Hurt mountain biker rescued by military

Mountain bikers are an EXPENSIVE burden on the community!

Mike


http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/s...al/8678166.stm

Hurt cyclist rescued by military
A military helicopter has been used to help the emergency services
rescue a cyclist injured in a forest in central Scotland.

The man was hurt while mountain biking in Carron Glen, west of Denny,
at lunchtime.

The ambulance service said its medical helicopter had been unable to
land near the injured cyclist so it sought help from the Ministry of
Defence.

A rapid response vehicle and ambulance also made their way to the
scene.

On 05/12/2010 10:40 PM, Mike Vandeman wrote:
Mountain bikers are an EXPENSIVE burden on the community!

Mike


http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/s...al/8678166.stm

Hurt cyclist rescued by military
A military helicopter has been used to help the emergency services
rescue a cyclist injured in a forest in central Scotland.

The man was hurt while mountain biking in Carron Glen, west of Denny,
at lunchtime.

The ambulance service said its medical helicopter had been unable to
land near the injured cyclist so it sought help from the Ministry of
Defence.

A rapid response vehicle and ambulance also made their way to the
scene.

The way I ride is not to do a super blast down a hill or do anything
stupid when I am out of range of any cell phone.
Bill Baka

In article ,
Mike Vandeman says...

SNIP

Skiers are an EXPENSIVE burden on the community!

Bob

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THE MORNING REPORT
Wednesday, April 21, 2010

Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks (CA)
Searchers Rescue Three Overdue Skiers Following Major Storm

On April 6th, three skiers were reported overdue when they
failed to return from an ambitious trans-Sierra ski trip
through the park.

Investigation revealed that Fresno-area residents Mike Beers,
Eric Snyder and Ryan Soares had been dropped off at the Shepherd
Pass trailhead outside of Independence, California, on April 1st
and that they planned to conclude their trip at Wolverton on
April 5th. All three were well outfitted and very experienced in
winter backcountry travel, though none of the three had attempted
the route before. They were carrying maps, a compass, a GPS unit,
and food for five days.

A major winter storm hit the central Sierra Nevada mountains on
April 4th, bringing with it more than four feet of snow, winds
exceeding 100 mph, and temperatures around 0° Fahrenheit. Due to
the hazardous weather and the party's being 24 hours overdue with
a limited food supply, a search was begun.

The winter caretaker at the Pear Lake Ski Hut began a ground
search on April 6th, but reported no sightings of the overdue
party and no tracks along their route in the Pear Lake area.
On April 7th, a helicopter was ordered and assigned to fly the
group's route and check locations where others had historically
encountered problems.

At approximately 11 a.m., the helicopter crew spotted the
party just southwest of Colby Pass. The men were in good
condition, but three to four days behind on their itinerary
due to the recent storm and low on supplies. The party was
evacuated to Ash Mountain by helicopter.

[Submitted by Adrienne Freeman, Acting Public Affairs Specialist]

On May 13, 10:08*am, Bob Berger wrote:
In article ,
Mike Vandeman says...

SNIP

Skiers are an EXPENSIVE burden on the community!

Bob

http://home.nps.gov/applications/morningreport/

THE MORNING REPORT
Wednesday, April 21, 2010

Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks (CA)
Searchers Rescue Three Overdue Skiers Following Major Storm

On April 6th, three skiers were reported overdue when they
failed to return from an ambitious trans-Sierra ski trip
through the park.

Investigation revealed that Fresno-area residents Mike Beers,
Eric Snyder and Ryan Soares had been dropped off at the Shepherd
Pass trailhead outside of Independence, California, on April 1st
and that they planned to conclude their trip at Wolverton on
April 5th. All three were well outfitted and very experienced in
winter backcountry travel, though none of the three had attempted
the route before. They were carrying maps, a compass, a GPS unit,
and food for five days.

A major winter storm hit the central Sierra Nevada mountains on
April 4th, bringing with it more than four feet of snow, winds
exceeding 100 mph, and temperatures around 0° Fahrenheit. Due to
the hazardous weather and the party's being 24 hours overdue with
a limited food supply, a search was begun.

The winter caretaker at the Pear Lake Ski Hut began a ground
search on April 6th, but reported no sightings of the overdue
party and no tracks along their route in the Pear Lake area.
On April 7th, a helicopter was ordered and assigned to fly the
group's route and check locations where others had historically
encountered problems.

At approximately 11 a.m., the helicopter crew spotted the
party just southwest of Colby Pass. The men were in good
condition, but three to four days behind on their itinerary
due to the recent storm and low on supplies. The party was
evacuated to Ash Mountain by helicopter.

[Submitted by Adrienne Freeman, Acting Public Affairs Specialist]

Try to follow the conversation.

In article ,
Mike Vandeman says...

On May 13, 10:08=A0am, Bob Berger wrote:
In article =
.com,
Mike Vandeman says...

SNIP

Skiers are an EXPENSIVE burden on the community!

Bob

http://home.nps.gov/applications/morningreport/

THE MORNING REPORT
Wednesday, April 21, 2010

Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks (CA)
Searchers Rescue Three Overdue Skiers Following Major Storm

On April 6th, three skiers were reported overdue when they
failed to return from an ambitious trans-Sierra ski trip
through the park.

Investigation revealed that Fresno-area residents Mike Beers,
Eric Snyder and Ryan Soares had been dropped off at the Shepherd
Pass trailhead outside of Independence, California, on April 1st
and that they planned to conclude their trip at Wolverton on
April 5th. All three were well outfitted and very experienced in
winter backcountry travel, though none of the three had attempted
the route before. They were carrying maps, a compass, a GPS unit,
and food for five days.

