From: "Carl J. Skalak. Jr"
To: dritter@equipped.org
Date: 11/20/2003

Doug, I just wanted to let you know that my rescue last week (10/14/03) from the Adirondack wilderness was a direct result of the existence of your web site, Equipped To Survive and the valuable information you make available.

A month ago I didn't know what a PLB was. Your story about the recently approved 406 MHz Personal Locator Beacons, the link to the NOAA registration page and your candid reviews gave me the information I needed to make the decision to purchase one for my solo canoe trip into a remote section of the Adirondack State Park. When I became stranded by the severe blizzard conditions and the suddenly frozen river I used the PLB to call for assistance. I can't say enough about the SAR folks who came after me, but thanks in part to your efforts too, my heirs will have to wait a bit longer for their inheritances. Keep up the good work.

Cordially,

Carl J. Skalak, Jr.