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from your PC."I am called an Adventurer"http://www.blogger.com/profile/13207436019530861821noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1110959349562997806.post-78598507286444423782009-11-18T21:01:00.000-08:002009-11-18T21:01:18.808-08:00The Psychology of SurvivalIt takes much more than the knowledge and skills to build shelters, get food, make fires, and travel without the aid of standard navigational devices to live successfully through a survival situation. Some people with little or no survival training have managed to survive life-threatening circumstances. Some people with survival training have not used their skills and died. A key ingredient in any survival situation is the mental attitude of the individual(s) involved. Having survival skills is important; having the will to survive is essential.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1Qqk3mdsr8v3nJAexU_Y_iiUGgDj5fLJRpyggCMP4Wvhzr0QPMHp8BfAbbPEquRTqHeZwNQLgUh8IpLtIaUkTWs0Bqh3VJ5Mp3JCdJjxnjANlmaQEIPITspvPWGR8-16n_BQcKw3iSlU/s1600/brain_stress.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1Qqk3mdsr8v3nJAexU_Y_iiUGgDj5fLJRpyggCMP4Wvhzr0QPMHp8BfAbbPEquRTqHeZwNQLgUh8IpLtIaUkTWs0Bqh3VJ5Mp3JCdJjxnjANlmaQEIPITspvPWGR8-16n_BQcKw3iSlU/s320/brain_stress.jpg" /></a>The person in a survival environment faces many stresses that ultimately impact on his mind. These stresses can produce thoughts and emotions that, if poorly understood, can transform a confident, seemingly well-trained individual into an indecisive, ineffective individual with questionable ability to survive. Thus, every individual must be aware of and be able to recognize those stresses commonly associated with survival. Additionally, it is imperative that outdoor adventurers be aware of their reactions to the wide variety of stresses associated with survival. The below points of interest will identify and explain the nature of stress, the stresses of survival, and those internal reactions men and women will naturally experience when faced with the stresses of a real-world survival situation. The knowledge you, the explorer, gain from this chapter and other chapters in this manual, will prepare you to come through the toughest times <b>alive.</b><br />
<h3 align="CENTER"><span style="font-size: small;">A LOOK AT STRESS </span></h3>Before we can understand our psychological reactions in a survival setting, it is helpful to first know a little bit about stress. <br />
Stress is not a disease that you cure and eliminate. Instead, it is a condition we all experience. Stress can be described as our reaction to pressure. It is the name given to the experience we have as we physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually respond to life's tensions. <br />
<h4>The Need for Stress<br />
<span style="font-weight: normal;">We need stress because it has many positive benefits. Stress provides us with challenges; it gives us chances to learn about our values and strengths. Stress can show our ability to handle pressure without breaking; it tests our adaptability and flexibility; it can stimulate us to do our best. Because we usually do not consider unimportant events stressful, stress can also be an excellent indicator of the significance we attach to an event--in other words, it highlights what is important to us. </span></h4>We need to have some stress in our lives, but too much of anything can be bad. The goal is to have stress, but not an excess of it. Too much stress can take its toll on people and organizations. Too much stress leads to distress. Distress causes an uncomfortable tension that we try to escape and, preferably, avoid. Listed below are a few of the common signs of distress you may find in your fellow soldiers or yourself when faced with too much stress: <br />
<ul><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwPH-KJM5lxs213LQuXq7Vfq_PF-DQ4xj8Lyi2FpesKC0xeb6IWSFXazcs3I3-kn0MGZ7NPRVR0Utlt7hQBAzq8NHeh8MuA69mqJRndYve8HzNLYVu3YHWjK9jN1W1iLkWaP6mrBzirWk/s1600/hking+accident.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="221" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwPH-KJM5lxs213LQuXq7Vfq_PF-DQ4xj8Lyi2FpesKC0xeb6IWSFXazcs3I3-kn0MGZ7NPRVR0Utlt7hQBAzq8NHeh8MuA69mqJRndYve8HzNLYVu3YHWjK9jN1W1iLkWaP6mrBzirWk/s320/hking+accident.jpg" width="155" /></a>
<li>Difficulty making decisions. </li>
<li>Angry outbursts. </li>
<li>Forgetfulness. </li>
<li>Low energy level. </li>
<li>Constant worrying. </li>
<li>Propensity for mistakes. </li>
<li>Thoughts about death or suicide. </li>
<li>Trouble getting along with others. </li>
<li>Withdrawing from others. </li>
<li>Hiding from responsibilities. </li>
<li>Carelessness. </li>
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As you can see, stress can be constructive or destructive. It can encourage or discourage, move us along or stop us dead in our tracks, and make life meaningful or seemingly meaningless. Stress can inspire you to operate successfully and perform at your maximum efficiency in a survival situation. It can also cause you to panic and forget all your training. Key to your survival is your ability to manage the inevitable stresses you will encounter. The survivor is the soldier who works with his stresses instead of letting his stresses work on him. <br />
<h4><a href="http://www.blogger.com/post-create.g?blogID=1110959349562997806" name="stress"></a>Survival Stressors<br />
<span style="font-weight: normal;">Any event can lead to stress and, as everyone has experienced, events don't always come one at a time. Often, stressful events occur simultaneously. These events are not stress, but they produce it and are called "stressors." Stressors are the obvious cause while stress is the response. Once the body recognizes the presence of a stressor, it then begins to act to protect itself. </span></h4>In response to a stressor, the body prepares either to "fight or flee." This preparation involves an internal SOS sent throughout the body. As the body responds to this SOS, several actions take place. The body releases stored fuels (sugar and fats) to provide quick energy; breathing rate increases to supply more oxygen to the blood; muscle tension increases to prepare for action; blood clotting mechanisms are activated to reduce bleeding from cuts; senses become more acute (hearing becomes more sensitive, eyes become big, smell becomes sharper) so that you are more aware of your surrounding and heart rate and blood pressure rise to provide more blood to the muscles. This protective posture lets a person cope with potential dangers; however, a person cannot maintain such a level of alertness indefinitely. <br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-jZRHDbRGqDXyWLQGEhm22YZqp0J_jQJF7ZhBrY-QVSMV56fipTP_x741-fNe440l_tz49SODS5v_mW5sdwBSEJ9-YdZeGMwG9oaVDxaxCkerfBIjQXH3lx6M0YE-nnoNqJreQBmJvX4/s1600/sos.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-jZRHDbRGqDXyWLQGEhm22YZqp0J_jQJF7ZhBrY-QVSMV56fipTP_x741-fNe440l_tz49SODS5v_mW5sdwBSEJ9-YdZeGMwG9oaVDxaxCkerfBIjQXH3lx6M0YE-nnoNqJreQBmJvX4/s200/sos.jpg" /></a>Stressors are not courteous; one stressor does not leave because another one arrives. Stressors add up. The cumulative effect of minor stressors can be a major distress if they all happen too close together. As the body's resistance to stress wears down and the sources of stress continue (or increase), eventually a state of exhaustion arrives. At this point, the ability to resist stress or use it in a positive way gives out and signs of distress appear. Anticipating stressors and developing strategies to cope with them are two ingredients in the effective management of stress. It is therefore essential that the soldier in a survival setting be aware of the types of stressors he will encounter. Let's take a look at a few of these. <br />
<b>Injury, Illness, or Death<i> </i></b><br />
Injury, illness, and death are real possibilities a survivor has to face. Perhaps nothing is more stressful than being alone in an unfamiliar environment where you could die from hostile action, an accident, or from eating something lethal. Illness and injury can also add to stress by limiting your ability to maneuver, get food and drink, find shelter, and defend yourself. Even if illness and injury don't lead to death, they add to stress through the pain and discomfort they generate. It is only by con-trolling the stress associated with the vulnerability to injury, illness, and death that a soldier can have the courage to take the risks associated with survival tasks. <br />
<b>Uncertainly and Lack of Control </b><br />
Some people have trouble operating in settings where everything is not clear-cut. The only guarantee in a survival situation is that nothing is guaranteed. It can be extremely stressful operating on limited information in a setting where you have limited control of your surroundings. This uncertainty and lack of control also add to the stress of being ill, injured, or killed. <br />
<b>Environment </b><br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUo2oC691sDd5jHawQPbXLHswVxuFfhDTYcr5EvsHb-exgMctFmGqvzK9K95j93H6w50X0KN03NsN5wOs2TqphyLSOY5o11soutyhTF_oh_W32hqPkXDMDt5xnl0qnCQ-NK5e2YNDia_U/s1600/outfoor+cold+injury.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUo2oC691sDd5jHawQPbXLHswVxuFfhDTYcr5EvsHb-exgMctFmGqvzK9K95j93H6w50X0KN03NsN5wOs2TqphyLSOY5o11soutyhTF_oh_W32hqPkXDMDt5xnl0qnCQ-NK5e2YNDia_U/s200/outfoor+cold+injury.jpg" /></a>Even under the most ideal circumstances, nature is quite formidable. In survival, a person will have to contend with the stressors of weather, terrain, and the variety of creatures inhabiting an area. Heat, cold, rain, winds, mountains, swamps, deserts, insects, dangerous reptiles, and other animals are just a few of the challenges awaiting the soldier working to survive. Depending on how an individual handles the stress of his environment, his surroundings can be either a source of food and protection or can be a cause of extreme discomfort leading to injury, illness, or death. <br />
<b>Hunger and Thirst </b><br />
Without food and water a person will weaken and eventually die. Thus, getting and preserving food and water takes on increasing importance as the length of time in a survival setting increases. For a soldier used to having his provisions issued, foraging can be a big source of stress. <br />
<b>Fatigue </b><br />
Forcing yourself to continue surviving is not easy as you grow more tired. It is possible to become so fatigued that the act of just staying awake is stressful in itself.<br />
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There are some advantages to facing adversity with others. As explorers we learn individual skills, but we train to function as part of a team. Although we complain about base camp, we become used to the information and guidance it provides, especially during times of confusion. Being in contact with others also provides a greater sense of security and a feeling someone is available to help if problems occur. A significant stressor in survival situations is that often a person or team has to rely solely on its own resources.<br />
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The survival stressors mentioned in this section are by no means the only ones you may face. Remember, what is stressful to one person may not be stressful to another. Your experiences, training, personal outlook on life, physical and mental conditioning, and level of self-confidence contribute to what you will find stressful in a survival environment. The object is not to avoid stress, but rather to manage the stressors of survival and make them work for you. <br />
You should now have a general knowledge of stress and the stressors common to survival; the next step is to examine our reactions to the stressors we may face. <br />
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</div><b> </b>"I am called an Adventurer"http://www.blogger.com/profile/13207436019530861821noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1110959349562997806.post-85156252557221422382009-11-12T01:31:00.000-08:002009-11-12T02:18:49.918-08:00Desert Survival- Know the dangers of your surroundings Part 2 - 2 & *<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlBbRcujdOWctedi_hyphenhyphenvLCydgLgKPmyGfwALciSd8ccStA5yyaTgTzVzTvVRBqLQUOsM4hGkDfSXV8uRX7hTiGVrhnDSMc4wDnXZvwikHFqLdc2DYGdO1E8vlFyt4umEEM7f01LJlLSfA/s1600-h/desert-part+1+-+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlBbRcujdOWctedi_hyphenhyphenvLCydgLgKPmyGfwALciSd8ccStA5yyaTgTzVzTvVRBqLQUOsM4hGkDfSXV8uRX7hTiGVrhnDSMc4wDnXZvwikHFqLdc2DYGdO1E8vlFyt4umEEM7f01LJlLSfA/s320/desert-part+1+-+2.jpg" /></a><br />
</div>( Cont. - From page 1 ) <span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>*includes insects brief at bttm</i></span><br />
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To survive and evade in arid or desert areas, you must understand and prepare for the environment you will face. You must determine your equipment needs, the tactics you will use, and how the environment will affect you and your tactics. Your survival will depend upon your knowledge of the terrain, basic climatic elements, your ability to cope with these elements, and your will to survive.<span style="font-size: small;"> <br />
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<h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;">PRECAUTIONS </span></h3>In a desert survival and evasion situation, it is unlikely that you will have a medic or medical supplies with you to treat heat injuries. Therefore, take extra care to avoid heat injuries. Rest during the day. Work during the cool evenings and nights. Use a buddy system to watch for heat injury, and observe the following guidelines: <br />
<ul><li>Make sure you tell someone where you are going and when you will return. </li>
<li>Watch for signs of heat injury. If someone complains of tiredness or wanders away from the group, he may be a heat casualty. </li>
<li>Drink water at least once an hour. </li>
<li>Get in the shade when resting; do not lie directly on the ground. </li>
<li>Do not take off your shirt and work during the day. </li>
<li>Check the color of your urine. A light color means you are drinking enough water, a dark color means you need to drink more. </li>
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</div><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;"> DESERT HAZARDS</span> </h3>There are several hazards unique to desert survival. These include insects, snakes, thorned plants and cacti, contaminated water, sunburn, eye irritation, and climatic stress. <br />
Insects of almost every type abound in the desert. Man, as a source of water and food, attracts lice, mites, wasps, and flies. They are extremely unpleasant and may carry diseases. Old buildings, ruins, and caves are favorite habitats of spiders, scorpions, centipedes, lice, and mites. These areas provide protection from the elements and also attract other wild-life. Therefore, take extra care when staying in these areas. Wear gloves at all times in the desert. Do not place your hands anywhere without first looking to see what is there. Visually inspect an area before sitting or lying down. When you get up, shake out and inspect your boots and clothing. All desert areas have snakes. They inhabit ruins, native villages, garbage dumps, caves, and natural rock outcropping that offer shade. Never go barefoot or walk through these areas without carefully inspecting them for snakes. Pay attention to where you place your feet and hands. Most snakebites result from stepping on or handling snakes. Avoid them. Once you see a snake, give it a wide berth.<br />
<div style="text-align: center;"> <b>*(see snakes of the desert - previous post - 11-09)* </b><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>"Insects and Arachnids of the Desert"</b></span><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><blockquote>Insects are often overlooked as a danger to the survivor. More people in the United States die each year from bee stings, and resulting anaphylactic shock, than from snake bites. A few other insects are venomous enough to kill, but often the greatest danger is the transmission of disease. <br />
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<hr noshade="noshade" /><b>Scorpion</b><i>Scorpionidae order </i> <br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAgYjR0Lg4Z-1OQgGoedBXn5gA0GO9x3ryL6egH7G_c-Gku7mQtQoPxDYHxEN-C6Z6pFffGDroHUpiH1ce9coqpCFcOKya4xCcWWevcac2g2RenScsrqerHnucqPeGAW1BjD6hLF0jhjY/s1600-h/Desert-Hairy-Scorpion.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAgYjR0Lg4Z-1OQgGoedBXn5gA0GO9x3ryL6egH7G_c-Gku7mQtQoPxDYHxEN-C6Z6pFffGDroHUpiH1ce9coqpCFcOKya4xCcWWevcac2g2RenScsrqerHnucqPeGAW1BjD6hLF0jhjY/s200/Desert-Hairy-Scorpion.jpg" /></a><b>Description:</b> Dull brown, yellow, or black. Have 7.5- to 20-centimeter long lobsterlike pincers andjointed tail usually held over the back. There are 800 species of scorpions.<br />
<b>Habitat:</b> Decaying matter, under debris, logs, and rocks. Feeds at night. Sometimes hides in boots.<br />
<b>Distribution:</b> Worldwide in temperate, arid, and tropical regions.<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Scorpions sting with their tails, causing local pain, swelling, possible incapacitation, and death.And when it comes to scorpion stings SMALLER ones are bad ju ju ! Venom potency - Big is better - Smaller ones seem to be more venomous not the other way around.<br />
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<div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBAtCUeeB88wkS0beZCtQCagdx33zZKRpoRG0sQnrUmAtJUJPgdwlyjXuuTa9xtqN9nM5XOIYx08sESEUBMrH3zv6qN3pjeRnmI2Vj5kNaz6tE9XRIdSc5BPHM4Q1E0rEqJC60YodUPTo/s1600-h/recluse+bite.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBAtCUeeB88wkS0beZCtQCagdx33zZKRpoRG0sQnrUmAtJUJPgdwlyjXuuTa9xtqN9nM5XOIYx08sESEUBMrH3zv6qN3pjeRnmI2Vj5kNaz6tE9XRIdSc5BPHM4Q1E0rEqJC60YodUPTo/s320/recluse+bite.jpg" /></a><b>"Brown house spider or brown" recluse spider</b><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;"><i>Laxosceles reclusa </i> <br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Description:</b> Brown to black with obvious "fiddle" on back of head and thorax. Chunky body with long, slim legs 2.5 to 4 centimeters long.<br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Habitat:</b> Under debris, rocks, and logs. In caves and dark places. <br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Distribution:</b> North America.<br />
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<b>Funnelweb spider</b><br />
<i>Atrax</i> species (<i>A. robustus, A. formidablis</i>) <br />
<b>Description:</b> Large, brown, bulky spiders. Aggressive when disturbed.<br />
<b>Habitat:</b> Woods, jungles, and brushy areas. Web has a funnellike opening.<br />
<b>Distribution:</b> Australia. (Other nonvenemous species worldwide.)<br />
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<i>Theraphosidae</i> and <i>Lycosa</i> species <br />
<b>Description:</b> Very large, brown, black, reddish, hairy spiders. Large fangs inflict painful bite.<br />
<b>Habitat:</b> Desert areas, tropics.<br />
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<b>Description:</b> Dark spiders with light red or orange markings on female's abdomen.<br />
<b>Habitat:</b> Under logs, rocks, and debris. In shaded places.<br />
he female black widow is easily recognized by her shiny black body and red hourglass marking underneath her round abdomen. Although black widows can be found in nearly every state they are most common in the southern areas of the United States. The black widow makes her home in wood piles, under eaves, and other undisturbed places. The bite of a black widow can be serious and require medical attention. Symptoms include pain radiating from the site of the bite, nausea, overall aching of the body, profuse sweating, and labored breathing.<b>Distribution:</b> Varied species worldwide. Black widow in United States, red widow in Middle East, and brown widow in Australia.<br />
<i>Note: Females are the poisonous gender. Red Widow in the Middle East is the only spider known to be deadly to man.<br />
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<b>Habitat:</b> Under bark and stones by day. Active at night.<br />
<b>Distribution:</b> Worldwide.<br />
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</div><b>Description:</b> Insect with brown or black, hairy bodies. Generally found in colonies. Many buil wax combs.<br />
<b>Habitat:</b> Hollow trees, caves, dwellings. Near water in desert areas.<br />
