tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-90281887161419546892024-03-21T10:20:53.999-07:00BACKCOUNTRY TRAIL PATROL ASSOCIATION, INC.A non-profit, volunteer organization dedicated to protecting trail users and forest resources through service and backcountry safety educationHans E.http://www.blogger.com/profile/18430942179432532156noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9028188716141954689.post-79775719403801106192024-01-09T09:57:00.000-08:002024-01-09T09:57:01.418-08:00Thank You to The Protectors of Our Public Lands!<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi14NeN-cWOHyWfxS_ppA_K8XaF4QyybyFZO4R8rXB8NzrgCZ_NpMRryP_fK4O5VmeGpZSYHdqWlhCFehay7_rffrSDD2gwwMak6Z2bmzuHQF5muMjL-HrYntiDrwGwL97N4RuwsquKP5jeE_KOUG5wWYmA2Xez23SACVhnXkOkIxUVarL2tFkJlaA6IQ2Y/s680/USFSLE6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="680" data-original-width="680" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi14NeN-cWOHyWfxS_ppA_K8XaF4QyybyFZO4R8rXB8NzrgCZ_NpMRryP_fK4O5VmeGpZSYHdqWlhCFehay7_rffrSDD2gwwMak6Z2bmzuHQF5muMjL-HrYntiDrwGwL97N4RuwsquKP5jeE_KOUG5wWYmA2Xez23SACVhnXkOkIxUVarL2tFkJlaA6IQ2Y/w640-h640/USFSLE6.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /> <p></p>Hans E.http://www.blogger.com/profile/18430942179432532156noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9028188716141954689.post-74385346239238609862023-12-19T08:20:00.000-08:002023-12-19T08:20:25.118-08:00Merry Christmas to all, and to all a Good Ride!<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPfDpfcJ4-jnFvBaH0HWco2ucwp1O2hyL4bNS4V0XhMOJWOnBOFdK_5a5OJIg9NJjTrvvuRLADHXnrqLH9Zm0nYvje5cEP6ReC82MKhMn1TSI2_1K06E3vGkn5BEvRQHBHy_q6xNphuQVxHvSzpcslWS32DuIFgpo71mEZATLsq2OcqB4Pcmr2sFxVqHNo/s952/Merry%20Christmas%20to%20all,%20and%20to%20all%20a%20Good%20Ride!.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="952" data-original-width="952" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPfDpfcJ4-jnFvBaH0HWco2ucwp1O2hyL4bNS4V0XhMOJWOnBOFdK_5a5OJIg9NJjTrvvuRLADHXnrqLH9Zm0nYvje5cEP6ReC82MKhMn1TSI2_1K06E3vGkn5BEvRQHBHy_q6xNphuQVxHvSzpcslWS32DuIFgpo71mEZATLsq2OcqB4Pcmr2sFxVqHNo/w640-h640/Merry%20Christmas%20to%20all,%20and%20to%20all%20a%20Good%20Ride!.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /> <p></p>Hans E.http://www.blogger.com/profile/18430942179432532156noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9028188716141954689.post-12701442208880296112023-10-11T18:38:00.000-07:002023-10-11T18:38:50.426-07:00The Legend of the Red Parkas<p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiSk0aWpzlfKnicy4U6fqd0eRd_56T9YJdi8OzwWGwv-Gw5JM6tNCLJ_pPtpjLb5KkBWemtaI4ppgAO3P5lxPo-6gNQ94u92pXzum9xi3UXB0rfmztHPVfNVmEGpHhJN8vpYFMYQyO4XzRHSzXf4_xU-tKYnxRUK1iF_ElmNVV8CSgiYcnCB4RoviKqAeE/s960/Ranger2%20(2).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="background-color: white; clear: right; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="393" data-original-width="960" height="262" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiSk0aWpzlfKnicy4U6fqd0eRd_56T9YJdi8OzwWGwv-Gw5JM6tNCLJ_pPtpjLb5KkBWemtaI4ppgAO3P5lxPo-6gNQ94u92pXzum9xi3UXB0rfmztHPVfNVmEGpHhJN8vpYFMYQyO4XzRHSzXf4_xU-tKYnxRUK1iF_ElmNVV8CSgiYcnCB4RoviKqAeE/w640-h262/Ranger2%20(2).jpg" width="640" /></a></p><p><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif;">People have asked me for years, "why do you wear red jackets/parkas?" It's actually an interesting story, and it all started with a dog food company.</span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 14.85px;"></p><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 14.85px; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivska8wzoK-L8eqIKL4sO9xDBL5TNT5LtI4cQp9MJArs8E0zXqXN-mWB08Zc2DxWqNLalYupbzhKjclcTvfBHWAb-nvZJIvNMbgi3Xcgjv_ODc-oj4hf0HlPRLgS_9zmvdeMwbRpp6_zcBJ95LlrFGNl9P6iFIiiLirSyR_nC9B3On5BQtrcYA9WG3DQ/s432/SnowshoePtrl1.jpg" style="clear: left; color: #336699; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="432" data-original-width="312" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivska8wzoK-L8eqIKL4sO9xDBL5TNT5LtI4cQp9MJArs8E0zXqXN-mWB08Zc2DxWqNLalYupbzhKjclcTvfBHWAb-nvZJIvNMbgi3Xcgjv_ODc-oj4hf0HlPRLgS_9zmvdeMwbRpp6_zcBJ95LlrFGNl9P6iFIiiLirSyR_nC9B3On5BQtrcYA9WG3DQ/w144-h200/SnowshoePtrl1.jpg" style="border: none; position: relative;" width="144" /></span></a></div><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif;">Some have suggested that our eastern sister group did it to imitate the New York State Forest Rangers, whom the Wilderness Search and Rescue Team, the unit I helped found in 1979, worked with extensively, and wore red Johnson Woolen Mills jackets. Yeah, but, no. When Wilderness started out, we gained a lot of expertise from the volunteer search and rescue (SAR) teams of Los Angeles County. At that time, both Sierra Designs and Woolrich (Which made/makes mountain parkas for LL Bean.) made 6-pocket "mountain parkas" out of a nylon/cotton blend called "60/40 Cloth" (or 65/35 for Woolrich) in a muted orange color. SAR teams all over the country wore them, including our friends in LACo, so we did too. However, for reasons that were never completely explained. orange 60/40 cloth disappeared from the marketplace sometime around 1982.</span><p style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 14.85px;"></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 14.85px;"></p><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 14.85px; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9-Nokh7BlnbRho_QAOgY0oi6Ox_owNjo5pHyzeJ1BTc35tv5CSpKpVcll0I3hNn_f2AzfuxcyZ3OeZw6fuXtxvrcOkvzf_ocMYZQQtsxi6uJQFir_NWd-NpsKCM9LqvMZOhdglgvkozMVu5q2LGeIciDBjQ1-XxcD8GMag2gxGkF0oyCwzjqG9f218Q/s1049/WinterRed1.jpg" style="clear: right; color: #336699; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1037" data-original-width="1049" height="198" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9-Nokh7BlnbRho_QAOgY0oi6Ox_owNjo5pHyzeJ1BTc35tv5CSpKpVcll0I3hNn_f2AzfuxcyZ3OeZw6fuXtxvrcOkvzf_ocMYZQQtsxi6uJQFir_NWd-NpsKCM9LqvMZOhdglgvkozMVu5q2LGeIciDBjQ1-XxcD8GMag2gxGkF0oyCwzjqG9f218Q/w200-h198/WinterRed1.jpg" style="border: none; position: relative;" width="200" /></span></a></div><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif;">At roughly the same time, around 1984, the animal feed giant, Purina, started taking an interest in supporting SAR dog teams. Initially, they wanted to brand them nationally as "Purina Hi-Pro SAR Dogs," but that idea was quickly scrapped. Instead, they offered free dog food, mega-publicity, dog vests, and Woolrich mountain parkas for hundreds of teams nationwide. Since orange was no longer an option, and also since Purina's colors, coincidently, are Red and White, they struck a deal with Woolrich to provide free red, wool-lined jackets to SAR dog handlers, with "Purina Hi-Pro Search and Rescue Dogs" emblazoned in white screening over the left chest pocket. Not ones to look a gift horse (or dog) in the mouth, we took advantage of the offer and changed from "International Orange" (for those like me who still had their Sierra Designs parkas. Still have it, BTW.) and blaze orange, to Purina Red. It stuck.</span><p style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 14.85px;"></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 14.85px;"></p><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 14.85px; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjl_CiCyQ8oOaEEYx51WLsdUkL9lpdIoTsHIb6lVm5_fWv2Noxbdlrm5vpIOWfdCKNAGfjYv_7yi_iE51Ka2FK6kjTseZmwsn6-UvFpTbV5nKwz8efhVwuC4baFuvhb0T1QQQFsxdNmXLT9UwL5bKgRDVU20asromWZeU_4OAZAhGvRscqQ1cTeJf70EA/s640/Winter221.jpg" style="clear: left; color: #336699; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="640" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjl_CiCyQ8oOaEEYx51WLsdUkL9lpdIoTsHIb6lVm5_fWv2Noxbdlrm5vpIOWfdCKNAGfjYv_7yi_iE51Ka2FK6kjTseZmwsn6-UvFpTbV5nKwz8efhVwuC4baFuvhb0T1QQQFsxdNmXLT9UwL5bKgRDVU20asromWZeU_4OAZAhGvRscqQ1cTeJf70EA/w200-h200/Winter221.jpg" style="border: none; position: relative;" width="200" /></span></a></div><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif;">Today, forty years later, most search and rescue teams have switched to either blaze orange or lime yellow, and most of the original mountain parka suppliers (LL Bean, Woolrich, Sierra Designs) don't make them anymore. Occasionally, Bean or Woolrich will bring them back for a time as a "legacy" item but most of the time you can only find them used, online. I've only ever worn out one Woolrich mountain parka; the one from Purina finally wore out at the elbows. I gave a blue one away, and I still have my original orange Woolrich SAR parka, with the patches still in place. Someday when <a href="https://www.wsar.org/" style="color: #336699; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">Wilderness Search and Rescue</a> gets a permanent home of their own back in Syracuse, it will hang there.</span><p style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 14.85px;"></p><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 14.85px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPX1I_XLiDMRN_jG3ab8grGMZM7rj9JGEI6C-i34NrPkTwZ9pYN4F-DMptzkj3g53QaEZ5e9Uf_UNyj5dNGW1Izet5d8ZeYIX9EYZSh5Yl92Q88vXqDEzaaRMXOk1DoFTNf5XbOX98a6bYr7sdTfNmfhqDDBOndvuNhQl80lAD9SJSghvbgtgFt6BIQg/s510/Class%20of%2022sm.jpg" style="clear: right; color: #336699; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; text-decoration-line: none;"></a></div></div><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhj1yM7SE4wT3DiiSGVzIkRyCBzMB9iTKRCwNeO6PSSGr4QnXEhRssgZ3xtsdfd4mCvL5e68V0ExBbQoAKgaGqx8vhn8Gx51ochT8yl49Gv5mrAqLHYEtfMafTQcVrdViw3Cst-19Nn21OTJRGHWFr9kjTbSuzxSZ2liLh4aJewkxmCPDuFYPzGrOcA__EE/s1511/FBB181sm.