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Thanks guys! Some great ideas, some of those I have looked at already actually. I'll be spending a few days out in Denver so I should be able to acclimate appropriately. I'll be traveling from Denver through Utah to the Vegas area so I'm open to anything in between. Hiked out in Arizona and...

I will second Mike P. As the weather starts to get warmer the water crossings will get worse with the snow melt. Usually in the Whites it isn't a huge issue in the higher places, but the valleys can be treacherous (lincoln woods to 13 falls for instance can tough) but many crossings have...

Hi folks, I've fallen into the opportunity to take a road trip from Denver to Vegas, which will take me right through several national parks in Utah. I would like to use my time constructively and depending on time constraints, at least one good hike in the Denver area, doesn't have to be a...

We went up the ammo in august with winds of 40-50 and gusts in the 60s or so they claimed at the summit and the gusts were enough make me feel like my contacts were going to be blown out of my eyes but no real trouble standing. At pinkham a few years back they were claiming gusts of 75+ at the...

Sounds like a fun trip! We were trying to get permits for backpacking on the Beamer trail which is not quite as popular but in the month of October which along with apr are apparently the busiest months. You can apply via fax at 8am Arizona time 4 months in advance but it was so busy it took...

Hi hiked up Old Bridle Path, across the ridge and down Falling waters trail about two weeks ago. There was some small snowfields left up above tree line but we barebooted the whole way. Stable-icers might have been nice on the way down but not really necessary.... Good luck on your hike

It's actually in the state practical exam for EMT's in massachusetts, that during your Trauma assessment, you need to check both wrists and ankles for Medical Bracelets. :)

Yes, I should have clarified, we also have to ask for medical direction when administering epi. What I meant was that we can administer it to patients that don't have a prescription, same as you guys apparently :) . The only thing we can give people without med direction is O2 and glucose...

If you were authorized to carry it, and administer it. In massachusetts an EMT can administer an epi-pen if the patient has a prescription for one. An EMT can carry an epi-pen, on an ambulance, if their employer has given them a special training course on when and how to use it. So what I'm...

I'm going to second David Metsky's WFA Solo school. I have heard very good things and first aid trianing will go much farther than any med kit you can buy. Also I'm going to second SAR-EMT's advice on carrying baby asprin. It really could help someone that had heart trouble, plus nothing is...

Even if you have completed the NH 4000 footers, does that make a difference? Is one person more experienced than the other, or does that make someone smarter or more cautious? A person could do all 48 without ever spending the night in the woods or even without any real equipment. You could...

Tax dollars does not always pay for everything. If you call 911 and get a ride in an ambulance they are going to charge you. If you have insurance then your ins. might pay for it :) , but if you don't you are going to have to pay for it yourself :( . An ambulance ride can cost anywhere from...

I agree with Tim. There should be a fee for every rescue, no matter how small or large it would still help out the Search and Rescue teams and it would be less money out of the tax payers pockets. Everyone makes mistakes and accidents happen but they are essentially providing a service. :)

My very first overnight pack was a handmedown external frame from my father. I now believe soley in internal frames. Since I am lightweight, consider me what you will ;) , I would never need a external no matter what. My biggest pack is an older Palisade and at over 5500 Cu In I could easily...

Well it's all up to the person. I don't believe I am being victimized at all. I'm not the person that buys every new thing that comes out. I personally believe in ultra-light because it is more comfortable for me. I can hike longer and more miles with less strain on my back and legs. Do...