<b>Distribution:</b> Worldwide.<br />
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<b>Description:</b> Generally smooth bodied, slender stinging insects. Many nest individually in mud nests or in paper nest colonies. Smooth stinger permits multiple attacks. There are several hundred species worldwide.<br />
<b>Habitat:</b> May be found anywhere in various species.<br />
<b>Distribution:</b> Worldwide. <br />
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</div>"I am called an Adventurer"http://www.blogger.com/profile/13207436019530861821noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1110959349562997806.post-6181290283725638652009-11-12T00:09:00.000-08:002009-11-12T01:59:31.938-08:00Desert Survival - Know the elements of your surroundings Part 1- 2<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6ESkc-S5E5tqKhI1ZdheQrsGKmvVYpW_Z6glumiMNSd25IlMKK8ji40G23fozo9QpGZvfx2-qjLVFB3xKcVV3tSYBWuAP9okRhBw4AF8aC_xxA2ry9RF4n014LE4bLQYN3zQhrfFJhKQ/s1600-h/desert-part+1+-+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6ESkc-S5E5tqKhI1ZdheQrsGKmvVYpW_Z6glumiMNSd25IlMKK8ji40G23fozo9QpGZvfx2-qjLVFB3xKcVV3tSYBWuAP9okRhBw4AF8aC_xxA2ry9RF4n014LE4bLQYN3zQhrfFJhKQ/s200/desert-part+1+-+2.jpg" /></a>To survive and evade in arid or desert areas, you must understand and prepare for the environment you will face. You must determine your equipment needs, the tactics you will use, and how the environment will affect you and your tactics. Your survival will depend upon your knowledge of the terrain, basic climatic elements, your ability to cope with these elements, and your will to survive. <br />
<h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;">TERRAIN </span></h3>Most arid areas have several types of terrain. The five basic desert terrain types are--<br />
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<li>Mountainous (High Altitude). </li>
<li>Rocky plateau. </li>
<li>Sand dunes. </li>
<li>Salt marshes. </li>
<li>Broken, dissected terrain ("gebel" or "wadi"). </li>
</ul>Desert terrain makes movement difficult and demanding. Land navigation will be extremely difficult as there may be very few landmarks. Cover and concealment may be very limited; therefore, the threat of exposure to the enemy remains constant. <br />
<h4>Mountain Deserts </h4>Scattered ranges or areas of barren hills or mountains separated by dry, flat basins characterize mountain deserts. High ground may rise gradually or abruptly from flat areas to several thousand meters above sea level. Most of the infrequent rainfall occurs on high ground and runs off rapidly in the form of flash floods. These floodwaters erode deep gullies and ravines and deposit sand and gravel around the edges of the basins. Water rapidly evaporates, leaving the land as barren as before, although there may be short-lived vegetation. If enough water enters the basin to compensate for the rate of evaporation, shallow lakes may develop, such as the Great Salt Lake in Utah, or the Dead Sea. Most of these lakes have a high salt content. <br />
<h4>Rocky Plateau Deserts </h4><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6vAvJwTFhf7GOSHb2u3gHcYxtLHGJqpfwjqw-P781ZmGwQnmKBpq567x_9VdIQYek0j257g6yWoSkNe75LgD7ePJQfXTR3T5Y90npXfIVpfJaEKrKbFB2jWOdZO-nWBDBL2PMQq9-7ds/s1600-h/golan1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6vAvJwTFhf7GOSHb2u3gHcYxtLHGJqpfwjqw-P781ZmGwQnmKBpq567x_9VdIQYek0j257g6yWoSkNe75LgD7ePJQfXTR3T5Y90npXfIVpfJaEKrKbFB2jWOdZO-nWBDBL2PMQq9-7ds/s320/golan1.jpg" /></a><br />
</div>Rocky plateau deserts have relatively slight relief interspersed with extensive flat areas with quantities of solid or broken rock at or near the surface. There may be steep-walled, eroded valleys, known as wadis in the Middle East and arroyos or canyons in the United States and Mexico. Although their flat bottoms may be superficially attractive as assembly areas, the narrower valleys can be extremely dangerous to men and material due to flash flooding after rains. The Golan Heights is an example of a rocky plateau desert. <br />
<h4>Sandy or Dune Deserts </h4>Sandy or dune deserts are extensive flat areas covered with sand or gravel. "Flat" is a relative term, as some areas may contain sand dunes that are over 300 meters high and 16 to 24 kilometers long. Trafficability in such terrain will depend on the windward or leeward slope of the dunes and the texture of the sand. Other areas, however, may be flat for 3,000 meters and more.<br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeE5kltKQeM3sxz6e68WDcciAEH_q9mmhpOGu-dcxgihDDhoX3xd0MHYmsMfOvpNHyGqvkWBTNIfJKUN3SFaNVgFKz0VcFjdAv7YP5-bwVDIdAaJXyjVJ8wmyeawF87Q8xd-61WMO-Sn0/s1600-h/desert1-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeE5kltKQeM3sxz6e68WDcciAEH_q9mmhpOGu-dcxgihDDhoX3xd0MHYmsMfOvpNHyGqvkWBTNIfJKUN3SFaNVgFKz0VcFjdAv7YP5-bwVDIdAaJXyjVJ8wmyeawF87Q8xd-61WMO-Sn0/s320/desert1-2.jpg" /></a>Plant life may vary from none to scrub over 2 meters high. Examples of this type of desert include the edges of the Sahara, the empty quarter of the Arabian Desert, areas of California and New Mexico, and the Kalahari in South Africa. <br />
<h4>Salt Marshes </h4><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsCUlEhwHPFyaFh1KpANMFz3F7DGqG7Ahl8dsdMOoPArrNEOWbvzNhkPRWRjpBjdxEEgknvhL0Nd9dDuV83PFAzVRAq0LCZlgza3808hUe_TWudEzFKiEZvdwQQ1JDYYrrL3xcfrNKtVY/s1600-h/2.5c+Saltmarsh+40km.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsCUlEhwHPFyaFh1KpANMFz3F7DGqG7Ahl8dsdMOoPArrNEOWbvzNhkPRWRjpBjdxEEgknvhL0Nd9dDuV83PFAzVRAq0LCZlgza3808hUe_TWudEzFKiEZvdwQQ1JDYYrrL3xcfrNKtVY/s200/2.5c+Saltmarsh+40km.JPG" /></a>Salt marshes are flat, desolate areas, sometimes studded with clumps of grass but devoid of other vegetation. They occur in arid areas where rainwater has collected, evaporated, and left large deposits of alkali salts and water with a high salt concentration.<br />
The water is so salty it is undrinkable. A crust that may be 2.5 to 30 centimeters thick forms over the saltwater. <br />
In arid areas there are salt marshes hundreds of kilometers square. These areas usually support many insects, most of which bite. Avoid salt marshes. This type of terrain is highly corrosive to boots, clothing, and skin. A good example is the Shat-el-Arab waterway along the Iran-Iraq border. <br />
<h4>Broken Terrain </h4><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhS-mcrGLb1PuRVQDtaoSM4ASWLcFYaCm05Pmiq0HCcBgzOys_TX5nGiK4QVFzOMMH5em3M2VgFTn5ay61k5Rz5CkE8J0IlzJcnopMo5wRb4tegIBKJiBqvmMGbuNd46RFBFHZSKQ5SrbE/s1600-h/desert.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhS-mcrGLb1PuRVQDtaoSM4ASWLcFYaCm05Pmiq0HCcBgzOys_TX5nGiK4QVFzOMMH5em3M2VgFTn5ay61k5Rz5CkE8J0IlzJcnopMo5wRb4tegIBKJiBqvmMGbuNd46RFBFHZSKQ5SrbE/s200/desert.jpg" /></a>All arid areas contain broken or highly dissected terrain. Rainstorms that erode soft sand and carve out canyons form this terrain. A wadi may range from 3 meters wide and 2 meters deep to several hundred meters wide and deep. The direction it takes varies as much as its width and depth. It twists and turns and forms a maze like pattern. A wadi will give you good cover and concealment, but do not try to move through it because it is very difficult terrain to negotiate.<br />
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<h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;">ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS </span></h3>Surviving and evading the enemy in an arid area depends on what you know and how prepared you are for the environmental conditions you will face. Determine what equipment you will need, the tactics you will use, and the environment's impact on them and you. <br />
In a desert area there are seven environmental factors that you must consider--<br />
<ul><li>Low rainfall. </li>
<li>Intense sunlight and heat. </li>
<li>Wide temperature range. </li>
<li>Sparse vegetation. </li>
<li>High mineral content near ground surface. </li>
<li>Sandstorms. </li>
<li>Mirages. </li>
</ul><h4>Low Rainfall </h4>Low rainfall is the most obvious environmental factor in an arid area. Some desert areas receive less than 10 centimeters of rain annually, and this rain comes in brief torrents that quickly run off the ground surface. You cannot survive long without water in high desert temperatures. In a desert survival situation, you must first consider "How much water do I have?" and "Where are other water sources?" <br />
<h4>Intense Sunlight and Heat </h4><a href="http://www.blogger.com/post-edit.g?blogID=1110959349562997806&postID=618129028372563865" name="fig13_1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img height="271" src="http://www.wilderness-survival.net/figures/fig13-1.gif" width="239" /></a>Intense sunlight and heat are present in all arid areas. Air temperature can rise as high as 60 degrees C (140 degrees F) during the day. Heat gain results from direct sunlight, hot blowing winds, reflective heat (the sun's rays bouncing off the sand), and conductive heat from direct contact with the desert sand and rock (see picture below). <br />
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</div>The temperature of desert sand and rock averages 16 to 22 degrees C (30 to 40 degrees F) more than that of the air. For instance, when the air temperature is 43 degrees C (110 degrees F), the sand temperature may be 60 degrees C (140 degrees F). <br />
Intense sunlight and heat increase the body's need for water. To conserve your body fluids and energy, you will need a shelter to reduce your exposure to the heat of the day. Travel at night to lessen your use of water. <br />
Radios and sensitive items of equipment exposed to direct intense sunlight will malfunction. <br />
<h4>Wide Temperature Range </h4>Temperatures in arid areas may get as high as 55 degrees C during the day and as low as 10 degrees C during the night. The drop in temperature at night occurs rapidly and will chill a person who lacks warm clothing and is unable to move about. The cool evenings and nights are the best times to work or travel. If your plan is to rest at night, you will find a wool sweater, long underwear, and a wool stocking cap extremely helpful. <br />
<h4>Sparse Vegetation </h4>Vegetation is sparse in arid areas. You will therefore have trouble finding shelter and camouflaging your movements. During daylight hours large areas of terrain are visible and easily controlled by a small opposing force. <br />
If traveling in hostile territory, follow the principles of desert camouflage--<br />
<ul><li>Hide or seek shelter in dry washes (wadis) with thicker growths of vegetation and cover from oblique observation. </li>
<li>Use the shadows cast from brush, rocks, or outcropping. The temperature in shaded areas will be 11 to 17 degrees C cooler than the air temperature. </li>
<li>Cover objects that will reflect the light from the sun. </li>
</ul>Before moving, survey the area for sites that provide cover and concealment. You will have trouble estimating distance. The emptiness of desert terrain causes most people to underestimate distance by a factor of three: What appears to be 1 kilometer away is really 3 kilometers away. <br />
<h4>High Mineral Content </h4>All arid regions have areas where the surface soil has a high mineral content (borax, salt, alkali, and lime). Material in contact with this soil wears out quickly, and water in these areas is extremely hard and undrinkable. Wetting your uniform in such water to cool off may cause a skin rash. The Great Salt Lake area in Utah is an example of this type of mineral-laden water and soil. There is little or no plant life; there-fore, shelter is hard to find. Avoid these areas if possible. <br />
<h4>Sandstorms </h4><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjD0aytVel2qKW8YEvb6EKszdbHzECaPcKPmRnf17vGMWcOBu3U7TBvhX_PuO_p7FAPnzJ3NheEM4Pd_aBxslwFi_fGfqgJ-DTy3FVI6SFaLm0P_WLAWBBaMLExi2o5Oime5y5jP5uGfU0/s1600-h/sand_storm.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjD0aytVel2qKW8YEvb6EKszdbHzECaPcKPmRnf17vGMWcOBu3U7TBvhX_PuO_p7FAPnzJ3NheEM4Pd_aBxslwFi_fGfqgJ-DTy3FVI6SFaLm0P_WLAWBBaMLExi2o5Oime5y5jP5uGfU0/s200/sand_storm.jpg" /></a>Sandstorms (sand-laden winds) occur frequently in most deserts. The "Seistan" desert wind in Iran and Afghanistan blows constantly for up to 120 days. Within Saudi Arabia, winds average 3.2 to 4.8 kilometers per hour (kph) and can reach 112 to 128 kph in early afternoon. Expect major sandstorms and dust storms at least once a week. <br />
The greatest danger is getting lost in a swirling wall of sand. Wear goggles and cover your mouth and nose with cloth. If natural shelter is unavailable, mark your direction of travel, lie down, and sit out the storm. <br />
Dust and wind-blown sand interfere with radio transmissions. Therefore, be ready to use other means for signaling, such as pyrotechnics, signal mirrors, or marker panels, if available. <br />
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</div>Mirages are optical phenomena caused by the refraction of light through heated air rising from a sandy or stony surface. They occur in the interior of the desert about 10 kilometers from the coast. They make objects that are 1.5 kilometers or more away appear to move. <br />
This mirage effect makes it difficult for you to identify an object from a distance. It also blurs distant range contours so much that you feel surrounded by a sheet of water from which elevations stand out as "islands." <br />
The mirage effect makes it hard for a person to identify targets, estimate range, and see objects clearly. However, if you can get to high ground (3 meters or more above the desert floor), you can get above the superheated air close to the ground and overcome the mirage effect. Mirages make land navigation difficult because they obscure natural features. You can survey the area at dawn, dusk, or by moonlight when there is little likelihood of mirage. <br />
Light levels in desert areas are more intense than in other geographic areas. Moonlit nights are usually crystal clear, winds die down, haze and glare disappear, and visibility is excellent. You can see lights, red flash-lights, and blackout lights at great distances. Sound carries very far. <br />
Conversely, during nights with little moonlight, visibility is extremely poor. Traveling is extremely hazardous. You must avoid getting lost, falling into ravines, or stumbling into enemy positions. Movement during such a night is practical only if you have a compass and have spent the day in a shelter, resting, observing and memorizing the terrain, and selecting your route.<br />
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<h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;">NEED FOR WATER </span></h3><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoOlrEKDMw9C1jBsedybBXGKDCFKjrUvAOqUvNzNhyHRltbLkESdcRdq6JEhRPTctpean_H3LzBignsJBUuJ3eso4QmTmR_NkryIyz60T2wj6_ilgccDDlvTEtoB0OBmWg2eoSddCYmt4/s1600-h/desert03.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoOlrEKDMw9C1jBsedybBXGKDCFKjrUvAOqUvNzNhyHRltbLkESdcRdq6JEhRPTctpean_H3LzBignsJBUuJ3eso4QmTmR_NkryIyz60T2wj6_ilgccDDlvTEtoB0OBmWg2eoSddCYmt4/s200/desert03.jpg" /></a>The subject of man and water in the desert has generated considerable interest and confusion since the early days of World War II when the U. S. Army was preparing to fight in North Africa. At one time the U. S. Army thought it could condition men to do with less water by progressively reducing their water supplies during training. They called it water discipline. It caused hundreds of heat casualties. <br />
A key factor in desert survival is understanding the relationship between physical activity, air temperature, and water consumption. The body requires a certain amount of water for a certain level of activity at a certain temperature. For example, a person performing hard work in the sun at 43 degrees C requires 19 liters of water daily. Lack of the required amount of water causes a rapid decline in an individual's ability to make decisions and to perform tasks efficiently. <br />
Your body's normal temperature is 36.9 degrees C (98.6 degrees F). Your body gets rid of excess heat (cools off) by sweating. The warmer your body becomes--whether caused by work, exercise, or air temperature--the more you sweat. The more you sweat, the more moisture you lose. Sweating is the principal cause of water loss. If a person stops sweating during periods of high air temperature and heavy work or exercise, he will quickly develop heat stroke. This is an emergency that requires immediate medical attention. <br />
Figure 13-2 shows daily water requirements for various levels of work. Understanding how the air temperature and your physical activity affect your water requirements allows you to take measures to get the most from your water supply. These measures are--<br />
<ul><li>Find shade! Get out of the sun! </li>
<li>Place something between you and the hot ground. </li>
<li>Limit your movements! </li>
<li>Conserve your sweat. Wear your complete uniform to include T-shirt. Roll the sleeves down, cover your head, and protect your neck with a scarf or similar item. These steps will protect your body from hot-blowing winds and the direct rays of the sun. Your clothing will absorb your sweat, keeping it against your skin so that you gain its full cooling effect. By staying in the shade quietly, fully clothed, not talking, keeping your mouth closed, and breathing through your nose, your water requirement for survival drops dramatically. </li>
<li>If water is scarce, do not eat. Food requires water for digestion; therefore, eating food will use water that you need for cooling. </li>
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</div>Thirst is not a reliable guide for your need for water. A person who uses thirst as a guide will drink only two-thirds of his daily water requirement. To prevent this "voluntary" dehydration, use the following guide: <br />
<ul><li>At temperatures below 38 degrees C, drink 0.5 liter of water every hour. </li>
<li>At temperatures above 38 degrees C, drink 1 liter of water every hour. </li>
</ul>Drinking water at regular intervals helps your body remain cool and decreases sweating. Even when your water supply is low, sipping water constantly will keep your body cooler and reduce water loss through sweating. Conserve your fluids by reducing activity during the heat of day. <b>Do not</b> ration your water! If you try to ration water, you stand a good chance of becoming a heat casualty.<br />
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<h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;">HEAT CASUALTIES </span></h3>Your chances of becoming a heat casualty as a survivor are great, due to injury, stress, and lack of critical items of equipment. Following are the major types of heat casualties and their treatment when little water and no medical help are available. <br />
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<h4>Heat Cramps </h4>The loss of salt due to excessive sweating causes heat cramps. Symptoms are moderate to severe muscle cramps in legs, arms, or abdomen. These symptoms may start as a mild muscular discomfort. You should now stop all activity, get in the shade, and drink water. If you fail to recognize the early symptoms and continue your physical activity, you will have severe muscle cramps and pain. Treat as for <a href="http://www.wilderness-survival.net/desert-4.php#heat">heat exhaustion</a>, below. <br />
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</div><h4><a href="http://www.blogger.com/post-edit.g?blogID=1110959349562997806&postID=618129028372563865" name="heat"></a>Heat Exhaustion </h4>A large loss of body water and salt causes heat exhaustion. Symptoms are headache, mental confusion, irritability, excessive sweating, weakness, dizziness, cramps, and pale, moist, cold (clammy) skin. Immediately get the patient under shade. Make him lie on a stretcher or similar item about 45 centimeters off the ground. Loosen his clothing. Sprinkle him with water and fan him. Have him drink small amounts of water every 3 minutes. Ensure he stays quiet and rests. <br />
<h4>Heat Stroke </h4>A severe heat injury caused by extreme loss of water and salt and the body's inability to cool itself. The patient may die if not cooled immediately. Symptoms are the lack of sweat, hot and dry skin, headache, dizziness, fast pulse, nausea and vomiting, and mental confusion leading to unconsciousness. Immediately get the person to shade. Lay him on a stretcher or similar item about 45 centimeters off the ground. Loosen his clothing. Pour water on him (it does not matter if the water is polluted or brackish) and fan him. Massage his arms, legs, and body. If he regains consciousness, let him drink small amounts of water every 3 minutes.<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">(SEE page 2 of 2 for Cont. and "Dangerous Desert Insects and Arachnids*) <br />
