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I have been a long time of a Gaz stove and lantern. Both have proven to be pretty indestructable and have lots of use in all 4 seasons. I have been having trouble finding fuel; REI just discontinued it last month. I wrote to Coleman (now parent company of Gaz) and received the following reply...

When I was in South America I opted to buy rescue insurance since they billed you for any rescue costs that incurred. I don't remember how much it was now but I seem to recall it was relatively inexpensive. I would have no problem seeing that in the States. I am all for SAR groups to collect...

I could understand calling a chopper to bring up some cold beer on a hot day but to carry down a thumb injury? Actually what they should have done is made a very small litter for the thumb, remove the thumb from the gentleman and carry out the injured thumb on a little. Problem solved.

Tough case. Let me say this... I believe when you go into the backcountry you are responsible for your own actions and should never "expect" someone to rescue you. If you run into trouble and someone saves your butt that's great, but it should not be thought of as a right. I feel bad for...

So sorry to read this. Our four legged companions leave such an impression on our souls. Though I never met Genie I am sure she was the best of companions, and from what I just read had the best of companions for her guardians. It is never easy; they are like both children and best friends...

Great link to the concord monitor article; thanks! I found the link to this movie in the comments section of the article, putting it on my "to see" list. I have several friends with varying degrees of Lyme, it's not pretty. Also, here's another link to a Chronicle story that is going to air...

I often log in from work, or the library, or from whatever computer I find running at home (wifes, daughters, etc). I just got into the habit of logging out of whatever sites I am signed in on.

I try not to be too critical. I started hiking around 1975, in jeans, t-shirts, sneakers, etc. The tent I had cost me maybe $15 at a local dept store, same for my sleeping bag and pack. First trip out we carried canned soup and heated it in the can over a fire (no stove!). I the early 80's...

I called my physician about the tick I found; in the past she just prescribed doxycycline. This time however she asked me to come into the office in 3 weeks to test for Lyme. I was always under the impression that the test for Lyme was not all that accurate; at least not in the first few...

I would love to go to that seminar tonight at UNH but I do not get out of work till 5:30 and Manchester is 75 minutes away. This morning after my shower I found a deer nymph about 1/2 the size of a match head burrowed into my navel. He was so small I had trouble getting him out with...

In answer to Raymonds question, a couple of years ago I had a tick buried in my left arm right near my bicep. No big deal at first, ticks are like squirrels around here, they are everywhere and anyone who spends time outside of their yard gets bit. But a few days later the bite area got more...

The only thing that I have found to be effective on my four legged friends are Preventic collars. I buy mine through Amazon. Unfortunately I just moved and the collars are packed away somewhere. Not sure if humans can wear them; they aren't very fashionable :) Pulled my first tick off my...

Just a note to those that hike in the southern regions. My dog took an unexpected hour long run in the woods behind my house which prompted me to take a walk looking for her. I was wearing tan colored nylon pants and when I returned found maybe 15 or so ticks (those were the ones I saw in...

Here is a link to a 2005 story on Ray in the local paper. Once I saw this picture (click on it to enlarge) I recognized the face; I ran into him a few times around town, exchanged pleasantries but did know much about him. I never knew his name, realized that he was a famous composer, hiker and...

This is very sad news. I first learned the news through the article in the local paper and was wondering as I read if Ray was a member of this board. I have been posting on VFFT since the 90's (the old Lexi Communication days) and have lived in Georgetown since the mid 80's. At one point I...

I hardly ever venture into New York state, other than the big city itself, so I am looking for some advice on recreation. I will find myself in Corning for nine days in the beginning of August, during which I'll have a stretch of at at least 3-4 free days. I would like to use that period...

I think my mistake was leaving the stuff in a paper bag. The thieves must have felt pretty good when they found out they smashed a window for some used (but clean!) underwear. I am sure the solution would be leave the stuff out in the open on the seat.

The last time (note: I have been unlucky enough to have experienced several) my car was broken into in the Whites I was carrying my credit card and cash with me but had left my clean socks, shorts, underwear and t-shirt that I was planning to wear on the ride home sitting on the back seat in a...

Heading up to Acadia with the family (10 y.o. daughter) and the new pup (10 months) this weekend. We are staying at Somes Sound Campground and plan to spend the weekend hiking and cycling. A couple of questions since the last time I was up there I was a single guy and did nothing but climb...

Good trail dogs also make good pillows :D