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    Ticks in the White Mountains

    This inexpsnsive device is great for removing ticks http://www.tickedoff.com/ . After removing the digusting thing dispose of by the most unpleasnt means at your disposal. On a serious note if you are bitten by a tick and have swelling or redness try to save the tick and...
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    Car break ins

    I drive two differnt red pick ups compleat with with gun racks and NRA sticker ( not a member though) GO NH stricker , NH Tags one even has the plow mount . I have not had a problem as of yet . Note I do not leave empty shell casings hanging around. Oh yeah the empety...
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    Car Break In Response from AMC Huts Manager

    Please be careful about doing something Interesting thread, and a sad one too. . If you wanted to record these people you might need a video camera with IR capability that would make it harder to identify. It is probable that they perpetrate their acts at night. . Also you might want very...
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    Colorado

    Sli if you are comfortable on moderately exposed class 3 climbing Longs Peak is unforgetable yes it is very popular and you will not be alone. Grays and Torreys Peaks are with in a hour of Denvere ,easy walk ups both are also very popular being easy and right off I 70 Tale the Lovaland...
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    Tetons and Whites

    Middle Teton has some good climbs and Great views . I climbed it from the Lower Saddle but I am not sure if that is what you are looking for it is a great overnightand has some clas 5 pitches ( actaully I spent a few nights there to climb both Middle and the Grand tetons . ) , You need a...
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    Colorado

    Mike D I will be there next week , Whre do you plan on going? I know CO very well I might be able to give you some ideas. here are two web cameras one of Longs Peak In RMNP The other of Mts Massive and Elberet about 12 miles or so west of Leadvile Longs Peak...
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    Why is it important to "Leave No Trace" ?

    Dave M you are correct LNT originated in the West CA IIRC . Certainly they open space in the west is vast compared to the crowed east that is losing more open space daily That being said. You ask a lot of interesting questions that do not have easy answers. Part of why pole get upset...
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    Wilderness Trail Suitable for Biking?

    Chomp the Ride down is fun ! I have biked out to the Trypramid Slides on the road and to the pond as far as I can leagly take the bike. . Just be on look out for hikers and bikers as it is very popular. Not being a Knb head " that is about the extent of my so called Mt Biking. For...
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    (poll) Treking poles: your favorite brand?

    For what ever reason any set of poles I get seem to bend and one set of Kompperdels litrerally came apart on the Ammo one April . I endue up using my axe and micky moused pole to hike with I am not that big 5.11 180 but some how the lower part of the poles seem to bend and I do not...
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    Car break ins

    Josh While I sympathize with you . I would not do that, As others have said it will get you arrested and probably sued Yeah it is good to vent I would love to see the expersssins or end results of a non leathal ****y trap being used. My guess it That it is local kids or so...
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    Artical about a MA mans Denli Climb

    Here is a goood story about a NE climber on Denali http://www.newburyportnews.com/ You have to look to the right of the web site and click on the story. O can copy it if this does not work
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    Motorcycle Week NH

    That is a good question I do know that it is illegall to modify a car or truck to make it louder. I guess you have to ask the powers that be under the gold dome in Conord . Then again you might get " I do not know why" I sure do not know And I used to ride .
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    What should be in the first aid kit?

    Keith that is very good advice . I tell any one I hike with that I have medical condtions ,where exatly they can find my medication and to ask me if I am ok every so often . I also explain that If I should seem to be "spacing out" to tell me ot take my medication and ask if it...
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    not without peril

    Yes I did hear about that incident from some on involved with Aspen Mountain Rescue, From What I Understand they were in upper part of the Couloir to late in the day. When you climb Bell Cord you want ot top out by 9 AM at the latest as the sun really softens the Snow in there. Your crampons...
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    What should be in the first aid kit?

    Puck I know it is crime But the thread would become political I would happly talk about it of board. I am a chronic pain patient. I for know do not ask do not tewll might work or say to the EMT I had a x from a old Perscritption ( do not ask do not tell.) Kieth I would never even...
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    What should be in the first aid kit?

    Puck It is improbable that a persom will become addicted after a few doses ofa Narcotic. I take one and have little chopice I do not get "high" In fact the truth is that most ODs in ERs are from OTC pain reliewvers. Gving some one a small dose of oa narcotic is in no way f going...
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    What should be in the first aid kit?

    Kieth. I carry Epi pens because of my alleregen induced Asthma and are perscribed As for Oxycodone I wear a Duragesic patch and funtiion fine with it . I would be riding the lifts to the views with out it. I also cary Morhpine in case of sever injury buty is only for my use as I...
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    What should be in the first aid kit?

    Good Point Chip also do not forget any of your perscibed medcations and a day or two extra just in case. . If like me you have a medical condtion it is a good idea to wear a medic alert tag on your neck or wrist. That way they are aware of your condtion and will be careful not ot give...
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    Stonehenge Lafayette?

    Rock Collecting is a legit activity on our national forests along with mushrooming and even collecting some plants . Few people are going to haul off a whole trunk or pick up truck load or pick up load of rocks , if a any at all unless they want to break the suspension and springs...
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    Hiking sticks at trailheads

    Peakbagr, You are right soft wood when green or dry will snap and cause more of a problem than they solve. If it is a hard wood it is probably safe unless it is old and rotting. . If you have the time on your hands hickory or Oak make for durable tough poles . I have seen both types...
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