I sure wish I would help you out, Jon.  I am a recent transplant here and am
pretty ignorant of what there is to know.  On that note, I want to thank you
Dirk because a lot of those links are really useful for me also!

Btw Dirk, that little helicopter journey you had must have been something.
Glad you are alright.  That really is something to remember.

Esteban (bakura82)



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Date: Tue, 20 May 2008 19:23:38 -0700
From: shadowace.az@gmail.com
To: listserv@azgeocaching.com; griggs@softhome.net
Subject: Re: [Az-Geocaching] Interloper in the Midst

First.. here is a decent read about Southern Arizona and our lovely desert:

http://sarci.org/safety.htm
(From our Southern Arizona Rescue Association)
*Table of Contents*
  Prepare For The Unexpected And
Emergencies<http://sarci.org/safety.htm#Prepare>
  Carry Plenty Of Water And Drink It <http://sarci.org/safety.htm#Water>
  Beware Of Flash Floods <http://sarci.org/safety.htm#Floods>
  Do Not Hike Alone <http://sarci.org/safety.htm#Alone>
  Tell Someone Where You Are Going <http://sarci.org/safety.htm#Tell>
  Avoid Cliffs And Waterfalls <http://sarci.org/safety.htm#Avoid>
  Be Prepared For Cold Weather <http://sarci.org/safety.htm#Cold>
  Carry Proper Equipment And Use It <http://sarci.org/safety.htm#Equipment>
  Learn Key Outdoor Skills <http://sarci.org/safety.htm#Skills>

>From the desert museum
http://www.desertmuseum.org/center/edu/faq_desert.php

ENJOYING THE OUTDOORS

   - What might I bring on a hike to help me enjoy the
desert?<http://www.desertmuseum.org/center/edu/faq_desert.php#24>
   - What precautions should I take when hiking in the
desert?<http://www.desertmuseum.org/center/edu/faq_desert.php#25>
   - If I run out of water in the desert can I get some from a barrel
   cactus? <http://www.desertmuseum.org/center/edu/faq_desert.php#26>
   - Are cactus spines
poisonous?<http://www.desertmuseum.org/center/edu/faq_desert.php#27>
   - Why don't I see very many animals when I hike in the
desert?<http://www.desertmuseum.org/center/edu/faq_desert.php#28>
   - How dangerous are Sonoran Desert
toads?<http://www.desertmuseum.org/center/edu/faq_desert.php#29>
   - If I find a desert tortoise while I'm hiking, would it be all right to
   take it home as a
pet?<http://www.desertmuseum.org/center/edu/faq_desert.php#30>
   - How can I avoid dangerous encounters with rattlesnakes and Gila
   monsters when I'm
hiking?<http://www.desertmuseum.org/center/edu/faq_desert.php#31>
   - Are there other venomous reptiles in the Sonoran Desert besides
   rattlesnakes and Gila
monsters?<http://www.desertmuseum.org/center/edu/faq_desert.php#32>
   - What is valley
fever?<http://www.desertmuseum.org/center/edu/faq_desert.php#33>
   - What precautions should I take when driving in the
desert?<http://www.desertmuseum.org/center/edu/faq_desert.php#34>
   - How can I minimize my impact on the
desert?<http://www.desertmuseum.org/center/edu/faq_desert.php#35>
   - What can I do to explore the
desert<http://www.desertmuseum.org/center/edu/faq_desert.php#36>

When will you be in town?

I am more then positive a group of our humble selves would be happy to meet
and greet and offer advice or comfort :) Be advised that we are reaching
record temps at this time of year and if you are planning hikes in the lower
desert you will need to be very cautious of the weather and your ability to
handle the heat.

Feel free to get in touch with me if you are wanting to gather some
information on our area.

Can you get hurt out here?
Welp.. You tell me :)
http://www.geocaching.com/seek/log.aspx?LUID=e1f8800b-33ea-43d4-a395-86b98480c3c0
ShadowAce fall down go boom!

ShadowAce / Dirk