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1127" data-original-width="1511" height="149" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhj1yM7SE4wT3DiiSGVzIkRyCBzMB9iTKRCwNeO6PSSGr4QnXEhRssgZ3xtsdfd4mCvL5e68V0ExBbQoAKgaGqx8vhn8Gx51ochT8yl49Gv5mrAqLHYEtfMafTQcVrdViw3Cst-19Nn21OTJRGHWFr9kjTbSuzxSZ2liLh4aJewkxmCPDuFYPzGrOcA__EE/w200-h149/FBB181sm.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><span style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="214" data-original-width="510" height="134" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPX1I_XLiDMRN_jG3ab8grGMZM7rj9JGEI6C-i34NrPkTwZ9pYN4F-DMptzkj3g53QaEZ5e9Uf_UNyj5dNGW1Izet5d8ZeYIX9EYZSh5Yl92Q88vXqDEzaaRMXOk1DoFTNf5XbOX98a6bYr7sdTfNmfhqDDBOndvuNhQl80lAD9SJSghvbgtgFt6BIQg/s320/Class%20of%2022sm.jpg" width="320" /></span>The NYS Forest Rangers (and some New England game wardens) still wear red jackets and parkas, and so do I. Originally, National Mountain Bike Patrollers wore yellow, green and gold jerseys, but in 2004, the national organization switched to red with a white cross, like most of the National Ski Patrol and in 2020, became an official part of the Ski Patrol system. After 26 years as a ranger, and 20 years wearing red in the volunteer ski and trail patrol, it has become part of my identity. A number of years ago, my wife bought me a brilliant red wool Filson Mackinaw for Christmas. It has been my "good" coat since then, although I've found that I now wear it more frequently than just going to church on Sunday. I still have my second red Woolrich/LL Bean parka, which now has the insignia of the Backcountry Trail Patrol embroidered on the chest. The Patrol, like many mountain bike and ski patrols, switched to red patrol jackets in the 1990s and jerseys in 2004. I was able to grab another wool-lined red mountain parka in one of those aforementioned "legacy" sales, and a Loden green one as well. They are my "go-to" outerwear at least eight months of the year. They are the most comfortable, functional coats I own. I doubt I'll ever wear out the ones I have in my lifetime, but I still wish that Woolrich or LL Bean would bring them back. Like the red field jackets of the forest rangers, the red parkas of ski patrols across the country and the scarlet dress uniform coats of the </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif;">Maine and New <br />Hampshire game wardens, there is just something about the red coat that says, "legendary."</span><div><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /></span><div><p style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 14.85px;"></p><div><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div></div></div>Hans E.http://www.blogger.com/profile/18430942179432532156noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9028188716141954689.post-85533117404914345052023-09-13T13:17:00.006-07:002023-09-13T13:17:38.139-07:00It's Time For the Big Event Again!<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGLvhVqhSNioyDY-lnyUvC5ZA442n2nrJQNbk2_1t8HSoEMA5I1qft2Gj1D1Ha1mzxSkPAwNKP7h2LxoOUoclx1lpUDcHfpDDW8ConLHeFbCG_IDwe-bnCXBAKv4wo6udy4lEZh2_2v5zF115xLCZB1uUTBpPQW38tjTQj-9mJi4FoR2ocnyKrU0OvYw/s960/Police%20Week1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="960" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGLvhVqhSNioyDY-lnyUvC5ZA442n2nrJQNbk2_1t8HSoEMA5I1qft2Gj1D1Ha1mzxSkPAwNKP7h2LxoOUoclx1lpUDcHfpDDW8ConLHeFbCG_IDwe-bnCXBAKv4wo6udy4lEZh2_2v5zF115xLCZB1uUTBpPQW38tjTQj-9mJi4FoR2ocnyKrU0OvYw/w640-h320/Police%20Week1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p><span style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: inherit; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="background-color: white; color: #050505; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">National Police Week</span></span></p><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div dir="auto"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">This week, National Police Week, is dedicated to honoring the brave men and women who selflessly serve and protect their communities everyday. National Police Week is always held during the week of May 15th after President John F. Kennedy, in 1961, declared May 15th as National Peace Officers Memorial Day.</span></div><div dir="auto"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: inherit; font-size: 15px; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkCMokyHuc-KoBZJhTGU8gH6pGliPz-mBw5BNNaNVKeX3CG_xDEKNyFFNK7Rj2Qi9YI9WCLThs1G9JnQdP0O1a6Oh9oczc_O_N6zNsRoxiV07FKWiYs9h7xD3olMYODazZCF7zCIUU6RVdpPNfTHY1cSG2u7C23ZMOlX6V2IEHWlQ0xT6xYYks_RelbQ/s839/Police%20Week2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="839" data-original-width="826" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkCMokyHuc-KoBZJhTGU8gH6pGliPz-mBw5BNNaNVKeX3CG_xDEKNyFFNK7Rj2Qi9YI9WCLThs1G9JnQdP0O1a6Oh9oczc_O_N6zNsRoxiV07FKWiYs9h7xD3olMYODazZCF7zCIUU6RVdpPNfTHY1cSG2u7C23ZMOlX6V2IEHWlQ0xT6xYYks_RelbQ/s320/Police%20Week2.jpg" width="315" /></a></div></div></div>Hans E.http://www.blogger.com/profile/18430942179432532156noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9028188716141954689.post-24481720164704908822023-05-15T08:56:00.002-07:002023-05-15T09:07:05.803-07:00National Peace Officers Memorial Day<p> <br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2Tedk-tAJBQSP4fsC9Dmwggx3sOhmqgBYbOCxpHeKmjZFcXSOs1XDSHntvjeDtPakkzYOxliruYzlPH8MtaqLctxUuM3DdPuCebF6B_85Zbn8JSHAidmfCQKXBmWmf3RUIKAdDPlOikj5S-p84LoC9NPrdDuduqGhxEfFslmZ1aAVq6PyUecE1mi65g/s720/Police%20Memorial1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="475" data-original-width="720" height="422" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2Tedk-tAJBQSP4fsC9Dmwggx3sOhmqgBYbOCxpHeKmjZFcXSOs1XDSHntvjeDtPakkzYOxliruYzlPH8MtaqLctxUuM3DdPuCebF6B_85Zbn8JSHAidmfCQKXBmWmf3RUIKAdDPlOikj5S-p84LoC9NPrdDuduqGhxEfFslmZ1aAVq6PyUecE1mi65g/w640-h422/Police%20Memorial1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p><span face=""Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;">In 1962, President Kennedy proclaimed May 15 as National Peace Officers Memorial Day and the calendar week in which May 15 falls, as National Police Week. Established by a joint resolution of Congress in 1962, National Police Week pays special recognition to those law enforcement officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty for the safety and protection of others. Remembering Michael Staples (USFS, Chippewa N.F.), Kristine Fairbanks (USFS), Jason Crisp (USFS), Margaret Anderson </span><span face=""Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><a style="color: #385898; cursor: pointer; font-family: inherit;" tabindex="-1"></a></span><span face=""Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;">(NPS), Ryan Weltman (NPS, from MN), and Kristopher Eggle (NPS) and all Law Enforcement Officers from all agencies who have given their lives in the line of duty.</span></p><p><span face="Segoe UI Historic, Segoe UI, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="color: #050505;"><span style="font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></span><span face=""Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p>Hans E.http://www.blogger.com/profile/18430942179432532156noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9028188716141954689.post-76576595021938646472023-04-20T09:58:00.006-07:002023-04-20T13:08:04.542-07:00National Volunteer Week 2023: Discover the Forest With Us!<p style="overflow-wrap: break-word; white-space: pre-wrap;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhN7HWE9swozb9QBFiafG8A5H8XRychHVh8JO6gwzetzmQnm37UznMzdM8qK1oOH2_-E1cGemZP4AOWwkQP_-lLOhz5SsgqHA2kmFpnNyIygogHt8MCbumbrK7P-6rUtG2TrqbS9Xp1O5alt75cYBp5UrVMfBMoqt6HcqKbio1FVDYcFNOYKLKHHjgKnw/s1037/Cheq14.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="697" data-original-width="1037" height="430" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhN7HWE9swozb9QBFiafG8A5H8XRychHVh8JO6gwzetzmQnm37UznMzdM8qK1oOH2_-E1cGemZP4AOWwkQP_-lLOhz5SsgqHA2kmFpnNyIygogHt8MCbumbrK7P-6rUtG2TrqbS9Xp1O5alt75cYBp5UrVMfBMoqt6HcqKbio1FVDYcFNOYKLKHHjgKnw/w640-h430/Cheq14.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><span style="background-color: white;"><b>The Backcountry Trail Patrol Association,</b> is a not-for-profit organization formed in 1996 as the North-Central Mountain Bike Patrol (NCMBP), which provides the U.S. Forest Service, Isanti County (MN) County Parks and other requesting agencies with volunteer</span><span style="background-color: white;"> manpower <span style="white-space: normal;">dedicated to protecting trail users and forest resources through service and backcountry safety education</span>. The primary role of the Backcountry Patrol to serve as "Ambassadors to the Forest". The Patrol also assists by providing first aid/medical support at events related to and taking part on park and forest lands.<br /></span></span><p></p><p style="overflow-wrap: break-word; white-space: pre-wrap;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEju6JJkQEtcBcxoydY4sasDq_iaALHOsQgx_BExSgOVW18BnbsBocTLccOo5gOSrfwjCyN38AKTlBkARRyjeKeg_eD-Q_kNDOnTunpeqO9XdLu9U-tCZYqUSAxSN5rjvA1jKUfJpLwdt8b5etYPMXArsUP6pO5G8iUNQJzLOhOVkI3lGeG3Gi-tOnrBdA/s540/40Hans5.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="357" data-original-width="540" height="133" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEju6JJkQEtcBcxoydY4sasDq_iaALHOsQgx_BExSgOVW18BnbsBocTLccOo5gOSrfwjCyN38AKTlBkARRyjeKeg_eD-Q_kNDOnTunpeqO9XdLu9U-tCZYqUSAxSN5rjvA1jKUfJpLwdt8b5etYPMXArsUP6pO5G8iUNQJzLOhOVkI3lGeG3Gi-tOnrBdA/w200-h133/40Hans5.