</div>"I am called an Adventurer"http://www.blogger.com/profile/13207436019530861821noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1110959349562997806.post-56577955233745503132009-11-11T18:57:00.000-08:002009-11-11T21:46:04.854-08:00Extreme Cold - Skiing - Frostbite and First Aid in an Emergency<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXNtJ1RRlturDe9azbqgX8Z2wizvgpJGsGTypIHhEVL3czvEDGAON57f1vHeraAl_KLCvAmJpmLfId9EloOKHBltQlGzgAG0rrFgB7toIcRuCptV3wUvoS8usmF4wYzNH6lraJGrhXvhk/s1600-h/hypothermia+extrme+hiking+mt.+o.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXNtJ1RRlturDe9azbqgX8Z2wizvgpJGsGTypIHhEVL3czvEDGAON57f1vHeraAl_KLCvAmJpmLfId9EloOKHBltQlGzgAG0rrFgB7toIcRuCptV3wUvoS8usmF4wYzNH6lraJGrhXvhk/s200/hypothermia+extrme+hiking+mt.+o.jpg" /></a>Often times when adventuring in the extreme cold climates; Be it skiing or hiking, the cold can unexpectedly be a killer. Lets share some of the various main stream, 1.2.3.'s on self preservation methods for surviving extreme cold weather exposure & suffering. Many of the links here are to assist you in being prepared. When possible links are added to give credit and assist you in learning all you can to be better informed to save yourself a life threatening situation when on your own in the wild.<br />
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*"ALWAYS TRY TO BE PREPARED" for as many potential disasters as is possible "BEFORE" they occur. The best prevention is education, the proper gear / supplies and your knowledge of the elements and geographical location you intend to explore. STAY ALERT!!! Mother nature is not forgiving. In the wild, YOU, are your first best line of defense.!!!*<br />
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It is more difficult for you to satisfy your basic water, food, and shelter needs in a cold environment than in a warm environment. Even if you have the basic requirements, you must also have adequate protective clothing and the will to survive. The will to survive is as important as the basic needs. There have been incidents when trained and well-equipped individuals have not survived cold weather situations because they lacked the will to live. Conversely, this will has sustained individuals less well-trained and equipped.<br />
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There are many different items of cold weather equipment and clothing available on the market.<br />
Specialized cold weather, lightweight gear such as polypropylene underwear,<br />
GORE-TEX outerwear and boots, and other special equipment will provide the best protection and pack the easiest while wearing the most comfortable. Remember, that your older gear will keep you warm as long as you apply a few cold weather principles. If the newer types of clothing are available, use them. If not, then your clothing should be of a high wool content or blend, with the exception of a windbreaker or outer layers which should be water proofed and weather resistent.<br />
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You must not only have enough clothing to protect you from the cold, you must also know how to maximize the warmth you get from it. For example, always keep your head covered. You can lose 40 to 45 percent of body heat from an unprotected head and even more from the unprotected neck, wrist, and ankles. These areas of the body are good radiators of heat and have very little insulating fat. The brain is very susceptible to cold and can stand the least amount of cooling. Because there is much blood circulation in the head, most of which is on the surface, you can lose heat quickly if you do not cover your head.<br />
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There are four basic principles to follow to keep warm. An easy way to remember these basic principles is to use the word COLD--<br />
<dir> C - Keep clothing <i>clean.</i> <br />
O - Avoid <i>overheating.</i> <br />
L - Wear clothes <i>loose</i> and in <i>layers.</i> <br />
D - Keep clothing <i>dry.</i> <br />
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<tr><td valign="TOP" width="10%"> <div align="RIGHT">C -<br />
</div></td> <td valign="TOP" width="90%"> <i>Keep clothing clean.</i> This principle is always important for sanitation and comfort. In winter, it is also important from the standpoint of warmth. Clothes matted with dirt and grease lose much of their insulation value. Heat can escape more easily from the body through the clothing's crushed or filled up air pockets. <br />
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<tr><td valign="TOP" width="10%"> <div align="RIGHT">O -<br />
</div></td> <td valign="TOP" width="90%"> <i>Avoid overheating.</i> When you get too hot, you sweat and your clothing absorbs the moisture. This affects your warmth in two ways: dampness decreases the insulation quality of clothing, and as sweat evaporates, your body cools. Adjust your clothing so that you do not sweat. Do this by partially opening your parka or jacket, by removing an inner layer of clothing, by removing heavy outer mittens, or by throwing back your parka hood or changing to lighter headgear. The head and hands act as efficient heat dissipaters when overheated. <br />
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<tr><td valign="TOP" width="10%"> <div align="RIGHT">L -<br />
</div></td> <td valign="TOP" width="90%"> <i>Wear your clothing loose and in layers.</i> Wearing tight clothing and foot gear restricts blood circulation and invites cold injury. It also decreases the volume of air trapped between the layers, reducing its insulating value. Several layers of lightweight clothing are better than one equally thick layer of clothing, because the layers have dead-air space between them. The dead-air space provides extra insulation. Also, layers of clothing allow you to take off or add clothing layers to prevent excessive sweating or to increase warmth. <br />
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<tr><td valign="TOP" width="10%"> <div align="RIGHT">D -<br />
</div></td> <td valign="TOP" width="90%"> <i>Keep clothing dry. </i>In cold temperatures, your inner layers of clothing can become wet from sweat and your outer layer, if not water repellent, can become wet from snow and frost melted by body heat. Wear water repellent outer clothing, if available. It will shed most of the water collected from melting snow and frost. Before entering a heated shelter, brush off the snow and frost. Despite the precautions you take, there will be times when you cannot keep from getting wet. At such times, drying your clothing may become a major problem. On the march, hang your damp mittens and socks on your rucksack. Sometimes in freezing temperatures, the wind and sun will dry this clothing. You can also place damp socks or mittens, unfolded, near your body so that your body heat can dry them. In a campsite, hang damp clothing inside the shelter near the top, using drying lines or improvised racks. You may even be able to dry each item by holding it before an open fire. Dry leather items slowly. If no other means are available for drying your boots, put them between your sleeping bag shell and liner. Your body heat will help to dry the leather. <br />
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</tbody></table>A heavy, down-lined sleeping bag is a valuable piece of survival gear in cold weather. Ensure the down remains dry. If wet, it loses a lot of its insulation value. If you do not have a sleeping bag, you can make one out of parachute cloth or similar material and natural dry material, such as leaves, pine needles, or moss. Place the dry material between two layers of the material.<br />
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Other important survival items are a knife; waterproof matches in a waterproof container, preferably one with a flint attached; a durable compass; map; watch; waterproof ground cloth and cover; flashlight; binoculars; dark glasses; fatty emergency foods; food gathering gear; and signaling items.<br />
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Remember, a cold weather environment can be very harsh. Give a good deal of thought to selecting the right equipment for survival in the cold. If unsure of an item you have never used, test it in an "overnight backyard" environment before venturing further. Once you have selected items that are essential for your survival, do not lose them after you enter a cold weather environment. <br />
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Hypothermia ranges from mild chills and shivering to coma and death. Hypothermia is defined as a core body temperature of less than 95 degrees Fahrenheit. Hypothermia signs and symptoms include:<br />
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</div><ul><li>shivering </li>
<li>exhaustion </li>
<li>confusion </li>
<li>slurred speech </li>
<li>memory loss </li>
<li>fatigue </li>
<li>loss of motor control (fumbling hands)</li>
</ul>Some cold exposures are worse than others. Wet victims lose body heat much faster than dry victims. Windy conditions cause victims to lose heat very quickly as well. <br />
<div><b>Difficulty: </b>Easy<br />
</div><div><b>Time Required: </b>Less than a minute to recognize, up to several hours to treat.<br />
</div><div class="n3">Here's How:<br />
</div><ol><li><b>Stay Safe!</b> If it is cold enough to cause hypothermia for the victim, it's cold enough to cause hypothermia in the rescuers. Follow <a href="http://firstaid.about.com/od/ppe/qt/06_universal.htm">universal precautions</a> and wear <a href="http://firstaid.about.com/od/ppe/qt/06_ppe.htm">personal protective equipment</a> if you have it.</li>
<li>Make sure the victim has an airway and is breathing. Follow the <a href="http://firstaid.about.com/od/cpr/ss/abcs_3.htm">ABC's of first aid</a>.<br />
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<b>CAUTION:</b> <i>Victims may get worse as they get warmer</i>. As the cold blood in the extremities begins to flow back toward the heart, the victim's body temperature may go lower. Be prepared for a change in the victim's condition.</li>
<li><i>Stop the exposure.</i> Move the victim to warm, dry shelter.</li>
<li><a href="http://firstaid.about.com/od/callingforhelp/ht/06_Good911.htm">Call 911</a> for victims that show signs of severe hypothermia:<br />
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<ul><li>confusion </li>
<li>coma </li>
<li>fumbling hands </li>
<li>slurred speech</li>
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<li>Remove wet clothing - leave dry clothing on victim.</li>
<li>Wrap the victim with blankets. Warming blankets (like electric blankets) work the best.</li>
<li>Chemical heat packs can be used on the victim's groin, neck, and armpits.</li>
<li>Victims that are able to follow commands and sit upright may drink warm, non-alcoholic beverages.</li>
</ol><div class="n3">Tips:<br />
</div><ol><li>As hypothermia progresses, shivering stops in order for the body to conserve energy. A victim of hypothermia that has stopped shivering may be getting worse rather than better.</li>
<li>Unconscious hypothermia victims may have additional medical problems. There are several causes of <a href="http://firstaid.about.com/od/seizurecoma/qt/06_ALOC.htm">coma</a>.</li>
<li>Victims of cold exposure may also be suffering from <a href="http://firstaid.about.com/od/heatcoldexposur1/ht/06_Frostbite.htm">frostbite</a>.</li>
<li>Alcohol may feel like it warms the body, but that's because it flushes the skin with warm blood. Once the blood is at the surface of the skin, it is easily cooled. Alcohol speeds hypothermia. It can also cause <a href="http://firstaid.about.com/od/heatcoldexposur1/qt/06_dehydration.htm">dehydration</a>.</li>
</ol><div style="text-align: left;">As severely hypothermic victims begin to recover, cold blood from the extremities is pulled back to the core of the body. This can lead to a decrease in core body temperature and worsens the hypothermia. Watch hypothermia victims closely. They may suffer sudden <a href="http://firstaid.about.com/od/glossary/g/cardiacarrest.htm">cardiac arrest</a> and require CPR. If that happens, follow the <a href="http://firstaid.about.com/od/cpr/ss/abcs.htm">ABC's of first aid</a>.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">"<b>ABC's OF FIRST AID</b> " <i><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Airway" title="Airway">Airway</a></i>, <i><a class="mw-redirect" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Breath" title="Breath">Breathing</a></i> and <i><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Circulatory_system" title="Circulatory system">Circulation</a></i>.<br />
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<b>A</b> = Opening the <b>airway</b> with a head tilt-chin lift manoeuvre<br />
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<b>B</b> = Looking, listening and feeling for <b>breathing</b><br />
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<b>C = </b>Preparing to perform CPR to support <b>circulation</b><br />
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<b>*CPR is NOT something to be attempted from your watching a movie or because you THINK you know it. Please visit to your local Board </b><b>Certified CPR Instructors </b><b>and get proper training. </b><br />
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<b> </b>The American Heart Association adopted new CPR science guidelines in November 2005. These guidelines are the basis for teaching CPR. For more information, see the following link:<br />
<a href="http://www.americanheart.org/eccguidelines"><u>www.americanheart.org/eccguidelines</u></a><br />
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For information about taking a class near you, call the American Heart Association at (877) 242-4277."I am called an Adventurer"http://www.blogger.com/profile/13207436019530861821noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1110959349562997806.post-55424695403672451252009-11-09T15:51:00.000-08:002009-11-09T15:51:09.326-08:00Wilderness Survival Myths<span id="intelliTxt" name="intelliTxt">Survival in an emergency situation in the wilderness often depends on being able to sort out myth from reality.People who find themselves in precarious scenarios may be forced to deal with such things as how to stop bleeding, how to help a snake bite victim and how to treat a badly sprained ankle. Knowing what works and what is an old wives' tale can be of great aid and possibly even save a life.</span><br />
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<div class="OlArticle sep FLC"><span id="intelliTxt" name="intelliTxt"><h2 class="SubTitle"><span style="font-size: small;">Tourniquets</span></h2>Many people have heard that the best way to stop bleeding is by using a tourniquet. Nothing could be further from the truth. The tourniquet should be the last resort and is only a viable choice if someone has lost a limb or a limb has been partially rendered from the body by a horrible accident. The pressure that a tourniquet applies will severely damage blood vessels and can often result in tissue death, making it possible that a limb will need to be amputated. Heavy bleeding should be handled by applying pressure directly to the wound or to the area right above or below the wound. Once bleeding has been controlled the wound can be cleaned, packed and a pressure bandage applied. Less serious wounds should be allowed to bleed until they stop as this process will usually keep any organisms capable of causing infection from entering the wound.<br />
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<b>(Correct Use of Tourniquet)</b><br />
When should you apply a tourniquet? The simple answer: almost never. Tourniquets severely restrict or occlude blood flow to the arm or leg to which they are applied. Using a tourniquet to stop bleeding has the potential to damage the entire arm or leg. Patients have been known to lose limbs from the use of tourniquets. <br />
</span>Often, if a tourniquet doesn't cause a loss of function on the extremity which has it, then it probably wasn't applied correctly. <b>Applying a tourniquet is a desperate move</b> - only for the most dire emergencies where the choice between life and limb must be made. <br />
For a step-by-step guide, see <a href="http://firstaid.about.com/od/bleedingcontrol/ss/07_tourniquet.htm">How to Use a Tourniquet</a>. <br />
Using a tourniquet requires wrapping a <a href="http://firstaid.about.com/od/emergencypreparation/ss/kitstuff_8.htm">cravat</a> (non stretchy material like terry cloth or linen) around an extremity and tightening it with the use of a windlass stuck through the bandage (see photo). <br />
The tourniquet should be tightened until the wound stops bleeding. If there is any bleeding at the wound after placing a tourniquet, then the tourniquet must be tightened. <br />
When a tourniquet is applied, it is important to note the time of application and write that time down somewhere handy. The best bet is to write the time on the patient's forehead with a water-proof marker<span id="intelliTxt" name="intelliTxt"> <br />
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Many misconceptions and myths surround snake bites and how these dilemmas should be treated. A rattlesnake does not always warn someone of an impending attack as is widely thought, and even though this species has potent venom a person rarely receives a full dose of it when bitten. Many times, no venom at all is injected into the person. When a person is bitten by a suspected poisonous snake, a tourniquet should never be applied for the reasons previously mentioned, and the area should not be cooled or iced. The myth that cutting an "X" shaped incision over the wound and then sucking the venom out, perpetuated by countless examples on film and television, has never been proven to provide any relief. This procedure in truth would only be responsible for tiny volumes of the venom being removed from the bloodstream but would make the person vulnerable to extremely dangerous infections. The proper way to treat snakebite is to clean the wound thoroughly with soap and water and to keep the bitten area below heart level. If possible, carry the person to a vehicle and get her prompt medical attention; if she must walk then have her move slowly.</span></span><br />
</h2></span><h2 class="SubTitle"><span style="font-size: small;">(For Correct Survival Treatment - See previous posted blog here dated Nov.9.09 "Surviving a snake bite")</span></h2><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: right;"><span id="intelliTxt" name="intelliTxt"><h2 class="SubTitle"><span style="font-size: small;">Sprained Ankle</span><br />
</h2></span></div><span id="intelliTxt" name="intelliTxt"></span></div><span id="intelliTxt" name="intelliTxt"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLoqwuiahKyuX9McY9A9SEStlTA847VFLXyTk4eb8KtycMmG7utAImB2jQIJCKxRFA7X44z511iL_ScnOLrO-tRtRs-WeQ6AynuiO5XaHhA27eL6gT8CrzhJ4j_13BYLEOfJMlYvNKAw0/s1600-h/sprained+ankle+_Full.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="130" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLoqwuiahKyuX9McY9A9SEStlTA847VFLXyTk4eb8KtycMmG7utAImB2jQIJCKxRFA7X44z511iL_ScnOLrO-tRtRs-WeQ6AynuiO5XaHhA27eL6gT8CrzhJ4j_13BYLEOfJMlYvNKAw0/s200/sprained+ankle+_Full.jpg" width="170" /></a>How to treat a badly sprained ankle, which for a hiker or backpacker can be a serious situation when out in the wilderness, has always been subject to myth, with a large portion of the population thinking that warmth should immediately be applied. However, the opposite is true since heat will make the swelling and pain increase and slow down the healing process. If you spend time on trails and out camping<a class="iAs" classname="iAs" href="http://www.trails.com/list_1294_wilderness-survival-myths.html#" itxtdid="13987958" style="background-color: transparent ! important; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0.075em solid darkgreen ! important; color: darkgreen ! important; font-size: 100% ! important; font-weight: normal ! important; padding-bottom: 1px ! important; padding-left: 0pt; padding-right: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; text-decoration: underline ! important;" target="_blank"></a>, REMEMBER "RICE". This stands for Rest, Ice, Compression and Elevation. The ankle should be quickly rested and iced if possible or soaked in cold water from a stream. Even snow can be used as a substitute for ice. Ice the ankle for 20 minutes to half an hour and then put a compression bandage such as an elastic wrap on it to give it support. Elevate the affected foot. Repeat this procedure up to four or five times a day until the swelling goes down.<br />