A major winter storm hit the central Sierra Nevada mountains on
April 4th, bringing with it more than four feet of snow, winds
exceeding 100 mph, and temperatures around 0=B0 Fahrenheit. Due to
the hazardous weather and the party's being 24 hours overdue with
a limited food supply, a search was begun.

The winter caretaker at the Pear Lake Ski Hut began a ground
search on April 6th, but reported no sightings of the overdue
party and no tracks along their route in the Pear Lake area.
On April 7th, a helicopter was ordered and assigned to fly the
group's route and check locations where others had historically
encountered problems.

At approximately 11 a.m., the helicopter crew spotted the
party just southwest of Colby Pass. The men were in good
condition, but three to four days behind on their itinerary
due to the recent storm and low on supplies. The party was
evacuated to Ash Mountain by helicopter.

[Submitted by Adrienne Freeman, Acting Public Affairs Specialist]

Try to follow the conversation.

I am. You just can't figure out which one.

On 05/16/2010 12:37 PM, Bob Berger wrote:
In ,
Mike Vandeman says...

On May 13, 10:08=A0am, Bob wrote:
In =
.com,
Mike Vandeman says...

SNIP

Skiers are an EXPENSIVE burden on the community!

Bob

http://home.nps.gov/applications/morningreport/

THE MORNING REPORT
Wednesday, April 21, 2010

Sequoia& Kings Canyon National Parks (CA)
Searchers Rescue Three Overdue Skiers Following Major Storm

On April 6th, three skiers were reported overdue when they
failed to return from an ambitious trans-Sierra ski trip
through the park.

Investigation revealed that Fresno-area residents Mike Beers,
Eric Snyder and Ryan Soares had been dropped off at the Shepherd
Pass trailhead outside of Independence, California, on April 1st
and that they planned to conclude their trip at Wolverton on
April 5th. All three were well outfitted and very experienced in
winter backcountry travel, though none of the three had attempted
the route before. They were carrying maps, a compass, a GPS unit,
and food for five days.

A major winter storm hit the central Sierra Nevada mountains on
April 4th, bringing with it more than four feet of snow, winds
exceeding 100 mph, and temperatures around 0=B0 Fahrenheit. Due to
the hazardous weather and the party's being 24 hours overdue with
a limited food supply, a search was begun.

The winter caretaker at the Pear Lake Ski Hut began a ground
search on April 6th, but reported no sightings of the overdue
party and no tracks along their route in the Pear Lake area.
On April 7th, a helicopter was ordered and assigned to fly the
group's route and check locations where others had historically
encountered problems.

At approximately 11 a.m., the helicopter crew spotted the
party just southwest of Colby Pass. The men were in good
condition, but three to four days behind on their itinerary
due to the recent storm and low on supplies. The party was
evacuated to Ash Mountain by helicopter.

[Submitted by Adrienne Freeman, Acting Public Affairs Specialist]

Try to follow the conversation.

I am. You just can't figure out which one.

This happens every year, especially in California where people
overestimate their abilities and underestimate what the weather can do
to them. Having grown up in the Chicago area I know what -25F can do to
you in a hurry. Frozen ears, nose, then fingers and feet. There are
always a few who think they can skimp on safety gear.
I once was climbing Mt. Hood in Oregon and it was a beautiful warm day.
My stepson and me were almost to the glacier when a sudden snowstorm
came around the mountain and blindsided us. We tried running back down
but the snow was coming down faster than us, so we slipped and slid on
our bellies right past the snow cat that they kept up there. This was in
tee shirts and levies. Moral, never trust the weather on a mountain and
always take extra clothing whether you think you will need it or not.

On May 13, 1:40*am, Mike Vandeman wrote:
Mountain bikers are an EXPENSIVE burden on the community!

Fake environmentalists are a burden to the natural world.

On May 16, 2:19*pm, Bill Weir wrote:
On May 13, 1:40*am, Mike Vandeman wrote:

Mountain bikers are an EXPENSIVE burden on the community!

Fake environmentalists are a burden to the natural world.

I always add valuable information. All you do is complain about the
people who are actually DOING something. Why does it always seem as
though you are under 10 years old?

On May 17, 12:38*am, Mike Vandeman wrote:
On May 16, 2:19*pm, Bill Weir wrote:

On May 13, 1:40*am, Mike Vandeman wrote:

Mountain bikers are an EXPENSIVE burden on the community!

Fake environmentalists are a burden to the natural world.

I always add valuable information. All you do is complain about the
people who are actually DOING something. Why does it always seem as
though you are under 10 years old?

I haven't seen any valuable information that you have posted to
rec.backcountry. All you do is complain, and, ignore any threads about
gear, trails, weather, first aid, food, etc. I've come to the
conclusion that the only thing you do that is remotely related to this
group is hike to your computer.

On May 17, 9:27*am, Bill Weir wrote:
On May 17, 12:38*am, Mike Vandeman wrote:

On May 16, 2:19*pm, Bill Weir wrote:

On May 13, 1:40*am, Mike Vandeman wrote:

Mountain bikers are an EXPENSIVE burden on the community!

Fake environmentalists are a burden to the natural world.

I always add valuable information. All you do is complain about the
people who are actually DOING something. Why does it always seem as
though you are under 10 years old?

I haven't seen any valuable information that you have posted to
rec.backcountry. All you do is complain, and, ignore any threads about
gear, trails, weather, first aid, food, etc. I've come to the
conclusion that the only thing you do that is remotely related to this
group is hike to your computer.

All you do is speculate about people you know nothing about. I can't
think of anything that is more of a waste of time. I probably do a lot
more hiking than you do.