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http://blog.summithut.com/ Trail Talk - Trips 2016-06-29T22:13:24+00:00 Outdoor Adventures in the American Southwest Summit Hut BlogEngine.Net Syndication Generator http://blog.summithut.com/opml.axd Summit Hut Outdoor Adventures in the American Southwest en-US Trail Talk 32.236080 -110.885300 http://blog.summithut.com/post/2016/06/29/Kathy-Simkos-Arizona-Trail-Trek-Entry-6-Cold-Wet-In-The-North.aspx Kathy Simko's Arizona Trail Trek - Entry 6 - Cold & Wet In The North 2016-06-29T21:19:00+00:00 Kathy
As we began the second half of the Mazatzal's, the weather turned wet and cold. Cutting wind, rain and hail became part of the normal routine and we all started to feel and look ragged and trail-weary. Furthermore, we hadn't had a shower or clean clothes for fifteen days..."EW!" Swimming in a lake sure does help, but it's not the same as a hot, soapy shower!

The remote Mazatzal Mountains

Another challenging situation at this time was the condition of the trail, which was usually relatively easy and straight forward...until it got wet. When that volcanic soil got wet, it transformed into dense, heavy, sticky clay that clung to our boots relentlessly. Every few steps, each boot gained three inches of elevation, about two pounds of mass and made simple walking almost impossible. Every four to six paces required a stop so that the thick layer of mud could be scraped off somewhat. The elevated platform of my boots totally affected my gait and caused my knees and hips to ache, so it was important to stay on top of this situation. Oh well, just another beautiful day and minor obstacle to overcome on the Arizona Trail!

Sticky heavy mud/clay!

Gary, Dinny and I REALLY needed a rest day, so we stayed focused and pushed on to Pine, AZ. It was a cold rainy day, but the staff of "THAT Brewery & Pub" warmly welcomed this ragtag bunch of scraggly smelly thru-hikers and immediately set us up with some righteous pints of micro-brewed Arizona Trail Ale! We also loved their Road Rash IPA! The day just kept getting better - shortly after our arrival, the little rental cabin behind the pub became available and we rented it for two nights. All of us were super needy when we reached Pine and we got everything we needed and wanted: great beer, delicious meals, hot showers, warm & dry beds, a laundry mat, a progressive market and some much needed REST.

Excellent pub in Pine, AZ

We departed Pine and by that evening we reached Webber Creek, the most beautiful campsite on the entire trip - flat soft ground in a thick pine forest next to a running creek. It was a short stay though; a very early start the next morning was needed for the grueling ascent up and over the Mogollon Rim: 7,279ft. (mile 483.5).

It was absolutely gorgeous up on The Rim! Big, healthy green Ponderosa Pine forests that gave way to huge grassy meadows, which often contained a running creek. We hiked through this scenario day after day and I often had to remind myself of where I actually was!

Looming Mogollon Rim

On Day 47 we found a wonderful campsite in the forest a couple miles away from Mormon Lake Village. When we went to bed, the temperature dropped and the wind picked up. We woke up to a thick carpet of fresh snow! The soggy tents were quickly packed, we were very cold and decided to hike off the AZT a few miles to Mormon Lake Lodge for fresh hot omelettes and coffee. The morning turned out to be clear, crisp and sunny and we had a tremendous meal at the lodge. Then the weather changed...AGAIN! As we left the warm cozy lodge in late morning, big black clouds were already getting themselves organized. It was a slog-fest through the cold rain and sticky mud all day. As this system dissipated, another huge one was rolling towards us, so we pulled up short and got the tents set up before everything got hammered with rain. We holed up the rest of the day while it rained - at least all our gear and clothes were kept dry...and we had some beer from the store in Mormon Lake Village! We were dealing with things, loving life on the AZT and knew everything was going to be fine (just cold and wet right now).

Still cold up north! Near Mormon Lake

It didn't rain on us the next day, and we pushed hard to make up the miles that we had lost the day before - this effort put us at the beautiful Marshall Lake Trailhead area. We walked into Flagstaff for two whole days of rest, food, beer and laundry. Because we all had so much resupplying to do, we chose the Urban Route through Flag. Gary and Dinny stayed at the adorable Du Beau Motel downtown and I stayed at my friend's home. My friend, Kelly Nicholas, and I met last Spring when she was thru-hiking the AZT with her buddy, Nick. I was backpacking with my buddy, Jen, and we all ended up camping together at Manning Camp atop the Rincons. There was a big fire going, a little bit of whiskey flowing and tons of laughter! That's how "Kell" and I became friends.
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The Hobo Trio continued northward from American Flag Trailhead. We learned from Marney that we were EFI'ers (Every freakin' inch). We were extremely aware and diligent to walk every inch of the AZT, making sure not to cut corners and to go back and start exactly where we left off. Late in the day on April 9th, we were resupplied at Tiger Mine Trailhead (mile 209.1) by Dave & Irene Baker and Dave & Debbie Boyd; per usual, they did a stellar job and we joked and laughed a lot.

Heading into the Black Hills, we were about to be hit with a huge dose of irony...The Black Hills are beautiful, stark, dry and hot. Travelers through this area usually prone to environmental issues related to heat: dehydration, heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Not us! We were pummeled by a gigantic freak Spring storm with excessive lightning. Wave after wave, we took a direct hit. The first two waves were manageable by donning our rain gear and marching on. It even cleared out and we removed our rain gear. Then, the big one came. The wind started to howl, the temperature plummeted and a black wall of water with crashing lightning was rapidly heading straight for us. Within thirty seconds, we made a collective decision to take shelter in a tent...my tent, because it was the largest and driest. I kid you not, that Nemo Hornet 2 Person tent was up in about three minutes and the three of us and our backpacks were all stowed safely inside. It was a tight fit, but the two vestibules really helped out with protecting the backpacks. Luckily we were situated in the best possible location when this storm blew up - down in a gully for lightning protection, but on a bench for flash flood safety. As we waited this wave out, the time between the flashes and the thunder was less than one second and the rain was coming down in sideways sheets. After about 30 minutes, this wave passed on and Dinny and Gary had a 20 minute window to set up their tents. Good thing, because it rained all night, wave after wave. This exact scenario, and others like it, are precisely why I own this Nemo tent - when all hell breaks loose, I know I've got a large enough, reliable shelter, which is simple to set up.

We pushed northward and reached the Freeman Rd. Trailhead on April 11th. Via text messages, Royce Marion was back in action helping us out immensely! She carved time out of her busy schedule and made a water, juice, potato chip and cookie drop for us in the cache box at Freeman Rd. In her usual style, Royce went above and beyond and supplemented our goodies with hilarious personalized notes - this made our day!

Cooling off in the Gila River

We filtered drinking water from a bee-infested stock tank, took a cool dip in the crisp Gila River and climbed through gorgeous desert canyons on our northward trek. On April 16th (day 26), my sister Kim Noetzel, my super-cool nephew Noah Noetzel, and their beautiful border collie Zoe Marie met us at the Picket Post Trailhead four miles out of Superior, AZ where we had a motel room for a rest/laundry day. All we asked for was a lift into Superior, but we received so much more! They brought the house including WARM breakfast burritos and ICE COLD Hop Knot IPA's! We inhaled all of it before we left for Superior! In addition, Kim surprised us with fresh, moist delicious cakes from one of my favorite bakeries, "Nothing Bundt Cakes." My birthday was coming up on April 20 and she acknowledged it awesomely. Those individual creamy bundt cakes didn't stand a chance...