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><b>Mountain Bike Patrol</b> volunteers patrol many of the Chequamegon Area Mountain Bike Association trails on the National Forest. Originally created as a program of the NCMBP, the Backcountry Patrol initially started in 1999 by helping to develop, promote, and patrol the Simpson Creek Trails on the Chippewa National Forest in north-central Minnesota. It incorporated as a separate entity in 2003, and assumed the non-event related functions of NCMBP later that year. Over time, the patrol also took on the event coverage roles of NCMBP as well.</span><br /></span><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIpWMfHApifh2xtp0C70FL_wzGXSdhckxhreN7kpuwRd-Gci9ZS3h6evzAbNaTV7f4qqtJrgyfzRBBaV7-3RQy1GQ7ri2M14YELXSySsWPJa4nS4vclA0A_PQACBIDMvhYcSwvbQlTVznJNPi932hVFN-XdBK5-JgTrT_G31tA_1uqrUMh7OmXYa66fA/s973/SpgVale204.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="973" data-original-width="843" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIpWMfHApifh2xtp0C70FL_wzGXSdhckxhreN7kpuwRd-Gci9ZS3h6evzAbNaTV7f4qqtJrgyfzRBBaV7-3RQy1GQ7ri2M14YELXSySsWPJa4nS4vclA0A_PQACBIDMvhYcSwvbQlTVznJNPi932hVFN-XdBK5-JgTrT_G31tA_1uqrUMh7OmXYa66fA/w173-h200/SpgVale204.jpg" width="173" /></a></div><br />Patrol members count the number of visitors, check for hazardous conditions, and educate, assist and inform all trail users. They also perform light trail maintenance, pick up trash and are available to provide first aid/medical and basic mechanical assistance to any forest visitor. In the winter season, these activities may be done using fat-bikes (mountain bikes with 4-inch or wider tires). snowshoes or cross-country skis.</span><p></p><h1 id="yui_3_17_2_1_1682004703524_218" style="line-height: 1.2em; margin: 0px 0px 0.5em; text-align: left; text-rendering: optimizelegibility; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span id="yui_3_17_2_1_1682004703524_217" style="background-color: white; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">Volunteer with BTPA! </span></span></h1><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">Chances are you’ve run into some of our Volunteer Patrol members in their bright red jerseys on the trail, but did you know that you could become a volunteer yourself? We are recruiting volunteers for this year and we have a late start on training because of all the snow this winter. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaW6hAW4FlHXeANHV5ble0-rygnhiNrY-ZPfoXouHS2h1-RaPbKxg1yc5Ddg_wjDEqC7lODL2eYTS5XJzL1JGqkIQ_AKYk_ITloDOhcAAeESNJgm2tFHwg3UJyuqd8adANEKIzO8o2wtx0spRyWd2cptt-gMrULbxfmtX6_MVvXZelmIWwLZRBCE29Xw/s2048/CFTF18_Randolph%5B3458%5D.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1363" data-original-width="2048" height="133" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaW6hAW4FlHXeANHV5ble0-rygnhiNrY-ZPfoXouHS2h1-RaPbKxg1yc5Ddg_wjDEqC7lODL2eYTS5XJzL1JGqkIQ_AKYk_ITloDOhcAAeESNJgm2tFHwg3UJyuqd8adANEKIzO8o2wtx0spRyWd2cptt-gMrULbxfmtX6_MVvXZelmIWwLZRBCE29Xw/w200-h133/CFTF18_Randolph%5B3458%5D.jpg" width="200" /></a></div></span><p></p><h3 style="letter-spacing: 2px; line-height: 1.2em; margin: 1em 0px 0.5em; text-rendering: optimizelegibility; text-transform: uppercase; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="background-color: white; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-transform: none; white-space: normal;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">Members of the Mountain Bike Unit patrol team are a dedicated group of men and women who not only enjoy the activity of mountain biking, but also possess a desire to proactively promote awareness and responsible trail use for hikers, cyclists, and equestrians on the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest Great Divide District and Isanti County Parks</span></span></h3><div><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 10px;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlJEEkalaW_VdAbpcw1t1Hj4TKi_3rtw__E502myiLdmkXfOMSCZZaIkw1LsXyouBDb85TNpRNLKAFy911QGwUjuda_jk13zOBUcR95dPI4utXEob8X6lYdlwNUPRdfaDiGObt1W76tOyi37mP_ANcN5Kl6AXSnCykMJlRdq0ZXoH5_sITj94EScxK8Q/s834/Pack2%20(2).jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="834" data-original-width="600" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlJEEkalaW_VdAbpcw1t1Hj4TKi_3rtw__E502myiLdmkXfOMSCZZaIkw1LsXyouBDb85TNpRNLKAFy911QGwUjuda_jk13zOBUcR95dPI4utXEob8X6lYdlwNUPRdfaDiGObt1W76tOyi37mP_ANcN5Kl6AXSnCykMJlRdq0ZXoH5_sITj94EScxK8Q/w144-h200/Pack2%20(2).jpg" width="144" /></a></div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">At its most basic, a trail patrol volunteer has a responsibility to schedule a minimum of eight hours of patrol each month between Memorial Day and the Chequamegon Mountain Bike Festival in mid-September. his may be done on the trails, or as a part of event coverage. During any given patrol, they may be called upon to perform a wide variety of duties; from supplying directions and offering maps and information, to giving basic first aid, to encouraging or exacting compliance with the rules and regulations — even contacting and coordinating the resources needed to respond to emergency situations that may arise.</span><p></p><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 10px;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"></span></div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiODCZh5W1zF5QtzwzmON7dAPnac9ygm5GNweWLbKh-e3ehqx2XzwecGg_hplns7OfHh0SszJdEcRWJa50xXOgdEaMsY5HS48QgauOkNtW5LR1Us3k4InGalCFBeHB91b9LRXW4GrwusIEDG77PqxPWZjZ79VKi9GEpDrFzQyA1zWRDrV1H1ItRNoRqOg/s1233/Green&White2.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="831" data-original-width="1233" height="135" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiODCZh5W1zF5QtzwzmON7dAPnac9ygm5GNweWLbKh-e3ehqx2XzwecGg_hplns7OfHh0SszJdEcRWJa50xXOgdEaMsY5HS48QgauOkNtW5LR1Us3k4InGalCFBeHB91b9LRXW4GrwusIEDG77PqxPWZjZ79VKi9GEpDrFzQyA1zWRDrV1H1ItRNoRqOg/w200-h135/Green&White2.jpg" width="200" /></a>The patrol is not law enforcement, but they do work in partnership and communication with the authorized law enforcement agencies and as such are responsible for observing and recognizing any acts that may constitute a potential health hazard to the safety of forest resources and visitors.</span><p></p></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">For more information on patrol membership, contact any patrol member or email "BACKOUNTRY (at<span>) TRAILPATROL.ORG"</span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /> <p></p>Hans E.http://www.blogger.com/profile/18430942179432532156noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9028188716141954689.post-23236956869945419742022-11-02T12:42:00.002-07:002022-11-02T12:42:30.557-07:00Hypothermia (From US Forest Service website)<p> </p><div style="box-sizing: inherit; font-family: "Public Sans Web", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol"; font-size: 16px;"><div class="block block-layout-builder block-field-blocknodelandingtitle" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><h1 style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0.67em 0px;">Hypothermia</h1></div></div><div style="box-sizing: inherit; font-family: "Public Sans Web", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol"; font-size: 16px;"><div class="views-element-container block block-views block-views-blockstandout-content-and-pict-slider" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><div style="box-sizing: inherit;"><div class="standout-slider views-view js-view-dom-id-09f79252dd47e6dd3f27b48d59c3f76de4110a9ea1002b24eb216b95adb65c1a" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><div class="slick blazy slick--view slick--view--standout-content-and-pict slick--view--standout-content-and-pict--slider slick--view--standout-content-and-pict-block-slider unslick slick--skin--default slick--optionset--default slick--less slick--initialized" data-blazy="" data-once="blazy" id="slick-views-standout-content-and-pict-block-slider-1" style="box-sizing: border-box; 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box-sizing: inherit; float: right; height: 324px; max-width: 100%; vertical-align: bottom; width: 212px;" title="hypothermia steps" typeof="foaf:Image" />When exposed to cold temperatures, your body begins to lose heat faster than it can produce. Prolonged exposure to cold will eventually use up your body’s stored energy, resulting in hypothermia, or abnormally low body temperature.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 1em; max-width: 100%;">Body temperature that is too low affects the brain, making the victim unable to think clearly or move well. This makes hypothermia particularly dangerous since a person may not know it is happening and won’t be able to do anything about it.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 1em; max-width: 100%;">Hypothermia is most likely at very cold temperatures, but it can occur even at cool temperatures above 40 degrees Fahrenheit if a person becomes chilled from rain, sweat, or submersion in cold water.