Re: Rattlesnakes
I agree that the victim usually has plenty of time to walk to an evacuation site -- if not a parking lot, then a flat area where a helicopter could...
Bob Bordasch 2012-04-12 12:52:16 #68985
Re: Rattlesnakes
I feel that rattlesnakes and scorpions are among the greatest dangers for me as a backcountry hiker who often goes solo. Because I'm a pretty careful person,...
William 2012-04-12 12:51:30 #68984
Re: Rattlesnakes
Although the Mojave does have a neurotoxin, it also contains a hematoxin and, as explained in the WFA class I took, all venomous snakes have location-specific...
Ken 2012-04-12 12:48:28 #68983
Re: Where to eat in Phoenix?
For the best New Mexican style Mexican food (and the hottest green chile outside of New Mexico), head to Los Dos Molinos. It makes my scalp sweat! For a...
Ken 2012-04-12 12:40:17 #68982
Re: Rattlesnakes
For me, the biggest concern is a strike in the backcountry. Days from anything, I always planned on just using a mirror if I wasn't near the river. I have...
jedc4xer 2012-04-12 12:37:19 #68981
Re: Rattlesnakes
I was so happy to see a question about rattlesnakes because I just completed a Wilderness First Aid course sponsored by the Central Arizona Mountain Rescue...
Ken 2012-04-12 12:20:07 #68980
Re: UPS Delivers to South Canyon! - Trip Report LONG
I like the UPS route too. After first doing the 'normal' trail, I found the
UPS route much less tedious and more direct (and fun!). I also went with
some...
Hank Schnieder 2012-04-12 10:22:13 #68979
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