Next up were the stunning Superstition Mountains. I had never hiked in the eastern portion of this range and I was thoroughly impressed with its rugged beauty and unexpected diversity. The Reavis Ranch area struck me with its charm and it was really cold at night (4,867 ft.)! It took us about three days to navigate through this challenging range and then we finally caught a glimpse of Theodore Roosevelt Lake.

Roosevelt Lake from above

When we arrived at Roosevelt Lake, the heat was on! We were fried and eventually made our way to the Marina, where things got much better. So good in fact, that we decided to take a rest day the next day and let the heat wave pass. The Marina had a nice little store filled with all kinds of refreshments and a comfortable shady place to relax. As the sun was setting, we headed out to find a campsite; we were told there was free camping near the lake just down the road, so we set out to find it. Apparently, we missed the gravel road turn off and ended up in Cottonwood Cove, where several "No Camping" signs were posted. As we were wandering around trying to locate the free campsite, a voice from an RV parked in an official parking area called out, "Do you guys need a place to camp?" I immediately replied, "Yes!"

That voice belonged to Jeff Brown, the Cottonwood Cove Host and trail crew personnel. Jeff was very kind, interested in our AZT adventure and gave us permission to pitch our tents right there on prime real estate. Moreover, he showed us the best place to go for a swim AND offered to drive us up the road to the showers! We had an excellent rest day on our private beach - swimming, relaxing, eating and drinking. Thanks Jeff Brown! You were truly an AZT Trail Angel for us. P.S. - Jeff also gave me a canister of stove fuel when I ran out!

Campsite at Roosevelt Lake

Although we had a terrific time resting at Roosevelt Lake, the trail was calling and we knew it. Even though it wasn't as hot as before, it was still going to be very warm, so we set our alarms for 3AM and boots were on the ground at 4AM the next morning - we had a lot of uphill hiking to do in the Four Peaks Wilderness.

Rugged approach into Four Peaks Wilderness

The Four Peaks area was surprisingly stunning. As we hiked higher and higher, two different local parties informed us that the place was loaded with black bears. We did not see any bears and the trickiest part of the passage was water availability. We made it to the barely trickling Buckhorn Creek the first night and the next night needed to pre-filter water out of Pigeon Spring due to the plentiful small wiggly aquatic creatures who called this cement trough home.

Four Peaks Wilderness

After the Four Peaks, we were resupplied at Sunflower by Dave Boyd, who, in addition to doing stellar work, was helpful, patient and kind. As the wind was howling, the Hobo Trio headed for the Mazatzal Mountains.

I had never been to the Mazatzal's; I had only heard stories about them. I was thoroughly impressed with what I experienced here - they are big, beautiful, gnarly, rugged and REMOTE! While we were hiking through, we met two great guys - Joe and Roger. Joe is the out-going trail steward for this passage and Roger is the incoming trail steward; Joe was showing Roger the ropes and they were going to be there a couple of days grooming the AZT. Roger had hiked the AZT and shared his bear encounter story with us. Joe was extremely knowledgeable about mountain lions and taught us interesting facts about their behavior. We chatted quite some time. Joe said he was going home a day earlier than planned and graciously offered us his extra food - we gladly accepted it and it was delicious. Thanks Joe!
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On the morning of April 2nd, Dave Baker drove us back to the exact spot we exited the trail two days earlier. Dave Boyd joined us as we cruised through the Rincon Mountains, camping at the beautiful Grass Shack site, which was equipped with a babbling brook. The next day, we split off from Dave at Italian Spring and began a grueling descent along the North side of the Rincons. This section took a toll on all of us and we camped about three miles short of our goal in Tanque Verde Canyon, which was flowing nicely. We got up super early the next morning with high hopes to make up a few miles.

April 4th was one of toughest days I've ever had hiking. It was hot and we knew it would be. Despite drinking six liters of water and supplementing it with electrolyte capsules, I struggled mightily all day. I had no energy in my body and no appetite. Dinny and Gary did much better than I did, even though they're from England and I'm a native desert rat! To add insult to injury, this passage ended with a punishing 1,000 ft. climb at the very end and then finally plunged into Molino Basin Campground in the Santa Catalina Mountains.

Prior arrangements had been made, and my good friend Royce Marion was there for us when we staggered in after twelve hours of tough hiking. She brought us treats: avocados, cold beer, fruit juices, salty potato chips and what have you. This Trail Angel also went above and beyond the call of duty...she provided each of us a clean damp face cloth with a dab of peppermint soap in it! What an unexpected, refreshing magnificent treat! This kind and thoughtful act truly aided our recovery and we had a fabulous evening camping out in Molino Basin. As you will see, Royce helps us immensely again higher on the mountain...

The always refreshing Hutch's Pool

The next day, we knew it was going to be really hot again AND we were aware of the monster day awaiting us the day after; therefore, we decided to pull up short and "rest" at Hutch's Pool. Hutch's Pool is a spectacular swimming hole and I have been cliff jumping here since I was in the seventh grade. We arrived in mid-afternoon while it was still warm and took a very refreshing dip, which re-energized us. Boy, were we going to need energy...

The next morning, boots were on the ground at 5:30 sharp. We needed to gain 4,139 ft. in 10.3 miles. It was hot as well. This climb truly challenged me, both physically and mentally - I felt like Rocky Balboa taking one huge hit after another and refusing to go down. Gary and Dinny felt beat up, too. In fact, Gary had a "heat episode" and barely made it to camp at Marshall Gulch that afternoon. We got Gary hydrated with a salt capsule supplement and he was in bed at 6:30PM. At this time, I received a text from Royce asking if we needed anything the next morning in Summerhaven. I asked Gary and Dinny and a very faint voice from Gary's tent uttered, "Orange mango juice..." You see, two days earlier at Molino Basin, Gary had orange mango juice from Royce and absolutely loved it.

Deer carcass on Oracle Ridge

The next morning, April 7th, we popped over the ridge into Summerhaven at 9AM and Royce was there for us with a warm meal: breakfast burritos stuffed with egg, potato and cheese...plus a nice selection of salsas! We did not ask for this scrumptious surprise! We devoured this delicious fare, washed it down with a big bottle of orange mango juice (Gary had three glasses) and then headed North down the backside of the Catalinas via the Oracle Ridge Trail. I have phenomenal friends!

Early morning on Oracle Ridge

Even though it was a 3,365 ft. descent into the Oracle, AZ area, it was arduous - the steep grade covered with loose cantaloupe-sized stones made for weary legs and wobbly ankles. A storm was moving in as well, so we pulled up little short and made camp on the ridge in a protective stand of trees. Besides, the next day we had a short hike into Oracle for a rest day. It rained during the night and I was tucked into my warm Mountain Hardwear sleeping bag in my dry Nemo tent, happy and content.

Dinny and Gary at the Chalet Village Motel in Oracle, AZ

Dinny and Gary had a reservation at the Chalet Village Motel in Oracle, AZ and invited me to stay with them. Marney and her husband Jim own and operate the Chalet and have for almost thirty years. We were about to be amazed... We called Marney from the High Jinks Ranch to give her a heads up we were about an hour away. She picked us up at the Anerican Flag Trailhead, gave us cold bottles of water and was extremely pleasant. As we drove to the Chalet, she offered to stop anywhere we needed. Once at the Chalet, she showed us the free laundry facilities and provided us loaner clothes while we did our laundry. She also had put a variety six-pack of Mexican beers in our refrigerator (on the house). As we did our laundry and got all our gear re-organized, she checked in with us periodically to see if we needed anything, or, a lift to the store. The rooms at the Chalet are clean, cozy and quirky and we had a fun and restful night. In the morning, Marney brought fresh hot coffee to our room and asked when we wanted to leave for the trailhead! She drove us back to the American Flag Trailhead and even stopped at the Dollar Store on the way so we could pick up some last minute items. Marney is truly thru-hiker friendly and provides exemplary customer service with a positive and upbeat attitude at a very, very fair price. I highly recommend Marney's Chalet Village Motel for thru-hikers and anyone else visiting and exploring the Oracle area. Marney truly is a Trail Angel.

