Recent content by medic108

Hike Complete Thanks to all - excellent ideas. We seriously considered the Watkins Glen hike, as well as heading to the Grand Canyon of PA. Weather was poor on Friday AM early - and we deliberated long enough to make a venture to Grand Canyon from Horseheads too time consuming - figuring we...

Thanks much. I will give these options a shot on Friday.

I am heading to Horseheads NY for thanksgiving and was wondering if anyone could suggest some hikes in the area. I am not very familar with the area (other than that with a township named Big Flats - a peak may be hard to come by). I have heard Watkins Glen is pretty -but that the hike is more...

Snow Depth Resource The following link suggests the warm weather eliminated the snow - but I am not a complete believer. Here is the link for those interested: http://www.erh.noaa.gov/nerfc/graphics/snowmaps/html/snow_depth.html

Grumpy - appreciate the sentiment. In defense, briefly, it wasnt meant to be a generalization of sorts. I have personally assessed and been involved clinically with probalby 75 or more dislocations of the shoulder. And your framing of the situation is very accurate - some are easy, some are not...

Interesting report - dislocated shoulder. Rather unfortunate since, in the absence of fracture, its a rather easy maneuver to reduce the dislocation even for a non-physician. The pain of a dislocated shoulder is pretty intense - no wonder he was unable to continue. Just some thoughts.... As for...

I am interested in knowing what kind of injury. I am guessing a humeral fracture or significant radius/ulnar fracture. Something bad enough to render him unable to continue. As AOC said, stepping out of the snow cave onto the windswept hood to go for help speaks a great deal of the committment...

As you say....hard to imagine the amount of media coverage surrounding this S&R. In a way, it says something about our country - in search of a hero etc. Not to wax poetic, but in many ways its unreasonable - when is the last time you were witness to a rescue operation involving our soldiers in...

Tracks Have not had the same problem saving tracks with my RINO 110, but my RINO 110 has never performed well. Consistently loosing the signal when my other Garmin GPS (ETREX) works perfectly. I have written Garmin three times with no reply. Please let me know if they respond to you and how it...

Slide Cancled the Slide hike for 11/26 - hiking partner had limited time to hike and return for a family event. Instead went down and di North Mt. and Stoppel Point accessed off CR 18. Found 12-14" of snow at the summit and ridge, especially on Stoppel and there was additional snow fall...

Weather May have to pack a broader range of gear. Looks like some snow pack for certain. Its very rainy here in Alb. today, same south - maybe ice as well. Thanks for all your help.

Thanks Thank you all for info. and advice.

Planning either Friday or Saturday hike. Have not been done to Cats. since August. Did not see a recent trail report, wondering if anyone has an idea of the trail conditions, if there is any snow/ice etc. Much thanks for any information.

Polarizing Filter The Fuji is distinctly SLR like and has adaptable lens fitting 52-55mm etc. Good luck.

Digital I just purchased as a replacement for my Olympus camera a Fuji 4.0mp camera. The model is Finepix S5100. The camera sells for around $399 but Butteflyphoto in NYC has it for $300. This is where I bought mine and I did also add a UV lens (good for scratch protection) and a polarizer (for...