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http://www.whiteblaze.net/forum/showthread.php?97087-Wardens-seek-hikers-aid-in-finding-woman-lost-from-Appalachian-Trail-Kennebec-Jour/page73 1450 posts to date. Spoke to a ME warden ~2-3weeks ago. He said they were looking at all options including foul play.

I don't know Steve but that is an outstanding accomplishment. Hearty congratulations to you!

Call the local PD's where the dog might exit and notify animal rescue/shelters also and let them know where you last saw him. His folks will most likely contact these people if they don't find the lad. Hopefully he is wearing a collar and/or microchipped. If he doens't turn up, his folks...

I have hiked solo with my dogs most of my adult life. I knew very few folks who were into hiking and the few that liked it most often had work schedules that conflicted with mine. Long ago I made the decision that I could hike solo or grow old in my rocking chair. I have had countless...

Because you are solo in territory that you are unfamiliar with, and heat will be a big factor, have you considered renting a PLB? Your life is certainly worth $39 bucks. Even if by chance you became really sick with heat exhaustion or had any other life threatening issues come up, you...

Reflecting on that pic, I am shocked there are not more fatalities on Everest.

What premium are we paying? Seriously, I have no idea. I might be paying for something I am not aware of. I love my dividend. Use the REI VISA all year for everything I buy and I just got a nice Thule bike rack for my Outback, a new sleeping bag, and nice mattress. I got my PLB with my...

As long as they don't take away all the delicious popovers at the "Jordan House" in ANP!

It's a shame to wear something down to the bare bones, use and abuse it over time, and then march in, head held high, and tell them you are dissatisfied with said item. I knew someone who hiked the LT and then returned his hiking boots because he wanted new ones. He bragged about doing this...

Thank you so much for posting this. I have read some of the incidents and will finish them up later. Interesting 2nd link that describes all SAR's being done by volunteers. That seems like such a great option. They are obviously very dedicated and love what they do.

Sardog...in states where people have to pay for their rescues, is there any documentation of how many people have died or been seriously compromised because they did not call in a timely way? What are the percentages? Do we have any idea? I wondered if you have access to this kind of data.

The comments are very funny!

Not surprised to hear this. I always wondered if that might be the case. "Different strokes for different folks."

I was told by EMS staff each time I bought boots or trail shoes there to NOT wear them outside if I thought I might have to return them.

Excellent points, Roy. I'm not a pro on this topic but what you say makes a lot of sense.