</p><h2 style="box-sizing: inherit; clear: both; font-size: 2rem; line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 1.5em;">Victims of hypothermia are most often:</h2><ul style="box-sizing: inherit; line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-top: 1em; padding-left: 3ch;"><li style="box-sizing: inherit; margin-bottom: 0.25em; max-width: 100%;">Elderly people with inadequate food, clothing, or heating</li><li style="box-sizing: inherit; margin-bottom: 0.25em; max-width: 100%;">Babies sleeping in cold bedrooms</li><li style="box-sizing: inherit; margin-bottom: 0.25em; max-width: 100%;">People who remain outdoors for long periods — the homeless, hikers, hunters, etc.</li><li style="box-sizing: inherit; margin-bottom: 0px; max-width: 100%;">People who drink alcohol or use illicit drugs.</li></ul><h2 style="box-sizing: inherit; clear: both; font-size: 2rem; line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 1.5em;">How do you prevent hypothermia?</h2><ul style="box-sizing: inherit; line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-top: 1em; padding-left: 3ch;"><li style="box-sizing: inherit; margin-bottom: 0.25em; max-width: 100%;">Before you spend time outside in the cold, do not drink alcohol or smoke.</li><li style="box-sizing: inherit; margin-bottom: 0.25em; max-width: 100%;">Drink plenty of fluids and get adequate food and rest. Water helps turn calories into heat and food high in carbohydrates helps keep you powered.</li><li style="box-sizing: inherit; margin-bottom: 0.25em; max-width: 100%;">Wear proper clothing in cold temperatures to protect your body. These include:</li><li style="box-sizing: inherit; margin-bottom: 0.25em; margin-left: 80px; max-width: 100%;">Mittens, not gloves.</li><li style="box-sizing: inherit; margin-bottom: 0.25em; margin-left: 80px; max-width: 100%;">One word: Layers. The outermost clothing layer should be wind-proof and water-resistant; inner layers should be wool or synthetics that are warm when wet. As you get hot and sweat, you can shed a layer or two and still feel comfortable.</li><li style="box-sizing: inherit; margin-bottom: 0.25em; margin-left: 80px; max-width: 100%;"><span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-size: 12px;">Two pairs of socks. Wool socks will keep your feet warm even if your boots are wet.</span></li><li style="box-sizing: inherit; margin-bottom: 0.25em; margin-left: 80px; max-width: 100%;"><span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-size: 12px;">Waterproof hiking boots.</span></li><li style="box-sizing: inherit; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 80px; max-width: 100%;">Scarf and hat that cover the ears to help you avoid major heat loss through the top of your head</li></ul><h2 style="box-sizing: inherit; clear: both; font-size: 2rem; line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 1.5em;">What should you avoid?</h2><ul style="box-sizing: inherit; line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-top: 1em; padding-left: 3ch;"><li style="box-sizing: inherit; margin-bottom: 0.25em; max-width: 100%;">Extremely cold temperatures, especially with high winds. Find shelter.</li><li style="box-sizing: inherit; margin-bottom: 0.25em; max-width: 100%;">Wet clothes.</li><li style="box-sizing: inherit; margin-bottom: 0.25em; max-width: 100%;">Poor circulation, which is more likely from age, tight clothing or boots, cramped positions, fatigue, certain medications, smoking, and alcohol.</li><li style="box-sizing: inherit; margin-bottom: 0px; max-width: 100%;">If you have diabetes or circulatory problems, see your doctor regularly and maintain good health habits in order to reduce the risk of blood vessel complications that may put you at risk for hypothermia.</li></ul><h2 style="box-sizing: inherit; clear: both; font-size: 2rem; line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 1.5em;">What are the symptoms?</h2><ul style="box-sizing: inherit; line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-top: 1em; padding-left: 3ch;"><li style="box-sizing: inherit; margin-bottom: 0.25em; max-width: 100%;">Drowsiness</li><li style="box-sizing: inherit; margin-bottom: 0.25em; max-width: 100%;">Weakness and loss of coordination</li><li style="box-sizing: inherit; margin-bottom: 0.25em; max-width: 100%;">Pale and cold skin</li><li style="box-sizing: inherit; margin-bottom: 0.25em; max-width: 100%;">Confusion</li><li style="box-sizing: inherit; margin-bottom: 0.25em; max-width: 100%;">Uncontrollable shivering, although at extremely low body temperatures, shivering may stop</li><li style="box-sizing: inherit; margin-bottom: 0px; max-width: 100%;">Slowed breathing or heart rate</li></ul><h2 style="box-sizing: inherit; clear: both; font-size: 2rem; line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 1.5em;">What should you do?</h2><p style="box-sizing: inherit; line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 1em; max-width: 100%;">Take the person’s temperature. If it is below 95 degrees the situation is an emergency, so get medical attention immediately. If medical care is not available, begin warming the person, as follows:</p><ul style="box-sizing: inherit; line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-top: 1em; padding-left: 3ch;"><li style="box-sizing: inherit; margin-bottom: 0.25em; max-width: 100%;">Move to a warm room or shelter.</li><li style="box-sizing: inherit; margin-bottom: 0.25em; max-width: 100%;">Remove any wet clothing from the victim.</li><li style="box-sizing: inherit; margin-bottom: 0.25em; max-width: 100%;">Warm the center of the body first — chest, neck, head, and groin — using an electric blanket, if available, or warm compresses. Use skin-to-skin contact under loose, dry layers of blankets, clothing, towels, or sheets.</li><li style="box-sizing: inherit; margin-bottom: 0.25em; max-width: 100%;">Provide the victim with non-alcoholic warm beverages – but no alcohol – to help increase body temperature. Do not try to give beverages to an unconscious person.</li><li style="box-sizing: inherit; margin-bottom: 0.25em; max-width: 100%;">Keep the person dry and wrapped – including the head and neck – in a warm blanket even if the body temperature has increased.</li><li style="box-sizing: inherit; margin-bottom: 0px; max-width: 100%;">Stay with the person until medical help arrives.</li></ul><h2 style="box-sizing: inherit; clear: both; font-size: 2rem; line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 1.5em;">Do not do the following:</h2><ul style="box-sizing: inherit; line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-top: 1em; padding-left: 3ch;"><li style="box-sizing: inherit; margin-bottom: 0.25em; max-width: 100%;">Do not assume that someone found lying motionless in the cold is already dead.</li><li style="box-sizing: inherit; margin-bottom: 0.25em; max-width: 100%;">Do not use direct heat (such as hot water, a heating pad, or a heat lamp) to warm the person.</li><li style="box-sizing: inherit; margin-bottom: 0px; max-width: 100%;">Do not give the person alcohol.</li></ul><h2 style="box-sizing: inherit; clear: both; font-size: 2rem; line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 1.5em;">How serious can it get?</h2><p style="box-sizing: inherit; line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 1em; max-width: 100%;">A person with severe hypothermia may be unconscious and may not seem to have a pulse or to be breathing. CPR should be administered in that case and continue until while the victim is being warmed, until the victim responds or medical aid becomes available. In some cases, hypothermia victims who appear to be dead can be successfully resuscitated.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 1em; max-width: 100%;"><em style="box-sizing: inherit;">Source: Forest Service research; <a data-kmt="1" href="http://www.nih.gov/" rel="noopener" style="box-sizing: inherit; color: #538200;" target="_blank">National Institutes of Health</a></em></p></div></div></div>Hans E.http://www.blogger.com/profile/18430942179432532156noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9028188716141954689.post-6195158443610793502022-09-01T12:07:00.003-07:002022-09-01T12:07:48.644-07:00Volunteer During National Public Lands Month!<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVxtuB6di0DeFz6bh5EA1I8XaKBZt-TjXqYF7IoNS8yKX1PjQLT9HK0fqqG1LKYagdtdRTJA1aW8Gbx1qMccUaEYnHjsBr2f_522HMBjVTEBmRf7dIclwycth49XXqfK566CyAC9OKlWPgi2uUnT9IsEb2XrNVZAh8JM-oWkCvZPyuH24-5uONYYY3eA/s512/VolPubLand.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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font-size: 1.54rem; letter-spacing: 0.392px; line-height: 1.75; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><li style="box-sizing: border-box;">The two most common ticks found by humans are:<ul style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1.54rem; line-height: 1.75; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><li style="box-sizing: border-box;">American dog tick, <em style="box-sizing: border-box;">Dermacenter variablis,</em> or wood tick.</li><li style="box-sizing: border-box;">Blacklegged tick, <em style="box-sizing: border-box;">Ixodes variablis </em>(formerly known as deer tick), which carries Lyme disease and other diseases.</li><li style="box-sizing: border-box;">The brown dog tick is also found in Minnesota, but less commonly seen.</li></ul></li><li style="box-sizing: border-box;">To avoid tick bites:</li><ul style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1.54rem; line-height: 1.75; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><li style="box-sizing: border-box;">When in the woods, walk on trails and avoid moving through grassy areas.</li><li style="box-sizing: border-box;">Wear protective clothing, such as long-sleeved shirts and pants that are light-colored.</li><li style="box-sizing: border-box;">Use repellents like DEET or permethrin.