks in the northern section either. I understand it sounds counter intuitive...

And there are actually statistic involved. During research for the course I teach this is what I found out. Without question. Most medical problems (53%) in the wilderness will be due to Strains or Sprains. 64% of those are from the ankle or knee. From one of my classes. Trauma will consist...

Peakbagr, I have some of the polars and liked them. Currently, I am using a Garmin 305. A little more expensive than what you might be wanting to spend but for me it was worth it. I would check it out because it has a lot of the things you are looking for. I really like this device. If you have...

Hope he has a speedy recovery. The rest of the story Keith

They do look like the Kahtoola Microspikes. I don't know if they are as good but I think those are the best thing every for bare ice and compacted snow. They will get you killed if there is enough snow, an inch or 2 not compacted over ice though. For the right conditions they are fantastic. If...

Thanks for the greenie Tim. Your correct, hard data is difficult to find. This is one of the very few studies that I have ever come across relating to SAR in New England in particular and the only one I am aware of, of the White Mountains.

I remember reading about this being done many years ago (pre or very early GPS years). Whatever group, I don't remember anymore, was doing it actually had a book of roadkill pictures with specific traits to look for to help you identify the subjects in question. Since they don't always look like...