Inside the Chalet...
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Now that the "Gurus of Trail Angelism," Dave & Dave, were totally onboard, things started to smooth out a bit for me.

Campsite outside Patagonia with Mt. Wrightson in the background

I woke up the morning after the Patagonia resupply just in time to meet two other thru-hikers ambling up Temporal Gulch Rd. David Kurneta and Jordan Burke are hiking the AZT as participants in a program called Warrior Hike. Warrior Hike is for combat veterans and entails a tedious and competitive selection process. Jordan served in Afghanistan; David served in Iraq - they applied for the AZT and were chosen out of hundreds of applicants. The therapeutic benefits of thru-hiking long trails are amazing and that's how Warrior Hike came to be. After the hiking is done, these combat veterans re-integrate into civilian life better than utilizing traditional therapy and medications. And check this out - Jordan had NEVER backpacked before and he is excelling on the very difficult 800-mile Arizona National Scenic Trail! Check out warriorhike.com for more information. The Warriors and I ended up hiking together for several days and I enjoyed their company.

David Kurneta and Jordan Burke - Warriors on the AZT

The next day was Easter Sunday and Dave & Dave met me at Kentucky Camp for a resupply... and more. A few days earlier at a resupply stop, they noticed that all my fingers were cracked wide open near the nails. This was quite painful, made simple everyday hand tasks difficult and posed a threat for infection. In addition to my normal resupply provisions, treats, and cold beer, Dave Boyd also brought everything necessary to remedy my beat up fingers...and I had never mentioned anything about it. He had several gallons of WARM Epsom Salt solution, a soft cleaning brush, Neosporin, cotton sleeping gloves and a bottle of Super Glue Gel. After soaking, cleaning and sealing the cracks, my fingers were 100% healed and functional within twelve hours AND I have not had a problem with this since. Dave & Dave are compassionate, generous, thoughtful and loving human beings.

On day nine (March 30th), I met two more thru-hikers near Colossal Cave. {At the time of this writing, it is day forty-two (42) and we're still traveling together!} Dinny Pocock and Gary Halliwell are avid hiking buddies from Gloucestershire, England and have always wanted to hike a long trail in America; moreover, this is her FIRST time in the United States. We linked up in camp that evening and I liked them right away - they immediately felt like kindred spirits. We got to talking and I realized they could use a hand with a rest day, a resupply and a permit for Saguaro National Park. I already had plans the next day for a rest day at Dave Boyd's gorgeous home in X-9 Ranch, so I quickly texted him regarding my two new friends. Well, Dave & Dave had previously met Dinny and Gary near Patagonia and really liked them too! You guessed it - Dave & Dave immediately took them under their collective wings and treated them just as wonderfully as they were treating me! It was a beautiful experience to witness and will stay with me forever.

Dinny, Gary and I atop Mica Mt., the highest peak in the Rincon Mts.

The three of us left the La Sevilla Picnic Area of Colossal Cave Mountain Park together and only had to hike about six miles to X-9 Ranch Road, where Dave Boyd picked us up. We were treated like royalty by both the Baker and Boyd families during our day-and-a-half rest/resupply period. Kindness, gourmet snacks, hot showers, cold & delicious IPA's (Dragoon and Hop Shock!), magnificent home-cooked dinners, big cozy beds and interesting conversation were all provided for us in 5-Star Accommodations! But wait, there's more: The next day, Dave Boyd drove us all around Tucson to get supplies and whatnot. First we visited the Saguaro National Park Visitor Center and got our permit for Grass Shack squared away. We went to Summit Hut, where I fit Dinny's feet for a new pair of hiking boots and Gary and I picked up a few things. We stopped by my house so I could grab a few items. Dave treated all of us to a fabulous lunch at Zayna Mediterranean Restaurant. I got dropped off at Great Clips and had all my hair cut off. We went to grocery stores to buy food for the hike. The busy day culminated with a delicious home-cooked Mexican dinner at Dave and Irene Baker's gorgeous home in X-9 Ranch. The previous night, Dave and Debbie Boyd treated us to a scrumptious home-cooked vegetarian lasagna feast. This hiking trio was absolutely blown away by this outpouring of generosity and support.
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Almost everybody has many demands on their time; I am in this group. Long story short, I started the AZT exhausted. Because I was exhausted, I needed some rest and therefore got a late start leaving Tucson for the trailhead in Mexico. Thankfully, I was well organized ahead of time, so it could have been much worse. In any event, Nick and I pulled up to Montezuma Pass at about 11AM, grabbed a few items and headed to the Mexican border.

 You cannot drive to the southern starting point of the AZT. You park at Montezuma Pass and hike 1.8 miles to the border, dropping 730 feet. Then, you start the AZT. Nick and I had a celebratory beer on the border and then headed back to Montezuma Pass.

I ate an avocado, banana and a protein bar, shouldered my backpack and started walking - it was 2PM, extremely windy and my Deuter backpack was fully loaded with enough provisions to get me to Patagonia, AZ...or so I thought.

My butt was handed to me on this first day! With 1,225 feet of elevation gain in the first couple of miles, a "heavy" pack and wind gusts up to 50 mph, which literally blew me off my feet several times as I traversed the Crest Trail high in the Huachuca Mountains, I only covered about four miles on my first day. I had planned to go 17.5 miles on day one. I finally found a tiny patch of flat ground out of the wind and made camp at 6PM. There I was - tired, cold and already a whole day behind schedule.

The next morning, I pulled it together and made it to Scotia Canyon, where I planned to be on first night. Got up early, was hustling and missed a turn early in the day. My internal compass alerted me after about 5/8 of a mile, so I backtracked, found the route and headed to the Canelo Hills, which had A LOT of adventure in store for me.

As I was cruising through the Canelo Hills East, a helicopter popped over a ridge and hovered over me aggressively. I truly did not know what the pilot was trying to communicate to me with his hand signals, so I gave him the thumbs up and kept hiking. He instantly pulled away from me, but did not leave. That bird landed in a precarious spot in the Canelo Hills! Moreover, the pilot jumped out and ran after me yelling, "Stop! Stop!"

So I did. As it turned out, this was a Cochise County Search & Rescue helicopter looking for a lost hiker wearing a long sleeved light blue shirt and khaki pants. That's exactly what I was wearing.

As the day wore on, I realized I was virtually out of food - I was supposed to be in Patagonia tonight getting a resupply from Dave Baker/Dave Boyd. I was not going to make it. Remember, I was a day behind my initial itinerary. From a high saddle, I sent them a text message. They met me at Canelo Pass Trailhead, where I'd be camping that night, with all kinds of goodies, smiles and encouragement.

Even though Dave & Dave saved the day on the night of the third day, I still needed a resupply the following day in Patagonia. I was too cold, tired and overwhelmed with everything to think clearly that night. I set my tent up in the dark as they drove away and managed to eat dinner - Dave Baker had gone to the Summit Hut and picked one of my favorite vegan entrees, Backpacker's Pantry "Pad Thai."

