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AKboondocker
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Wow Tim, when I pulled in I noticed your Dads truck sitting there, but noone in it at around 9am. Glad things worked out, must have been scary.
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dont know you or your dad, but that was a close call. I know after reading the above post of yours I am gonna replenish the pack. All it takes is one minor mistake and next thing you know you are spending the night. Glad to hear everything worked out alright for your family.
Yep , that's him . I know some of you guys call him "crazy Bill " he wears that with a badge of honor
He's retired and rides several times a week . I hope I can get him to dress right and carry the right survival gear with him from now on.
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Yep , that's him . I know some of you guys call him "crazy Bill " he wears that with a badge of honor
Trust me man, we call him crazy cause he has balls the size of an elephant. He is a blast to ride with and even makes me feel more comfortable about being way back over dogsled. Your old man is fearless thats for sure. He knows his **** too, so Im glad he is ok. I know Im looking foward to riding with him this season so tell him he needs to rest and get back on his feet while its not snowing. We will find him later back over dogsled
Im glad he is ok man!!! Tough old dude.
Wow, glad he made it out ok Tim. A buddy of mine said his group was helping a couple guys recover some sleds off the mine trail sunday, and we saw a heli flying around that morning, I guess it could've been related. I definitely need to check my pack for survival gear.
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One thing I always catch **** for but carry is a crap load of gear. Im a firm believer that you never know how much you need it until you do. I would rather throw a couple pounds on my back be prepared than not have it if **** goes bad.
If anything I carry too much ****, but then again if your in that situation its never too much.
If anything I carry too much ****, but then again if your in that situation its never too much.
Same here!
Glad the helicopter made it in to get him... we would have unloaded in a heartbeat and headed back out if we knew they weren't going to make it in time or take too much longer.
Tim - good call on the Christmas gifts... just gotta get him to use it
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Glad to hear he's ok Tim Like everyone else mentioned, he's fearless and a blast to ride with. Hope to ride with both you and him alot more.
Here are some of the things I carry with me everywhere I sled no matter where I'm going whether it be Hatchers or Paxson.
-shovel, probe, & beacon
-complete first aid kit(aspirin helps thin out the blood in the event of a heart attack)
-8'x10' reflective tarp w/ lots of twine
-high quality survival blanket(the cheapy space blankets won't do squat for you in the winter)
-flare kit w/ 3 flares
-waterproof matches, firesticks, AND a windproof lighter full of fuel
-LED headlamp w/ 6 extra AA batteries
-pocket knife
-mini leatherman
-Gerber folding saw
-GPS
All of the above is always in my pack along with a full water bottle, cell phone, food(sugar is important), and extra clothing. Sounds like a lot but somehow it all manages to fit inside my Dakine Heli-pro. Hope that gives you some good Christmas ideas.
Like everyone else mentioned, he's fearless and a blast to ride with. Hope to ride with both you and him alot more.Here are some of the things I carry with me everywhere I sled no matter where I'm going whether it be Hatchers or Paxson.
-shovel, probe, & beacon
-complete first aid kit(aspirin helps thin out the blood in the event of a heart attack)
-8'x10' reflective tarp w/ lots of twine
-high quality survival blanket(the cheapy space blankets won't do squat for you in the winter)
-flare kit w/ 3 flares
-waterproof matches, firesticks, AND a windproof lighter full of fuel
-LED headlamp w/ 6 extra AA batteries
-pocket knife
-mini leatherman
-Gerber folding saw
-GPS
All of the above is always in my pack along with a full water bottle, cell phone, food(sugar is important), and extra clothing. Sounds like a lot but somehow it all manages to fit inside my Dakine Heli-pro. Hope that gives you some good Christmas ideas.
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Glad to hear he is ok TIM. I hate hearing things like this but in this sport it is so easy to happen, and happen to anyone. Prayers are with him in a speedy recovery.
Reminds me of us(me and tim) last year when we dropped over that ridge we thought was the parking lot, luckily we were so close to the road. Times like this make you reevaluate what you carry with you.
Reminds me of us(me and tim) last year when we dropped over that ridge we thought was the parking lot, luckily we were so close to the road. Times like this make you reevaluate what you carry with you.
It worked out for the good . Remember those guys who passed by us on the trail going the other way when we were riding back ? They kinda went way up in the alders and around ,and seemed like they were in a hurry ? ........Those were the guys that ended up dropping down into the ravine and got stuck real close to my Dad . They saved his life . By the time we got back ,and they said the helicopter was coming , they were already making their way out of there with him .Me and Mike gave them a ride back after the helicopter left because their sleds were stuck down there . They were really worried about the third guy they were with , but he made it back and was waiting with the trooper .
I am still in awe of how everything went down... so many things about that day I reflect on and think differently of now. Like the guys going around us... here we were blocking the trail because I was trying to get around #2 to give her some oil (since she ran out) and if those guys would have stopped and waited for us to move - things could have turned out much differently.
I just want to give a ginormous THANKS to everyone that was part of that day in helping your dad - and to the ones that continue to help with his recovery and also the ones going to retrieve the sleds.
I just want to give a ginormous THANKS to everyone that was part of that day in helping your dad - and to the ones that continue to help with his recovery and also the ones going to retrieve the sleds.
Glad things worked out and your old man is going to be around to sled another day. It should be a wake call for everyone to makes sure you have the necessary gear on hand.
