Serious Question

[skiroule]

I carry a Spot locator as well. Doesn't rely on cell coverage. The check-in feature is nice, sends a check-in email to a designated party when activated. There's also a Help feature that lets you send a non-emergency help message to someone in a non-911 situation.

I have the older model, the new ones are much more compact.

 

[mrsrunningbear]

I carry a Spot locator as well. Doesn't rely on cell coverage. The check-in feature is nice, sends a check-in email to a designated party when activated. There's also a Help feature that lets you send a non-emergency help message to someone in a non-911 situation.

I have the older model, the new ones are much more compact.

This sounds like a good thing, at least you could be located but I have one problem with it tho by the time the responders have time to get to you it could be to late.

I already have a design in mind with trees and branches to make a stretcher like the cowboys and indians made to pull behind horses...geesh my brain is working over time after yesterday :/

 

[russholio]

I already have a design in mind with trees and branches to make a stretcher like the cowboys and indians made to pull behind horses...geesh my brain is working over time after yesterday :/

Nothing wrong with that....whatever works! It's never bad to be prepared.

 

[skiroule]

Yes, it isn't one of those things where you say "This will save me every time" but it can be a good thing to have in the bag of tools (you know how we like our tools).

You keep working on your design. Many a good idea has come out of a situation such as yours.

 

[whitedust]

Oh yeah I talked to Mike last year about that pack of grays wanted to make sure you knew they are there & Mike said DNR has them registered. I saw them bolt inline down a FR huge animals taking the deep stuff in a gallop. I watched at idle thought I was in Alaska for a minute then realized "hey I'm alone here & these guys would make mice meat out of me" so hit the hammer & was gone! Really was a beautiful sight to see but they are wolves & thought they might smell my jerky too.

So happy you are both ok & best thing to do is get back on those sleds with new TEK VESTS. Wear them on the outside if you have to but wear them! See you soon.
Pete

 

[6mile]

Glad the here that you both are ok. I have a SPOT. I have not had to use it in an emergency, but I know that it is a tool that could help if needed.

http://www.findmespot.com/en/

 

[StreetnSnow]

Glad it wasn't worse! This topic has come up with the GF a few times. She's a bit directionally challenged, but says she could get us out in a pinch. Sometimes I wonder...

 

[bigvin]

Linda,

OMG!
Glad Mike is allright.
Very Scary!
Great thread to have everyone thinking about this.
One NEVER knows.
Last week I had to stop 3 times for deer. Always keeping the eye out.
Actually had one jump OVER me years back.
Can you say Sharting?
Glad everyone is OK.

See Ya's at the Ride In.

 

[mezz]

Glad to hear that he was able to walk away from it. Very lucky! When stuff happens, remaining calm & rationalizing the situation at hand is the key. This is a real world example of what can & does happen around here either on or off trail. Sounds to me like you both kept your cool.-Mezz

 

[windingtrailgal]

How are both you and Mike today? Did you get the dragon over to the dealer? Poor little feller?!

 

[lofsfire]

Glad to hear that other than the sled you both are ok!

I have been riding on and off for over 30 years (started in front of my dad when I was 3) and have had 2 occasions that really make you think.

One was with a large group and me having a very serious leg fracture. The second was with one other person and a deer collision (sounds like your husbands). I was fortunate when I broke my leg that we were close to civilization and our group was able to get to a bar and call for help. The help we received was amazing, they really did go above and beyond to get me out of the woods. When I hit the deer I was able to ride out and was OK but it really does make you think when you are laying in the middle of the trail, bought a Tek vest the next week...

The things I have learned
1) Everyone needs a map, needs to know where you are, where you were and where you are going
2) Always know where ALL of your group is
3) Have a GPS even if you only use it for coordinates
4) Know basic CPR and first aid
5) If you ride in small groups or alone, a SPOT is one of the best insurance policies you can buy.

Glad your husband is OK

I think scott_b covered the important things to remember, only thing I would add is; Stay calm and think about what you are doing and take your time.

