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On the surface it would seem she activated the PLB with out actually being in a true emergency. If that is the case, shame on her.:mad: With out knowing all the details of the emergency it is hard to pass judgement.:confused:It is entirely possible she broke her snow shoe at 11:00 am and had...

What? uncomfortable texture ? :rolleyes: soft as silk is a lie ? :eek: :D I have to both agree and DISagree with the above posters I would avoid the thicker silk sweaters (they will stay wet) to replace your fleece but I would have no fear in adding the thinner silk to my winter layering...

I use the Pacific Outdoor Equipment Hyper High MTN Sleeping Pad and am very , very happy with it. http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Pacific-Outdoor-Equipment-Hyper-High-MTN-Sleeping-Pad/POE0069M.html?CMP_ID=SH_FRO001&CMP_SKU=POE0069&mv_pc=r126 search the web I paid about 80 bucks for...

Good recommendations...I sent you a PM...

WOW! 512 ! What else can be said AMAZING! If you decide to sell commemorative T-shirts (non-cotton) or bumper stickers I would be honored to purchase many of them, what great Christmas gifts!:rolleyes: This could be the beginning of a whole new movement!.......speaking of movements, I have to...

Trails are all in great shape, some small mud spots here and there but nothing to worry about. No ice or snow anywhere, maybe a frozen puddle or two early in the a.m. I live 10 minutes from the Mountain and hike it with the dogs at least weekly sometimes twice(was there yesterday). If you...

I second paul ron's use of kydex, I also use it with excellent results. I have a buddy who uses one of those cheap blue plastic roll up snow sleds that you can buy for around 5 bucks, enough material to last you for years. I glue mine on with shoe goo and the very thin picture hanging wire and...

Hey all, I did a quick search and found no mention of this:http://www.trailnote.com/index.cfm Seems like a worth while idea to me. I do SAR , spend a lot of time solo and regularly lead groups. It is just one more way to stay safe. Worth checking out.

Actually while shoveling snow I use the chicken factor x 3.14. The standard snow shovel being 18"x14" x Chicken x Snow Density x 3.14 = Henway really it is just basic algebra:eek:

Interesting,:rolleyes: but there is a guy with wayyyyyyyy to much time on his hands!

A helicopter has never found anyone on any of the searchs I have been on, for that matter 99.9 of the searches I have been on I have not been the one to find someone either. That said helicopters besides eliminating large search areas are a "feel Good" item while on the search...

Anything from BD or Petzl, Mammut, Arc'teryx, etc, etc will suit you fine. The thing with climbing harness is they can be a bit like shoes.....what is great to me may completely suck for you...So try a few on, better yet go to a gym and rent/try out a few different ones. As a new climber dont...

This is sad news. Anyone who ever had the pleasure of meeting or just talking with him will surely miss him.

YES! The bivy shelter Never actually used as intended, but I have used it several times as a rain/wind cover on a litter during carry outs. I know for a fact it will keep you dry. It is about half the size/weight of the Outdoor Research Bivy sack I used to carry for the same purpose.

Got to admit I really like the Blizzard, Im going to have to get one for my pack. I have been carrying a Bivy Shelter from Wild Things in my SAR pack. I like it packs really small about the size of a beer can and weighs about the same.(though I have no actual experience carrying beer in my...

I carry the benadryll dissolving strips.(like the listerine Breath strips). In my first aid kit. Same concept, Instantly in you system, pack small, more durable, and no gell caps to cut open. The down side is they taste like lizard vomit but I am sure the caps taste worse...

Why not check out some of the offerings from Wild things. They are local also(North Conway) they are totally bomber, well made and super light. I have the "Guide" which is under two pounds and will support an overnight outing. I also have the "Andinista" which is adjustable from a over night...

In summer conditions I will generally go way off trail dig a little hole and let'r'fly. I also happen to use biodegradable T.P. wipes supposed to dissolve after 21 days.....admittedly I have never gone back to check, So this may just be very expensive butt wipes..... In the winter time I...

Seems to me there are plenty of enviromentally friendly insect repellants on the market that work very well, with out the use of DEET. Cintranella based products work well as do the lemon eucalyptus based products. I personally give two big thumbs up to Repel Lemon Eucalyptus insect repellant...