Fred Ronstadt Hardware Company - Tucson, AZ

I woke up and was grateful for the generous assistance Dave & Dave had given me. I was also psyched to get to Patagonia - it was only 16.6 miles away. As I was hiking through the Canelo Hills West, I took pictures of some cool stuff. A fully functional windmill from the Fred Ronstadt Hardware Company, Tucson, AZ...An intriguing man made rock structure that seemed to be a gigantic hearth that morphed into a tiny house...I walked up to this rustic building through the tall grass to take my photo and that's when I spotted it - a large thick Mojave Green Rattlesnake cruising through the curves in the layers of rock. This guy never rattled. I saw him lift his head and make eye contact with me...oh those hooded eyes! He immediately approached me...my heart stopped beating and I ran away without a picture of the King of the Mojave Mansion. Due to the additional neurotoxin Mojaves deliver, a bite while in an extremely remote area like this would have most likely be fatal. I was shook up for days following my encounter.

The 'Mojave Mansion' - Canelo Hills, AZ

Even though it was only 16.6 miles, it was a long 16.6. It was a very warm day and I hiked up and over ridges all day long. It got late in the day. The final approach into Patagonia is three miles along a paved road - yuck. I finally rolled into town at about 5:45pm and my spirits were very low. Dave and Dave were there waiting for me and I could tell they saw the look of despair in my eyes. We went to the ice cream store and Dave Boyd bought me a cone, but I couldn't eat it. I felt like my thru-hike, an opportunity of a lifetime, was slowly slipping away from me. Right then and there, we had a heart to heart talk. Dave Baker initiated it. In his calm and eloquent way, he basically said my initial itinerary wasn't working and I totally agreed with what he was saying. I had overestimated my daily mileage and this way of hiking was not fun at all.

Utah Zuke makes it to Patagonia, AZ

Arriving at your campsite exhausted as the sun is setting is not for me. Furthermore, being in calorie deficit and now feeling cold because you're wet with sweat from hiking all day make it even worse. But wait, there's more! You still need to find a good spot, make camp, eat and do your evening chores before going to bed.

So, that evening in Patagonia, we all agreed to hit the reset button on my thru-hike. Also, we initially just looked at a new itinerary in three-day increments. Dave & Dave were totally into sticking with me and being extremely flexible with their time and personal schedules. Additionally, they told me not to worry about anything - between the two of them, someone could help me when I needed it. I was overwhelmed with gratitude and was unable to verbalize how wonderful this reset made me feel. Mostly though, I felt a wave of relief wash over me.

We decided to cut the daily mileage back to 13 a day and build it back up again when I could. This new plan totally changed my resupply schedule and locations, but Dave & Dave assured me everything was fine. We loaded my pack with three days of food and I walked out of Patagonia towards the Santa Rita Mountains tired, hungry and feeling ecstatic.

I had to hike another four miles before I left the residential areas and could camp, but I didn't care at all. It was 9PM when I finally found an acceptable campsite along Temporal Gulch Road and I was joyful because my thru-hike had been salvaged by my friends, Dave & Dave.

Cheers!

Utah Zuke

 2016-04-20T17:07:00+00:00 Kathy Almost everybody has many demands on their time; I am in this group. Long story short, I started the AZT exhausted. Because I was exhausted, I needed some rest and therefore got a late start leaving Tucson for the trailhead in Mexico. http://blog.summithut.com/pingback.axd http://blog.summithut.com/post.aspx?id=8ed34bb5-dcbf-4f64-a7a2-e0c5d9aba051 92 http://blog.summithut.com/trackback.axd?id=8ed34bb5-dcbf-4f64-a7a2-e0c5d9aba051 http://blog.summithut.com/post/2016/04/20/Kathy-Simkos-Arizona-Trail-Trek-Entry-2-A-Shaky-Start.aspx#comment http://blog.summithut.com/syndication.axd?post=8ed34bb5-dcbf-4f64-a7a2-e0c5d9aba051 http://blog.summithut.com/post/2016/04/13/Kathy-Simkos-Arizona-Trail-Trek-Entry-1.aspx Kathy Simko's Arizona Trail Trek - Entry 1 - The Journey Begins 2016-04-13T21:03:00+00:00 Kathy
Hi there! This is Kathy Simko and I am employed full-time by the Summit Hut. I am usually fitting feet in the footwear department, but currently I am thru-hiking the Arizona Trail, which traverses Arizona 800 miles from the border of Mexico to the border of Utah, and my trail name is Utah Zuke.

I began this adventure on March 22, 2016. I realize this blog post is tardy and I apologize. This solo trek has been truly challenging and frankly, I've been too exhausted and/or too busy with meeting my basic needs - water, food and shelter. However, I now believe I've got my legs under me and can begin sharing some of my stories and thoughts with you.

Utah Zuke on the Mexican border, 3-22-16

First though, I want to address the common question: "Why are you doing this?" The one word answer is selfishness. Let me explain...

1) I am truly happier on the trail. I have backpacked a fair amount in Arizona and it has been a long term love affair. The trips have never been long enough though; after three to five days, just when you're getting into the swing of trail life, it's time to go back to the city. This has always given me the blues. So, backpacking across amazing Arizona, through some of my favorite places, for about SIXTY days is immensely appealing to me.

2) I had become bored and complacent with the "routine" of everyday life. I work in customer service, and have for ten years straight, so I knew I needed an extended break from it. I love helping people, but knew I needed to do something just for me.

I needed to be challenged cognitively and physically. I needed some "unknown."

I am not trying to raise awareness for anything. I am not hiking for a cause. I am not trying to fund a project. Like I said, this is a selfish endeavor.

Camp One in the Huachuca Mountains, 3-22-16

About a year ago, I was backpacking with my dear friend, Jennifer Hnatov, in the Rincon Mountains and we discussed thru-hiking the AZT in Spring of 16, so the bug was in my ear. Nothing really came of it until January 2016. Then a perfect storm of planning came crashing down on me in the lunchroom at Summit Hut on January 8th. I was eating lunch with my good friend and colleague, Nick Johnson, and out of the blue he asked, "When are you going to thru-hike the AZT?" Immediately followed by, "I can take care of your dogs while you're away." Nick had recently thru-hiked the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT), so I was encouraged by his bode of confidence in my abilities. Right then and there, I decided to do it and submitted my time-off request before clocking back in. Within three days, Summit Hut granted me the time off. Then I found the funding needed from a forgotten IRA. It was time to plan and purchase a lot of Backpacker's Pantry dehydrated meals!

Day Two - still very cold at elevation in the Huachuca Mountains, 3-23-16

Dave Baker, founder and previous owner/operator of the Summit Hut, is a friend of mine and crushed the AZT in 2008. He was the first person I contacted to get an idea of the magnitude of a hike like this. He and his best buddy, Dave Boyd, were extremely gracious and agreed to help me with not only planning, but resupplying me along the way as well. As you will see, Dave & Dave not only helped me, they saved my trip and more...

Cheers!