</li><ul style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1.54rem; line-height: 1.75; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><li style="box-sizing: border-box;">Always follow instructions and read warnings on repellent labels.</li></ul></ul></ul><div><span style="color: #424d5b; font-family: Merriweather Sans, Helvetica Neue, Futura, Geneva, sans-serif;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiC18X0pojyxJxnXkPBkfbRzo0nmXw9MLL3qKU8abccjoU5pi7kc3dHP6PP_HaTLS8eBeUb5ddrqEPUuu1yl6crLx8B9USLBSeGshQnf5p1vxE3LjE40EFDjNZBJ41X_ZVDxutUMct3y2vbbm6Apwmxo6uye-TcdfxJASVHJQ9kLVAbIskbtxLgI0ZP6w/s1077/Tickcardnew.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="583" data-original-width="1077" height="346" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiC18X0pojyxJxnXkPBkfbRzo0nmXw9MLL3qKU8abccjoU5pi7kc3dHP6PP_HaTLS8eBeUb5ddrqEPUuu1yl6crLx8B9USLBSeGshQnf5p1vxE3LjE40EFDjNZBJ41X_ZVDxutUMct3y2vbbm6Apwmxo6uye-TcdfxJASVHJQ9kLVAbIskbtxLgI0ZP6w/w640-h346/Tickcardnew.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><h2 style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #7a0019; font-family: Merriweather, serif !important; font-size: 2.695rem; font-weight: 300; letter-spacing: 0.392px; line-height: 1.4; margin-bottom: 6px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: start;">Diseases carried by ticks</h2><div class="field field--name-field-drawer-group-description field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field--item" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 15.68px; letter-spacing: 0.392px; text-align: start;"><figure class="figure-wrapper embedded-entity align-right" style="border: 2pt solid rgb(240, 239, 238); box-sizing: border-box; clear: both; display: inline-block; float: right; margin: 10px 0px 10px 20px; max-width: 100%; padding: 10px; text-align: center;"><div alt="Two ticks on a blue background. The one on the left is larger than the one on the right." class="embedded-entity" data-embed-button="embed_images" data-entity-embed-display-settings="https://extension.umn.edu/sites/extension.umn.edu/files/blacklegged%20ticks%20-%20Jeff%20Hahn.jpg caption_medium" data-entity-embed-display="media_image" data-entity-type="media" data-entity-uuid="7a755017-520b-4969-a3ca-6b89c9abf6b4" data-langcode="en" style="box-sizing: border-box;" title="Female and male blacklegged ticks. Photo: Jeff Hahn"><a href="https://extension.umn.edu/sites/extension.umn.edu/files/blacklegged%20ticks%20-%20Jeff%20Hahn.jpg" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: none; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border-bottom: 0px; box-shadow: none; box-sizing: border-box; color: #7a0019; cursor: pointer; font-weight: bold; touch-action: manipulation;"><img alt="Two ticks on a blue background. The one on the left is larger than the one on the right." class="img-responsive" src="https://extension.umn.edu/sites/extension.umn.edu/files/styles/caption_medium/public/blacklegged%20ticks%20-%20Jeff%20Hahn.jpg?itok=H7iLoGyD" style="border-style: none; box-sizing: border-box; height: auto; max-width: none; vertical-align: middle; width: 480px;" title="Female and male blacklegged ticks. Photo: Jeff Hahn" typeof="foaf:Image" /></a></div><figcaption style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1.33rem; margin-top: 5px;">Female (right) and male blacklegged ticks</figcaption></figure><p dir="ltr" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1.54rem; line-height: 1.75; margin-bottom: 1.3em; margin-top: 0px;">The American dog tick in Minnesota can carry Rocky Mountain spotted fever, though this is rare. For more information on Rocky Mountain spotted fever, see information at the <a aria-label="Open link in new tab." href="https://www.cdc.gov/rmsf/index.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border-bottom: 2px solid rgb(255, 204, 51); box-shadow: rgb(255, 204, 51) 0px -2px 0px inset; box-sizing: border-box; color: #7a0019; cursor: pointer; font-weight: bold; text-decoration-line: none; touch-action: manipulation; transition: background 0.15s cubic-bezier(0.33, 0.66, 0.66, 1) 0s;" target="_blank">Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)</a>.</p><p dir="ltr" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1.54rem; line-height: 1.75; margin-bottom: 1.3em; margin-top: 0px;">The blacklegged tick carries Lyme disease and several other diseases. See the <a aria-label="Open link in new tab." href="https://www.health.state.mn.us/diseases/tickborne/diseases.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border-bottom: 2px solid rgb(255, 204, 51); box-shadow: rgb(255, 204, 51) 0px -2px 0px inset; box-sizing: border-box; color: #7a0019; cursor: pointer; font-weight: bold; text-decoration-line: none; touch-action: manipulation; transition: background 0.15s cubic-bezier(0.33, 0.66, 0.66, 1) 0s;" target="_blank">Minnesota Department of Health page on tickborne diseases</a>. </p><p dir="ltr" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1.54rem; line-height: 1.75; margin-bottom: 1.3em; margin-top: 0px;">High risk areas for tick exposure in Minnesota include the north central, east-central and southeastern regions of the state, also extending into some northwestern counties. Greatest risk is found within hardwood or mixed hardwood forests, which provide suitable habitat for blacklegged ticks.</p><p dir="ltr" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1.54rem; line-height: 1.75; margin-bottom: 1.3em; margin-top: 0px;">Risk of bites from these ticks in Minnesota is highest during the spring, early summer, and fall months. Tickborne diseases have been increasing each year in the state. </p><p dir="ltr" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1.54rem; line-height: 1.75; margin-bottom: 1.3em; margin-top: 0px;">A blacklegged tick can only transmit disease to humans through a bite. They can't do so by just crawling on a person. Even when biting, a blacklegged tick must stay attached for at least 24 to 48 hours to transmit Lyme disease (12 to 24 hours to transmit human anaplasmosis).</p><p dir="ltr" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1.54rem; line-height: 1.75; margin-bottom: 1.3em; margin-top: 0px;">If you want to find out for sure what type of tick you've found, you can <a aria-label="Open link in new tab." href="https://www.health.state.mn.us/diseases/tickborne/monitoring.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border-bottom: 2px solid rgb(255, 204, 51); box-shadow: rgb(255, 204, 51) 0px -2px 0px inset; box-sizing: border-box; color: #7a0019; cursor: pointer; font-weight: bold; text-decoration-line: none; touch-action: manipulation; transition: background 0.15s cubic-bezier(0.33, 0.66, 0.66, 1) 0s;" target="_blank">fill out a form</a> and send it and the tick to the health department for proper identification. This helps the state monitor where ticks are active</p></div></div><br /><span style="font-size: 24.64px; letter-spacing: 0.392px;"><br /></span></span></div>Hans E.http://www.blogger.com/profile/18430942179432532156noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9028188716141954689.post-56369842644992668632022-05-13T09:55:00.000-07:002022-05-13T09:55:24.998-07:00National Law Enforcement Appreciation Week<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVRS_-CWJtCci3AaJnOyntWVoZ4vQTljBlu9rXfQqwZm0xmvR-6LsxWjGaKmN8Go4rcG1aGjhwmkFmCZhdqpdNISkIlJRddAktPWyEXlugA93mZbOhQSm9NWNrqvfjietaP4TxA-HT7fN2tJZKzmmh114oH6NLVwPIC25ukswTES9WoxTeXhyyip5jgw/s1024/LEDay1.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="512" data-original-width="1024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVRS_-CWJtCci3AaJnOyntWVoZ4vQTljBlu9rXfQqwZm0xmvR-6LsxWjGaKmN8Go4rcG1aGjhwmkFmCZhdqpdNISkIlJRddAktPWyEXlugA93mZbOhQSm9NWNrqvfjietaP4TxA-HT7fN2tJZKzmmh114oH6NLVwPIC25ukswTES9WoxTeXhyyip5jgw/w640-h320/LEDay1.png" width="640" /></a></div><br /> <p></p>Hans E.http://www.blogger.com/profile/18430942179432532156noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9028188716141954689.post-50059899394004911722021-12-17T13:41:00.000-08:002021-12-17T13:41:18.802-08:00Throw Back Post: Snowshoeing and Being Prepared<span style="font-family: arial;">Note: I wrote this for Snowshoeing Magazine in 2005. The "MASV" (car) has changed (a few times, actually), I have newer, but still traditional snowshoes now, and I'm over 65 as I write this. But the lesson I learned that day has stayed with me and I think it is important enough to revisit. Be Prepared whenever you visit the backcountry, because you can never predict what MIGHT happen.</span><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgbKETyQkBuRzKr4tQt4Cu3wQzbig24FoNJFxjJmj3ye5PpVtkHT2SqZUpMUbCi0LtuK0Y8gnYNqLbnyR03q4Hkr_7bKlEwYcau5408ztudXBv3f4RcYOuYnhdcQjFfx6cir-UFCh8eybbtr9gUfGc5dmc5bJFXB4vs-4-OmN3HaSngUdOklLl_1uCv-Q=s862" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="578" data-original-width="862" height="269" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgbKETyQkBuRzKr4tQt4Cu3wQzbig24FoNJFxjJmj3ye5PpVtkHT2SqZUpMUbCi0LtuK0Y8gnYNqLbnyR03q4Hkr_7bKlEwYcau5408ztudXBv3f4RcYOuYnhdcQjFfx6cir-UFCh8eybbtr9gUfGc5dmc5bJFXB4vs-4-OmN3HaSngUdOklLl_1uCv-Q=w400-h269" width="400" /></a></div><br /></div><br /> </span><span style="font-family: arial;">I woke up to the unexpected sound of a snowplow going by the motel room, got up and looked out the window to find about four inches of new powder on my van. (By agreement with my wife, now that I am over 50, when I am solo I either stay in a motel, hostel or campground.)
