Equipped To Survive Equipped To Survive® Presents
The Survival Forum™
Where do you want to go on ETS?

You are not logged in. [Log In] ETS Forums » Forums » The Survival Forum » The Survival Forum » Usefullness of a signalmirror in the mountains
Register User    Portal Page     Forum List        Calendar     Active Topics     FAQ
Page 5 of 5 < 1 2 3 4 5
Topic Options
#217102 - 02/15/11 02:54 AM Re: Usefullness of a signalmirror in the mountains [Re: Tirec]
Teslinhiker Offline
Veteran

Registered: 12/14/09
Posts: 1418
Loc: Nothern Ontario


This news story was in my email inbox and at first glance, it appeared to me as just another routine rescue of an injured hiker. Further reading suggests that an emergency (space) blanket may of been used to help signal to the SAR chopper. If this is actually the case, it was a good idea for that person to think of using the blanket as a signal device.
_________________________
Earth and sky, woods and fields, lakes and rivers, the mountain and the sea, are excellent schoolmasters, and teach some of us more than we can ever learn from books.

John Lubbock

Top
#217123 - 02/15/11 02:55 PM Re: Usefullness of a signalmirror in the mountains [Re: Teslinhiker]
Glock-A-Roo Offline
Old Hand

Registered: 04/16/03
Posts: 1076
Originally Posted By: Teslinhiker

Further reading suggests that an emergency (space) blanket may of been used to help signal to the SAR chopper. If this is actually the case, it was a good idea for that person to think of using the blanket as a signal device.


In this incident the stranded party was spotted when the search plane saw their shiny space blanket, which they had spread out in hopes of attracting attention.

Top
#217127 - 02/15/11 03:09 PM Re: Usefullness of a signalmirror in the mountains [Re: Teslinhiker]
Hikin_Jim Offline
Sheriff
Pooh-Bah

Registered: 10/12/07
Posts: 1804
Loc: Southern California
Originally Posted By: Teslinhiker


This news story was in my email inbox and at first glance, it appeared to me as just another routine rescue of an injured hiker. Further reading suggests that an emergency (space) blanket may of been used to help signal to the SAR chopper. If this is actually the case, it was a good idea for that person to think of using the blanket as a signal device.


According to the article:
Quote:
The injured hiker also thinks the federal government should warn hikers of potential hazards.“They should at least put some signs up warning people in the more dangerous areas, such as at the top of the falls, where people get too close or lean too far over.”
This is Fail.

HJ
_________________________
Adventures In Stoving

Top
#217136 - 02/15/11 06:44 PM Re: Usefullness of a signalmirror in the mountains [Re: Hikin_Jim]
MostlyHarmless Offline
Old Hand

Registered: 06/03/09
Posts: 982
Loc: Norway
Originally Posted By: Hikin_Jim

According to the article:
Quote:
The injured hiker also thinks the federal government should warn hikers of potential hazards.“They should at least put some signs up warning people in the more dangerous areas, such as at the top of the falls, where people get too close or lean too far over.”
This is Fail.


The road to hell is pawed with good intentions.

Apart from that unfortunate statement the lady seemed to have her head set right. No blame-game. You walk in treacherous places then you accept the risks.


Edited by MostlyHarmless (02/15/11 06:47 PM)
Top
#217137 - 02/15/11 06:55 PM Re: Usefullness of a signalmirror in the mountains [Re: MostlyHarmless]
hikermor Offline
Geezer in Chief
Geezer

Registered: 08/26/06
Posts: 7705
Loc: southern Cal
Nor are the signs all that effective. Grand Canyon is well signed, but there was a recent fatality - a 600 foot fall from the South Rim at a viewpoint. That was far from the first time and it will not be the last.
_________________________
Geezer in Chief

Top
Page 5 of 5 < 1 2 3 4 5



Moderator:  Alan_Romania, Blast, cliff, Hikin_Jim 
April
Su M Tu W Th F Sa
1 2 3 4 5 6
7 8 9 10 11 12 13
14 15 16 17 18 19 20
21 22 23 24 25 26 27
28 29 30
Who's Online
0 registered (), 419 Guests and 78 Spiders online.
Key: Admin, Global Mod, Mod
Newest Members
GallenR, Jeebo, NicholasMarshall, Yadav, BenFoakes
5367 Registered Users
Newest Posts
People Are Not Paying Attention
by Jeanette_Isabelle
Yesterday at 01:15 PM
USCG rescue fishermen frm deserted island
by brandtb
04/17/24 11:35 PM
Silver
by brandtb
04/16/24 10:32 PM
EDC Reduction
by Jeanette_Isabelle
04/16/24 03:13 PM
New York Earthquake
by chaosmagnet
04/09/24 12:27 PM
Bad review of a great backpack..
by Herman30
04/08/24 08:16 AM
Our adorable little earthquake
by Phaedrus
04/06/24 02:42 AM
Amanda Nenigar found dead
by Phaedrus
04/05/24 04:39 AM
Newest Images
Tiny knife / wrench
Handmade knives
2"x2" Glass Signal Mirror, Retroreflective Mesh
Trade School Tool Kit
My Pocket Kit
Glossary
Test
Contact Forum Administrator · Return to Equipped To Survive® Home Page · Top

WARNING & DISCLAIMER: SELECT AND USE OUTDOORS AND SURVIVAL EQUIPMENT, SUPPLIES AND TECHNIQUES AT YOUR OWN RISK. Information posted on this forum is not reviewed for accuracy and may not be reliable, use at your own risk. Please review the full WARNING & DISCLAIMER about information on this site.