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by John G
Sat Nov 02, 2013 7:55 pm
Forum: Gear & Fitness
Topic: Which topo map is Clearer?
Replies: 18
Views: 398

Re: Which topo map is Clearer?

The "NEW" one is clearer
by John G
Mon May 14, 2012 6:04 pm
Forum: Gear & Fitness
Topic: DeLorme inReach
Replies: 3
Views: 154

Re: DeLorme inReach

Decided to purchase the inReach. I have used it on the Ski Hut Trail, and in the local Chino Hills State Park. Works as advertised. Pleased with it so far. Only weighs 8 oz. Planning on using it on a High Sierra Trail loop and later on a Jackson Hole to Lake of the Woods romp. I hike solo and it app...
by John G
Mon Apr 30, 2012 9:02 pm
Forum: News & Conditions
Topic: Baldy Bowl and Ski Hut Trail
Replies: 314
Views: 8772

Re: Baldy Bowl and Ski Hut Trail

4/30 Went late (8:30 am). Light clouds, but mostly sunny with some wind. No snow on the trail. Some patches around and beside the trail. Summit pleasant and breezy.
by John G
Sat Apr 14, 2012 6:43 am
Forum: Gear & Fitness
Topic: What PLB do you use, if you use one
Replies: 6
Views: 292

Re: What PLB do you use, if you use one

I have a ACR MircroFix that fortunately I have not had to use. I recently bought DeLorme's inReach. It uses the Iridium satellite system to send text messages. It also connects to an Android phone via bluetooth. It also has an SOS mode. Company has great support. It requires a minimum subscription o...
by John G
Tue Mar 27, 2012 7:29 am
Forum: Gear & Fitness
Topic: Steripen, whats your take?
Replies: 3
Views: 146

Re: Steripen, whats your take?

I've used it in Peru, the Sierras, and Africa. Never have gotten any GI illnesses.
by John G
Mon Nov 21, 2011 7:58 am
Forum: Gear & Fitness
Topic: DeLorme inReach
Replies: 3
Views: 154

DeLorme inReach

Anyone have any experience with DeLorme inReach?
by John G
Fri Jul 29, 2011 5:47 pm
Forum: Flora, Fauna & Fungi
Topic: Highest altitude for rattlesnakes?
Replies: 20
Views: 708

Re: Highest altitude for rattlesnakes?

I ran into one near the top of Register Ridge. Very early in the morning, very chilly. It wasn't moving, just solar charging.
by John G
Wed Feb 17, 2010 10:22 am
Forum: News & Conditions
Topic: Otter mistaken for drowning snowmobiler.
Replies: 6
Views: 178

Re: Otter mistaken for drowning snowmobiler.

I didn't know river otters could afford to buy snowmobiles.