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December 1, 2008 at 7:20 pm in reply to: What’s the longest you’ve gone without a shower while hiking long distance? #11293
GuestsParticipantWas in Maine once and had been hiking for a week on the A.T. and needed some supplies. Hitched to Rangeley to a small grocery store and got some food. A little kid in the checkout asked if I was a bum. Told him I was a section hiker, but this confused him. His Mom was embarrased and apologized and offered me a ride back to the trail.
November 16, 2008 at 6:40 pm in reply to: Gary Dodds who faked a car accident and survival tale #11844GuestsParticipantRead it. That’s why I vote Republican!
October 19, 2008 at 11:27 am in reply to: How do you feel about hikers and backpackers that take their dogs on the Trail? #11506GuestsParticipantDogs are great on the trail… but, they must be trained properly. If you cannot control you dog while not on a leash–you’d be best to leave them at home
GuestsParticipantI’m in the market for a hand crank radio. charger, etc. if anyone can recommend one. Sounds like a must for the kit.
GuestsParticipantI’ll believe it when I see it. I’ve hiked the Smokies for years and yet to have seen a bear.
GuestsParticipantSorry to say … Paul Newman’s out. Just died today.
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080928/ap_on_en_mo/obit_newman_37
GuestsParticipantTo your point … I just saw this on the NPS Morning Report:
Grand Canyon National Park (AZ)
Visitor Dies In Seventy Foot FallShortly before sunset on August 28th, park dispatch received a satellite phone call from a commercial river trip reporting that a 62-year-old man who was part of the group had taken a 70-foot fall while hiking in Stone Creek Canyon, a side canyon of the Colorado River that is a popular day hiking destination for river travelers. He was reported to have sustained skull and leg fractures. ICS was put into effect and a rescue operation begun. The park’s helicopter was in the area, returning from an interagency search mission in Havasu Creek, and was diverted to the scene. Due to limited daylight, the helicopter crew was only able to insert a Coconino County Search and Rescue team member who also works as a flight medic for a local air ambulance. Meanwhile, Arizona Department of Public Safety’s Air Rescue helicopter from Kingman was launched to make a night landing to provide additional medical and evacuation personnel. The DPS crew, which flies with night vision goggles, landed at Stone Creek but was unable to reach the victim due to darkness and hazardous terrain. They were notified that the flight medic on scene had reached the man and determined that the fall had been fatal. On the morning of August 29th, recovery operations were begun. A human radio relay was positioned on a canyon rim near the incident location and park staff were inserted by helicopter for recovery, investigation, and helicopter operations. A critical incident stress counselor from the Whale Foundation, which provides access to mental and physical healthcare and support services to the professional river guide community, was also inserted to remain with the river trip. The victim was extracted from the canyon in a helicopter long line operation and flown to the South Rim helibase for transfer to the Coconino County Medical Examiner’s Office. [Submitted by Pete Fonken, Park Ranger]
GuestsParticipantBigfoot Hoax: “Body” Is Rubber Suit
http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2008/08/080820-bigfoot-body.html
GuestsParticipantIt’s Conclusive!!!!!!!!!!
Georgia Men Claim They’ve Found Bigfoot
Bigfoot Hunters Claim Body Is Over 7-Feet TallPOSTED: 3:35 pm EDT August 13, 2008
UPDATED: 3:50 pm EDT August 13, 2008PALO ALTO, Calif. — It could be an elaborate hoax or one of the biggest news stories of the summer.
Three “Bigfoot” seekers, including two Georgia men, Wednesday claimed they have proof that they have found the body of the elusive creature in the wilds of Georgia.
Matthew Whitton and Rick Dyer, Georgia residents who lead Bigfoot-tracking expeditions, claim they’ve found a body more than 7-feet tall and weighing over 500 pounds.
On Friday, at a news conference in Palo Alto, they claim they will present DNA evidence to prove the carcass of “Rickmat”
GuestsParticipantEveryone talks about the movie – but no one talks about the Soundtrack. Eddie Vedder is awesome. He should have won a grammy for the album.
August 1, 2008 at 10:39 am in reply to: Intensified Attempts To Extend The AT’s Southern Terminus To Alabama #11748GuestsParticipantStill don’t understand all the fuss about where it starts and ends. The more trail miles – the better.
GuestsParticipantThe reviews seem mixed. Frankly, I thought the unit was kind of heavy when I picked it up in the store – although you have to be realistic about the weight of it. You can only make it so light. Also, it sounds like it’s useless without direct sunlight – an issue for hiking in the heavily dense Southeast in the summer. A great idea – but I’m not sure it’s ready for prime time.
GuestsParticipantThat’s pretty damn impressive.
June 23, 2008 at 12:35 pm in reply to: Trekking Poles or No Trekking Poles That is the question #11700GuestsParticipantMy knees are the worst going downhill. They’ve helped me seriously extend the hiking lifespan.
GuestsParticipantI tried to cross a flooded stream once in Maine. It was only about eight feet across, but the water was moving so fast that I got swept off my feet and nearly drowned. Can’t say I’m suprised to see that one on here.
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