Utah Zuke
 2016-04-13T21:03:00+00:00 Kathy I am usually fitting feet in the footwear department, but currently I am thru-hiking the Arizona Trail, which traverses Arizona 800 miles from the border of Mexico to the border of Utah, and my trail name is Utah Zuke. http://blog.summithut.com/pingback.axd http://blog.summithut.com/post.aspx?id=1f9c5414-02c3-4c5c-b440-1c73dd9b62df 379 http://blog.summithut.com/trackback.axd?id=1f9c5414-02c3-4c5c-b440-1c73dd9b62df http://blog.summithut.com/post/2016/04/13/Kathy-Simkos-Arizona-Trail-Trek-Entry-1.aspx#comment http://blog.summithut.com/syndication.axd?post=1f9c5414-02c3-4c5c-b440-1c73dd9b62df http://blog.summithut.com/post/2014/08/04/Adventures-with-prAna.aspx Adventures with prAna 2014-08-04T23:58:00+00:00 Rhonda
Editor's Note: Occasionally Summit Hut Staff Members have the opportunity to share some adventures with the folks behind some of the great brands carried at Summit Hut, gaining hands on experience with products and learning in depth details to help us provide the highest quality of knowledge and service to our customers. Summit Hut Staff Member Rhonda recently spent some time with the folks from prAna and shared the following about her adventures:

Recently I was given the opportunity to join the folks at prAna and 6 strangers from across the country for a five day adventure in southern California.

Upon arriving to the beautiful beach house that overlooked the peaceful and majestic Pacific Ocean in Encinitas, the other guests and I were greeted by some of the prAna crew, including trip planners Jessica and Sean. We were then treated to an amazing farm to table dinner by Dave Kennedy and his wife. The evening was full of great food and conversation.

The next morning, we all headed down to Beacon Beach for surf lessons from the guys at Encinitas Surf Lessons– and prAna ambassador Chadd. I quickly discovered that surfing is not as easy as it looks. With several wipe-outs under my belt, I finally managed to get up on my board, and ride the waves into shore. This was an empowering feeling! Shortly after surfing, we joined prAna ambassador Michael for rooftop yoga, which left everyone feeling revitalized. Paddle boarding in Carlsbad Lagoon was next on the list. Gliding over the water felt great, though heading back proved to be quite the challenge with the wind working against us. The activity packed day was topped off with dinner out for Mexican food and margaritas with some special guests, including Beaver, the owner or prAna, and ambassadors Chris Sharma and Steph Davis to name a few.

The next day we were off to Joshua Tree in the early morning hours for a day of climbing. When we arrived to the strangely beautiful desert, we were given lessons from the experts at Vertical Adventures, and we all had our chance to climb. Another new experience for me, climbing felt counter-intuitive and was very much like solving a puzzle. After getting the hang of the concept and climbing the less intimidating routes, I took on one of tougher ones, and was ecstatic when I reached the top. Afterwards, I had the pleasure of sitting with Steph Davis in the sand and making a design with rocks and sticks as we chatted about the day. It's no wonder why she's such a great ambassador for prAna. She shares many of the same beliefs that prAna is centered around, and is truly an amazing and inspiring person.

Our final day began with a coffee presentation with Dave Kennedy and his wife. They also shared some of the ins and outs of prAna. I discovered how much more prAna is than just a clothing brand and how focused they are on respecting the Earth and living for the experience. I also enjoyed some of the best coffee I've ever had! We then were off to prAna headquarters for yoga and a tour given by Beaver. Shortly after the tour, we went Go Kart racing with prAna members, including Beaver, who, as expected, took first place!

This trip was a one of a kind experience. Not only because I have never surfed, climbed, or been paddle boarding, I had an opportunity to meet and get to know some of the masterminds behind such a great company. This trip echoed prAna's ideals and values.
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I sometimes wander back to the maps area at Summit Hut and stare at all the amazing trails around Tucson that I haven't yet explored. For months, I've had my eye on the West Fork trail between Sabino Canyon and Romero Pass. The trail traverses the massive and remote Sabino Basin, flanked by the Catalina foothills on the south and Mt. Lemmon on the north. This segment of the trail is too far into the backcountry for the kind of shorter day hike I like, so it remained inaccessible to me until I could find time for an overnight backpacking trip.

In early April, my girlfriend Murphy and I had two days off in a row together (an unfortunate rarity this past spring). I had been looking for an excuse to try camping with a tarp and Murphy had just gotten a new sleeping bag, so this seemed like the perfect opportunity to explore the West Fork Trail with an overnight backpacking trek. We decided to start in Catalina State Park and hike Romero Canyon up to Romero Pass, where the Romero Canyon Trail intersects the West Fork Trail and drops down into Sabino Basin. I had heard rumors of a beautiful backcountry campsite in the Basin below the pass where the Cathedral Rock trail runs into the West Fork Trail. We'd stay the night there and then hike out to the Sabino Canyon Trailhead. The plan was to leave a car in the Sabino Canyon parking lot and have a friend drop us off at Catalina State Park (short backpacking trips in the Catalinas usually involve car shuttling of some sort).

After coffee and bagels, our friend Elijah dropped us off at the Romero Canyon trailhead at 8:30am (thanks, Elijah!), and we set off. An unfortunate heat wave had struck: highs were predicted in the mid-90s, and it already felt very warm. The first hour or so to Romero pools was hot and the sun was merciless, but we persevered with the promise of a cold dip in the pools.

There was a bit of a crowd when we got to where the trail intersects the pools, but we hiked down the creek for five minutes and found a deep pool where we could skinny dip in solitude (sorry, no photos, this is a family blog!). In spite of the heat, the water was so cold it took our breath away and we could only stand a five minute soak. Feeling refreshed, we had a snack, refilled our water and continued on our hike.

About water: I don't like a heavy pack, so I try to plan trips with only short distances between water sources. We knew that the first day in Romero Canyon, we'd always be within a mile from water, so we never carried more than a liter each at a time through the canyon. The catch was that when we left the canyon bottom to climb up to Romero pass, the water would stop and we would be unlikely to find more until the next day at Hutch's pool. So before leaving the canyon, we would need to fill up enough water to get us through the end of our hike, dinner, breakfast (and coffee!), and the three mile hike from our camp to Hutch's Pool.

But I'm getting ahead of myself. We continued up the canyon, stopping occasionally to refill water and get our heads wet -- it was murderously hot for a couple of fair-skinned redheads. The heat slowed us down and it took us much longer than expected to finally get out of the low desert and into the shady oak and pine forest that I knew awaited at higher elevations in Romero Canyon. At long last, we reached a large scrub oak grove where a nice campsite was tempting. Another rest, some more head soaking, and some lunch brought us back to life.

Tempting as it was to linger in the shade, we needed to press on because I wanted to reach camp before dark, and we still had to climb to Romero Pass. As we hiked, the creek dried up without our noticing. When we realized that we hadn't seen water for some time, we faced a difficult decision. We had not reached the planned fill-up point where the trail leaves the canyon and climbs up to the pass. Looking at the topo map, it seemed that the trail had momentarily left the main creek and wandered into a side creek that was dry. It looked as though we'd reconnect with the main creek again before beginning the climb to the pass -- but would we find water there? We could either press on and hope to find water again, or backtrack to the last point where the creek flowed. Continuing on was tempting as it's never fun to backtrack, but we risked a much bigger backtrack if the water didn't reappear. So we backtracked around 20 minutes until we reached water, and I filtered 10 liters of water to get us through the night. Our packs felt much heavier after this!

After the nearly hour-long detour, morale was low. But we psyched ourselves up to keep going with the promise of higher elevations and cooler weather. Another 40 minutes brought us to the point where the steep climb to Romero Pass begins. And lo and behold the creek reappeared, right where it was supposed to -- we could have filled up our water there after all. I think our conservative decision to backtrack and fill up was the right one, but sometimes the right decision is the wrong decision! We got a second wind and cruised up the climb to the pass and were treated to high cool winds and stunning views of Sabino basin. From this point on, we really began to enjoy ourselves.

We were excited to see the views, but we were also excited to see the sign marking the junction with the West Fork trail, which meant we were only 30 minutes from camp.

