"Keeping an airway open in the backcountry by pinning the tougue to the lower lip."

Ooooowwww! With the blood supply in the tongue and lips, I would think that would be contraindicated. (Keep the airway open so the blood can run into it???) <img src="/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" />

Why not just keep a clothespin handy? <img src="/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />

Sue