I switched on the TV, although the only station I would find was a translator for the Twin Cities CBS affiliate, 200 miles away. The morning weather guy went on and on about some fundraiser he and the traffic gal were involved in, but when he finally got to the state-wide radar, I could see that the bulk of the storm was past the area I was in. I got dressed and headed across the parking lot to the Gosh Dam Place (a restaurant, bar and motel/hostel on the road to the dam on Lake Winnebigoshish) for a hearty breakfast.</span><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"> After breakfast, I cleared the snow off my Multi-Activity Support Vehicle (an AWD Dodge mini-van.) and headed six miles up the road to the Simpson Creek Primitive Area for the second day of a two day visit. I have only been up to Simpson once other time in the winter, the previous year for a Candlelight Ski Event, and was anxious to experience more of it. During the summer, I have been a trail patrol volunteer at Simpson Creek for over five years.
Our volunteer group, the Backcountry Trail Patrol, was initially formed to help the U.S. Forest Service maintain the mountain bike trails in the Cutfoot Sioux Lake area, where the Simpson trails are located, and we expanded to do ski and snowshoe patrols in other venues over the past couple years. The trails at Simpson are not groomed, and are open to both cross-country/backcountry skiing and snowshoeing, as well as winter hiking. The day before I had been in the Primitive Area for a couple of hours, and found that the trails were icy, crusty and definitely not very good skiing. Unfortunately, conditions were so crusty that they even made for poor snowshoeing, and caused my wood framed shoes to slip without crampons bolted on. The night’s snow would make travel a lot more enjoyable. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"> Back in the early 1900s, Sam Simpson had the logging contract for the Cutfoot Sioux area. His main camp was located near what we now call “Simpson Creek”. Today, the US Forest Service manages the same area as one accessible by human-powered transportation only. No ATVs, snowmobiles, dirt bikes or even horses are allowed in the Primitive Area. Hikers, mountain bikers, skiers and snowshoers are all welcome on the 13 miles (20 Km) of trails at Simpson Creek. The trails wind though tall pines, white birch and old oak trees, often overlooking Cutfoot Sioux Lake. In addition to the Simpson trails, winter visitors can also enjoy the 18-mile long Cutfoot Sioux National Recreational Trail, which is primarily an equestrian trail during the summer, but seems to have seen little or no use over the course of the winter. The Cutfoot trail passes through the center of the Simpson Creek trail system, then makes a loop around the Cutfoot Sioux Experimental Forest, starting and ending at the visitor center on MN Hwy. 46. You can also access the Simpson Creek trails from the either end of the visitor center parking lot, but my favorite access point is the “A” trailhead and parking area, just west of Simpson Creek on Eagles Nest Road. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"> I think 2005 has been a very good year for snow in the Chippewa National Forest, and I found many areas with two feet or more of snow on them. As I had surmised, the trails were now perfect for snowshoeing, with three to four inches of new snow on top of six inches to almost three feet of old, corn snow with a crust. With temperatures hanging just below freezing, and the sun peaking through the clouds, I strapped on my snowshoes, put my pack on my back, Stetson on my head and was off for a nice solo hike.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi3-XB_Zin4iEFtcvFtD9073ZNMKHQBXbVI3c7MxNKuK1HScQDZs3uok1lWbS7kSkDekkTjNqIPf2UCYqpHZRBkgRBtv6PvYucEOQsFFmYcW8nKqsMWRSGE2_tRsULmLEhaJm3f4UNoHEtqZVDCAh201J9-4rC6vjDPBlnVqYN7abyZsuP3-dU8lixSVw=s432" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="432" data-original-width="312" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi3-XB_Zin4iEFtcvFtD9073ZNMKHQBXbVI3c7MxNKuK1HScQDZs3uok1lWbS7kSkDekkTjNqIPf2UCYqpHZRBkgRBtv6PvYucEOQsFFmYcW8nKqsMWRSGE2_tRsULmLEhaJm3f4UNoHEtqZVDCAh201J9-4rC6vjDPBlnVqYN7abyZsuP3-dU8lixSVw=w288-h400" width="288" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Selfie taken that day in 2005</td></tr></tbody></table><div><span style="font-family: arial;">The last time I was snowshoeing, it was with my wife in the Superior National Forest, between the Boundary Waters Canoe Area (BWCA) Wilderness and Lake Superior’s north shore, about 200 miles east of where I was now. We were carrying two pair of snowshoes and three pair of skis, and had initially planned to ski the loop around Flathorn Lake. The snow in that part of Minnesota was even deeper than that which I was traversing today, and my wife was having trouble controlling my Trak Bushwacker skis, along with balancing her camera and tripod, so I suggested that she change to snowshoes. However, since the bindings on her old pair were broken, she would have to use mine. We swapped, and were on our way. All of a sudden, Ellen discovered that she could stop to set up and take pictures without having to worry about her feet sliding out from under her. Hills were no longer daunting, and when she wasn’t taking photos, she could pretty much keep up with the pace I set on my skis. For me, the switch was also ideal; since this was a trail system almost designed for the Bushwackers, and I had a blast. When we were done, she looked across the van at me and said, “I think I like snowshoeing a lot more than skiing.” I figured, okay…we’ll upgrade your gear. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"> But that was last month, and my wife was 200 miles to the south, in our Twin Cities home. Cell phones barely worked out here, if at all. The visitor center was closed. Any pictures of me had to be taken with a timer, because I was on my own. Understand, that is not a problem to me. I was carrying the entire “10 Essentials” in my pack, was very familiar with the trails, and have been snowshoeing for 35 years or more. I was just reveling in the day. Then I tripped.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Probably the only thing worse than falling with your snowshoes and feet folded up behind you would be being stuck in that position and getting a “Charlie horse” in your thigh. Of course that was exactly what happened. Here I am in three feet of snow, my legs folded behind me and intense pain growing in my left thigh. I sat there for a sec, and thought “Well, isn’t this a fine predicament?” </span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">The only time I could remember being in a similar spot, was years back when we lived in the east. I was training a new search and rescue dog with a friend of mine in Vermont, and I got stuck in the snow well under a spruce tree. The big difference that time was that I had my legs to propel me up onto the snow, and here my legs were folded and cramping. But the concept was a good one. I figured if I could get my body horizontal, I could get my legs in a position to push out on the snowshoes, roll onto my back, and then get up. It worked, but message to self…next time take off the daypack first! Once I got my leg straightened out, the cramp eased, and I was able to get back on my feet. I proceeded on. (I love that line! It’s from the journals of Lewis and Clark.) </span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"> Was I ever in any real danger? Given my level of experience and the conditions, probably not, but I also am (hopefully) smart enough to realize it could have been different. Thankfully, I enjoyed the rest of my hike, made it back to the MASV where I had left my lunch, and headed back home, none the worse for wear.