We descended into Sabino Basin in the shade with Cathedral Rock towering above us to the south. About 45 minutes before dark we reached the bottom of Sabino Basin and ran into the intersection with the Cathedral Rock trail, which climbs steeply out of the canyon to Cathedral Rock. As promised, a wonderful campsite awaited us, with a special treat in the fire pit.

I set to work setting up our tarp. After 20 minutes of fiddling, Murphy ordered me to stop so we could start to get dinner together. The tarp went up reasonably well, but it's a pain to plant stakes in our rocky soil. Still, a little extra work with stakes is well worth carrying a one pound tarp instead of a four pound tent (you can get tarps as light as 6 ounces, but I didn't want to spend serious money until I was sure I liked tarping).

Dinner was simple but extremely delicious: instant mashed potatoes with hot Italian sausage. We cooked the sausage the night before at home and brought the potatoes in quart-sized bags that we rehydrated them in and ate out of: no dishes to wash! We went to sleep early and fell asleep quickly to the sounds of the forest.

Murphy slept so well in her new Backcountry Bed sleeping bag from Sierra Designs that I practically had to drag her out the next morning!

We ate a quick breakfast of oatmeal and coffee and set off. The day started with the segment of trail I had been dreaming about: through Sabino Basin between the pass and Hutch's Pool. It was just as neat as I had imagined and felt very remote and wild. Rather than attempt to describe it, here are some pictures that I hope do it justice.

The water we had collected the previous afternoon lasted us well, but we were excited to reach Hutch's pool and fill the tanks again. By this time, it had begun to get hot again, so we punched it into overdrive and finished the hike to Sabino basin quickly and were back at our car by 1:30pm.

In spite of the heat and water uncertainties of the first day, the trip was amazing. The West Fork Trail was everything I had hoped. I would highly recommend this backpacking trip to anyone looking for a quick overnight trip into some pretty remote Catalina backcountry -- just do it in cooler weather!

As always, if you need help planning or outfitting your trip, stop by Summit Hut!
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Last week I decided that I really wanted to do some backpacking on Mt. Lemmon. I wanted some water and shade to escape the heat of Tucson and my partner wanted some easy mileage as he had just done 15miles the day before we headed out.

As we approached the Catalina Highway we were still unsure of what trail we wanted to take… our indecision created a random loop of shorter trails that made for an amazing two day trip! We decided to park at the Sunset trail and take Sunset to Marshall Gulch and then from Marshall we could hike down the Wilderness of Rocks Trail to camp.

After just over a mile on the Sunset Trail we looked down the canyon to see a gorgeous series of small waterfalls! I was so excited that I made Jace hike down to the first one we saw. It had an awesome beach area and a little cave feature that made it a wonderful place to stop and relax.

We got to Marshall Gulch in no time and jumped onto the Marshall Gulch Trail – this was my first time actually taking the trail beyond just spending time in the water at the Gulch. It was incredible! I did not feel like I was in Arizona. The trail was narrow and winding, shaded and followed a stream nearly the entire way. Needless to say I was blissfully snapping way too many photos and playing in the forest like a little kid.

Next we hiked down into the Wilderness of Rocks area and ran into quite a few folks who were either rock climbing, bird watching or just out for a day hike. This area was also breathtaking, the rock formations reminded me of castles looming above the tree line in the distance or towering above us along the trail. I have definitely been inspired to try out the climbing routes there.

It was getting later in the day and we had made it as far as we had intended so we started to look for a good camp site. Jace found a pretty established area with a very large, well-built fire pit and we took our packs off there. I was excited to see that in the area there were quite a few trees that had been cut down or fell down (not excited about the death of a tree – excited about what the meant for my evening) they were perfect for shelter building! Shelter building is my favorite outdoor skill – and I had opted out of bringing my tent so I was pretty excited to have all the materials. I do not get to practice too often because I will not cut down or destroy any plants to build them – unless in a survival situation so I made it fancy.

The next day we had planned to hike up to the Lemmon rock lookout and spend another night out on the trail but we were tired and decided to head back. This time after hiking out of Wilderness of Rocks we took the Aspen Trail back to Marshalls. The Aspen Trail is now hands down my favorite trail in Southern Arizona. Sadly my camera died about halfway through but I did catch some of the amazing views.

The trail took us first to an amazing view of the Wilderness of Rocks area we had just hiked out of.

Then it wound along the side of the mountain before plunging down into the aspens that lead us back to Marshall Gulch. This was the perfect loop and I highly recommend it to anyone looking for an easy overnight vacation trip!

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In the jagged basalt-lined valley of Paradise Forks, there's an orange tower that has split off the wall, leaning at just an angle to create the ultimate training climb. At the bottom, the space between the wall and the block is only a sliver to squeeze fingers into, but over 70 feet it gradually widens to a gaping maw that fits a whole body. Learning to fit hands, elbows, shoes, and knees into the crack is just the beginning; figuring out how to shimmy up the thing requires a whole vocabulary of techniques. So here, for your educational delight: a crack-climbing dictionary of how to fit your pieces into the puzzle. (And here, a programming note: I've come to the conclusion that it's impossible to write about crack climbing in a way that's not rife with double entendre. Feel free to giggle at your own pace.)

Just the Tips:

Tips

A crack that's the width of a Sharpie marker is called a tips crack because you can only get the first pad or maybe knuckle (if you're lucky) of your fingers in. The placement is very basic: stack your fingertips in a line and squeeze them as far into the crack as you can. It's not going to be a good hold, but you can make it a little better by twisting your hand to "cam" your fingers in the crack. Try it with your thumb pointing up and again with your hand turned around, thumb pointing down - the downward placement is generally more secure but harder on your wrist.

Tips with thumb

Fingers:

Finger cracks work on the same mechanics as tips cracks, but you'll get the whole length of the fingers and second knuckles in the crack. Keep in mind that your middle finger has the biggest knuckle, and if you can find a little constriction to wedge that knuckle in, like placing a wall nut, it'll be even more secure.

Ring lock

Slightly wider than that, you're in the realm of ring locks. Start by turning your hand to point thumb down, and place the pad of your thumb against one side of the crack. Then stack your index finger on top of the thumbnail and wedge as many fingers as possible on top of that. Your fingers putting downward pressure on your thumb is what holds this one in place.

So much of the success of these thinner cracks is about looking carefully for the variations in the crack to take advantage of. Working the feet on these sizes can be miserable, because not much (if any) of the tip of your shoe will fit in. But work your feet the same way you work your hands: start with your foot angled more vertically to toe the nib of your shoe in the crack, and once in twist your foot back toward a horizontal step. Sometimes one side of the crack sticks out more than another, and you can toe against it like a layback; look for any little inconsistencies that you can turn into footholds.

Hands:

Hand jam

"Thin hands" is a crack that fits the whole length of fingers and all the knuckles, but not the meat of the thumb. I don't have a lot of great advice for these except to move fast and try to overlap your fingers to expand your hand in the space. Hand jams, however - where the whole thumb and palm are included - those tend to be awesome. Cup your hand slightly, placing your finger pads on one wall of the crack and your knuckles against the other. Drop your thumb down to the middle of your palm to puff up the joint. More of your shoe will fit in cracks this wide, so try slipping your toe in with the sole of the shoe almost parallel to one side of the crack, then twist to tighten the rubber in the crack.

Double hands

When a single hand is too loose, try stacking your hands, back to back, with finger pads pressing against the wall. To make this jam successful, the hand that's on top needs downward pressure, so pull that elbow down and in to your side. The biggest trick: now your hands are tied up, and you'll have to find good feet to move upward.