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</span>As a wilderness survival enthusiast I have come upon many questionable survival tips and half truths presented as fact. Unfortunately there is a great deal of survival related advice that does not actually work, or works poorly, when attempted in actual field conditions. Either the information is downright incorrect or there are vital pieces missing that put a successful outcome doubtful at best, and very dangerous at worst.<br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFdqT_rvT7PcPArc5rH24DyBIkaI_FtQTi68SGOycm9OJ6B-k5UvrWtpM2ME_qlPC-1q6NsXcfmYJIQ_EVXIkascgDy1NdkbGnNyAxPtnpFRnos6ZXbrULUgdguxr3F9lrRlyB76HyWPM/s1600-h/aussie+elsi.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="112" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFdqT_rvT7PcPArc5rH24DyBIkaI_FtQTi68SGOycm9OJ6B-k5UvrWtpM2ME_qlPC-1q6NsXcfmYJIQ_EVXIkascgDy1NdkbGnNyAxPtnpFRnos6ZXbrULUgdguxr3F9lrRlyB76HyWPM/s200/aussie+elsi.jpg" width="152" /></a>Many who relate their survival skills to others are more of the arm chair variety than real life doers. From the safety of ones home survival misinformation may seem harmless and few are the wiser. All too often these bad survival skills are merely passed on from one armchair enthusiast to another and over the years take on a mythical standing, so much so that most people consider them as facts.<br />
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<b>Cactus Water Myth </b><br />
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One survival myth in particular that nearly everyone has heard is what I call the "cactus water myth". As the story goes, if you are thirsty in a desert all you need to do is lop the top off a cactus to find plenty of sweet water to drink. The common association with this myth is that a cactus must be something like a spiny watermelon with plenty of cool refreshing water just waiting to be tapped into. Nothing could be further from the truth.<br />
Surviving on water from a cactus is generally a very bad idea. First of all, the amount of water you are likely to obtain from a cactus is minimal - its inside is tough and fibrous. Indeed, it is possible to obtain some moisture from the inside of a cactus but it is not pure water. Often cactus water is slimy and highly acidic. The survival fact is that drinking cactus juice like this may only lead to further dehydration.<br />
But it gets worse. Should you be unlucky enough to obtain and drink plenty of cactus juice you are likely to be further dehydrated by intense vomiting and diarrhea. Cactus juice may burn your mouth, throat, and the lining all the way into your intestines. So much for a cool refreshing drink.<br />
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Save the romantic notions for the Hollywood westerns and rely on this method only if there is no other alternative. By the way, the only barrel cactus that isn't toxic is the fishhook barrel (Ferocactus</span> wislizeni).</span><br />
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Lets explain why the answer is a resounding NO!<br />
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<div class="topContent">NO, because the moisture within the pulp of a cactus is very acidic and many cacti contain toxic alkaloids. You can, however, eat the fruit.( but that is another post)<br />
The moisture is acidic because of the way many succulents, including cacti, carry on photosynthesis, the process by which carbon dioxide and water are turned into carbohydrates.<br />
Most plants have their pores (stomates) open during the day to take in carbon dioxide, and use sunlight as a catalyst for the reaction: Carbon dioxide + water sugar + oxygen. But in the desert, plants with pores open during the hot days, lose much water through evapotranspiration.<br />
So, succulents use a modified version of photosynthesis called CAM (Crassulacean Acid Metabolism). CAM plants open their stomates only at night when it is cooler so there is less evapotranspiration. Because there is no sunlight to act as a catalyst, carbon dioxide is stored as an organic acid, principally Malic Acid (C<sub>4</sub>H<sub>6</sub>O<sub>5</sub>). Carbon dioxide is gradually released from the acid during the next day. CAM plants use about one-tenth the water to produce each unit of carbohydrate compared to standard photosynthesis. The price: a much slower growth rate.<br />
Many plants contain malic acid, but usually in lesser quantities than found in cacti. Also cooking generally destroys the acid.<br />
Besides malic acid, succulents produce Oxalic Acid (C<sub>2</sub>H<sub>2</sub>O<sub>4</sub>), which is toxic, as another product of photosynthesis. “Its chief function seems to be sequestering metals, principally calcium. Calcium oxalates often occur as crystalline minerals within the cactus pulp. Their function seems to be aiding structural integrity and enzymatic processes. In fact two crystalline calcium oxalate minerals have been identified in all cacti tested: CaC<sub>2</sub>O<sub>4</sub>.2H<sub>2</sub>O (weddellite) and CaC<sub>2</sub>O<sub>4</sub>.H<sub>2</sub>O (whewellite).” [Source: <em>Plant Physiology</em>, February 2002, Vol. 128, pp. 707-713.] Oxalates are also formed with heavy metals such as copper, perhaps to reduce toxicity to the plant.<br />
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**Oxalic acid is toxic to humans because it combines with calcium in our bodies to produce calcium oxalates which clog up our kidneys**<br />
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So, what about the barrel cactus. Can’t we get water from those? Did you bring along a machete and solar still?<br />
The Seri Indians sometimes used the Fishhook barrel (Ferocactus <em>wislizeni</em>) for emergency water. However, drinking the juice on an empty stomach often caused diarrhea, and some Seri report pain in their bones if they walk a long distance after drinking the juice. The Seri called the Coville barrel (Ferocactus <em>emoryi</em>), “barrel that kills” because eating the flesh of the cactus causes nausea, diarrhea, and temporary paralysis. Think you can tell the two apart? (See: <a href="http://tucsoncitizen.com/wryheat/2009/08/01/edible-desert-plants-barrel-cactus-fruit/"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="color: blue;">Edible Desert Plants – Barrel Cactus Fruit</span></span></a>).<br />
What about Prickly Pear pads we sometimes see in grocery stories or on the menu of Mexican restaurants? What you see are generally young spring pads which naturally contain less oxalic acid. Cooking leaches out the acid. In an emergency you can eat the young pads raw. And there are some spineless cultivars that naturally contain little oxalic acid which can also be eaten raw. These were developed mainly as cattle feed.<br />
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<i>The bottom line is this</i>: Your in a crap shoot against survival and in my opinion and the facts are stated. You should NOT attempt to get a drink from a cactus in spite of what you may have seen in old cowboy movies or survival tapes and discovery channel shows, without accepting that your dehydrated body stands the likely hood of your damaging it's natural water filters; ie: your kidneys and digestive tract, exposing your weakened body to even more so with toxicity. Just m,y humble opinion shared.<br />
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</span> </div>"I am called an Adventurer"http://www.blogger.com/profile/13207436019530861821noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1110959349562997806.post-80964762065592239862009-11-09T14:37:00.000-08:002009-11-09T14:38:38.004-08:00Snake bites in the wilderness - 101- Tips to Survive a Rattlesnake Bite<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfT6MStoe0Df0B57Aj4zXvPsEgZ2tDiNDWXULqYYwpqsgFj-QUrWO2JAxX1LTjzoG379NnPANEZmyIBd4icEo0n6-sd7DdB84uFLZ_pQM91_TrPgjhkr6P4ASW-9FvLX8lxDS6u861CTU/s1600-h/300px-Snake_bite_symptoms.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfT6MStoe0Df0B57Aj4zXvPsEgZ2tDiNDWXULqYYwpqsgFj-QUrWO2JAxX1LTjzoG379NnPANEZmyIBd4icEo0n6-sd7DdB84uFLZ_pQM91_TrPgjhkr6P4ASW-9FvLX8lxDS6u861CTU/s320/300px-Snake_bite_symptoms.png" /></a><br />
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</div><div><span id="intelliTxt">Responding to a snake bite appropriately is critical. If medical care is easily accessible, call 911 immediately. Remember if calling from a cell phone, dialing for help will be different by geographic location. Be prepared. Know what your area's emergency help number is for cell phone use. If in a remote area, getting the victim to medical care will be your ultimate objective.</span><br />
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<div class="stepTxt"><span id="intelliTxt">Some snake bite kits have venom suction cups. Placing the cup over the wound can extract roughly 30 percent of the venom. Do not cut or attempt to suck the venom from the wound. This will open the possibility of infection. </span><br />
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<div class="stepTxt"><span id="intelliTxt">If medical help is more than 30 minutes away, a bandage or strip of fabric (clothing) can be wrapped 2 to 4 inches above the wound. You are not creating a tourniquet, but wrapping the site loose enough to slide a finger underneath the bandage. The purpose is to not cut off the blood flow through veins or arteries, but to slow the venom. </span><br />
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<div class="stepTxt"><span id="intelliTxt">Understand the risk of a rattlesnake encounter. <a class="iAs" classname="iAs" href="http://www.trails.com/how_10504_survive-rattlesnake-bite.html#" itxtdid="13987536" style="background-color: transparent ! important; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0.075em solid darkgreen ! important; color: darkgreen ! important; font-size: 100% ! important; font-weight: normal ! important; padding-bottom: 1px ! important; padding-left: 0pt; padding-right: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; text-decoration: underline ! important;" target="_blank">Hiking</a> or camping around boulders, tall grass, leaf piles or logs and spending time in deserts, prairies, forests, mountains and even on beaches make it possible you will come across one or more rattlesnakes. </span><br />
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<div class="stepTxt"><span id="intelliTxt">Return to your vehicle and try to reach a medical facility. Use your map to chart the fastest course to your car and calmly hike there. Do not wait for the swelling or skin discoloration to set in or worsen. While it is true that rattlesnakes actually inject venom in only an estimated 20 percent of reported attacks, you do not want to wait until you are sure that you are suffering from the venom's effects. Even if you do not believe that a lot of venom was injected, the poison that did make it into your body may cause tissue damage. </span><br />
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</div></div></div>"I am called an Adventurer"http://www.blogger.com/profile/13207436019530861821noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1110959349562997806.post-29720959179795947062009-11-06T13:59:00.000-08:002010-02-08T11:38:49.571-08:00Native American Tourism Adventures in New Mexico -Big Game to Skiing<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_P2Nkpk90gGrXHiEzjh53UqypnVRRhu1x24UoqDFsTTGz72_Hu0lVV8DFHiEqR4XMWSPnvN5maPPO3vT1Ej1lyraE4jaK0Bg_WHT5TPNd3af5Gj2CNK8edAUv4C_lem7x006uOiMN_IM/s1600-h/Ski+apache.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_P2Nkpk90gGrXHiEzjh53UqypnVRRhu1x24UoqDFsTTGz72_Hu0lVV8DFHiEqR4XMWSPnvN5maPPO3vT1Ej1lyraE4jaK0Bg_WHT5TPNd3af5Gj2CNK8edAUv4C_lem7x006uOiMN_IM/s320/Ski+apache.jpg" /></a></div><b class="style10"><i>Ski Apache History </i></b> <br />
<div class="style10">Ski Apache opened under the name "Sierra Blanca Ski Resort" during Christmas of 1961. Amazingly, twenty-six hundred people an hour were fast carried up the ski run crest via three T-bar lifts. In 1962, the very first mono-cable four-passenger gondola in North America was built to accommodate a greater number of skiers. And it seems just in time as twenty-five thousand skiers showed up for the second season.<br />
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Since 1963, the resort has been owned and operated by the Mescalero Apache Tribe. Only two years after its official opening in 1961, Robert O. Anderson, the wealthy oil man who built and opened the slopes, sold the resort to the able hands of the Mescalero Apaches. It wasn't until the 1984-85 season that the slopes were appropriately named "Ski Apache".</div><div class="style10">The wood-spired Main Lodge was designed by Victor Lundy ... proclaimed as America's Outstanding Architect in 1958. Since the opening season of 1961, this lodge has stood statuesque, an unfailing sentry below the crest. With wood spires reflective of the surrounding pines, the Lodge mirrors the natural beauty of the Sacramento Mountains. Lundy succeeded in introducing Modernism architecture with a practical eye towards the skier's needs.</div><div class="style10"><br />
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The Mescalero Apache Tribe owns and operates both Ski Apache Ski Resort and the Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort and Casino as well other Reservation-based enterprises. This Mescalero Apache Cultural brochure is presented here to familiarize Reservation visitors and our guests with Mescaleo Apache history, traditions and the current vision of our Tribe.<br />
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</div><span lang="EN">The Mescalero Apache Tribe was established by Executive Order of President Ulysses S. Grant on May 27, 1873. There are three sub bands that comprise the Tribe: the Mescalero Apache, the Chiricahua Apache, and the Lipan Apache. Prior to the reservation period, the Mescalero people were nomadic hunters and gathers and roamed the Southwest. They were experts in guerilla warfare and highly skilled horsemen. The women were known for their ability to find and prepare food from many different plant sources. The people were given the name "Mescalero" because they gathered and ate the mescal plant. It was the staple of their diets and could sustain them in good times and bad. Please take the time to review the brochure below to provide you with a basic understanding of Mescalero Apache Tribe and some expectations from our visitors. <br />
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The Mescalero Apache reservation is located along Highway 70 on the western slopes of the Lincoln National Forest and home to the Mescalero Indian tribe. The reservation offers a museum and cultural center, Casino Apache and Travel center, Ski Apache and a scenic golf course at the Inn of the Mountain Gods. Selected tribal ceremonies are available for public viewing.<br />
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Located 7000 ft. in the cool pines of the Lincoln National Forrest. Ruidoso sports a horseracing track that houses Billy the Kid Casino, and features live horse racing from late May through Labor Day, the fabulous Hubbard Museum of the American West, and numerous golf courses, along with great dining and shopping. Just outside the town lies Ski Apache, run by the Mescalero tribe of Apache’s. <br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEid8uDER5OklSFW73AKXOvdKjSgv0hHQduJeKivpw9gplsHgBjCKz_EiCUUPfgwNfIsJbECIB2r7STNMfOaryZ630SMpw73t3GgZufBOQhvWpYwGXMrovmPd4ani8QMD9z282jutaI910Y/s1600-h/ruidosoc.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="190" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEid8uDER5OklSFW73AKXOvdKjSgv0hHQduJeKivpw9gplsHgBjCKz_EiCUUPfgwNfIsJbECIB2r7STNMfOaryZ630SMpw73t3GgZufBOQhvWpYwGXMrovmPd4ani8QMD9z282jutaI910Y/s320/ruidosoc.jpg" width="184" /></a> Ski Apache boasts great skiing from November through March on the North face of the 12,003 ft. peak of Sierra Blanca. The surrounding forest is perfect for hiking, mountain biking, camping, hunting and fishing. The nearby town of Lincoln was one of Billy the Kid’s favorite haunts and the site of the infamous Lincoln County Wars.<br />
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</div><div class="style10">Now lets talk Big game Hunting - A particular favorite of mine as you all know. </div><div class="style10">New Mexico is home to some of the best big game in the country and the guides here are above standard - they are exceptional. Native American Big Game Adventures with the Apache Reservation will leave you with memories to last a lifetime. I recommend :</div><div class="style10"><br />
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<img align="right" border="0" src="http://www.innofthemountaingods.com/imagesbiggame/biggame_bear.jpg" />Deep in the heart of New Mexico's ancient peaks of the Southern Rocky Mountains breath a timeless land filled with the richness of nature's most beautiful creations. This is a land where days end and adventures begin.<br />
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This is the Mescalero Apache Reservation, home of Mescalero Big Game Hunts. Within the confines of this sub-alpine and valley terrain, hunters experience the pride of hunting some of the finest bull elk, cow elk, bear and wild birds in North America.<br />
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<b>Hunts Offered:</b> <br />
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<tr><td width="300">Bulk Elk Package Hunts</td><td>$14,500.00</td></tr>
<tr><td width="300">Cow Elk Hunts</td><td>$550.00</td></tr>
<tr><td width="300">Bear Hunt</td><td>$500.00</td></tr>
<tr><td width="300">Turkey Hunt</td><td>$250.00</td></tr>
</tbody></table>Please read all of the offical <a href="http://www.innofthemountaingods.com/pdf/reg_hunt_brochure_info.pdf" target="_blank">terms and conditions here</a>. <br />
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<a href="http://www.innofthemountaingods.com/pdf/game_hunt_form.pdf" target="_blank">Download an application</a><br />
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For more information for hunting on the Mescalero Apache Reservation, please contact:<br />
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<b>Big Game Hunts</b><br />
Phone: (575) 464-9770 / (575) 464-7448<br />
Fax: (575) 464-0309<br />
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Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort & Casino<br />
C/O Big Game Hunts<br />
PO Box 269 / Rt. 4 Carrizo Canyon Road<br />
Mescalero , NM 88340<br />
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Wherever you go and whatever you do The beauty that is New Mexico is stunning. The ranges and changing seasons are as good as any you will find anywhere in the United States and the peoples are amazing. Friendly and open they welcome strangers with open arms and a smile. It is a breathtaking place to adventure and one I am certain will prove to be one of the top 10 in my lifetime. From Rodeo to Ski Slopes, pristine wilderness is here simply by opening your eyesand stepping off your front porch. If ever you get the chance to visit. Take it... in New Mexico you are certain to make a mark on your heart and mind that is priceless & affordable. <br />
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</ul><ul><li><b>Fire Restrictions</b><br />
Before building any fires outdoors, check to be sure there aren't any fire restrictions. Ask the attendants when you arrive at the campground, or, if primitive camping, call the local forest district for information.<br />
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<li><b>Starting a Fire</b><br />
Learn to start a fire simply with paper, matches, and kindling. I advise against using charcoal lighter fluid, gasoline, or kerosene. If the wood is too wet to burn, then you're better off without a fire as all it will do is pop and spark all night.<br />
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<li><b>No Bonfires Please</b><br />
Small fires are easier to tend, you can sit closer to them without getting a tan, and the wood pile will last longer. Besides, you don't want kids roasting marshmallows or wieners over a bonfire.<br />
