Mt Peeley: Latest observations + resources
Posted: Dec 29 2010 7:39 am
Ok... I'm the one who thought this would be a great idea, so I guess it's time to put up or shut up.
As the weather merges into winter-like conditions in the search area up-to-date information is critical to creating the best-prepared, safest and most efficient search plans in the ongoing search for GPS Joe. With that in mind, we seek as current information as possible and as frequently as possible, so if an opportunity arises with little notice we can better prepare.
Please: If you visit/hike in the Mt Peeley area, take a few moments to observe the conditions listed below and report your findings in this thread when you return home.
Temperature: Estimated low and high temperatures experienced and at what times
Precipitation: Rain, snow, estimated amount, accumulation
Trail condition: Is there any snow or ice on the trail
Off-trail conditions: Is the vegetation dry, wet, covered with snow, etc.? (No need to actually GO off trail)
Road condition: Was the road to the TH dry, wet, muddy, snowy, icy?
Note: Some information is better than none so if you are driving by on AZ 87, take a glance over at Mt Peeley, take note of what you see and report what you can.
RESOURCES:
Also, please use this thread to provide information as to when and how you might be able to assist in upcoming searches.
Days/dates you may be available to assist (we know there will be fluidity)
Your general physical condition/stamina/etc. (Rate on scale, 5 as top condition, 1 as "I'll monitor the radios from the trail")
Search area preferences (light vegetation, thick vegetation, areas with exposure, etc.)
Special skills: Rappelling, etc.
With that information close-at-hand, when an opportunity arises where a number of searchers are available and the weather & road conditions cooperate, we can have a coordinated effort.
Thank you! Your efforts are appreciated!
As the weather merges into winter-like conditions in the search area up-to-date information is critical to creating the best-prepared, safest and most efficient search plans in the ongoing search for GPS Joe. With that in mind, we seek as current information as possible and as frequently as possible, so if an opportunity arises with little notice we can better prepare.
Please: If you visit/hike in the Mt Peeley area, take a few moments to observe the conditions listed below and report your findings in this thread when you return home.
Temperature: Estimated low and high temperatures experienced and at what times
Precipitation: Rain, snow, estimated amount, accumulation
Trail condition: Is there any snow or ice on the trail
Off-trail conditions: Is the vegetation dry, wet, covered with snow, etc.? (No need to actually GO off trail)
Road condition: Was the road to the TH dry, wet, muddy, snowy, icy?
Note: Some information is better than none so if you are driving by on AZ 87, take a glance over at Mt Peeley, take note of what you see and report what you can.
RESOURCES:
Also, please use this thread to provide information as to when and how you might be able to assist in upcoming searches.
Days/dates you may be available to assist (we know there will be fluidity)
Your general physical condition/stamina/etc. (Rate on scale, 5 as top condition, 1 as "I'll monitor the radios from the trail")
Search area preferences (light vegetation, thick vegetation, areas with exposure, etc.)
Special skills: Rappelling, etc.
With that information close-at-hand, when an opportunity arises where a number of searchers are available and the weather & road conditions cooperate, we can have a coordinated effort.
Thank you! Your efforts are appreciated!