The Snowies trip in January
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polarisrider1
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Andy look into this for us! http://www.google.com/mobile/latitude/ I got it on my phone (don't know how to work it yet).
Safety Kits in the Snowy's
Below I have copied a post from DooTalk. Member, Rev Barron has put out some safety kits in the snowy's. Marked with gps coordinates.
Chuck does this with his own $$'s, effort and time with out asking for anything in return.....Lets help keep his cause going, join MomsMotorSports.Com by donating products or $$'s for the kits. See information at the end of this post.
Chuck-- "I put these out last year and starting to get them back out again this year. Already have had 3 people spends some nights in the Snowy Range.
Feel free to put these coordinates in your GPS and if you have an emergency you can hopefully make it to one of them. I have put together six kits and will post the rest of the coordinates as I get them placed.
I paid for all this stuff myself (well almost, as I did get a few Snowest members that kindly sent me a few things last year), so if you use something please replace it when you can or let me know if you can't and I'll get it back in there."
Safety Kit Coordinates:
1st one is in the group of pines to the northeast corner of Trail "T" and "Q" at: N 40 deg 47.624' W 105 deg 54.260'
2nd one is in the old cabin off the trail "T" at: N 41 deg 16.937' W 106 deg 17.276'
This is the cabin just to the south of the Nelson Safety Hut east of Trail W. See pictures. It's behind the wood in the corner.
3rd Kit: Same as last year, right off 130 at: N 41 deg 19.807' W 106 deg 21.546'
4th Kit: At the end of the roller coaster right off the trail here: N 41 deg 23.290' W 106 deg 17.916'
5th Kit: Behind Sand Lake Outhouse here: N 41 deg 27.353' W 106 deg 16.392'
Each tote has:
10 ft tow rope, zip ties, duct tape, needle nose pliers, slip-joint pliers, multi-tip screwdriver, steel wire, matches, fire log starter, compass, emergency blanket, hatchet, bunjies, small container of 2 stroke oil, two BPR9ES spark plugs, toilet paper, maps, aluminum cup, 9hr candle, LED flashlight w/extra batteries, two 5x7 plastic tarps, pair of cotton work gloves, pocket hand wamers, small first aid kit, beef jerkey, and a can of Spam. Also nearby will be a 2 gal can of premium fuel.
Chuck Beasley
1574 Landsman Hill Dr.
Loveland, CO 80538
paypal/email: revbaron@yahoo.com
BIG THANKS TO CHUCK AND EVERYONE WHO DONATES.
Jacob Mom
Below I have copied a post from DooTalk. Member, Rev Barron has put out some safety kits in the snowy's. Marked with gps coordinates.
Chuck does this with his own $$'s, effort and time with out asking for anything in return.....Lets help keep his cause going, join MomsMotorSports.Com by donating products or $$'s for the kits. See information at the end of this post.
Chuck-- "I put these out last year and starting to get them back out again this year. Already have had 3 people spends some nights in the Snowy Range.
Feel free to put these coordinates in your GPS and if you have an emergency you can hopefully make it to one of them. I have put together six kits and will post the rest of the coordinates as I get them placed.
I paid for all this stuff myself (well almost, as I did get a few Snowest members that kindly sent me a few things last year), so if you use something please replace it when you can or let me know if you can't and I'll get it back in there."
Safety Kit Coordinates:
1st one is in the group of pines to the northeast corner of Trail "T" and "Q" at: N 40 deg 47.624' W 105 deg 54.260'
2nd one is in the old cabin off the trail "T" at: N 41 deg 16.937' W 106 deg 17.276'
This is the cabin just to the south of the Nelson Safety Hut east of Trail W. See pictures. It's behind the wood in the corner.