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<li><b>First Aid for Burns</b><br />
The first response to a burn should be to apply ice or cold water. I's also good advice to include burn ointment and bandages in your camping first aid kit. Sparks and dust flying around campfires can get into the eyes, so include saline eye wash in your kit too.<br />
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<li><b>Cooking Over a Campfire</b><br />
Campfires don't make very practical stoves or ovens. Sure, some foods taste good and are fun to cook over the campfire, but without appropriate utensils and a proper fire, the food will not cook correctly, and you'll likely wind up with blackened cookware.</li>
</ul><ul><li>Before going to bed or leaving the campsite, be sure that all campfires are out. Stir the embers and dowse them with water. Remember, "Only you can prevent forests fires!"</li>
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</ul><ul><li>Sleeping in the countryside, away from city lights, out under the stars on a clear night is simply spectacular. But waking up in the middle of the night during a downpour can be quite miserable. Just waking up in the morning covered with dew is bad enough. There is a solution to this problem: put a roof over your head.Your campsite bed is made; you've geared up with pads, mats, sleeping bags, air mattresses, sheets, blankets, comforters and pillows to get a good night's sleep. Now you need to insure that cozy campground slumber with an appropriate tent to shield you from the wind, the sun and the rain and also to protect you from unfriendly outdoor pests like flies, mosquitoes and no-seeums.<br />
Tents today come in all shapes and sizes to meet a variety of camping needs and weather situations. There are a few things to consider when purchasing a new tent. Look for a tent with a one piece floor, it's less likely to seep water than a floor with seams. Make sure the rain fly is an adequate size covering most of the tent with an extended section at the door to allow entry without soaking the inside of the tent. Make sure the tent is big enough to accommodate all the campers plus a place to stow their gear.<br />
Particular circumstances, like snow camping, beach camping, or backpacking, may call for specialized tents, accessories or considerations. Let's look further into the aspects of selecting a proper tent.<br />
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<li><b>Bring On the Marshmallows</b> <br />
What's a campfire without the marshmallows? Just be careful to supervise young children and remember that marshmallows and other foods cooked over a campfire will be very hot at first. <span style="font-size: xx-small;"><a href="http://video.about.com/camping/How-to-Make-Campfire-S-mores.htm" onclick="zT(this,'18/1ck/hD')">How to Make Campfire S'mores </a></span></li>
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<ul><li><a href="http://camping.about.com/cs/advicetips/a/campingbasics00.htm">Introduction</a></li>
<li><a href="http://camping.about.com/cs/advicetips/a/campingbasics01.htm">Making Your Bed</a></li>
<li><a href="http://camping.about.com/cs/advicetips/a/campingbasics02.htm">More About Bedding</a></li>
<li><a href="http://camping.about.com/cs/advicetips/a/campingbasics03.htm">Sheets Blankets Pillows</a></li>
<li><a href="http://camping.about.com/cs/advicetips/a/campingbasics04.htm">Campsite Shelters</a></li>
<li><a href="http://camping.about.com/cs/advicetips/a/campingbasics05.htm">What Kind of Tent</a></li>
<li><a href="http://camping.about.com/cs/advicetips/a/campingbasics06.htm">Staking the Tent</a></li>
<li><a href="http://camping.about.com/cs/advicetips/a/campingbasics07.htm">Setting Up Camp</a></li>
<li><a href="http://camping.about.com/cs/advicetips/a/campingbasics08.htm">What To Do Next</a></li>
<li><a href="http://camping.about.com/cs/advicetips/a/campingbasics09.htm">Dealing With Pests</a></li>
<li><a href="http://camping.about.com/cs/advicetips/a/campingbasics10.htm">Cozy Campfires</a></li>
<li><a href="http://camping.about.com/cs/advicetips/a/campingbasics11.htm">Leave No Trace</a></li>
<li><a href="http://camping.about.com/cs/advicetips/a/campingbasics12.htm">Kitchen Duty</a></li>
<li><a href="http://camping.about.com/cs/advicetips/a/campingbasics13.htm">Breaking Camp</a></li>
<li><a href="http://camping.about.com/cs/advicetips/a/campingbasics14.htm">Returning Home</a></li>
<li><a href="http://camping.about.com/cs/advicetips/a/campingbasics15.htm">Storing Gear </a></li>
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</div><h3 style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Company Philosophy</span></h3><div style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Since our founding in 1990, Kokopelli's goal has been to provide a quality recreational experience to people of all ages. Kokopelli guests can expect the highest quality custom trips, great food, personalized service, and, of course, an exceptional guiding staff. Our professionally-guided tours focus on the natural and cultural history of the region, with plenty of fun and adventure mixed in. We provide everything you need for a comfortable outdoor experience--whether it's for an afternoon or a week.</span><br />
</div><h3 style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.blogger.com/post-edit.g?blogID=1110959349562997806&postID=7195574613514339716" id="environment" name="environment"></a></span><span style="font-size: small;">Commitment to the Environment</span></h3><div style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">The owners and staff of Kokopelli Rafting Adventures love the natural world and do what they can to protect and preserve places of natural beauty. Our most important act of environmentalism is the teaching and example setting demonstrated on all of our trips. We strive encourage and support appreciation, and preservation of our rivers and natural areas. Kokopelli Rafting practices techniques and policies, such as Leave No Trace practices, to minimize impacts on our rivers and riverside environments. Setting this example of reverence and respect for our natural world is our greatest environmental mission. In addition, we seek to run a sustainable operation and improve our practices whenever possible. We recycle all of our food and beverage containers, print release forms on recycled paper, purchase green electricity credits for the power used at our facilities, and consistently look for more areas to improve our operations.</span><br />
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</div><div style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">If you have time for a little adventure while you are in the area, this is the company to call. You can book half day, full day or overnight trips that include class II and III rapids. The two-day trip to the Taos Box and the Lower Rio Grande Gorge is a trip to remember. Prices range from $45 for a half-day run to $185 for the two-day trip. The company provides all the equipment. If you are looking for something a little calmer, ask about the kayaking tours. </span><br />
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</div><div style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Our <a href="http://www.newwaverafting.com/OurGuides">Guides</a> are the Greatest</b></span><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Good-humored, responsible, dedicated to the outdoor life. They have received the best training on the river and SAFETY is their top priority.</span><br />
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</div><div style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Equipment Counts</b></span><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">We use larger self-bailing rafts on the harder/high water runs. They are safer and drier. For late summer we pull out our sport fleet, smaller boats and funyaks that make threading the low water rock gardens big fun! New Wave provides you with the best boat for the job.</span><br />
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</div><div style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Robust meals, including our lavish all-you-can-eat lunch buffet, are standard operating procedure.</span><br />
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</div><div style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">We want you to be comfortable. On the Taos Box, we offer you wet suits, booties, rain gear and even gloves! Raingear (tops and bottoms) is also provided on all other trips.</span><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>You're Special</b></span><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">We wouldn't be on the river without you. We like our guests and love our work. We don't take you for granted.</span><br />
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</div><div style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">This full-day river trip traverses 16 miles of wilderness gorge, encountering demanding rapids guaranteed to get you wet. This is our most exciting rafting adventure and is NOT for the timid. The Taos Box trip meets at the Rio Grande Gorge Visitor Center at 10 AM, and returns there at approximately 4 PM.</span><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Weekend: </b>$115 <b>Weekend Group of 10</b>+: $100 <b>Weekday: </b>$100 </span><span style="font-size: small; font-weight: bold;">Weekday</span><span style="font-size: small;"><b> Group of 10+: </b>$90</span><br />
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</div><div style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">New Wave Rafting P.O. Box 70, Embudo, NM 87531 Phone: 1 800 984-1444</span><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Email: sales@newwaverafting.com</span><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Headquarters Located at:</span><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">2110 Hwy. 68, at Mile 21, 21 miles north of Espanola, and three miles south of the Taos/Rio Arriba County line. Please feel free to stop by.</span><br />
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</div><div align="justify" style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"> Not only are New Mexico's infrequent rivers lifeblood to the arid state, but they're also a source of wet ecstasy for intrepid <a href="http://www.nmosg.com/Kayak/kayaking_links.cfm">Kayaking</a> adventurers who regularly ply their waters in all manner of craft, from kayaks to canoes to hypalon rafts. Given that nearly all of the waterways rely on melting mountain snowpack for sustenance, it makes sense that the most exciting whitewater runs abound in the northern part of the state where most of the mountains are located. The unbridled Rio Grande west of Taos is the river of choice for experienced whitewater <a href="http://www.nmosg.com/Kayak/new-mexico-kayaking.php">kayaking</a> enthusiasts, while a tributary, the dam-controlled Rio Chama, is preferred by those seeking a gentler ride. Apart from these two premier runs, which are regulated by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), an assortment of smaller rivers can be navigated during the short spring runoff season, which typically begins in April. Portions of other dam-controlled rivers, including the Rio Grande from south of Santa Fe to the Texas border, can be floated year-round when enough water is released. </span><br />
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</div><div style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Rafting, canoeing and kayaking are wilderness experiences and take place miles from the nearest telephone and often the nearest road. Boaters are on their own to solve problems that arise and they must have corresponding skills. Like most wilderness adventures, boating is not predictable. </span><br />
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</b>For those lacking such skills and experience, 16 outfitters offer trips on the Rio Grande in northern New Mexico and 12 companies will take boaters down the Rio Chama. Excursions range in length from half-day to multiple days. The Bureau of Land Management maintains a list of outfitters at:</span><br />
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</div><div style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">For other general information, including maps on these two rivers, you may also contact the Bureau of Land Management, 226 Cruz Alta Road, Taos, NM 87571; (505) 758-8851, <a href="http://www.nm.blm.gov/" target="_blank">www.nm.blm.gov</a>. For recorded river information call (505) 758-814</span>8.</span><br />
</div>"I am called an Adventurer"http://www.blogger.com/profile/13207436019530861821noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1110959349562997806.post-51000231477592519342009-11-05T11:09:00.000-08:002009-11-05T11:27:09.702-08:00Scenic Wonderland - Alamogordo - White Sands National Monument<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7dknETiavL8xNnV0hdxI4tWK2mSi7jyZc4HVXehCSp7Jm-6Z6YTZxL1GfrSKX9lPg0VcAfJym6Pj6Euwc4gDrDmuzJjRO4I15KWaoEnD8_IgXNMd_tTDy7_VsB48ymsFAg_q4s23Lp3g/s1600-h/alamaogordo.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7dknETiavL8xNnV0hdxI4tWK2mSi7jyZc4HVXehCSp7Jm-6Z6YTZxL1GfrSKX9lPg0VcAfJym6Pj6Euwc4gDrDmuzJjRO4I15KWaoEnD8_IgXNMd_tTDy7_VsB48ymsFAg_q4s23Lp3g/s320/alamaogordo.jpg" /></a><br />
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</div>Rising from the heart of the Tularosa Basin is one of the world's great natural wonders - the glistening white sands of New Mexico. Here, great wave-like dunes of gypsum sand have engulfed 275 square miles of desert and created the world's largest gypsum dune field.<br />
White Sands National Monument preserves a major portion of this unique dune field, along with the plants and animals that have successfully adapted to this constantly changing environment.<br />
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</div>Have you ever wanted to take a photography workshop led by a professional photographer in New Mexico’s most visited national park area? Or learn about the unique animal and plant species of New Mexico’s White Sands?<br />
Field seminars combining a mixture of outdoor field excursions along with classroom presentations. Will be taught by renown experts. Information about other classes for the 2010 season will be posted later in fall of 2009.<br />
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The White Sands Institute field seminars combine a mixture of outdoor field excursions along with classroom presentations. All courses will take place at White Sands National Monument. The field seminars will be taught in small groups, so interested individuals are advised to register as soon as possible before classes fill up. To register for classes or for more information, contact New Mexico State University – Alamogordo’s Office of Community Services at 575-439-3842. The class schedule for 2010 will be posted in early 2010. Please check back at that time.<br />
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Only a handful of gypsum dune fields exist and the white sands dune field is by far the world's largest, covering 275 square miles. <br />
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</tbody></table>The largest pure gypsum dune field in the world is located at White Sands National Monument in south-central New Mexico. This region of glistening white dunes is in the northern end of the Chihuahuan Desert within an "internally drained valley" called the Tularosa Basin. The monument ranges in elevation from 3890' to 4116' above sea level. There are approximately 275 total square miles of dune fields here, with 115 square miles (about 40%) located within White Sands National Monument. The remainder is on military land that is not open to the public. This dune field is very dynamic, with the most active dunes moving to the northeast at a rate of up to 30 feet per year, while the more stable areas of sand move very little. The pure gypsum (hydrous calcium sulfate) that forms these unusual dunes originates in the western portion of the monument from an ephemeral lake or playa with a very high mineral content. As the water evaporates (theoretically as much as 80" per year!), the minerals are left behind to form gypsum deposits that eventually are wind-transported to form these white sand dunes. Many species of plants and animals have developed very specialized means of surviving in this area of cold winters, hot summers, with very little surface water and highly mineralized ground water <br />
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Because there is virtually no fresh water within the white sands dune field, animals that live in the dunes must get almost all their water solely from the food they eat. Desert animals have evolved many ways of conserving moisture. The kangaroo rat eats only dry seeds and never drinks water. <br />
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Unlike most other birds, which have three front toes and one back toe, the roadrunner has two front and two back toes, allowing it to run down its prey. Look for its distinct X-shaped tracks on the white sands. <br />
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Three species of lizards, one pocket mouse and numerous species of insects have evolved a white coloration for survival in the white sands.<br />
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<li><a class="lightview" href="http://newmexico.org/video/content/1minglow.php" rel="iframe"><img alt="Red Rocks Balloon Rally" border="0" src="http://newmexico.org/video/imgs/1minGLOW.jpg" /></a> 1 Minute Balloon Glow<br />
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<li><a class="lightview" href="http://newmexico.org/video/content/1minshapes.php" rel="iframe" title="Special Shapes Rodeo in One Minute:: :: width: 480, height: 430"><img alt="Balloon Fiesta 2004" border="0" src="http://newmexico.org/video/imgs/1minSHAPES.jpg" /></a> 1 Minute Special Shapes<br />
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<li><a class="lightview" href="http://newmexico.org/video/content/balloon_story_08.php" rel="iframe" title="Balloon Fiesta 2008:: :: width: 480, height: 430"><img alt="Balloon Fiesta 2008" border="0" src="http://newmexico.org/video/imgs/BALLOONS%206.jpg" /></a> Balloon Story 2008<br />
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<li><a class="lightview" href="http://newmexico.org/video/content/redrockballoon.php" rel="iframe"><img alt="Red Rocks Balloon Rally" border="0" src="http://newmexico.org/video/imgs/redrockballoon.jpg" /></a> Red Rocks Balloon Rally<br />
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<li><a class="lightview" href="http://newmexico.org/video/content/santafe400.php" rel="iframe" title="Santa Fe 400th Anniversary:: :: width: 480, height: 430"><img alt="zozobra" border="0" src="http://newmexico.org/video/imgs/santafe400.jpg" /></a> Santa Fe 400th<br />
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<li><a class="lightview" href="http://newmexico.org/video/content/bearcarvers.php" rel="iframe" title="Who carves those bears in Ruidoso?:: :: width: 480, height: 430"><img alt="chain saw art" border="0" src="http://newmexico.org/video/imgs/bear_carvers.jpg" /></a> Chain Saw Bears<br />
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<li><a class="lightview" href="http://newmexico.org/video/content/p_chickens.php" rel="iframe" title="Dawn of the Prairie Chicken:: :: width: 480, height: 430"><img alt="This ain't no lonesome dove." border="0" src="http://newmexico.org/video/imgs/prairie_chickens.jpg" /></a> Prairie Chickens<br />
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<li><a class="lightview" href="http://newmexico.org/video/content/carlsbadlint.php" rel="iframe"><img alt="cave cleaning" border="0" src="http://newmexico.org/video/imgs/carlsbad_lint.jpg" /></a> Cleaning Carlsbad Caverns<br />
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<li><a class="lightview" href="http://newmexico.org/video/content/ojocaliente.php" rel="iframe" title=" Ojo Caliente Spa:: :: width: 480, height: 430"><img alt="stagecoach rides" border="0" src="http://newmexico.org/video/imgs/ojocaliente.jpg" /></a> Ojo Caliente Spa<br />
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<li><a class="lightview" href="http://newmexico.org/video/content/tourgila.php" rel="iframe"><img alt="stagecoach rides" border="0" src="http://newmexico.org/video/imgs/tourgilasram.jpg" /></a> Tour of the Gila-SRAM<br />
