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Well, they admitted guilt, named their names, took responsibility, and offered $100K and more if it takes more to rebuild. The situation could have been much worse if the careless parties were not well-off. I say look to the future. Alot of stuff can probably be flown in. Reconstruction could...

I think the paper maps are great for roughing out a trip, but having live information (reviews, tips, top 10 things to see, hours, stuff no longer open) is going to be the way of the future.

LW skiable, incredible open water flowing across road in mid February. Needed Microspikes going up Black Pond for ice under snow, and where Lincoln Brook trail trespasses into the cut of the Brook. Party of 3 skiers report LW, FB, Lincoln Brook skiable until Lincoln Brook trail gets...

Given the reports of icy conditions, I'm scaling back plans to flatter terrain. Biggest risk is becoming immobile from injury(for me)

Well this weekend should provide a good opportunity to experiment at a camp site.... I only have a pocket rocket stove.

I was planning to go up Mt Flume or Garfield and back. Probably put my emergency layers, face mask, etc on the summit and find the weak points if there is alot of wind- but not heading to Lincoln. Sounds like there is no need to bring xc skis for Sunday. Biggest risk is probably the boots so I...

Finally found them at REI Framingham, Natick Exit Mass Pike, not off 93, but the only choice for my route. Open until 9. They have 1 week and annual stickers. Call to make sure they are not sold out. EMS in Concord does not.

OK, so you can get the canister stove to run long enough without a bath to warm the bath water?

Manufacturers do improve winter performance by putting a mixture of light and heavy molecules (different butane/propane carbon chains) in a gas canister. I cannot cite a reference, but I believe that there is a fundamental problem with these "mixed gases". Just using the stove once on a winter...

Is there someplace south of Plymouth, off I93, where they sell parking stickers after the FS offices close but open until 9pm?

The only solution for non military users is GPS Block III, which has been delayed due to technical problems--probably specification changes. Block IIIa has stronger signals to address tree canopy and indoor applications, as well as reduced systemic error. It will support existing users AFAIK.

I can't pretend to know the GPS system from end-to-end, but reading the first article about a time to distance computation error, and reading the statement from JSOC concerning munitions, it is inferred that location would be computed incorrectly. The statement from the Air Force says they are...

No need to create any confusion 1. The technology is not infallible 2. The GPS should not be trusted if it cannot report an accurate location, or it shows implausible data. 3. There are two simple checks to reduce the possibility of error, as well as keeping a map and compass available. In a...

Please see http://www.itnews.com.au/news/satellite-failure-caused-global-gps-timing-anomaly-414237 In addition to carrying a map and compass, some mitigation techniques include 1) testing your device at the trailhead for errors 2) keeping track or breadcrumb options on so that a sudden failure...

FYI, years ago I tried to use a Steripen to solve this issue, but any water below 50 deg F would prevent the Ultraviolet bulb from igniting or staying "lit". And it brings mercury into the enviroment. In about 3 to 4 years, Ultraviolet LED's will be powerful enough and cheap enough to make a...

Has anyone seen any of these shows? The ones that I have flipped by are full of incredible exaggeration (the narrator will be shouting as if he on a cell phone) to keep people from channel surfing. Facts won't be in; it will be all drama.

I understand your point about using electronics. My opinion is that it should be a personal choice, but that specious arguments should not be made against those who use electronics. Going out on a hike without proper equipment or skills and going out on hike with a gps/cell/plb are two...

I will purchase one. But I do not agree with the stealth funding. NHFG gets $10million from the Feds. I predict that rescue costs will increase, that the price of hike safe card will increase, and within 3-5 years NHFG (as well as CT DEP/NY DEC) will need drones to reduce the cost of SAR.

What ChrisB said....

How about a larger survival tool (eg knife) with a serrated portion on the blade? And, of course, it can serve more purposes than a saw.....