3rd Kit: Same as last year, right off 130 at: N 41 deg 19.807' W 106 deg 21.546'
4th Kit: At the end of the roller coaster right off the trail here: N 41 deg 23.290' W 106 deg 17.916'
5th Kit: Behind Sand Lake Outhouse here: N 41 deg 27.353' W 106 deg 16.392'
Each tote has:
10 ft tow rope, zip ties, duct tape, needle nose pliers, slip-joint pliers, multi-tip screwdriver, steel wire, matches, fire log starter, compass, emergency blanket, hatchet, bunjies, small container of 2 stroke oil, two BPR9ES spark plugs, toilet paper, maps, aluminum cup, 9hr candle, LED flashlight w/extra batteries, two 5x7 plastic tarps, pair of cotton work gloves, pocket hand wamers, small first aid kit, beef jerkey, and a can of Spam. Also nearby will be a 2 gal can of premium fuel.
Chuck Beasley
1574 Landsman Hill Dr.
Loveland, CO 80538
paypal/email: revbaron@yahoo.com
BIG THANKS TO CHUCK AND EVERYONE WHO DONATES.
Jacob Mom
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cuzzinolaf
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Jacob - That is pretty cool of the guy to do this. I'll be sending a donation this week. I carry a lot of stuff in my pack but you can never have too much in a time of need. I'll print this and carry it with me in my pack. Speaking of packs.. I need to rip into mine and make sure I'm good with everything. I have some new things to add to list and want to be prepared. People think you don't need this stuff int he UP and for the most part I would agree. I did have one experience last year where I really thought we were spending the night int he woods..... because 2 or 3 of the 5 sleds in our group almost ran out of gas. Scary stuff and the only thing that saved us was riding the Ontonagon river into Ontonagon after dark when it was -10 out. Not a fun night.
X2, Thanks for your support. Rev Kev told me about this last season. Although, Chuck does it all on his own, expecting nothing in return, I think if all the guys who ride the area made a small donation it will help.
I think we should start doing this at other locations that we all ride. We all chip in for the supplies. Early season riders drop them off, late season riders pick them up.
You can never be too prepared in the mountains.
I am very supportive of any type of rescue/survival assistance for mountain riders. After being flown out in a chopper with a compound fracture after a four hour rescue on one occasion and being left out ALONE 22 miles form the lodge in the Snowy's, I know all too well the vastness of the wilderness in the west.
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I remember seeing a post by RevBarron last year on dootalk that he does this and I have seen his post again this year. I printed off a copy of his post and put it in my backpack then and have done the same thing again. I believe its the same locations as before. How generous!!! It is a great idea and what a great person to do this type of thing. Happy to support the cause. Wish there were more people like Rev Barron in the world... generally concerned for the well being of others. Frickin' awesome guy!!
Here's a couple of maps and some more info on the location of his safety kits:
RevBarron will dig them up and keep them just under the snow, but they can be buried. Just look at the orange tape on trees at SK#5 by the outhouse...the flags up high are from last spring when the snow is like 8-10ft deep. If you go by one, stop and dig it up then just cover it back up a little along with the gas can.
Here's a couple of maps and some more info on the location of his safety kits:
RevBarron will dig them up and keep them just under the snow, but they can be buried. Just look at the orange tape on trees at SK#5 by the outhouse...the flags up high are from last spring when the snow is like 8-10ft deep. If you go by one, stop and dig it up then just cover it back up a little along with the gas can.
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What cha talkin' bout Willis.
When my riding 'friends' thought I was out front or with Ron S. But, I had bounced into a huge, deep tree whole, and everyone went back to the lodge(22miles). Glad I didn't have to spend the night out, dug it out, found the trail and made my way back. Just as I made it to the lodge, the search party was grouping up to come and find me. It is amazing how quick you feel alone and how 'far out there' you really are.
Either way would be greatly appreciated. Putting together another kit is a great idea.
i think as flatlanders it would be a great way to show are appreciation, that could save are life or others...
Darrell
cuzzinolaf
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LOL! I think the hype peaked and now we're just waiting on good snow. This weekend is my first trip and I'm looking forward to it. I'm sure everyone will be blabbing once they get a taste this weekend or next.
techsledder
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Feverishly wrenching in the garage with "the bolt-on only" mods...
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Firecatguy
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i was busy riding
Tease!
cuzzinolaf
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We won't leave you any. Carlton says you're coming out the day we're leaving. NO SNOW FOR YOU.