Moral of the story: Always carry the 10 Essentials when you hike, ski or snowshoe. You never know when your life may depend on them. They are: 1) Navigation (map and compass) 2) Sun protection (sunglasses and sunscreen) 3) Insulation (extra clothing) 4) Illumination (headlamp, flashlight, bulb and batteries) 5) First-aid kit (with warming packs) 6) Fire (fire starters and matches/lighter) 7) Repair kit and tools (including knife or multi-tool) 8) Nutrition (extra food) 9) Hydration (extra water) and 10) Emergency shelter.</span></div></div>Hans E.http://www.blogger.com/profile/18430942179432532156noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9028188716141954689.post-62463389847366984612021-11-23T07:14:00.000-08:002021-11-23T07:14:02.409-08:00Hypothermia and Frostbite 2021-22<p><b><span style="font-size: medium;"><u><br /></u></span></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: medium;"><u><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh2-Ra__NXcblQQoPa0OPFTSc1yBIM5VQJqj8PxwJH66qWt9suNZpM5xFcW_Y7XtlSgaZS8dvun03t3FzzRUB3du2d6I2fPAMraUlF0eT9Nm6vaKSsUs9Gvx6iYJvdN2gwQJK3i8NpQyIYixNOlx1Y_1QB3lZTI5JA4sCOCW8ePymI1i_8vnPrCLxEVzw=s800" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="536" data-original-width="800" height="268" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh2-Ra__NXcblQQoPa0OPFTSc1yBIM5VQJqj8PxwJH66qWt9suNZpM5xFcW_Y7XtlSgaZS8dvun03t3FzzRUB3du2d6I2fPAMraUlF0eT9Nm6vaKSsUs9Gvx6iYJvdN2gwQJK3i8NpQyIYixNOlx1Y_1QB3lZTI5JA4sCOCW8ePymI1i_8vnPrCLxEVzw=w400-h268" width="400" /></a></u></span></b></div><b><span style="font-size: medium;"><u><br /><br />Hypothermia</u></span></b><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">When
your body loses heat faster than it can produce it, a situation may occur where
all of your body's energy is used up trying to produce heat.The result is
hypothermia, or abnormally low body temperature. <o:p></o:p></p><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Victims of hypothermia are most often elderly people with
inadequate food, clothing, or heating; babies sleeping in cold bedrooms; and
people who remain outdoors for long periods -- the homeless, hikers, hunters,
etc. <o:p></o:p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi1E097n8XOlMnBAWmscYPIK3mEGPzvns0C38n7uWsVRUjfk4w9xs1VZgdP4s013daOWEyu1tB70IzZUSfv1QnIFXYYcnlEL5FpjKHua-R4Mof8vpfZ9P7F1tgflI55YRuVf-bZ2dEk3X8iIXY-pc2fFzWckd1jBypCIzdOYqpa6L449nJlkzbVBj48cw=s834" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="834" data-original-width="600" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi1E097n8XOlMnBAWmscYPIK3mEGPzvns0C38n7uWsVRUjfk4w9xs1VZgdP4s013daOWEyu1tB70IzZUSfv1QnIFXYYcnlEL5FpjKHua-R4Mof8vpfZ9P7F1tgflI55YRuVf-bZ2dEk3X8iIXY-pc2fFzWckd1jBypCIzdOYqpa6L449nJlkzbVBj48cw=w144-h200" width="144" /></a></div><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Each
person is affected differently by the cold. Wet and cold can bring hypothermia
on rapidly, or long exposure to the cold, rain, and wind can bring the symptoms
of hypothermia on slowly.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Mild
hypothermia occurs when the core body temperature is between 98.6° and 96°F.
The core temperature for moderate hypothermia is 95° to 93°F. If your
core temperature reaches 92° or below, you are in a life-threatening situation.
This condition will affect your heart rate, blood flow, and ability to think
clearly. <b>Immediate attention is necessary. </b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Signs
and Symptoms of hypothermia:<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">In Adults <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 1.0in; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in; text-indent: -.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]-->shivering/exhaustion<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 1.0in; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in; text-indent: -.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]-->confusion/memory loss <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 1.0in; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in; text-indent: -.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]-->drowsiness <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 1.0in; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in; text-indent: -.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]-->slurred speech <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">In
Infants <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 1.0in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in; text-indent: -.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]-->bright red, cold skin <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 1.0in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in; text-indent: -.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]-->very low energy <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">If
you believe you or someone else is suffering from hypothermia, it is imperative
to get to a warm room or shelter and call for help. While you wait for help to
arrive, remove any wet clothing and warm the center of the victim's body first.
An electric blanket works well if one is available. Skin-to-skin contact under
loose, dry layers of blankets, clothing, towels, or sheets may also be
effective. Drinking warm beverages -- NOT ALCOHOL -- will also help increase
the body temperature. Once the body temperature has increased, keep the victim
dry and wrapped in a warm blanket including the head and neck until help
arrives. <o:p></o:p></p><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">If
the victim is suffering from severe hypothermia, he or she may be unconscious
and may not seem to have a pulse or appear to be breathing. In this case, you
need to handle the victim gently, and get <b>emergency assistance immediately</b>.<span style="font-family: "Bookman Old Style",serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 18.0pt; margin-bottom: 6.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 6.0pt; mso-outline-level: 2;"><b><span style="font-size: medium;"><u>Frostbite</u><o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 18.0pt; margin-bottom: 4.8pt;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">It only
takes a few minutes for exposed skin to become frostbitten if the temperature
is below 20 F and the wind is blowing at 20 mph or more.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 18.0pt; margin-bottom: 6.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 6.0pt; mso-outline-level: 2;"><b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">What is
Frostbite?<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 18.0pt; margin-bottom: 4.8pt;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">When outside
in the cold, your body is focused on maintaining its core temperature. To do
that, it shifts blood away from the extremities and toward the central organs
of the heart and lungs. This increases the risk of local cold injury such as
frostbite to your extremities, particularly the feet and hands, and if
uncovered, the nose, cheeks and ears on the head. We have even treated a case
of frostbite of the corneas of the eyes at one x-c ski race.<o:p></o:p></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjMH8o6I6dzWh-6uHUmqX6uy7JGzvilXuxjm-Q413VZ3BLchM5v-doXSzLI1ejgOqqt7T7qoRfNJuInNhXBAcDFPpGo_sE0q5DmbjeUPk6wwLQHno_cVpDTTfQlf1OKnA456Y2ItVGJeY4KtzJ2xz1Kkln-EEjxfF0LulcjAUe4fIpzO6Z6_8cmDlyHng=s973" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="973" data-original-width="843" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjMH8o6I6dzWh-6uHUmqX6uy7JGzvilXuxjm-Q413VZ3BLchM5v-doXSzLI1ejgOqqt7T7qoRfNJuInNhXBAcDFPpGo_sE0q5DmbjeUPk6wwLQHno_cVpDTTfQlf1OKnA456Y2ItVGJeY4KtzJ2xz1Kkln-EEjxfF0LulcjAUe4fIpzO6Z6_8cmDlyHng=w173-h200" width="173" /></a></div><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 18.0pt; margin-bottom: 4.8pt;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Body tissues
actually freeze when they are frostbitten. Ice crystals form in the cell,
causing physical damage and permanent changes in cell chemistry. When the ice
thaws, additional changes occur and may result in cell death. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 18.0pt; margin-bottom: 4.8pt;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">If just the
skin surface is affected, it's known as superficial frostbite; deep frostbite
affects underlying tissues.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 18.0pt; margin-bottom: 6.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 6.0pt; mso-outline-level: 2;"><b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Preventing
Frostbite<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 18.0pt; margin-bottom: 4.8pt;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Anyone who
is not dressed properly, is outside for too long, or gets wet in cold weather
can get frostbite. It is easier to prevent frostbite than to treat it.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 12.0pt; margin-left: 12.0pt; margin-top: 2.4pt; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in; text-indent: -.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Wingdings; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Wingdings; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Wingdings;"><img alt="*" height="17" src="file:///C:/Users/trave/AppData/Local/Temp/msohtmlclip1/01/clip_image002.gif" width="10" /><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Dress for
the weather, not against it.</span></b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> Wear light, layered clothing that
provides ventilation as well as insulation. Wear a water-repellent, breathable shell
on top. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 12.0pt; margin-left: 12.0pt; margin-top: 2.4pt; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in; text-indent: -.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Wingdings; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Wingdings; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Wingdings;"><img alt="*" height="17" src="file:///C:/Users/trave/AppData/Local/Temp/msohtmlclip1/01/clip_image002.gif" width="10" /><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Protect your
head, hands and feet.</span></b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> COVER ALL EXPOSED SKIN! A number of new face masks
specifically designed for winter athletes have come on the market in recent
years. If you prefer to have your mouth and nostrils uncovered, consider
putting moleskin or Vaseline on susceptible areas. Much of your body's heat
loss occurs through your head and extremities. Helmets specifically designed
for winter sports can protect your ears as well as your noggin, and also help
retain body warmth. Goggles protect the eyes, and are less prone to fog up than
sunglasses. Mittens are warmer than gloves. Wear wool or micro fleece socks and
boots to keep your feet warm. <b>Don't drink or smoke before going out into the
cold.</b> If you plan on being out in the cold for a prolonged period, don't
drink alcohol or smoke. Alcohol and nicotine cause constriction of blood
vessels and leave the skin more prone to thermal injury. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 12.0pt; margin-left: 12.0pt; margin-top: 2.4pt; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in; text-indent: -.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Wingdings; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Wingdings; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Wingdings;"><img alt="*" height="17" src="file:///C:/Users/trave/AppData/Local/Temp/msohtmlclip1/01/clip_image002.gif" width="10" /><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">If you get
wet, go inside.</span></b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Keep your skin dry. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Remove wet
clothing as quickly as possible. Check yourself every half-hour or so for signs
of frostbite. If your toes, fingers, ears or other body parts feel numb, get
