Re: [Paddlewise] music for paddlers

I agree with Craig that one probably should not have a headset on while
paddling, as I've already had a too close encounter with a barge on the
Columbia River while using my radio. I don't do it anymore.

In December 2006, three experienced climbers ascended Mt. Hood, racing to
beat an incoming Pacific storm. One body, that of Kelly James, was found
in a snow cave. The other two climbers have never been found.

In December 2009, almost to the day, three experienced climbers left
Timberline Lodge in the early morning hours, headed for the summit of
Mt. Hood. That was six days ago. One body was recovered. The other two
climbers have not been located. Their families said the climbers were
well-trained and physically strong. Family members continue to hold out
hope. Authorities say the chances of survival are one percent and dropping.

It has been raining constantly in Portland, and on the mountain, snow piles
up in prodigious amounts and obscures any possible trace of human intrusion.
High winds and avalanche danger prevent SAR crews from combing the mountain,
and helicopters and search planes cannot fly overhead. It is dark,  
gray, cold and wet outside my house. I can only imagine what horrific  
conditions prevail
on Mt. Hood.

In my cozy home, I can play Irish music and watch YouTube, or shop at the
mall, or hop on a treadmill for a few minutes while watching football. On the
mountain, people who once led joyous and adventurous lives have frozen  
into solid blocks of ice, and have begun their eternal sleep.

In this holiday season, we give thanks for all we have and all those we
cherish, and light a candle for those whose time on earth ended much too
soon.

BRC


Quoting Craig Jungers <crjungers_at_gmail.com>:

> At risk of appearing to be a curmudgeon, let me remind paddlers that the
> International ColRegs Rule 5 states that, "Every vessel shall at all times
> maintain a proper look-out by sight and hearing ..." So if you must paddle
> with music plugged into your ears do it where there is zero risk of an
> encounter with another vessel.  :)
>
> Craig Jungers
> Moses Lake, WA
> www.nwkayaking.net
>
> On Tue, Dec 15, 2009 at 8:00 PM, Bradford R. Crain <crainb_at_pdx.edu> wrote:
>
>> Do you experience difficulty maintaining pace and rhythm while out
>> paddling? Try playing this music in your head while cruising the
>> open waters. Satisfaction guaranteed, or your money back.
>>
>> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yB6S3c7f8XA
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