Fists:

Slide your hand horizontally in the crack, then curl your fingers into a fist. The curling action will widen your hand, hopefully enough to stick. Try with your palm facing down (into the crack) and up (out from the crack). Here again, if you can find a slight constriction to hold your knuckles, this jam will be bombproof. At this size you'll likely get the whole front of your shoe solid in the crack. Angle your pinkie edge down first and step down with your big toe.

Fist jam

As the crack widens, you can try some two-handed variations, like crossing your wrists and keeping one palm flat against the crack while curling the other into a fist; or for even bigger placements you might be able to stack two fists, wrists crossed (and remember that the hand crossed on top is the one that needs the downward pull). On these bigger sizes, the footwork gets stranger. You may be able to get your toe far in the back of the crack and edge your heel in, kicking your toe against the wall like Charlie Chaplain.

Elbow Grease:

The only silver lining to dancing the Chicken Dance at weddings is that it gives a little primer on a crack technique: flap a chicken wing and stick it in the crack, with your shoulder and hand pressing at the outside edge. Stick a knee into the crack and shuffle up by wedging your knee up and flapping the wing. If your whole arm fits, press your palm against one side and your shoulder against the opposite wall - this is called an arm bar.

At this size and wider, this is where the groveling begins. Different bodies have different strengths, so get creative. Keep your focus on putting outward and downward pressure against the walls of the crack; that's the only way you'll shuffle up. If you're only focused on fitting in the crack, you'll easily get stuck there.

Do you love crack climbing? Have you come up with inventive techniques of your own? Share them in the comments!
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If it is listed in the activity page then it wont be anonymous anymore.
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© 2012 The Authors Journal of Neurochemistry © 2012 International Society for Neurochemistry
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Volume 123, Issue 6, pages 954–962, December 2012
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J. Neurochem. (2012) 123, 954–962.
Publication History
- Issue online: 4 DEC 2012
- Version of Record online: 1 NOV 2012
- Accepted manuscript online: 8 OCT 2012 12:12PM EST
- Manuscript Accepted: 4 OCT 2012
- Manuscript Revised: 26 JUL 2012
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The induction of ischemic tolerance by preconditioning provides a platform to elucidate endogenous mechanisms of stroke protection. In these studies, we characterize the relationship between hypoxia-inducible factor (HIF), sphingosine kinase 2 (SphK2), and chemokine (C–C motif) ligand 2 (CCL2) in models of hypoxic or pharmacological preconditioning-induced ischemic tolerance. A genetics-based approach using SphK2- and CCL2-null mice showed both SphK2 and CCL2 to be necessary for the induction of ischemic tolerance following preconditioning with hypoxia, the hypoxia-mimetic cobalt chloride, or the sphingosine-1-phosphate (S1P) agonist FTY720. A pharmacological approach confirmed the necessity of HIF signaling for all three preconditioning stimuli, and showed that the SphK/S1P pathway transduces tolerance via the S1P1 receptor. In addition, our data suggest significant cross-talk between HIF and SphK2-produced S1P signaling, which together act to up-regulate CCL2 expression. Overall, HIF, SphK, S1P, and CCL2 participate in a signaling cascade to induce the gene expression responsible for the stroke-tolerant phenotype established by hypoxic and FTY720 preconditioning. The identification of these common molecular mediators involved in signaling the genomic response to multiple preconditioning stimuli provides several targets for therapeutic manipulation.