inside. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 12.0pt; margin-left: 12.0pt; margin-top: 2.4pt; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in; text-indent: -.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Wingdings; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Wingdings; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Wingdings;"><img alt="*" height="17" src="file:///C:/Users/trave/AppData/Local/Temp/msohtmlclip1/01/clip_image002.gif" width="10" /><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Hydrate!</span></b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Drink plenty of fluids since hydration increases the
blood's volume, which helps prevent frostbite. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Adequate hydration helps
sustain circulation<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 18.0pt; margin-bottom: 6.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 6.0pt; mso-outline-level: 2;"><b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Symptoms<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 12.0pt; margin-left: 12.0pt; margin-top: 2.4pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in; text-indent: -.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Wingdings; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Wingdings; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Wingdings;"><img alt="*" height="17" src="file:///C:/Users/trave/AppData/Local/Temp/msohtmlclip1/01/clip_image002.gif" width="10" /><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Numbness <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 12.0pt; margin-left: 12.0pt; margin-top: 2.4pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in; text-indent: -.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Wingdings; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Wingdings; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Wingdings;"><img alt="*" height="17" src="file:///C:/Users/trave/AppData/Local/Temp/msohtmlclip1/01/clip_image002.gif" width="10" /><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Skin <b>feels frozen</b> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 12.0pt; margin-left: 12.0pt; margin-top: 2.4pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in; text-indent: -.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Wingdings; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Wingdings; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Wingdings;"><img alt="*" height="17" src="file:///C:/Users/trave/AppData/Local/Temp/msohtmlclip1/01/clip_image002.gif" width="10" /><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Skin appears
<b>waxy, white, or grayish</b>. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal">
</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 18.0pt; margin-bottom: 4.8pt;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Frostbite can
be very serious. If you suspect you have frostbite, seek medical care
immediately.<o:p></o:p></span></p>Hans E.http://www.blogger.com/profile/18430942179432532156noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9028188716141954689.post-35125441684103301442021-11-21T13:28:00.004-08:002021-11-21T13:30:02.657-08:00Snow Season is Coming!<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhz7VgcUwOHV2-86pMQIgbLjV_rxFbY8p-iANoYDq22huXDCTrUqSr3_bgAGzuosvR7uDf6EUyoHPBKsXbjCTNFhZv4X4czEps87ITQJEmAEWTXXiybM13WHfD3-a7UaRn-UF1TuoozZz8negUQnGkE8kEePDvCRuXjZdGwQPBbtJzaufwhTAGhgFsm2A=s2048" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1325" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhz7VgcUwOHV2-86pMQIgbLjV_rxFbY8p-iANoYDq22huXDCTrUqSr3_bgAGzuosvR7uDf6EUyoHPBKsXbjCTNFhZv4X4czEps87ITQJEmAEWTXXiybM13WHfD3-a7UaRn-UF1TuoozZz8negUQnGkE8kEePDvCRuXjZdGwQPBbtJzaufwhTAGhgFsm2A=w414-h640" width="414" /></a></div><br /> <p></p>Hans E.http://www.blogger.com/profile/18430942179432532156noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9028188716141954689.post-83834190065633226732021-11-21T13:22:00.005-08:002021-11-21T13:32:21.976-08:00CAMBA Global Fat Bike Day Celebration, Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021<p> </p><div class="page-title title-left disabled-bg breadcrumbs-off breadcrumbs-mobile-off page-title-responsive-enabled" style="color: #252525; 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margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face="Helvetica, sans-serif" style="font-size: 16pt;">Join us to kick off the winter fat bike
season! We’ll have guided rides for all levels. Following
the ride, enjoy a light lunch with gourmet soup and refreshments. Receive
a pair of wool CAMBA winter-design socks. ALL PROCEEDS go towards
CAMBA’s winter grooming budget. DISCOUNT for CAMBA members!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 7.5pt;"><span face="Helvetica, sans-serif" style="font-size: 16pt;">Location:</span><span face="Helvetica, sans-serif" style="font-size: 16pt;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face="Helvetica, sans-serif" style="font-size: 16pt;">CAMBA’s County OO Trailhead, Samuel C. Johnson
Outdoor </span><span face="Helvetica, sans-serif" style="font-size: 16pt;">Center</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face="Helvetica, sans-serif" style="font-size: 16pt;"> </span><span face="Helvetica, sans-serif" style="font-size: 16pt;">Time:</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face="Helvetica, sans-serif" style="font-size: 16pt;">1 – 4 pm. Rides depart at 1:15pm.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face="Helvetica, sans-serif" style="font-size: 16pt;"> </span><span face="Helvetica, sans-serif" style="font-size: 16pt;">Registration:</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face="Helvetica, sans-serif" style="font-size: 16pt;">The first 50 registrants are guaranteed a pair
of CAMBA winter socks. Registration also includes a lunch ticket. All
levels are welcome.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face="Helvetica, sans-serif" style="font-size: 16pt;"> </span><span face="Helvetica, sans-serif" style="font-size: 16pt;">CAMBA members: $25 through Nov. 30; $35
through Dec. 4. (</span><i style="font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16pt;">Not sure if you’re a current member? Email us
at <a href="mailto:membership@cambatrails.org"><span style="color: black;">membership@cambatrails.org</span></a>.)</i></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face="Helvetica, sans-serif" style="font-size: 16pt;"> </span><span face="Helvetica, sans-serif" style="font-size: 16pt;">Non-members: $35 through Nov. 30; $45
through Dec. 4</span></p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 10px; padding: 0px;">
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The training is principally geared towards lay providers, with little to no actual medical experience, though they are often already professionals in other aspects of the outdoors industry, like park rangers, climbing instructors, and guides. A standard Department of Transportation defined <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emergency_medical_responder" style="background: none; color: #0645ad; text-decoration-line: none;" title="Emergency medical responder">emergency medical responder</a> (EMR) course, which focuses on urban medical emergencies, requires approximately 60 hours of training, while its backcountry counterpart, wilderness first responder course, typically involves 80 hours of training, covering much of what is taught in an EMR course, but with the additional hours spent putting it in a wilderness context. Wilderness first responder training courses focus on teaching the students to assess a situation, improvise solutions using available resources to stabilize the patient, and identify the best way to get the patient to definitive medical treatment. In many courses, students are encouraged to develop the habit of systematically thinking through and documenting their assessment decisions/plans using a <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SOAP_note" style="background: none; color: #0645ad; text-decoration-line: none;" title="SOAP note">SOAP note</a>. Topics covered usually include, but are not limited to, the following principles:</p><ul style="background-color: white; color: #202122; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 14px; list-style-image: url("/w/skins/Vector/resources/common/images/bullet-icon.svg?d4515"); margin: 0.3em 0px 0px 1.6em; padding: 0px;"><li style="margin-bottom: 0.1em;"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Basic_life_support" style="background: none; color: #0645ad; text-decoration-line: none;" title="Basic life support">basic life support</a></li><li style="margin-bottom: 0.1em;">responding to results of <a class="mw-redirect" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Physical_trauma" style="background: none; color: #0645ad; text-decoration-line: none;" title="Physical trauma">physical trauma</a>:<ul style="list-style-image: url("/w/skins/Vector/resources/common/images/bullet-icon.svg?d4515"); margin: 0.3em 0px 0px 1.6em; padding: 0px;"><li style="margin-bottom: 0.1em;">management of signs and symptoms of <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shock_(circulatory)" style="background: none; color: #0645ad; text-decoration-line: none;" title="Shock (circulatory)">circulatory shock</a></li><li style="margin-bottom: 0.1em;">management of <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soft_tissue_injury" style="background: none; color: #0645ad; text-decoration-line: none;" title="Soft tissue injury">soft tissue injury</a> such as a burn or wound<ul style="list-style-image: url("/w/skins/Vector/resources/common/images/bullet-icon.svg?d4515"); margin: 0.3em 0px 0px 1.6em; padding: 0px;"><li style="margin-bottom: 0.1em;">prevention and/or treatment of blood-borne <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pathogen" style="background: none; color: #0645ad; text-decoration-line: none;" title="Pathogen">pathogens</a></li><li style="margin-bottom: 0.1em;">treatment of infectious diseases</li></ul></li><li style="margin-bottom: 0.1em;">management of bone and joint injuries such as <a class="mw-redirect" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fractures" style="background: none; color: #0645ad; text-decoration-line: none;" title="Fractures">fractures</a>, <a class="mw-redirect" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sprains" style="background: none; color: #0645ad; text-decoration-line: none;" title="Sprains">sprains</a>, strains and <a class="mw-redirect" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dislocations" style="background: none; color: #0645ad; text-decoration-line: none;" title="Dislocations">dislocations</a></li><li style="margin-bottom: 0.1em;">management of suspected head and or <a class="mw-redirect" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spinal_injury" style="background: none; color: #0645ad; text-decoration-line: none;" title="Spinal injury">spinal injury</a></li></ul></li><li style="margin-bottom: 0.1em;">responding to the onset of sudden illness</li><li style="margin-bottom: 0.1em;">transport/evacuation planning and implementation. (Source: Wikipedia)</li></ul>Hans E.http://www.blogger.com/profile/18430942179432532156noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9028188716141954689.post-52354135321397909312021-05-11T08:40:00.000-07:002021-05-11T08:40:21.374-07:00National Law Enforcement Appreciation Week<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3MpRFd-cAM3KV8oEvGFIEA8ooXQcxbRvhdHmkYZW6uUyZnY1_f5t12W-VAyvrQsZ9YmKJ_JNkRx0YECt8wlHt5KSq6OcZdxeNAR3LmFMjX8C9LrpFpCFGCX6axrKUBTgioShxBLnp8AKk/s1024/LEDay1.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="512" data-original-width="1024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3MpRFd-cAM3KV8oEvGFIEA8ooXQcxbRvhdHmkYZW6uUyZnY1_f5t12W-VAyvrQsZ9YmKJ_JNkRx0YECt8wlHt5KSq6OcZdxeNAR3LmFMjX8C9LrpFpCFGCX6axrKUBTgioShxBLnp8AKk/w640-h320/LEDay1.png" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfQN-4AhHrZqbXLb1NK2o5eoDCBTOCacPx06zCFWSzUcGQzLz7UbUh8_JBV3ppU3E-mHoawmF84R6bjpcuXLHLHYQD8SXoFOQWnOJg1I5v6ZDRF1FluGnjI8eKXRslSrAX82EWibigWCIr/s1024/LEDay2.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="512" data-original-width="1024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfQN-4AhHrZqbXLb1NK2o5eoDCBTOCacPx06zCFWSzUcGQzLz7UbUh8_JBV3ppU3E-mHoawmF84R6bjpcuXLHLHYQD8SXoFOQWnOJg1I5v6ZDRF1FluGnjI8eKXRslSrAX82EWibigWCIr/w640-h320/LEDay2.png" width="640" /></a></div><br /> <p></p>Hans E.http://www.blogger.com/profile/18430942179432532156noreply@blogger.com0