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<li><a class="lightview" href="http://newmexico.org/video/content/abq_trip.php" rel="iframe" title=" Experience Albuquerque:: :: width: 480, height: 430"><img alt="stagecoach rides" border="0" src="http://newmexico.org/video/imgs/acvbmountains.jpg" /></a> Visit Albuquerque<br />
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<li><a class="lightview" href="http://newmexico.org/video/content/lascruces.php" rel="iframe" title="Visit Las Cruces:: :: width: 480, height: 430"><img alt="cave cleaning" border="0" src="http://newmexico.org/video/imgs/lascruces.jpg" /></a> Visit Las Cruces<br />
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<li><a class="lightview" href="http://newmexico.org/video/content/subgreeting.php" rel="iframe" title="Launching the USS New Mexico:: :: width: 480, height: 430"><img alt="chain saw art" border="0" src="http://newmexico.org/video/imgs/submarine.jpg" /></a> USS New Mexico Launch<br />
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<li><a class="lightview" href="http://newmexico.org/video/content/subroll.php" rel="iframe"><img alt="chain saw art" border="0" src="http://newmexico.org/video/imgs/subrollout.jpg" /></a> USS New Mexico Rollout<br />
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<li><a class="lightview" href="http://newmexico.org/video/content/wileyaward.php" rel="iframe" title="Wiley Awards Song:: :: width: 480, height: 430"><img alt="Gadsden Purchase at 150 años" border="0" src="http://newmexico.org/video/imgs/wiley.jpg" /></a> Wiley Awards <br />
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<li><a class="lightview" href="http://newmexico.org/video/content/jen_interview.php" rel="iframe"><img alt="Jennifer Hoffman interview" border="0" src="http://newmexico.org/video/imgs/inter.jpg" /></a> Jen on Travel Tube<br />
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<li><a class="lightview" href="http://newmexico.org/video/content/t_for_t.php" rel="iframe" title="New Mexico Trek For Trash Takes A Bow:: :: width: 480, height: 430"><img alt="cave cleaning" border="0" src="http://newmexico.org/video/imgs/trek03.jpg" /></a> Trek For Trash<br />
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<li><a class="lightview" href="http://newmexico.org/video/content/roseunveil.php" rel="iframe" title="2009 Rose Parade Float unveiling:: :: width: 480, height: 430"><img alt="Gadsden Purchase at 150 años" border="0" src="http://newmexico.org/video/imgs/roseunveil09.jpg" /></a> Float 09 Design<br />
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<li><a class="lightview" href="http://newmexico.org/video/content/fishtaco.php" rel="iframe" title="The Best Place in the Universe New Mexico Earth:: :: width: 480, height: 430"><img alt="You need a vacation" border="0" height="105" src="http://newmexico.org/video/imgs/alien_fish_taco.jpg" width="125" /></a> Fish Taco Aliens<br />
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<li><a class="lightview" href="http://newmexico.org/video/content/minneapolis.php" rel="iframe" title="Aliens in Minneapolis:: :: width: 480, height: 430"><img alt="a visual oddity" border="0" src="http://newmexico.org/video/imgs/aliens.jpg" /></a> Aliens In Minneapolis<br />
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<li><a class="lightview" href="http://newmexico.org/video/content/mind.php" rel="iframe" title="New Mexico a State of Mind:: :: width: 480, height: 430"><img alt="State of Mind" border="0" src="http://newmexico.org/video/imgs/stateofmind_ad.jpg" /></a> State of Mind<br />
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<li><a class="lightview" href="http://newmexico.org/video/content/letsgo.php" rel="iframe" title="Lets Go New Mexico:: :: width: 480, height: 430"><img alt="Let's Go New Mexico" border="0" height="105" src="http://newmexico.org/video/imgs/lets_go_6_ads.jpg" width="125" /></a> Let's Go!<br />
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<li><a class="lightview" href="http://newmexico.org/video/content/circle.php" rel="iframe"><img alt="The award winning circle campaign" border="0" src="http://newmexico.org/video/imgs/full_circle_ads.jpg" /></a></li>
</ul>"I am called an Adventurer"http://www.blogger.com/profile/13207436019530861821noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1110959349562997806.post-52434906086603228902009-11-05T08:53:00.000-08:002009-11-05T08:54:33.367-08:00<div id="intro"><h2><span style="font-size: small;">Explore the Past and See the Future in New Mexico</span></h2><span style="font-size: small;">New Mexico is rich in old mining, ranching and railroading towns. The ghosts of Billy the Kid, Pat Garrett, John Chisum, and even Pancho Villa, all famous (or infamous) figures in New Mexico history, can be felt in many of the towns. Visitors can travel to these old places on the state's beautiful scenic byways, stopping at one (or several) of New Mexico's national and state parks and monuments along the way. There are dormant volcanoes, ancient lava flows, ice caves, fossil sites, archeological digs, and unique geology throughout New Mexico, just waiting to be explored. </span><br />
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<div style="margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: small;">But New Mexico isn't all about the past. New Mexico continues to be on the leading edge of new science and technology. The state is home to Los Alamos and Sandia National Laboratories, the Very Large Array, and several observatories. The clear night sky offers an amazing view of the stars. Speaking of stars, New Mexico will soon be the launch pad to them. The new Spaceport America is a visionary project many years in the making. New Mexico’s weather and wide-open spaces have been ideal for the aerospace industry since Robert Goddard, the father of modern rocketry, began conducting research in Roswell in the 1930s. He was followed by Wernher von Braun in the 1940s, and NASA in the 1980s. With the founding of Space Port America, the nation's first purpose-built commercial spaceport, New Mexico stands on the brink of the new space age.</span><br />
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<h3><a href="http://newmexico.org/explore/monuments/">Monuments & Trails</a></h3><div style="margin-bottom: 0pt;"><b>Monuments:</b> <a href="http://newmexico.org/explore/monuments/aztec.php">Aztec Ruins National Monument</a>, <a href="http://newmexico.org/explore/monuments/bandelier.php">Bandelier National Monument</a>, <a href="http://newmexico.org/explore/monuments/coronado.php">Coronado State Monument</a>, <a href="http://newmexico.org/explore/monuments/capulin.php">Capulin Volcano National Monument</a>, <a href="http://newmexico.org/explore/monuments/camino_real_adentro.php">El Camino Real de Tierra Adentro National Historic Trail</a>, <a href="http://newmexico.org/explore/monuments/malpais.php">El Malpais National Monument</a>, <a href="http://newmexico.org/explore/monuments/el_morro.php">El Morro National Monument</a>, <a href="http://newmexico.org/explore/monuments/fort_union.php">Fort Union National Monument</a>, <a href="http://newmexico.org/explore/monuments/ft_selden.php">Fort Selden State Monument</a>, <a href="http://newmexico.org/explore/monuments/gila.php">Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument</a>, <a href="http://newmexico.org/explore/monuments/jemez.php">Jemez State Monument</a>, <a href="http://newmexico.org/explore/monuments/lincoln.php">Lincoln State Monument</a>, <a href="http://newmexico.org/explore/monuments/old_spanish_trail.php">Old Spanish National Historic Trail</a>, <a href="http://newmexico.org/explore/monuments/petroglyph.php">Petroglyph National Monument</a>, <a href="http://newmexico.org/explore/monuments/salinas.php">Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument</a>, <a href="http://newmexico.org/explore/monuments/sf_trail.php">Santa Fe National Historic Trail,</a> <a href="http://newmexico.org/explore/monuments/whitesands.php">White Sands National Monument</a><br />
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<h3><a href="http://newmexico.org/explore/state_parks/">State & National Parks</a></h3><div style="margin-bottom: 0pt;"><b>National Parks: </b><a href="http://newmexico.org/explore/state_parks/carlsbad.php">Carlsbad Caverns National Park</a>, <a href="http://newmexico.org/explore/state_parks/chaco.php">Chaco National Historical Park</a><b>, </b><a href="http://newmexico.org/explore/state_parks/pecos.php">Pecos National Historical Park</a><b><br />
State Parks:</b> <a href="http://newmexico.org/explore/state_parks/bluewater.php">Bluewater Lake</a>, <a href="http://newmexico.org/explore/state_parks/bottomless.php">Bottomless Lakes</a>, <a href="http://newmexico.org/explore/state_parks/brantley.php">Brantley Lake</a>, <a href="http://newmexico.org/explore/state_parks/caballo.php">Caballo Lake</a>, <a href="http://newmexico.org/explore/state_parks/cimarron.php">Cimarron Canyon</a>, <a href="http://newmexico.org/explore/state_parks/city_rocks.php">City of Rocks</a>, <a href="http://newmexico.org/explore/state_parks/clayton.php">Clayton Lake</a>, <a href="http://newmexico.org/explore/state_parks/conchas.php">Conchas Lake</a>, <a href="http://newmexico.org/explore/state_parks/coyote_creek.php">Coyote Creek</a>, <a href="http://newmexico.org/explore/state_parks/eagle_nest.php">Eagle Nest Lake</a>, <a href="http://newmexico.org/explore/state_parks/elephant_butte.php">Elephant Butte Lake</a>, <a href="http://newmexico.org/explore/state_parks/el_vado.php">El Vado Lake</a>, <a href="http://newmexico.org/explore/state_parks/fenton.php">Fenton Lake</a>, <a href="http://newmexico.org/explore/state_parks/heron.php">Heron Lake</a>, <a href="http://newmexico.org/explore/state_parks/hyde.php">Hyde Memorial</a>, <a href="http://newmexico.org/explore/state_parks/leasburg.php">Leasburg Dam</a>, <a href="http://newmexico.org/explore/state_parks/living_desert.php">Living Desert Zoo & Gardens</a>, <a href="http://newmexico.org/explore/state_parks/manzano.php">Manzano Mountains</a>, <a href="http://newmexico.org/explore/state_parks/mesilla.php">Mesilla Valley Bosque</a>, <a href="http://newmexico.org/explore/state_parks/morphy.php">Morphy Lake</a>, <a href="http://newmexico.org/explore/state_parks/navajo.php">Navajo Lake</a>, <a href="http://newmexico.org/explore/state_parks/oasis.php">Oasis</a>, <a href="http://newmexico.org/explore/state_parks/oliver_lee.php">Oliver Lee Memorial</a>, <a href="http://newmexico.org/explore/state_parks/pancho_villa.php">Pancho Villa</a>, <a href="http://newmexico.org/explore/state_parks/percha_dam.php">Percha Dam</a>, <a href="http://newmexico.org/explore/state_parks/rio_grande.php">Rio Grande Nature Center</a>, <a href="http://newmexico.org/explore/state_parks/rockhound.php">Rockhound</a>, <a href="http://newmexico.org/explore/state_parks/santa_rosa.php">Santa Rosa Lake</a>, <a href="http://newmexico.org/explore/state_parks/storrie_lake.php">Storrie Lake</a>, <a href="http://newmexico.org/explore/state_parks/sugarite.php">Sugarite Canyon</a>, <a href="http://newmexico.org/explore/state_parks/sumner_lake.php">Sumner Lake</a>, <a href="http://newmexico.org/explore/state_parks/ute.php">Ute Lake</a>, <a href="http://newmexico.org/explore/state_parks/vietnam.php">Vietnam Veterans Memorial</a>, <a href="http://newmexico.org/explore/state_parks/villanueva.php">Villanueva</a><br />
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<h3><a href="http://newmexico.org/explore/hot_springs/index.php">Natural Hot Springs</a></h3><a href="http://newmexico.org/explore/hot_springs/battleship.php">Battleship Rock & McCauley Hot Springs</a>, <a href="http://newmexico.org/explore/hot_springs/black_rock.php">Black Rock Hot Spring</a>, <a href="http://newmexico.org/explore/hot_springs/bubbles.php">Bubbles Hot Springs</a>, <a href="http://newmexico.org/explore/hot_springs/frisco.php">Frisco Box Hot Spring</a>,<a href="http://newmexico.org/explore/hot_springs/gila.php"> Gila Hot Springs Vacation Center</a>, <a href="http://newmexico.org/explore/hot_springs/log_house.php">House Log Canyon Hot Springs</a>,<a href="http://newmexico.org/explore/hot_springs/lightfeather.php"> Lightfeather Hot Spring</a>,<a href="http://newmexico.org/explore/hot_springs/manby.php">Manby Hot Springs</a>, <a href="http://newmexico.org/explore/hot_springs/montezuma.php">Montezuma Hot Springs</a>, <a href="http://newmexico.org/explore/hot_springs/san_francisco.php">San Francisco Hot Springs</a>, <a href="http://newmexico.org/explore/hot_springs/spence.php">Spence Hot Springs</a>, <a href="http://newmexico.org/explore/hot_springs/turkey_creek.php">Turkey Creek Hot Springs</a><br />
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<h3><a href="http://newmexico.org/explore/science/">Science & amp; Technology</a></h3><div style="margin-bottom: 0pt;"><a href="http://newmexico.org/explore/science/apache_point.php">Apache Point Observatory</a>, <a href="http://newmexico.org/explore/science/bradbury.php">Bradbury Museum</a>, <a href="http://newmexico.org/explore/science/etscorn_obs.php">Frank T. Etscorn Campus Observatory</a>, <a href="http://newmexico.org/explore/science/lightning_fields.php">The Lightning Field</a>, <a href="http://newmexico.org/explore/science/lanl.php">Los Alamos National Laboratory</a>, <a href="http://newmexico.org/explore/science/atomic_museum.php">National Atomic Museum</a>, <a href="http://newmexico.org/explore/science/national_solar.php">National Solar Observatory</a>, <a href="http://newmexico.org/explore/science/space_museum.php">New Mexico Museum of Space History</a>, <a href="http://newmexico.org/explore/science/snl.php">Sandia National Laboratory</a>, <a href="http://newmexico.org/explore/science/star_party.php">Enchanted Skies Star Party</a>, <a href="http://newmexico.org/explore/science/trinitiy_site.php">Trinity Site</a>, <a href="http://newmexico.org/explore/science/unm_obs.php">University of New Mexico Campus Observatory</a>, <a href="http://newmexico.org/explore/science/vla.php">Very Large Array (VTA)</a><br />
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</div></div></div>"I am called an Adventurer"http://www.blogger.com/profile/13207436019530861821noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1110959349562997806.post-43377270716977654302009-11-05T08:49:00.000-08:002009-11-05T08:49:23.874-08:00Dont forget your Maps Along the Way..Lost out here can mean death.<div id="intro"> <h2> <span style="font-size: small;">New Mexico Maps</span></h2>New Mexico has over 59,927 route miles of highway, of which 7,037 receive federal-aid. There are 1,003 miles (1,614 km) of freeways, of which 1000 are the route miles of Interstate Highways 10, 25 and 40. Recently the number has increased with the upgrading of roads near Pojoaque, Santa Fe and Las Cruces to freeways. Notable bridges include the Rio Grande Gorge Bridge near Taos. <br />
</div><div class="links"><img alt="change this image" src="http://newmexico.org/map/images/map4.jpg" /> <h3><a href="http://newmexico.org/map/transportation.php">Getting There</a></h3><a href="http://newmexico.org/map/transportation.php">Download a PDF Map of New Mexico or find links to useful websites provided by the New Mexico Department of Transportation. Road Map, Road Conditions, and other transportation options.</a><br />
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</div><a href="http://newmexico.org/map/flash_map.php"><img alt="change this image" border="0" src="http://newmexico.org/map/images/map2.jpg" /></a> <h3><a href="http://newmexico.org/map/flash_map.php">Interactive Attractions Map</a></h3><a href="http://newmexico.org/map/flash_map.php">Requires Flash Player </a>"I am called an Adventurer"http://www.blogger.com/profile/13207436019530861821noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1110959349562997806.post-37536630467045660602009-11-05T08:47:00.000-08:002009-11-05T08:47:14.103-08:00Explore the Aztec ....Ruins...Missions... and Native American Heritage<div id="nav_two_sub"> <a href="http://www.newmexico.org/experience/index.php"></a>Its not called the Land of Enchantment for Nothing:</div><div id="nav_two_sub"> </div><div id="nav_two_sub"><br />
</div><div id="intro"> <img alt="Nuestra Señora de la Asunción de Zia" src="http://www.newmexico.org/native_america/explore/imgs/explore_sm.jpg" /> </div><div id="intro"> </div><div id="intro"> <div class="category"><em><strong>Ruins:</strong> <a href="http://www.newmexico.org/native_america/explore/aztec.php">Aztec Ruins National Monument</a>, <a href="http://www.newmexico.org/native_america/explore/bandelier.php">Bandelier National Monument</a>, <a href="http://www.newmexico.org/native_america/explore/chaco.php">Chaco Culture National Historical Park</a>, <a href="http://www.newmexico.org/native_america/explore/el_morro.php">El Morro National Monument</a>, <a href="http://www.newmexico.org/native_america/explore/gila.php">Gila Cliff Dwelling National Monument</a>, <a href="http://www.newmexico.org/native_america/explore/petrogylph.php">Petroglyph National Monument</a>, <a href="http://www.newmexico.org/native_america/explore/puye.php">Puye Cliff Dwellings National Historic Landmark</a>, <a href="http://www.newmexico.org/native_america/explore/three_rivers.php">Three Rivers Petroglyph Site</a>, <a href="http://www.newmexico.org/native_america/explore/great_kivas.php">Village of the Great Kivas</a></em><br />
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<strong>Missions:</strong> <a href="http://www.newmexico.org/native_america/explore/asuncion.php">Nuestra Señora de la Asunción de Zia</a>, <a href="http://www.newmexico.org/native_america/explore/pecos.php">Nuestra Señora de los Angeles de Porciuncula de los Pecos</a>, <a href="http://www.newmexico.org/native_america/explore/purisima.php">Nuestra Señora de Purísima Concepción de Quarai</a>, <a href="http://www.newmexico.org/native_america/explore/san_agustin.php">San Agustín de la Isleta Mission</a>, <a href="http://www.newmexico.org/native_america/explore/buenaventura.php">San Buenaventura de Cochiti</a>, <a href="http://www.newmexico.org/native_america/explore/san_esteban.php">San Esteban del Rey de Acoma</a>, <a href="http://www.newmexico.org/native_america/explore/san_felipe_mission.php">San Felipe Mission,</a> <a href="http://www.newmexico.org/native_america/explore/san_gregorio.php">San Gregorio de Abó Mission</a>, <a href="http://www.newmexico.org/native_america/explore/san_idlefonso_mission.php">San Ildefonso Mission</a>, <a href="http://www.newmexico.org/native_america/explore/gran_quivera.php">San Buenaventura de Humanas (Gran Quivira) and San Isidro</a>, <a href="http://www.newmexico.org/native_america/explore/jemez_mission.php">San José (Giusewa) de Jémez Mission</a>, <a href="http://www.newmexico.org/native_america/explore/jose_de_laguna.php">San José de Laguna</a>, <a href="http://www.newmexico.org/native_america/explore/san_lorenzo_picuris.php">San Lorenzo de Picurís</a>, <a href="http://www.newmexico.org/native_america/explore/san_miguel.php">San Miguel Mission Chapel</a>, <a href="http://www.newmexico.org/native_america/explore/santa_ana_mission.php">Santa Ana Pueblo Mission</a>, <a href="http://www.newmexico.org/native_america/explore/santa_domingo_mission.php">Santo Domingo Mission</a>, <a href="http://www.newmexico.org/native_america/explore/chimayo.php">Santuario de Chimayó</a>, <a href="http://www.newmexico.org/native_america/explore/sanctuario_guadalupe.php">Santuario de Guadalupe</a></em><br />
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</div><strong>Ruins: </strong><br />
<a href="http://www.newmexico.org/native_america/explore/aztec.php"><strong>Aztec Ruins National Monument</strong></a> - Nestled on a high plateau in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, Aztec stretches along the Animas River.<br />
<a href="http://www.newmexico.org/native_america/explore/bandelier.php"><strong>Bandelier National Monument</strong></a> - Hundreds of ruins of Anasazi cliff houses and pueblo-style dwellings lay scattered across the Pajarito Plateau of northern New Mexico near Los Alamos.<br />
<strong><a href="http://www.newmexico.org/native_america/explore/chaco.php">Chaco Culture National Historical Park</a></strong> - Chaco Canyon, located in central New Mexico, was an important Anasazi (ancient Native American) cultural center from about 900 through 1130 AD. <br />
<a href="http://www.newmexico.org/native_america/explore/el_morro.php"><strong>El Morro National Monument</strong></a> - Near present-day Grants, a reliable waterhole hidden at its base made El Morro (or Inscription Rock) a popular campsite. Beginning in the late 1500s, Spanish, and later, Americans passed by El Morro.<br />
