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    Joshua Trees cut down to make illegal roads in Joshua Tree National Park

    I don't believe so. NPs, especially out west, are overwhelmed right now with the partial shut down. I have heard from friends that Joshua Tree, Yosemite, etc, that this is especially true. Just because LEOs are not furloughed, doesn't mean they are not stretched by this and can cover their...
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    AMC Trips for 19 y/o

    The AMC Youth Opportunities Program is great and sounds like it would be a great fit here.
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    Will You Buy a NH HikeSafe Card?

    I don't believe that to be true. At least it wasn't in my case(s) many years ago. B&G Clubs, YMCA (kids). I think the word "educational" is there somewhere in the OFG cards and that's why I always had to get them. They also use the data of past trip reports to better chart use by groups...
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    Giving way on the trail with snowshoes

    I can't wait for the day when downhill hikers and uphill are at peace with each other. The struggle continues. ;) Peace.
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    What quotations or phrases keep you going in difficult outdoor situations?

    "Everybody's got plans. Till they get hit." Mike Tyson
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    The five greatest hiking pictures i never took

    May 1986: I was up early on Garfield when a UFO landed nearby. Two aliens came out and proceeded to take what I asumed were summit pictures and they were congratulating themselves....I told them it didn't count b/c they took their UFO to the summit. They said something mean and left. Tourists...
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    NH girl saved by tourist

    Or NH residents it seems. ;) Glad everyone is ok. Peace.
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    Bad dog owner (me)

    How true. Jackson the Wunderdog is exactly like this. He's nine now, so I find longer breaks work well for me to judge how he is doing. He always lays down at breaks, so if I extend them a bit, I get a better sense on how he is really doing. Another good indicator is when he "pauses" a little...
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    Barnes Field - Huge Group Memorial Day weekend

    I met a pretty big Meet Up Group today on the Baldfaces. About 30 people I would say. More treats for Jackson.:D Peace
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    Another "Donation" to the S&R Fund ? - Mt Madison Rescue

    Why? Cuz there's more? Thanks for the stats. I was confused there for a while. ;) Now give me the stats, and I am sure someone will, of F & G total responses and where the location of the subject is from. I would wager the percentages work out the same or perhaps higher for NH. Peace. Former...
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    NE 100 Highest Route Info?

    Yeah. It sucks when you have to be sponsored. Wait. That happens here.;) When did they keep their funds seperate? And how? Woud like to know. I'm a bit biased, having worked for the AMC, but I don't recall any instances where people "of color" were denied acceptance. You might argue they...
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    Life cycle of ticks and what we should expect this year

    Well I can just tell you what happened in my case. Disagree with the doctor(s) I saw.;) . I'm not a doctor or scientist...but how can this be tested/proven? Isn't it assuming that if you were bitten you have Lyme? What if the tick didn't even have it? Jim, I really do wish I saw your doc b/c...
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