Lessons learned from the Oregon tragedy

"NW_Pilot" wrote

Jay, I live in the Pacific Northwest I never go on a mountain drive with out
crap to get myself unstuck and a full size spare tire and I carry and have
winter clothes and usually some sort of hunting equipment & a radio with
plenty of batteries. I know the area and unless you have some sort of a
transmitter even a CB you would be lucky to be found if ever during the winter
on some of the logging roads can go on for miles and miles and miles.

Carrying a real set of chains should be considered required equipment for winter
driving, as well as a come-a-long and a good length or stout rope, or chain. I
consider 25 feet an absolute minimum.

Food bars, water and a candle and blankets also are good items, as well as boots
and gloves.
--
Jim in NC