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When going out into the woodline...
It pays to be prepared.

While you don't need to carry a whole surplus store or hunting store inventory....
Some basics are a must have ....just in case like Gilligan , your 3 hour cruise , turns into a longer stay.
Andy
Thank goodness Gilligan was prepared with some basics, like Ginger and Marry Ann : )
 
I have spent a fair amount of time in that neck of the woods chasing elk. The weather can turn on a dime there. It took me until early afternoon one day just W of there to gain access to my pickup. An overnight ice storm glazed my truck with up to 1/2" of ice making it a challenge to break through. Walking was almost impossible as well on the sheet ice. On another trip I was in an Alanak tent sleeping when the center pole collapsed from heavy snowfall. Talk about a sh!t show.
I am guessing those 2 were ill prepared for what mother nature was capable of dealing out and they paid the price. I have seen many an elk some big blacktail and very intense weather in the area, but have yet to lay eyes on a Squatch.😎
 
When going out into the woodline...
It pays to be prepared.

While you don't need to carry a whole surplus store or hunting store inventory....
Some basics are a must have ....just in case like Gilligan , your 3 hour cruise , turns into a longer stay.
Andy
True dat! Last Saturday my wife wanted to go up to Mt. Hood and see Government Camp and Timberline Lodge.

She was dismayed at me (but quickly got onboard) packing a couple full water bottles, couple extra blankets, tire-chains, a small blue tarp (for laying in snow putting on tire-chains), some granola and energy bars, layered cold weather jackets/clothing, appropriate head-gear and footwear, serviceable pocket-knife, my G43x with extra magazine, full tank of gas, etc.

I told her there's only two types of people in the mountains and forests... those who are reasonably prepared and competent, and those who become statistics.


You'll not see or hear about me and mine on the news during the Darwin Reports.
 
One other thing I will note about the area. It is a flat biotch getting a fire going from materials readily available that time of year. I am guessing they tried and failed.
 
We drive Wranglers and Gladiators in this house!
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True dat! Last Saturday my wife wanted to go up to Mt. Hood and see Government Camp and Timberline Lodge.

She was dismayed at me (but quickly got onboard) packing a couple full water bottles, couple extra blankets, tire-chains, a small blue tarp (for laying in snow putting on tire-chains), some granola and energy bars, layered cold weather jackets/clothing, appropriate head-gear and footwear, serviceable pocket-knife, my G43x with extra magazine, full tank of gas, etc.

I told her there's only two types of people in the mountains and forests... those who are reasonably prepared and competent, and those who become statistics.


You'll not see or hear about me and mine on the news during the Darwin Reports.
ever tried to stay put on a bit of an incline on a tarp in the snow?? yeehaw!
 
I'm sorry, but looking for Sasquatch seems like a stupid reason to die.
Well, looking for Sasquatch is not of itself something particularly dangerous to do, nor would increase anyone's chances of death.

Regardless of what someone goes into the woods to do most deaths are due to weather (poor planning, lack of proper clothing /equipment), or accidental due to taking chances with falling being one of the most common. Drowning is also common with people who take chances trying to cross rivers/creeks etc. and stumble, fall into deep areas and if carrying gear cannot get out.

Another very common cause of death is people simply doing something stupid for a picture but this is more common in touristy areas such as the Grand Canyon.

Animal predation is also a cause but probably the lowest on the scale.

Bottom line is the number of people found dead - or gone missing - in the woods is incredibly high.
 
Ever notice that most if not all Sasquatch hunters go unarmed into the woods looking for a 7 foot (omnivorous) primate?

Psychologists might refer to this as a "base belief indicator". :s0140:
 
It is illegal to "hunt" Sasquatch.
Skamania county ordinance 69-01, amended 1984-2.


I'm always armed in the woods.
So the rule before you shoot is to say, "It's coming right for us!!"
I wasn't thinking. You're absolutely right. The tens of millions of dollars I'd earn for nailing one would never erase the devastating damage to my integrity and self respect from having been issued a misdemeanor citation in Skamania County. :s0140:
 
I wasn't thinking. You're absolutely right. The tens of millions of dollars I'd earn for nailing one would never erase the devastating damage to my integrity and self respect from having been issued a misdemeanor citation in Skamania County. :s0140:
I can't stop thinking of all those preference points I'll collect when I call the TIP line and turn you in! :p Maybe even garner a little cash too!
 

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