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mustash


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RE: Untouchable.
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I'm scheduled to work the weekend of Feb . 24 but have put in a leave request. If I can get the time off and no other muggle life realities get in the way, I'll be there.



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In the summer of 2004, prior to owning a GPSr and learning about geocaching, my enjoyment of nature hiking had reawakened. I had set out on a solo hike to Horseshoe Lake in the Whiteshell. I was a couple of miles down the trail when I walked over a rise in the granite and met a lone wolf coming up the other side towards me with its nose down following a scent. It was only about 40 feet away and didn't notice me. Krikey! I let out a whistle. The wolf looked up, saw me, turned and ran off.

With heightened senses I carried on. In awhile I sat down on a rock to rest and contemplate my circumstances. As I sat there, I realized that I was wearing a bright red t-shirt.

Wolf... red... what other tune could pop into my mind but Sam the Sham and the Pharoahs' "Little Red Riding Hood".

It's been my favorite earworm ever since.

If you dare, here's a link to a modern version of the tune:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QYgXxIgrXMs 



-- Edited by mustash at 12:21, 2007-01-19

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Once was enough, plus I don't have a good pair of snowshoes. But you never know, a couple of back to back warm days and I could be up for a short hike.

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TheStuntman wrote:
Once was enough, plus I don't have a good pair of snowshoes. But you never know, a couple of back to back warm days and I could be up for a short hike.

Well it would be great to have first hand knowledge along. If you decide you would like to come, I'm sure I can locate a pair of snowshoes for you to use.


 

 



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Thanks to Cache Effect the event is published.

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I've been watching this one with interest...got to admit I'm envious of the group that is going, and would love to be a participant but that's not possible.  Looking forward to reading about the adventure.  Good Luck to all!

Oldson

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Thanks Oldson,

Just a note that a link to a detailed map of the proposed route is now posted on the event page and there is also a link to potential Friday night accomodation. If nothing else they have a nice website and interesting weekend supper specials.

Cheers, Dragonfreys

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Excellent job on the mapping Dragonfreys. Thanks.

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Re: Equipment

Things I thought to bring others might over look
-First Aid Kit
-TP

I dont have ice self rescue spikes...any suggestions?

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Re: Equipment

Things I thought to bring others might over look
-First Aid Kit
-TP

I dont have ice self rescue spikes...any suggestions?
In lieu of the spikes, a length of floating nylon rope, like they sell in the boat safety kits. Whomever hasn't fallen through the ice could throw the end of the rope to the person(s) in the water.
I would assume everyone will be walking together, so some of the supplies could be "pooled".
I'm not sure if I'm going yet, otherwise I'd volunteer to bring the rope and candles.
I do not own a pair of the self-rescue spikes either.


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Dragonfreys


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I dont have ice self rescue spikes...any suggestions?

I picked up a pair at Canadian Tire in an ice safety kit for $14, which also inlcuded ice cleats, signal whistle, and the ice escape grips with lanyard so you can wear them and lock them together.



You can also make them if you like http://www.ihea.com/documents/MT-2002-q3-IcePicks.pdf

Probably not necessary for everyone to have them, as long as whoever is leading is heavier than everyone else, and people don't all plan to stand together on a thin piece of ice.

If you are interested in unplanned cold water immersion, you are lucky in Winnipeg to have a recognized authority on the matter: Dr. Gordon Giesbrecht who has this excellent website and videos on what to do if you fall through the ice and are stranded in the wilderness.

Of course we will be working diligently to avoid that predicament.



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CTC also has this: http://www.canadiantire.ca/browse/product_detail.jsp?FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=1408474396672364&bmUID=1170276240898&PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524441902551&assortment=primary&fromSearch=true  I found them when I went back to grab the Ice Safety Kit. 

I wouldn't recommend the metal whistle included in the other one - remember The Christmas Story movie :P

So it looks like I'll be leading any water crossings...I'm likely the heaviest.

-- Edited by candaceandwill at 16:39, 2007-01-31

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If you are interested in unplanned cold water immersion, you are lucky in Winnipeg to have a recognized authority on the matter: Dr. Gordon Giesbrecht who has this excellent website and videos on what to do if you fall through the ice and are stranded in the wilderness.

I had Dr. Giesbrecht for a couple of my classes at the U of M.  Great guy!  I remember reading a report in the Alumni magazine about Rick Mercer doing a piece with him and becoming a member of the Polar Bare Society.

http://myuminfo.umanitoba.ca/index.asp?sec=97&too=100&dat=1/1/2006&sta=3&wee=1&eve=8&npa=9512



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