Re: When GPS leads to SOS
Last paragraph says it all:
"Far more people are now venturing into the backcountry without even minimal survival skills. Many carry gadgets they think of as...
Bob Marley 2012-08-15 09:33:20 #70421
When GPS leads to SOS
An interesting article on how the proliferation of electronic devices has affected expectations about and ease of rescue:
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Bill 2012-08-14 17:36:29 #70420
Re: Surprise Valley - October
In November of 2008 - a somewhat dry autumn if I recall correctly - I found a couple of very "convenient" potholes roughly 1-2 miles beyond the TR/BH...
arnierichards 2012-08-14 17:29:27 #70419
Re: Partially used fuel canister - Can't fly home with it...what to
I do the same as Drifter recommends. I've also gotten in the habit of weighing them before a trip, and after, to see how many boils I can get, which helps...
Dan 2012-08-14 15:53:19 #70418
Re: Partially used fuel canister - Can't fly home with it...what to
John:
My experience is limited to the heavier steel type canisters, which I use for car camping etc.
What I do with these is weigh a new one (i.e. full). ...
driftersmith 2012-08-14 14:22:05 #70417
Re: Partially used fuel canister - Can't fly home with it...what to
Recycling partially-used fuel seems like a great idea, but there's one thing I can't quite figure out ... how do you tell how much fuel is still left ? I...
John 2012-08-14 12:47:00 #70416
Re: Upper Deer Creek - Middle Fork
Dan, that tripod was over FIVE POUNDS! :)
That was a crazy time. And you recovered enough to get back into GC on that early August trip into Kanab and out...
rich_rudow 2012-08-14 11:54:37 #70415
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