Thanks everyone, and yes Pete I do worry about you and others it's my mom nature for sure

It was one of those days you will never forget! Just taking the back way home rocking along at about 50 in beautiful fresh snow on our favorite FR when BANG!!
I'm thankful I know my way around the U.P. back country and all. I know I could always find my way to help. We were about 25 miles from anyone, in a big Wolf area...if Mike was hurt, No cell srevice, I thought wouldn't have been able to leave him, wounded deer, wolves, 1 hour and the sun would be down, hmmm tough call, build a fire to keep the wolves away, make a stretcher so I could drag him out, I am Red Cross Certified and had everything I really needed except extra rope to make a stretcher and a saw (which are now both in my sled) Lucky Lucky day for us...not so much for the Dragon tho

I thought on that long ride back (with Mike in front of me not knowing if he was really ok or not) about all the girls/guys that follow their leader to where ever they take them and if something like this happened even if they had cell service would they even know where they are to ask for help? ands if help can't get to you could you get out???

BE PREPARED!! IT CAN HAPPEN!!!

By the way, you had at least 18' of rope with you. If Bear was really that bad his sled would not be worth anything but parts for you right then and there. You had the Starter rope and the backup rope in your tool kit and his, each one is about 6' long.

By the way great job just by staying level headed enough to come up with any idea that worked was better than most!

Some of you would be amazed and what the fire Dept. get called out to.

 

[jmvette427]

glad mike is ok, i had an incident last feb. where i cracked 2 ribs and dislocated fingers, but what i want to add is that touch pad cell phones may not work when needed in crisis situation, tryed to use mine after pulling gloves off and could not get glass screen to work , moisture, cold temps ? tryed warming screen, drying hands , finally it started working, luckily not a situtation where seconds counted . also added first aid kit to the storage compartment

 

[pippy_b]

I had a close encounter last Friday night 1/6 on the west side of Gogebic! Riding along at about 50mph and then all of a sudden out of no where there is a deer wrapped around front of my sled! I am so lucky that I didn't have any damage and I wasn't hurt. The second picture is where the deer landed after the tumble and then took off. I am glad Mr. Bear is ok. These are very scary experiences!

 

[krupps_resort]

We've heard from quite a number of people of the deer situation this year. Maybe because of less depth of snow that we've had they've not been so quick to get to their yarding areas. Mike, really glad you're doing OK-Shhh, don't tell Linda but I think an angel was riding with you. Take care
Richard/Sandy

 

[mrsrunningbear]

Yes Sandy I do think an Angel was there for sure!

Mikes good just a little bruised, he mainly just bummed out about the Dragon now, it's at the Dealer hope to hear some news today

We had one of our guests hit a deer that same night smashed up his Cat pretty good, he stayed on and wasn't hurt thank goodness. He was riding with his wife only too. We all had a long talk about knowing where your at and what to do and keeping a level head. We need more snow to slow these dang deer down!!

 

[Lorali779]

Thank God you are both ok & have a story that is helping out others...it seems it always takes something drastic to open our eyes to reality...this made me really ponder...
I always wondered why my husband would go further in the woods when others were with us but not so far when it was just me & him.
I watched a deer fly over my husband one time but that was on the trail & scary enough,I cant even imagine what you went thru..
I'm not always on this site but certainly glad I was today & came across this...Thank you MrsRunningBear!!You both Take care♦

 

[muss]

Are group of course always carries cell phones, but Being from Illinois and if we are up in the UP riding, my question is depending on where we are up there who do we call?
Just 911?

 

[pwolfy2003]

Thank goodness Mike is all right. The scariest part is the snow is getting deeper and the deer will be more apt to run on the trails cuz its easier for them to get around.I also hit 1 in Kenton on the RR grade 10 years ago wrecked sled but i ducked in time and 2 years ago just north of Bruces Crossing, same deal.

 

[ilcatman2]

Glad everyone is ok! Fiance and I are both EMT/FF's and we have reflective "Star of Life decals" on our sleds and helmets hoping that someone in need would recognize this symbol. We also carry basic medical equipment on our sleds just in case. The most important thing to do in an emergency as hard as it may be is to stay calm! This does not help the patient or responding emergency crews.

 

[lenny]

wow,,,we glad to hear Mike is okay, he's one tough dude I'll say. Sounds like you turned a bad situation into some very good advise, thanks!