<a href="http://www.newmexico.org/native_america/explore/gila.php"><strong>Gila Cliff Dwelling National Monument</strong></a> - Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument near Silver City offers a glimpse of the homes and lives of the people of the Mogollon culture who lived in the Gila Wilderness from the 1280s through the early 1300s.<br />
<a href="http://www.newmexico.org/native_america/explore/petrogylph.php"><strong>Petroglyph National Monument</strong></a> - More than 15,000 fascinating ancient Indian rock drawings (petroglyphs) are preserved in the Monument jointly managed by the United States Park Service and the City of Albuquerque.<br />
<a href="http://www.newmexico.org/native_america/explore/three_rivers.php"><strong>Three Rivers Petroglyph Site</strong></a> -The Three Rivers Petroglyphs Site near Las Cruces is one of the few locations in the Southwest set aside solely because of its rock art.<br />
<a href="http://www.newmexico.org/native_america/explore/great_kivas.php"><strong>Village of the Great Kivas</strong></a> - Near Ramah, the main archeological sites illustrating the development of Zuni culture are the Village of the Great Kivas, Yellow House, Kechipbowa and Hawihuh.<br />
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<strong><a href="http://www.newmexico.org/native_america/explore/asuncion.php">Nuestra Señora de la Asunción de Zia</a></strong> - Established in 1706, this mission was the site where a mass baptism of Zia residents took place following the Pueblo Revolt of 1680 and the subsequent reconquest by the Spanish.<br />
<a href="http://www.newmexico.org/native_america/explore/pecos.php"><strong>Nuestra Señora de los Angeles de Porciuncula de los Pecos</strong></a> - During the Spanish colonial period, this church in Pecos was the largest European structure north of the Mexican border.<br />
<a href="http://www.newmexico.org/native_america/explore/purisima.php"><strong>Nuestra Señora de Purísima Concepción de Quarai</strong></a> - Of the ruins of 17th-century mission churches at Salinas National Monument, this one is the most complete.<br />
<a href="http://www.newmexico.org/native_america/explore/san_agustin.php"><strong>San Agustín de la Isleta Mission </strong></a>- The pueblo itself dates back to the 1300s, more than 300 years before the arrival of the Spanish. Their conversion to Christianity was marked by the construction of the San Agustín de la Isleta mission, also known by its English name, Saint Augustine Church.<br />
<a href="http://www.newmexico.org/native_america/explore/buenaventura.php"><strong>San Buenaventura de Cochiti</strong></a> - Cochiti is one of the more modern pueblos, and as such retains fewer of the historic landmarks of other pueblos. The mission church is one of the few reminders of the era of Spanish rule; the pueblo's main attractions are recreation and crafts.<br />
<a href="http://www.newmexico.org/native_america/explore/san_esteban.php"><strong>San Esteban del Rey de Acoma</strong></a> - Begun in 1630, 32 years after Juan de Oñate took possession of New Mexico in the name of King Philip II of Spain, San Esteban del Rey Church in Acoma Pueblo was one of the few Spanish missions to survive the Pueblo Revolt of 1680.<br />
<a href="http://www.newmexico.org/native_america/explore/san_felipe_mission.php"><strong>San Felipe Mission</strong></a> - The Pueblo of San Felipe is one of the most private and traditional of the Keresan-speaking Pueblos, but it does open to the public for its renowned Corn Dance, held each May 1 on the Feast of St. Philip (San Felipe). The mission church is the centerpiece of the plaza.<br />
<a href="http://www.newmexico.org/native_america/explore/san_gregorio.php"><strong>San Gregorio de Abó Mission</strong></a> - Established in 1622, the church and convento near present-day Mountain Air were extensively rebuilt in the 1640s. A second renovation of the convento was undertaken in the 1650s.<br />
<a href="http://www.newmexico.org/native_america/explore/san_idlefonso_mission.php"><strong>San Ildefonso Mission </strong></a>- The Mission at San Ildefonso became the center of Franciscan activity in the north when first built. The church was burned down in 1696 and then rebuilt later by the Spanish. The new church remained practically unaltered until several years ago, when several substantial changes were made.<br />
<a href="http://www.newmexico.org/native_america/explore/gran_quivera.php"><strong>San Buenaventura de Humanas (Gran Quivira) and San Isidro</strong></a> - Franciscans began converting Abó residents in the Salinas area in 1622, and by the late 1620s the first church was finished. Later, a second church was built with a sophisticated buttressing technique unusual in 17th Century New Mexico.<br />
<a href="http://www.newmexico.org/native_america/explore/jemez_mission.php"><strong>San José (Giusewa) de Jémez Mission</strong></a> - The stabilized ruins of the mission church in Jemez are among several sites of interest here.<br />
<a href="http://www.newmexico.org/native_america/explore/jose_de_laguna.php"><strong>San José de Laguna</strong></a> - Constructed between 1699 and 1701, this one-story adobe church in Laguna is a well-preserved example of a Spanish Colonial mission. <br />
<a href="http://www.newmexico.org/native_america/explore/san_lorenzo_picuris.php"><strong>San Lorenzo de Picurís</strong></a> - The church has undergone more than eight years of loving restoration at the hands of Picurís Pueblo members, preserving an important part of the pueblo’s history.<br />
<a href="http://www.newmexico.org/native_america/explore/san_miguel.php"><strong>San Miguel Mission Chapel</strong></a> - The oldest church still in use in the United States, this simple earth-hue adobe structure in Santa Fe was built in the early 17th century by the Tlaxcalan Indians of Mexico, who came to New Mexico as servants of the Spanish.<br />
<a href="http://www.newmexico.org/native_america/explore/santa_ana_mission.php"><strong>Santa Ana Pueblo Mission</strong></a> - This mission church was completed in 1750. One of its main attractions is an early 19th Century retablo.<br />
<a href="http://www.newmexico.org/native_america/explore/santa_domingo_mission.php"><strong>Santo Domingo Mission</strong></a> - The old Mission Church was one of the largest and finest in New Mexico but was eventually destroyed by flooding of the Rio Grande, despite attempts by the Santo Domingo residents to save it. <br />
<a href="http://www.newmexico.org/experience/holidays/chimayo.php"><strong>Santuario de Chimayó</strong></a> - Believed to be built on sacred earth with miraculous healing powers, the legendary shrine El Santuario de Chimayó, is probably the most visited church in New Mexico.<br />
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</div>"I am called an Adventurer"http://www.blogger.com/profile/13207436019530861821noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1110959349562997806.post-66823354908778829682009-11-05T08:41:00.001-08:002009-11-05T08:41:30.441-08:00Native Amercian Culture Your Interest?...Dont Miss This Post....<h2>Native America in New Mexico</h2><img align="left" alt="Ms. Indian New Mexico " height="300" src="http://www.newmexico.org/native_america/imgs/MsIndianNM2008-2009_MaryHelenJuanico2.jpg" style="padding-right: 3px;" width="195" />The mystique of New Mexico's American Indian tribes is extremely powerful. The Navajo, Apache, Ute, Hopi and Pueblo cultures all call New Mexico home. Their unique languages, colorful dances, distinct arts and crafts, and cultural stories and traditions have been passed down through the generations and are intrinsic to the Land of Enchantment. The spiritual roots that sustain the state's various tribes, connecting them to the earth and sky, to wind and water, to sun and moon, and to their ancestors, are a prominent part of New Mexico’s rich cultural history. <a href="http://www.newmexico.org/native_america/learn/index.php">Read more about American Indian history in New Mexico...</a> But there is more than just earth and sky to enjoy. New Mexico's tribes offer a variety of activities for your New Mexico vacation. From world-class casinos to concerts and dances, from golf and outdoor activities to museums, and from markets to feast days, Native New Mexico has something for everybody to enjoy and experience.<br />
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</div>"I am called an Adventurer"http://www.blogger.com/profile/13207436019530861821noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1110959349562997806.post-16558570928077660502009-11-05T08:38:00.000-08:002009-11-05T08:39:17.031-08:00SKI New Mexico - Take Notes - Its Stunning here PeopleOne would not imagine that New Mexico- the land of heat and dry lands would hold such wondrous mountain peaks and slopes - BUT It does. The rates are dramatically less than other places around the USA and the vistas are shocking as you approach the peaks and savor the open flatlands of the basins below. Dont forget your camera.<br />
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<b>Ski Areas:</b> <a href="http://www.newmexico.org/play/skiing/angelfire.php">Angel Fire Resort</a>, <a href="http://www.newmexico.org/play/skiing/enchanted_forest.php" style="font-weight: normal;">Enchanted Forest Cross Country Ski Area</a>, <a href="http://www.newmexico.org/play/skiing/pajarito.php">Pajarito Mountain Ski Area</a>, <a href="http://www.newmexico.org/play/skiing/redriver.php">Red River Ski Area</a>, <a href="http://www.newmexico.org/play/skiing/sandia.php">Sandia Peak Ski</a>, <a href="http://www.newmexico.org/play/skiing/sipapu.php">Sipapu Ski & Summer Resort</a>, <a href="http://www.newmexico.org/play/skiing/ski_apache.php">Ski Apache</a>, <a href="http://www.newmexico.org/play/skiing/skisf.php">Ski Santa Fe</a>, <a href="http://www.newmexico.org/play/skiing/taos_ski.php">Taos Ski Valley</a>, <a href="http://www.newmexico.org/play/skiing/valles_caldera.php">Valles Caldera Cross Country</a><br />
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<b><a href="http://www.newmexico.org/play/skiing/angelfire.php">Angel Fire</a></b> - The Angel Fire Resort boasts the only snowboarder half-pipe terrain park in the state.<br />
<a href="http://www.newmexico.org/play/skiing/enchanted_forest.php"><b>Enchanted Forest Cross Country Ski and Snowshoe Area</b></a> - New Mexico's largest full-service cross-country ski area, located near Red River, offers trails groomed for both classic and freestyle cross-country.<br />
<a href="http://www.newmexico.org/play/skiing/pajarito.php"><b>Pajarito Mountain Ski Area</b></a> - Carve turns at the only alpine skiing/snowboarding area in the Jemez Mountains near Los Alamos.<br />
<a href="http://www.newmexico.org/play/skiing/redriver.php"><b>Red River Ski Area </b></a>- It’s fun just to hang out in the former mining town of Red River, but you’ll find the alpine skiing and snowboarding on these 290 acres unforgettable. <br />
<a href="http://www.newmexico.org/play/skiing/sandia.php"><b>Sandia Peak Ski</b></a> - If Albuquerque’s your base, you can make a quick getaway to the Sandia Mountains and the 30 groomed trails at this intimate, 200-acre ski area.<br />
<a href="http://www.newmexico.org/play/skiing/sipapu.php"><b>Sipapu Ski </b></a>- Located about 20 miles south of Taos, Sipapu offers a low-key experience that’s deliberately short on glitz but big on family fun.<br />
<a href="http://www.newmexico.org/play/skiing/ski_apache.php"><b>Ski Apache</b></a> - At 12,000 feet, Sierra Blanca towers over the Ski Apache Resort, owned by the Mescalero Apache Tribe in the heart of the region known as Billy the Kid Country.<br />
<a href="http://www.newmexico.org/play/skiing/skisf.php"><b>Ski Santa Fe</b></a> - Just 20 minutes from Santa Fe, Ski Santa Fe is on a 12,000-foot peak, 45 wide intermediate alpine ski and snowboard runs, and narrow expert trails flanking the Pecos Wilderness in the Santa Fe National Forest.<br />
<a href="http://www.newmexico.org/play/skiing/taos_ski.php"><b>Taos Ski Valley</b></a> - The Taos Ski Valley features a top-ranked ski school, uncrowded slopes, abundant snow and endless sunny days to create a memorable skiing vacation. <br />
<a href="http://www.newmexico.org/play/skiing/valles_caldera.php"><b>Valles Caldera Cross Country </b></a>- The Valles Caldera is a 15-mile wide collapsed volcano crater. The eruption that created the Valles also created the Jemez mountains over one million years ago. The Valle is a beautiful place for peaceful day cross-country skiing.<br />
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<div id="intro"><h2><span style="font-size: 100%;">Geology, Space, Biology, Archaeology and History—all in New Mexico</span></h2>New Mexico is the place to visit to expand your intellectual horizons. The state's unique geology ranges from the Permian Age Carlsbad Caverns to white sand dunes to the high mountains in the northern part of the state. New Mexico also has world-class science at two national laboratories, several observatories, Spaceport America, and the Very Large Array, among others. History is everywhere. New Mexico has civil war battlefields, archaeological digs, and museums that encompass almost every intellectual interest. At the wildlife refuges, visitors can learn more about the environment all around us. The New Mexico, the Land of Enchantment, is the place to learn about the world all around us.<br />
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<div id="intro"><h2><span style="font-size: 100%;">Experience Unique New Mexico</span></h2>New Mexico is well-known for its arts community. The state's art museums feature everything from folk art to glass to sculpture to paintings by Georgia O'Keeffe. But there's more to experience in New Mexico museums than art. Here, visitors can find something special in every county in the state. Parks, museums, fairs, festival, and tours are held year-round across New Mexico. The Smokey Bear Historical Park in Capitian, the National Atomic Museum in Albuquerque, the Clovis Depot Model Train Museum and the War Eagles Museum in Santa Teresa are but a few of the choices. There really is a museum for just about every interest. <br />
Another great way to experience New Mexico is through art festivals across the state. During the summer months, there's a festival to be found somewhere in New Mexico every weekend. Local, regional and national artists bring their beautiful creations out of the studio for everybody to enjoy. Artist studio tours abound throughout the state—from Farmington to Silver City. These tours offer an opportunity for visitors to meet the artists and see first-hand how they create such masterpieces. <br />
Art isn't the only thing to experience in New Mexico. From ice caves to monasteries to flying saucer landing sites, there's something amazing to experience in every part of New Mexico. And there's no better place to spend the holidays than the Land of Enchantment. From the historical Las Posadas in Santa Fe to traditional Victorian Christmas in Silver City, the holidays in New Mexico are beautiful.<br />
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<div id="intro"><h2><span style="font-size: 100%;">Enjoy the World that is New Mexico</span></h2>New Mexicans enjoy life. In every corner of New Mexico, visitors can find festivals, performances, restaurants and gaming. From the Santa Fe Opera to the Great Duck Race in Deming, there is an event or festival to capture the imagination of everybody in the family. Even the food is fun—in New Mexico, chili comes in “red, green, or Christmas.” Visitors who might be in a gaming mood can spend a day at the horse track or in one of the casinos throughout the state. Come out and enjoy the world that is New Mexico.<br />
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<div id="intro"><h2><span style="font-size: 100%;">Explore the Past and See the Future in New Mexico</span></h2>New Mexico is rich in old mining, ranching and railroading towns. The ghosts of Billy the Kid, Pat Garrett, John Chisum, and even Pancho Villa, all famous (or infamous) figures in New Mexico history, can be felt in many of the towns. Visitors can travel to these old places on the state's beautiful scenic byways, stopping at one (or several) of New Mexico's national and state parks and monuments along the way. There are dormant volcanoes, ancient lava flows, ice caves, fossil sites, archeological digs, and unique geology throughout New Mexico, just waiting to be explored. <br />
<div style="margin-bottom: 0pt;">But New Mexico isn't all about the past. New Mexico continues to be on the leading edge of new science and technology. The state is home to Los Alamos and Sandia National Laboratories, the Very Large Array, and several observatories. The clear night sky offers an amazing view of the stars. Speaking of stars, New Mexico will soon be the launch pad to them. The new Spaceport America is a visionary project many years in the making. New Mexico’s weather and wide-open spaces have been ideal for the aerospace industry since Robert Goddard, the father of modern rocketry, began conducting research in Roswell in the 1930s. He was followed by Wernher von Braun in the 1940s, and NASA in the 1980s. With the founding of Space Port America, the nation's first purpose-built commercial spaceport, New Mexico stands on the brink of the new space age.<br />
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http://www.newmexico.org/"I am called an Adventurer"http://www.blogger.com/profile/13207436019530861821noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1110959349562997806.post-19988233402458616132009-11-04T11:30:00.000-08:002009-11-04T14:51:08.779-08:00Off to New Mexico Part 1So now we are traveling across the USA to the western world and wilds of New Mexico. Once more you will get to benefit from my experiences and I will be sharing the experiences, the landscapes . adventure outings, FYI on safeties and the immediate changes in altitude and the "most note worthy " changes to be aware of when changing from sea level to 10000+ ....<br /><br />Stay tuned .. I'm opening boxes as we speak so I will be in and out....<br /><br />but..... I am coming back...<br /><br />Stronger than ever, As outrageous as ever and YOU are gonna want to stay tuned in. We have loads to share, good and bad, wonders a plenty.<br /><br />Adventures Never ending and ... "I" ... and just the women to bring it all to you!"I am called an Adventurer"http://www.blogger.com/profile/13207436019530861821noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1110959349562997806.post-54970016731863049142009-07-21T09:14:00.000-07:002009-07-21T10:13:34.327-07:00Fall Back on the BasicsDo you think that just because summer is almost over that you have to give up your weekend camping trips? With a little proper planning, you can camp well into the fall. For those of us that can take the cold, you can even camp during the winter months. During this time of year, the nice warm days make for a great time for the family to spend hiking and exploring the wilderness. The cooler nights are perfect for sitting around the campfire eating S'mores and banana boats and sharing stories and songs with your family, long time friends, and new acquaintances. When the leaves start changing colors the experience is even more worthwhile. So grab a sweatshirt, your tent, and head on out there to enjoy one of the most favorite seasons of the year!<br /><br />Here are 3 more great examples of Fall camping in unlikely palces :<br /><br />1. "Blackwater river State Park"<br />A favorite destination for canoeists and kayakers, Blackwater River offers opportunities for a variety of outdoor recreation. The river is one of the purest sand-bottom rivers in the nation, making this park a popular place for swimming, fishing, camping, and paddling. Shaded campsites are just a short walk from the river, and visitors can enjoy a picnic at a pavilion overlooking the river. Nature enthusiasts will enjoy strolling along trails through undisturbed natural communities. Located 15 miles northeast of Milton, Florida off U.S. 90.<br /><br />2. "Sweetwater Creek State Park"<br />Minutes from my home town the woodlands surrounding Sweetwater Creek are a peaceful tract of wilderness only minutes from downtown Atlanta. The river and rock basins are stunning as you hike and enjoy the sights and smells of the forest and wildlife.