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We're running Exchange 2007 which comes packed in our SBS 2008 bundle. At this point, it seems like I need to go directly to the MS update site in order to download update for Exchange. Is there a way to receive automatic updates, similar to the way we receive updates for the core SBS 2008?
Exchange 2007 Updates are supported by WSUS, which is all ready installed on SBS 2008, you will just need to configure it to do so.
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The Twin Cities Section of the IEEE is the local unit serving IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics) members in the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota and the surounding areas.. Learn More
Join us for a tour of Great River Energy's headquarters in Maple Grove. The building is a LEED certified facility equip with cutting edge building technology! Learn more here: http://greatriverenergy.com/we-use-energy-wisely/energy-efficiency/energy-efficient-buildings/
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The official start time and remote access via WebEx will begin at 5:00pm, with networking beginning at 4:45pm. The location is the Broadway Ridge Office Suite north of downtown Minneapolis.
EVENT INFO: Parking and Attendance are FreeNo RSVP is required, but please notify the event organizer if you are bringing 1 or more guests. Look for us in the basement level in conference room A.
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The Twin Cities IEEE Roving Social is now coming to Flat Earth Brewing Company in St. Paul!
Please join us for a tour and networking at the Flat Earth Brewery in St. Paul! The Executive Committee of the Twin Cities IEEE Section would like to meet you, our members, and provide a networking opportunity for you to meet other members and potential members.
The Brewery tour is free but members are encouraged to bring nonperishable food goods which will be donated to the local food shelf.
Our next social will be:
When: Thursday, July 28, from 5-8 PM (Brewery Tour at 6pm)Where: Flat Earth Brewing Company (688 Minnehaha Ave E, St Paul, MN 55106)
Flat Earth Brewinghttp://flatearthbrewing.com
Appetizers and first beverage is on us!
It's a great opportunity to network with IEEE members in your area! It's also an opportunity to meet some of the IEEE Twin Cities Section officers and fellow members, and to find out more about our Section's Chapters and Committees.
See you there!
RSVP below.
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Thursday, August 11, 2016
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12001 Technology Drive
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
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Emerson Process Management: They help process industries better manage plants through intelligent control systems and software, measurement instruments, valves, and industry expertise. Emerson is a diversified global manufacturing and technology company. They offer a wide range of products and services in the industrial, commercial, and consumer markets through their Process Management, Industrial Automation, Network Power, Climate Technologies, and Commercial & Residential Solutions businesses. Recognized widely for their engineering capabilities and management excellence, Emerson has approximately 135,000 employees and 235 manufacturing locations worldwide.
Food and beverages will be provided.
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Head South on Flying Cloud drive.
Take an IMMEDIATE right (West) on Technology Drive (first light).
Emerson Process Management will be on your left shortly after passing a Lake (pond).
From the parking lot it's a short walk up the blacktop path to the pavilion event center.
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Free Geek Twin Cities (FGTC) is dedicated to addressing the following issues though direct, local, community-driven action:
There are still many people in our community that do not have access to computers and the Internet, or do not possess the skills to adequately leverage these technologies. There are many reasons for this gap in our population, but one of our main goals is alleviate this problem through work and education. Volunteers work in programs where they gain skills on how to use, build, and understand computers, and in the process earn a free computer.
With the rapid growth of technology, our community has created large quantities of electronic waste. FGTC accepts this waste and its first goal is to reuse this material and refurbish it into a new computer to give to volunteers or to sell in our thrift store. It is not always possible to reuse all the materials we get, so we are dedicated to recycling those materials in a way that is both environmentally and socially friendly.
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Grab some lunch and return to volunteer, disassembling equipment, testing subassemblies, or helping rebuild PCs into systems for sale. Free Geek is open until 5pm, stay as long as you are able, your contribution is very much appreciated!
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A consortia of states Attorneys General, including Minnesota's, have committed themselves to legally pursue those who do not agree that humans are the primary cause of global warming "to the fullest extent of the law."
Might the legal activities of the Attorneys General threaten academic freedom? Law professor Glenn Reynolds stated that the activities of Attorneys General "looks like a concerted scheme to restrict the First Amendment free speech rights of people they don't agree with." and asked "If these government officials have such contempt for others' constitutional rights, who might they target next for 'unacceptable' speech?"
The free flow of ideas and vigorous debate of scientific issues is a hallmark of the scientific method. Potential threats to academic freedom should be of concern to us all regardless of our position on global warming and regardless of who is being threatened. As the largest publisher of science knowledge in the world, the IEEE stands firmly in support of "an objective and intellectually free scholarly publishing environment that is unfettered by censorship or bias based on personal, commercial or government agendas."
The movie "Climate Hustle" will be shown which presents a viewpoint on climate change different from that of the government. The movie will be followed by a discussion led by Steven Hayward and John Hinderaker.
The meeting is open to the public, but you must RSVP to attend. Please bring your evidence-based opinions to share.
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Robert D. Gehrz, Professor, Minnesota Institute for Astrophysics, University of Minnesota Infrared (IR) astronomical observations, beginning in the late 1960's, have provided new understanding of the origin, content, and chemical evolution of the Universe. Early observations in the field were made with ground-based observatories that set the stage for more advanced facilities recently developed by NASA.
A brief history of the field will be presented. Observations with the Wyoming Infrared Observatory, and NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope and Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared astronomy (SOFIA) will be presented. Anticipated observations with NASA's James Webb Space Telescope will be described.
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The Seventh Conference on Innovative Smart Grid Technologies (ISGT2016), sponsored by the IEEE Power & Energy Society (PES), will be held September 6-9, 2016 at the Radisson Blu Minneapolis Downtown hotel in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Conference will be a forum for the participants to discuss issues and effective strategies for grid modernization given the changing electric industry landscape due to the advent of information and communication technology and the emergence of renewable and distributed energy resources (DERs). The Conference will feature plenary sessions, panels, technical papers, industry exhibits, and tutorials by experts on smart grid applications and systems integration. The theme for this year will be "Transformation and Advancements for Grid Modernization," and will include an emphasis on advanced distribution management systems, the integration of distributed energy resources, the seams between distribution and bulk power operations, and the needed approaches for both planning and operations
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Couple Sex Game is a fun way to add new sensations and spice to the intimate relationship. Create all the actions that you want with total control of customization:
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Not fun I want a premade sex game for me and my girlfriend. If i wanted to think of everything we do and write it then were is the spontanuity?
I get that you can personalize it But I kind of just feel like it if I wanted to do that much work I could just have written them down. Why waste the space on my phone?
Great app, just needs a small fix. This is exactly what I was looking for. If you want a boring, prepackaged set of to-dos, this isn't for you. If you want a game that you make specifically with your wants, turn-ons and desires, look no further. The only complaint is the redundancy issue in their randomizer that causes the same thing to pull up too much. This app does in fact work. If you aren't smart enough to figure it out, better you not be having sex in the first place.
Really allows you to personalise the game. Your not stuck with mediocre actions. You can really spice it up. Just need to spend time setting it up in the first place, and the tweek as you go along, or think of other kinky actions as your tastes change.
So much potential This app looked incredible. But I can't get past the first screen. I click play and it goes to a screen asking for how many rounds. No matter what I type in, I can't proceed. I also can't add any actions. It always says action not performed. Let me know when the next update is out cuz this really looked promising.
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This is a nice collection of GIRL SCOUT PINS AND BROWNIE PINS. Lot of 18 pins, which I believe are from 1950s.
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Did you look into any enviro stoves?? For me it was between the Harman, quadrfire, and enviro, I purchased the enviro m55c. It's my first season...
alot of information to think about thank you :)
I purchased the enviro m55c, brown enamel, I know its different than the steel, I paid 4400.00
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We purchased a pellet stove because we were tired of paying a ton for oil and still being cold!!
The surge protector that was suggested to me is great, but it does not fit in the outlet where the stove is because of the vent pipes behind it....
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I heard really good things about those pellets, glad I scooped up some :)
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Thanks, we love it we got the brown enamel, soo beautiful, cant wait to be warm and cozy!!!
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A little sentient material to spice up a fantasy setting
Lightning steel is a miraculous metal formed from an alloy of iron, carbon, silver and pure captured lightning.
A mineral responsible for refrigeration, arctic landscapes, and hot springs across the world.
Part of my series on pseudo-magical world building
Not all armor is created the same, some is made from sterner stuff, others, not so much.
A thankfully rare mineral that burn's one skin as if the Devil himself had spit on you
Myths and misunderstandings swirl around this mysterious metal
"Beware those gems that adventurers try to sell you. Before you know, they turn to fools' gems"
Few things shine as bright as the jewels of Hell
"Ve'laan rust!" - Sailor slang, meaning "nonsense"
A metal with unique properties, ve'laan is prized by seafaring folk and admired by jewelers.
The Essence of Light, mined from the body of a fallen Star-Child.
Different types of fabrics in a fantasy setting
A type of silk woven from tree saps
A material similar in texture to normal silk, but woven from strands of ice
A type of silk given by a special type of larvae, much finer than conventional silk. Gowns woven from Moonsilk are not more alluring but can also give off musical sounds as breezes rustle over them.
The Writer glimpsed it in his journeys through the various hells, but he paid no heed to it. His tale was about the afterlife and the punishments therein, not the arms and armor of the Darkness.
A magical Salt, a dangerous bane against ice and snow…
Crystals have long be heralded as recepticals of magic power. Ice too, is a crystal.
A metal with the properties of ordinary gold, which has the properties of pure silver when covered with water.
A rare and diseased jewel, a canker fallen from the heavens
"What does this marveous ointment do you ask? It's easily worth the 50 gold an ounce I'm selling it to you for my friend, I can promise you that. ... You still want to know what it does? Well, it ... it sorta ... and then it ... Here! Just try a sample here and see!"
How Jayel became the proprietor of the Wanton Wench is more or less a hand-waved affair by the local officials. The facts known by 'upstanding' folk are that a fresh-faced young girl by the name of Jayel came into Gatewatch, disappeared, and reappeared the aged and stern woman she is today. The facts known by the night watch are a marked decrease in drug trafficking and battered women appearing on the streets. The fact known by Jayel is that she killed a man with her bare hands, and has never looked back.


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When I post to my blog via the "press it" bookmarklet and I'm using german umlauts, they aren't visible in the normal site view, and when I edit the post, they show up as [?] symbols in the editor. This does not occur when I use the regular site admin -> write way of posting.
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2005-08-15 - The updated, re-recorded version of DIMMU BORGIR's '96 album »Stormblast« will not only contain unreleased bonus material – there's also a bonus DVD with five live tracks filmed on last year's Ozzfest. The best part: The package will be sold for the usual CD price...

Here the tracklist of the bonus DVD:

1.) Spellbound by the Devil
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Separation of Fragmented Energetic Materials via Directed Ultrasonic Energy
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AbstractPreviously acceptable methods of demilitarization are generally no longer appropriate. Environmental issues, community concerns, and economic costs dictate that better methods of munitions disposal be developed. For some munitions basic resources can be recovered and essential weapons components recycled. To address this problem, TPL proposes using an ultrasonic probe to fracture and removal of polymer-bonded explosives from shells in a remote operation. The program will focus on minimizing hazardous wastes and operations hazards. Pilot plant scale operations will be developed to remotely remove explosive directly from shells. Separation techniques will be developed for integration of the entire process. TPL is active in numerous areas of energetic material research and is known for formulation and full-scale chemical process development primarily for demilitarization activities for the Army, Navy, Air Force and MDA.
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