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IQRIDR
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Wow, that is crazy to hear, I'm glad it all worked out ok for your dad Tim. Definitely time to get a little more survival gear in my pack. Looking at Caleb's list of stuff he keeps makes me feel pretty unprepared, heck, he's even got a Rev rebuild kit (roll of tin foil) in there too!
Everybody has variations of what survival gear they carry - I commend everyone that is prepared and knows how to survive in a bad situation. One more thing I am going to make sure somebody in our group has from now on is an emergency locator beacon.
This is what I typically carry:
In the coat / on the body
Tekvest, Proper layers of clothing for warmth and wicking, Digital camera, Cell phone, Defogging/deicing wipe for goggles, Avalanche beacon, Leatherman utility knife, Keys to the truck, Lighter, Gum, TP
In the back pack
First aid kit plus pain killer, Space blanket, Hand warmers, Extra gloves, Extra socks, Gum, candy, jerky, snickers, Water, LED Headlamp, Garmin Rino GPS Walkie Talkie, SOS Shovel – aluminum head, SOS Probe, Lighter, Firestarter
Tunnel bag on the sled
Hand and foot warmers, Extra gloves, Extra socks, Extra gator head band and balaclava, Money, ID, insurance card, registration, Laminated maps, Extra keys to truck/sleds, SOS Shovel – aluminum head, SOS Saw, Gum, candy, jerky energy bars, Bouillon cubes, Water and munchies, Fire starter, Lighter, Stainless steel cup, Sterno, Extra batteries, Compass / Plastic Whistle / Thermometer, Land shark sleeping bag, Duct Tape, Mini Flares, Zip ties, Bailing wire, Siphon, Tp, Ziploc bag (1-2), Large trash bag (1-2), Shop towels (2-3), 8 x 10 tarp, Nylon tow rope, Carabineers, a couple of nails and misc screws/bolts, Bungee cords, High temp silicone, Scotchbrite pad, Spare chain
In the trunk
Tools - lots of 'em, LED Flashlight
Under the hood
Spare plugs, Spare belt, Hatchet, Oil, Chaincase oil, Antifreeze, Spare goggles, Hot pockets / chicken strips in the muffpot
Skidoo gas can – full
Snow Shoes – zip tied to rear of tunnel
This is what I typically carry:
In the coat / on the body
Tekvest, Proper layers of clothing for warmth and wicking, Digital camera, Cell phone, Defogging/deicing wipe for goggles, Avalanche beacon, Leatherman utility knife, Keys to the truck, Lighter, Gum, TP
In the back pack
First aid kit plus pain killer, Space blanket, Hand warmers, Extra gloves, Extra socks, Gum, candy, jerky, snickers, Water, LED Headlamp, Garmin Rino GPS Walkie Talkie, SOS Shovel – aluminum head, SOS Probe, Lighter, Firestarter
Tunnel bag on the sled
Hand and foot warmers, Extra gloves, Extra socks, Extra gator head band and balaclava, Money, ID, insurance card, registration, Laminated maps, Extra keys to truck/sleds, SOS Shovel – aluminum head, SOS Saw, Gum, candy, jerky energy bars, Bouillon cubes, Water and munchies, Fire starter, Lighter, Stainless steel cup, Sterno, Extra batteries, Compass / Plastic Whistle / Thermometer, Land shark sleeping bag, Duct Tape, Mini Flares, Zip ties, Bailing wire, Siphon, Tp, Ziploc bag (1-2), Large trash bag (1-2), Shop towels (2-3), 8 x 10 tarp, Nylon tow rope, Carabineers, a couple of nails and misc screws/bolts, Bungee cords, High temp silicone, Scotchbrite pad, Spare chain
In the trunk
Tools - lots of 'em, LED Flashlight
Under the hood
Spare plugs, Spare belt, Hatchet, Oil, Chaincase oil, Antifreeze, Spare goggles, Hot pockets / chicken strips in the muffpot
Skidoo gas can – full
Snow Shoes – zip tied to rear of tunnel
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WOW! Good Lord girl, I've never seen someone that prepared before. Not that it matters when ya need it, but I would be curious to know what your gear weighs.
Great lists Jen and Caleb. I like the snowshoes zip-tied. Gotta find a way to do that on the M7...with the gas gan and sno bungie...what's a land-shark bag?
Glad your Dad's ok Tim...too close.
John
Glad your Dad's ok Tim...too close.
John
full gas can 28 lbs
tools 5 lbs
snowshoes 2 lbs
tunnel bag 15 lbs
under hood items 5 lbs
back pack 8 lbs
gear/clothes 15 lbs
yep I'm a beast 78 lbs
plus there's me - and I ain't so tiny lol
Good thing I stripped the stickers to save an eighth of an ounce
A land shark is an emergency survival shelter... a high tech sleeping bag made out of a tarp with thermal fibers weaved throughout. For more info go to http://www.stealthbag.com/
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Most don't think of this, but I can't remember how many times I have had to purchase something from someone in the backcountry. I usually keep the $$ pretty close to me thou!
Sounds like you are equiped enough to guide for us, ready to start moonlighting?
Chris
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Can the Land Shark be purchased localy Blondz?
I ordered two of them online a couple years ago (one for me and one for the kiddo) but last year I had an issue with the back pack I used to have strapped to my sled while at Arctic Man... cheap back pack straps getting caught in the track and shrapnelling my gear - I lost one of them - so I am looking to replace it and perhaps get another one for my other girl. I do recall seeing something similar at Sportsman's Warehouse too.