<br />The most popular trail (red) follows the free-flowing stream to the ruins of the New Manchester Manufacturing Company, a textile mill burned during the Civil War. *A must see* Beyond the mill, the trail climbs rocky bluffs to provide views of the beautiful mile-long stretch of white-water rapids below. As a child and into tmy teen years bringing a bikini and sunning on the over sized rocks with friends was a favorite way to savor the sun.<br />The 215-acre George Sparks Reservoir is popular with anglers and provides a pretty setting for feeding ducks and canoeing. Fishing supplies are available in the park's bait shop, while wildlife and history displays, trail maps, snacks. This is an adventure you wont want to miss and the camping locally is inexpensive and pristine.<br /><br />3. Ozarks Mountains Camping - yeeehaaa<br /><br />Missouri state parks include thirty-nine, yes I said 39, state parks and historic sites. Thinking the movie Deliverence and OMG where the hell are we ? .... smiles ....<br />Ok near enough but far from the truth in 2009.<br /><br />Nearly all state park campgrounds in this beautiful state are open year-round. You will have avail electric hook-ups year-round, and water and showers are usually available from April 1 through Oct. 31 (in-season) in most state parks.<br />Roaring River, Bennett Spring and Montauk state parks are operational as early as Feb. 25th. then some of the other more northern parks are operational by April 15. <br />All water hydrants are available by May 1. *Remember that a two-night minimum stay is required on the weekend, and yes that does mean (Friday and Saturday)folks, But now a days it is like that at most state parks.<br />Just rememebr they use a placard system and you should be all good -<br />If the color bar on the campsite post is:<br />Green -- it is a <a href="http://www.mostateparks.com/campguide.htm#b">basic site</a><br />Yellow -- it is an <a href="http://www.mostateparks.com/campguide.htm#e">electric site</a><br />Blue -- it is an <a href="http://www.mostateparks.com/campguide.htm#ew">electric/water site</a><br />Red -- it is a <a href="http://www.mostateparks.com/campguide.htm#sew">sewer/electric/water site</a><br />The road posts with the color strip may be your only contact and FYI - so write it down. Colors dont mean much if you just think its a nice stripe for a paost and are unaware it may be your lifeline to what will save your life in inclimate weather in the forest.<br />It is lush forests and wildlife in that wraps you in a cacoon of moments when you feel awestrck to know few may have or ever will step where you are that day. Be Safe - Call ahead and Enjoy!!<br /><br />Ok there ya have it folks- Another blog quick and painless... but...You must admit - A few beautiful spots in the USA that really should be savored - Are inexpensive ways to maintane your sanity - and over all... We all need to remember to just breath and I love taking you there.<br /><br />Thanks for stopping in, and I look forward to educating and entertaining you with more of<br /><span style="color:#009900;">"Elsi- Surviving the Outdoors",</span> very soon."I am called an Adventurer"http://www.blogger.com/profile/13207436019530861821noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1110959349562997806.post-18630059909595301852009-07-03T07:27:00.001-07:002009-07-03T08:28:07.730-07:00RVs & Camping - Traveling Tips 101Imagine.<br />A night sky so full of brilliant stars that you can actually point out the constellations to your kids. Marshmallows stuck on sticks, bubbling over a campfire. The chocolaty, gooey-goodness of a real s'more. It's easy to envision the ideal camping experience-but not everyone has actually experienced it. If your best recollection of camping is frozen toes, a deflating mattress and a large rock in the middle of your back, take heart! Camping has changed, and there's something for everyone.<br /><br />From RVs to Tents in the Wilderness… Whether your idea of camping out is a tent under the stars, your own RV, a three bedroom, two-bath cabin with satellite TV or something in between, today your options for the perfect camping and RVing adventure are practically limitless. Add to that the wide variety of activities available-from hiking to kayaking, horseback riding, water parks, fishing or even snowboarding, plus specialized programs for all ages, and it's easy to see why camping continues to be the new world summer favorite pastime.<br /><br /><strong>Traveler's Tips</strong><br />The following tips include some helpful advice, ideas, and guidance to guide you in your future camping excursions... try some of these for extra percs and little widgets to make the trip a bit more travel friendly on a shoestring.<br /><br />Take a 5 gallon white plastic bucket. Take the housing off of a droplight. Cut a hole in the bucket lid and secure the light into it and put the lid back on. Then just hang from the bucket's handle. Lots of light and hardly any bugs.<br /><br />When you go to the shower and you prefer to use a bar of soap, just take a extra knee-hi panty hose with you and it will be just like having a soap-on-a-rope. Also make sure to take a clothes hanger and plastic bag with you to the shower, as most shower stalls have no place to hang your clothes. Just put the hanger on the shower bar and put your old clothes in the plastic bag while showering. A fresh & clean camper is a happy camper when CLEAN & wet can often be a welcome respite from the heat ~ smiles ~!<br /><br />When camping with a toddler, Try using a booster seat that has a snap on tray. Some have even been able to then strap it to a good solid folding lawn chair. This way the little one has thier own table that is just his/her size.<br /><br />I always prepare the menu ahead of time. That way I can prepare extra meals (spaghetti, chili, beef stews, etc.) and freeze them in vaccum sealed or freezer lock bags ahead of time so they are ready for the trip. Individual servings or family size the extra time will be savored later. Smaller size packages takes less room in the freezer or cooler and stay cold longer as well.<br />Being in the bush doesnt mean you cant eat well if you plan well ahead of the trip. A pan with water and a fire make prefrozen vaccum sealed bag meals heaven after a long day hiking or sight seeing.<br /><br />Use bungee cords for a quick clothesline at the campsite. Just find 2 fairly close trees and loop a couple of cords around the trunks and hook together. Voila! Instant drying spot for wet swimsuits, towels, etc with no damage to the trees.<br />I also use bungees to strap down the cooler to the picnic table. This became part of my routine after some night visitors managed to pry open a cooler and make off with bacon, a london broil and potato salad!<br />Deep (about 15") tubs with snap-on lids make wonderful storage for just about anything: food, clothes, kitchen stuff, etc. These are waterproof, stackable and even seem to foil the critters!<br />I get mine at a local grocery store, Walmart or 5 and dime, but I've seen similar ones at all the big discount stores.<br /><br />To stay in touch with family consider the purchase of a pocketmail. Most have computers now a days and email or cell phone email. This unti is a battery powered, portable email system. It can be used on any phone. From any local with a signal. It will also receive messages, and is user friendly. <a href="http://www.pocketmail.com/">http://www.pocketmail.com/</a><br /><br />An inexpensive pair of two-way walkie-talkies can be invaluable when you camp; wonderful for guiding the driver of a 5th wheel back into a tight spot without shouting loud enough for the whole campground to hear, or for keeping in touch while backpacking and out of sight of each other. Anywhere you may get temporarily separated!<br /><br /><br />2 Great unusual but very handy tips for moms and dads:<br /><br />First: to save space in the cooler, If I make KoolAid, instead of using jugs, I put it into Zip-Loc bags and freeze it flat. Then it fits nicely into the cooler and helps with the cooling.<br /><br />Second: Those expensive fire starters ... Dont bother! "I recycle and so should you when you can.<br />Take a carboard egg crates you have saved and put it on your dryer as the lint comes out, lay it in the egg crate. After the crate is full, find some old candles and melt wax all over the crate. The small forms once popped out in the camping zone make a great fire starter and doesn't cost a dime. Store easily and help give back to nature with no noxious fumes or chemicals.<br /><br />Anyone have Asthma or allergies to pesticides?!<br />If so you know you cant use ant granulars around the hitch, leveling jacks, or anywhere the critters might get in. So try this trick from the doctor for a natural ant repellent that won't affect her condition; cayenne (ground red) pepper around the tires, hitch, etc. really works<br /><br /><strong>*</strong>Please if you rememeber nothing else I offer DO REMEMBER THIS ONE in case of the unforeseen emergency:<br />Photocopy ALL your travel arrangements and leave them with a friend or relative so that they can reach you at any point along your journey in case of an emergency.<br /><br />And that folks is the next installment .. I hope you enjoyed it and will look for you in the great outdoors. email me of you have any questions and thank you for reading <span style="color:#ff0000;">"Surviving the Outdoors with Elsi"</span>"I am called an Adventurer"http://www.blogger.com/profile/13207436019530861821noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1110959349562997806.post-82702055384458441242009-07-02T09:46:00.000-07:002009-07-02T12:07:24.979-07:00Want to get away for the 4th ?Want to get away from it all this Fourth of July?<br /><br />Does your idea of a vacation involve crowded parks or baseball stadiums hoping to get a decent view of fireworks with 50 of your closest friends?<br /><br />How about days of heart-pounding adventure in the great outdoors? I have scoured the travel guides, combed the Internet and sought out word-of-mouth recommendations to bring you the best of the best. Ive traveled the globe and here in the USA I have visited each state in the USA and I have explored the out of the way, the expensive and non expensive to allow it to culminate into whatever I can say or do to help you get up and live again.<br />Lets try this... Lets start here this holiday and let me ring you now a bit of 10 of a multitude of the great money saving ways to get outdoors quick, inexpensively and with the only goal right now being my desire to push you out the door, pry you off your couch and to show you just how great it can be take a deep long breath of air away from the normal routines of life.<br /><br />To coax your " I cants " into one or two " Wow this is amazing why havent I tried this before."<br />I want to know just a few of you - smiled and looked in the mirror saying " I " did that for me!<br />Ok Lets get started:<br /><br />Try this for the top 10 adventure on a shoestring budget, EASY outing trips in your area:<br /><br />1. Camping at Big Bend, Texas - Cheap Cheap and Stunning Beauty<br />Load up your RV (or your pick up, or even your sedan), and head to the southernmost tip of the Lone Star State, where there really is an outdoor adventure to suit anyone’s interests and fitness level. Like roughing it in the wilderness? Pitch a tent. Prefer the amenities of a comfortable lodge? You can do that too. You can also hike, go horseback riding, rock climb and bird watch. Whatever you do, make sure to enjoy Texas’s endless night sky.<br /><br />2. Fly Fishing the Madison River, Montana<br />Pack up your hoppers, flying ants and beetles – it’s time catch some fish. Also known as the “50 mile riffle”, this fly-fisher’s paradise boasts expansive, calm waters, free from boulders and fallen trees. What you get instead is a pool full of wild rainbow trout and large brown trout. And the river is novice-friendly, so even if you’re new to fly-fishing, you can come away with a cooler full of loot. What’s more, you’ll be surrounded by some of Montana’s most picturesque scenery while you cast your line. Tip: Try evening fly-fishing! The best month to do so is July, and the best time of night is 8:30-11pm.<br /><br />3. White water Rafting the Chatooga, in 3 states. (Georgia, South Carolina and North Carolina, in case you were curious).<br />It’s one of the wildest and most beautiful whitewater rivers in the country. In fact, it’s been designated as “Wild and Scenic” by the U.S government, thus protecting it from development. It flows freely through the Appalachian Mountains, and spans approx 180,000 acres ). The river also caters to different adventure thresholds. If your looking for something mild and scenic (section III of the river), you’ll have time to swim, sun or lunch along the way. Prefer something a little more intense? Conquer section IV of the river for an equally scenic, yet heart-pounding thrill ride. Either way, this Southeastern waterway is a “must do”. There are a number of outfitters in the area. Try <a href="http://www.wildwaterrafting.com/" target="_blank">Wildwater Rafting </a>or <a href="http://www.southeasternexpeditions.com/" target="_blank">Southeastern Expeditions</a>.<br /><br />4. Hunting Whitetail in Missouri - I know it may not be for all of you.... but ... for some, this will be heaven in camo.<br />The “Show-Me” State boasts over a million Whitetail Deer, including plenty of trophy-sized Bucks. Thanks to vast wooded areas, open fields, and large expanses of water, deer are drawn to this region. And the success rate? In the 2008 firearm season, hunters took home 238,819 deer! Missouri is also one of America’s top Turkey hunting sites, and hosts a variety of other game including Elk, Wild Boar and Quail. And whether you’re a seasoned hunter or new to the sport, consider a guided hunt to get the most out of your adventure.<br /><br />5. Hiking Through the Garden of Gods - Ok this is more my style for a long weekend away people - Cheap - Fresh Air and Sunshine.<br />Nestled within Illinois’ Shawnee National Forest, this wilderness area (and geological masterpiece) is alleged to be over 320 million years old. Come here to see the unusual rock formations — you’ll be amazed by some of the intricate designs. There are two main hiking trails: the Observation Trail and the River-to-River Trail. The first is famous for its spectacular views of the local geology. The latter — and longer — path stretches 30 miles from the Ohio River, is equally scenic, and offers a few camping stops along the way (just $5 a night). Park entrance is free. Tip: Bring a compass and a map. Trails are marked by painted wooden signs, but it’s easy to miss one if you’re not paying attention. * Google it and get there fast daylight is wasting.*<br /><br />6. Kayaking the Russian River - Or any river near you - Cheap thrills - outdoors and no suits.<br />Spend a full day cruising the Russian River, an 11-mile stretch around Northern California’s wine country. And you don’t have to be a skilled boatman to conquer it. The rapids are mild enough for your aunt, but the journey is anything but boring. Pack a picnic and take a break at one of the beaches along the way. Pack a six-pack and throw back a few local beers while you paddle. And when you’re done, venture into downtown Healdsburg (where the ride ends) to enjoy some of the local cuisine and world-famous wine (if there’s any room after all that beer).<br /><br />7. Whale Watching in Boston - This is a lways a family favorite when Im there and it is inexpensive - once in a lifetime fun depending on your marine visitors - No 2 trips will ever be the same. ( try this 3 hour adventure on a catamaran)<br />Boston Harbor Cruise's Whale Watching cruise is both an unforgettable and educational experience. Our professional researchers from the Whale Center of New England, the region's foremost authority on whale populations, are onboard for every trip to provide narration. They'll teach you about everything from whale behavior and migration patterns to the local ecology so you can better understand our deep-sea friends. Im partial to a catamaran so try these people for a unique journey and to get out of the regular mode of group charter experience for just a little more <a href="http://www.bostonharborcruises.com/boston-whale-watch/">http://www.bostonharborcruises.com/boston-whale-watch/</a><br /><br />8. Caving in Kentucky - Im a caver from way back - This is a great summer activity when its hot above ground its always cool below ground.<br />Living up to its name, this Kentucky attraction is the largest cave in the world, stretching 350 miles long and plunging 379 feet deep. Even its runner up, Ukraine’s Optimisticeskaya cave, is just a quarter of Mammoth’s length. Take a discovery tour and explore the colorful stalactites and stalagmites, underground rivers and giant vertical shafts. And the natural wonder doesn’t end there. You’ll also get to see some of the world’s weirdest creatures, including eyeless fish, white spiders and blind beetles. Tip: If you’re not claustrophobic, or afraid of the dark, try the Spelunking tour — you’ll get a more authentic experience and see parts of the cave not normally accessible to the public.<br /><br />9. Tree Climbing in Atlanta, Georigia ( Ok yes its close to my heart and my birth city - but trust me- Its a trip you wont forget and will smile about for decades after)<br />Remember how much fun it was as a kid? Guess what — it still is! And now that you’re all grown up, you don’t have to climb back down before dark. Turns out there’s no better place to try it than Atlanta, Georgia — America’s tree climbing capitol. Unlike the free climbing you did in your youth, you’ll use a rope, a helmet and a harness to make your way to the top of 100-foot-tall trees. Your kids will love it too! With their lighter weight and lower center of gravity, they’ll be giddy as they speed past you up the trunk. Many guided tours offer the opportunity to camp way up in the branches. To plan an Atlanta tree-climbing adventure and learn more about the sport, contact the <a href="http://www.treeclimbing.com/" target="_blank">Tree Climber’s Association</a>.<br /><br />* cue drum roll please*<br />Last but not least- What summer vacation would be complete if your near the ocean without water sports?<br /><br />10. Scuba Diving (or *Snorkeling* cheap route - easy easy) the Florida Keys<br />Just off the coast of Florida lie The Florida Keys, a cluster of 1,700 islands and the longest living reef in the Western Hemisphere. The Keys offer calm seas and a kaleidoscope of bizarre shapes and colors, sea creatures from sharks to marlins, breathtaking coral formations and over 500 wrecks to explore, including Spanish galleons and remnants of the Civil War. With waters this clear, you can see up to 120 feet ahead of you, so it’s no wonder divers come from all over the world to explore this underwater paradise. Tip: For a more off-the-beaten path diving experience, explore the <a href="http://www.fla-keys.com/lowerkeys" target="_blank">Lower Keys’ </a>5.3 nautical miles of marine life and coral reef. Contact the <a href="http://fla-keys.com/" target="_blank">tourism board for more information and scuba shop suggestions.</a>.<br /><br /><br />Well there you have it folks. I hope you enjoyed this small dose of what is to be many many more installments of <span style="color:#cc0000;">"Elsi - Surviving the Outdoors"</span>. We will see you again at this same Blog channel and same web address.<br />Questions - or idea minded.... send me an email or a notation. I love to help and your smile is reward enough for me."I am called an Adventurer"http://www.blogger.com/profile/13207436019530861821noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1110959349562997806.post-28056193681698523182009-06-29T17:21:00.000-07:002009-06-29T17:24:45.406-07:00"Welcome Home Everyone"<p>"Elsi, is what I am known by... and one of deepest passions is to travel and see the world through the eyes of others. Consciously immersing myself in the real of diverse cultures and seeing what they can offer me – objectively.<br />I've recently visited far off lands and learnt much of my self and those around me. Whether the trek was easy or hard, I know that where I am today... Is where I am needed to be, so that I can go forward, stronger and farther than I ever imagined possible..."<br />"Follow me as I speak here, about adventure, both within the virtual and the physical realms.”<br />“Let's get lost together... shall we…..?"</p><p>" After all, How else can we find our way back home if we never leave the safety of our comfort zone?"</p>"I am called an Adventurer"http://www.blogger.com/profile/13207436019530861821noreply@blogger.com2